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An animal study found that vitamin K2 as MK-7 boosts nitric oxide (NO) to improve NO-dependent endothelial function. 

A recently published study found that a proprietary lycopene extract (Sibelius: LactoMato) from Sibelius Natural Products may support male reproductive health. 

Grass ingredient advances: New findings in wheat grass and barley markets

A recent study found that supplementation with Sabinsa’s patented curcumin extract Curcumin C3 Complex combined with the patented piperine BioPerine, supported liver function in subjects with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Living up to its reputation as “The Golden Spice,” turmeric shines in new studies on liver function, memory, cholesterol, and sperm quality.

A recent double-blind, randomized, and single equivalent dose study found that a self-micro-emulsifying drug delivery system (SMEDDS) called AquaCelle increased the absorption of CoQ10. 

Adding critical cofactors, including magnesium, collagen, and vitamin K2, to current nutritional recommendations for bone health could go a long way towards helping to reduce the occurrence of osteoporosis and related disorders.

A study recently published in the Journal of American College of Sports Medicine shows that a combination of curcumin extract and boswellia extract, standardized for 3-O-Acetyl-11-keto-ß-boswellia acid (AKBA) 90%, accelerates muscle recovery post-exercise.

A recently published randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that a combination Lactobacillus strains reduced bone loss in post-menopausal women. 

Citrus flavonoids can help improve blood glucose levels, maintain a healthy inflammatory response, and improve antioxidant activity, one guest author writes.

Authored by Majeed, N. Kalyanam, PhD, president, research and development, and other members of the Sami-Sabinsa Group’s technical staff, the book details the transformation of curcumin into its metabolites inside the body, and the significance of major metabolites. 

Alkemist Labs talked about peeling back the curtain of analytical testing.

BIOHM is a probiotic formula that combines good bacteria (Bifidobacterium breve, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus) and good fungi (Saccharomyces boulardii), with the enzyme amylase to break down digestive plaque and recondition the gut.

Driven by more studies demonstrating choline’s critical benefits for human health, awareness of the nutrient and our low intake of it is increasing each year.

At October’s SupplySide West trade show, probiotic supplier DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences highlighted some of its key focus markets, including stress and brain health, women’s health, and oral health.

The latest research confirms that ashwagandha supports the health of numerous systems of the body.

At this year’s SupplySide West, Lonza launched MuscleGuard, a vegan formulation which is comprised of its branded Carnipure L-carnitine, creatine, and leucine with vitamin D. 

Will established certification companies and laboratories now starting to offer services for this market boost quality control in the industry and help everyone better navigate this hazy space?

“While whey protein fractions aren’t necessarily a new discovery, the ways in which they’re being used and their known benefits are both expanding,” one expert says.

At October’s SupplySide West trade show, NAI made a big splash with a new version of CarnoSyn called SR CarnoSyn. SR CarnoSyn is a patented, slow-release version of CarnoSyn that NAI says focuses on the healthy aging market and not on athletes.

A new ingredient for prostate health shows promise for shaking up the men’s health supplement category, which until now has been reliant on many of the same ingredients for years, a company says.

At the 2019 ISSN (International Society of Sports Nutrition) Annual Conference, researchers from the University of Arkansas presented the results of an independent study showing the impact of the patented Nitrosigine (from Nutrition21; Purchase, NY) on blood flow. 

A recently published double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study found that supplementation with KSM-66 ashwagandha root extract supports sleep quality and quantity.

Nutritional Outlook looks at a few standout natural ingredients for which sexual health research continues to evolve.

For athletes and sports enthusiasts, there may be another good reason to drink beer: because beer-specifically nonalcoholic beer and the malt it contains-may help to enhance exercise-related performance, energy, and recovery.