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A recent study showed that a supplement product marketed by Pharmalinea as >Your< UTI Free Sachets may help reduce the frequency of relapse of urinary tract infections and improve quality of life when paired with an antibiotic treatment.

NOW recently announced that its acclaimed testing program has turned its attention to creatine gummies, revealing some interesting QC challenges.

Sempera Organics has launched a lion’s mane mushroom blend called SO-DSX1, which is a patent-pending proprietary blend of lion’s mane fruiting body and mycelium.

PLT Health Solutions has launched a new ingredient called Strengthera Muscle Maintenance+Vitality that is designed to support muscle health.

Alkemist Labs will be at Expo West 2024 (Booth #3575) showcasing its expanded services and its new HealthLOQ document protection blockchain software that protects certificates of analysis (CofA) against counterfeiting and unauthorized tampering.

PLT Health Solutions has announced the launch of a sleep support ingredient called Serezin Restorative Sleep + Pain Relief.

The assessment determined that Reb A production reduced CO2 emissions by 78%, reduced water usage by 77%, and used 94% less agricultural land, compared to cane sugar.

PIPA’s AI technology integrates biomedical databases, scientific publications, clinical trial data, and other information sources to identify the right combinations and accelerate new product development

Low-no-calories sweeteners may have an impact on gut microbiota and metabolite production.

A PEA supplement from Gencor was shown to reduce the duration of migraines as a well as severity.

The double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial sponsored by Blue California demonstrated that ErgoActive ergothioneine supported cognitive function, memory, and sleep in healthy elderly subjects with subjective memory complaints.

The herbal blend was able to improve functional activity, bending flexibility, pain, and sleep quality.

In this trends report, contract research organization Vedic Lifesciences analyzes trends in blood sugar clinical studies.

The extract, Witholythin from Verdure Sciences, significantly reduced stress compared to baseline and fatigue, compared to placebo.

A recent double-blind, crossover study found that supplementation with a synergistic blend of Mangifera indica leaf extract (rich in mangiferin) and Sophora japonica extract (standardized to 50% quercetin) significantly improved performance in high level athletes.

The extract support exercise performance, blood glucose and AMP-activated protein kinase phosphorylation.

A recent animal study found that a proprietary saffron extract may help manage stress by regulating the HPA axis.

A recent pooled analysis of 29 cohorts made up of 183,291 participants found a link between omega-3 blood levels (Omega-3 Index) and stroke risk.

A recent observational study found that diaminooxidase (DAO) supplementation may alleviate the allergy-like symptoms of histamine intolerance (HIT).

Over two years, supplementation with multivitamin mineral improved episodic memory and global cognition.

Alkemist Labs has added microbiological and residual solvents testing as well as testing for THC analogs such as delta 8 & 10, Astaxanthin esters, and lower limits of detection for heavy metals.

A recent double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial investigated the effect of a branded beetroot extract on cognitive health. The intervention was consumed as a chewable tablet.

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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.