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Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board members highlight potential challenges for the nutraceutical, natural product, and health and wellness industries in 2024.

A recent study conducted by Juntendo University in Japan has determined what forms of adolescent sports can lead to an increase in areal bone mineral density.

This is the 16th round of product testing NOW has conducted since 2017 to shed light on the lack of quality control and willful adulteration of products sold online.

OSHU explains that the pilot study will not test memory directly, but rather use blood samples and brain scans to find biomarkers and other signs that indicate the extract’s ability to aid memory.

Research is supporting cranberry’s benefits for age-related cognitive decline, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and elevated blood pressure.

A look at lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, capsanthin, and palmitoleic acid.

A recent study found that CoQ10 phytosomes, marketed by Indena as Ubiqsome, improve cellular uniquinone uptake in skeletal muscle cells.

Compared to healthy controls, patients with IBD saw a higher prevalence of in vitamin D deficiency (32.6%) and vitamin D insufficiency (66.3%).

While others have sequenced the chia genome in the past, the current paper provides greater detail at the molecular level as well as the potential of genetic data mining with a focus on human health applications.

The committee met in November to discuss the future of vitamin K2 science and health benefits.

Based in Decatur, IL, ADM’s microbiology labs provides testing services for finished products for more than 26 ADM manufacturing facilities in North America.

The Alkemist Assured seal is granted to finished products and raw materials that Alkemist Labs has tested for identity, potency, and contaminants.

OmegaQuant has announced the receipt of a small business innovation research (SBIR) grant to develop a test that identifies fatty acid patterns to predict dementia risk as an early screening tool.

Results showed that one hour after supplementation with the lion’s mane extract subjects demonstrated quicker performance on a Stroop task, and after 28 days of supplementation they saw a trend toward reduced subjective stress.

The branded MSM, OptiMSM, improved Japanese Knee Osteoarthritis Measure scores after 12 weeks of daily supplementation at a dose of 2 grams per day.

The product was found to increase the composition of short chain fatty acids in a gut microbiome culture.

Here’s how companies are leveraging the power of AI in nutraceuticals.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition-International (CRN-I) has announced the publication of a report summarizing the proceedings of its annual Scientific Symposium in Düsseldorf, Germany.

The standardized ashwagandha root extract, marketed as Shagandha by Sabinsa Corp. is standardized to 2.5% withanolides.

The oil, standardized to 3% thymoquinone and less than 2% free fatty acids, was found to inhibit opportunistic pathogens associated with acne.

2023 was a prolific year for the research-rich supplier, which announced or submitted for publication five separate branded ingredient studies this year.

A recent study found that a proprietary valerian extract from OmniActive Health Technologies improved overall sleep quality in subjects with sleep complaints.

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A recent study found that a standardized ginger extract called Gingever from OmniActive Health Technologies may help manage occasional constipation.

A proprietary probiotic blend marketed as Lacidofil Strong by Lallemand, may be an effective adjuvant to antibiotics for the treatment of dyspepsia.

As more women seek products to support their sex needs, the availability of women-focused sex-health supplements is growing.

The product from MDBio contains CBD, CBN, L-theanine, hops oil, valerian oil, and low levels of THC.

A recent study found that a standardized ashwagandha extract (Witholytin from Verdure Sciences) helped reduce perceived stress and fatigue in men and women.