Science

Aker BioMarine provides updates on its research efforts in the areas of sports nutrition and lupus. 

A microencapsulated nutrient mixture designed to release in the distal small intestine has a significant effect on food intake and satiety, according to a double-blind, randomized crossover proof-of-concept study.

Horphag Research recently announced the results of a new study that demonstrated its French maritime pine bark extract Pycnogenol’s ability to ease symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy. 

In Nutritional Outlook's 2018 Best of the Industry Awards, we are recognizing individuals, groups, and companies whose initiatives today may help shape, for the better, the state of the dietary supplement and food and beverage industries for years to come.

CV Sciences is leading the CBD industry with a monumental GRAS self-determination.

At this year’s SupplySide West show, Kemin previewed data from a newly completed and not yet published study showing that BetaVia Complete, the whole-cell algae ingredient, achieved significant benefits in endurance-trained adults dealing with symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection.

NattoPharma continues to build evidence that its MenaQ7 vitamin K2 MK-7 ingredient provides significant and unique benefits for heart health.

Although researchers did not find a reduction in the primary endpoint of significantly reducing major CVD events, the study did reveal some positive, statistically significant benefits, the association says.

According to Marinova, Maritech fucoidan significantly inhibited the production of pro-inflammatory biomarkers relevant to acute and chronic gut conditions in unpublished study. 

A beverage containing immune-health ingredient Wellmune baker’s yeast beta-glucan significantly reduced the severity of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) among marathon runners in new research.

ChromaDex has stopped taking new orders of pterostilbene, a popular antioxidant, effective July 31 because of research that indicates the ingredient increases low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. 

Fytexia will introduce new data at SupplySide West 2018 on its weight-management satiety ingredient DNF-10. 

Despite their rising profile, probiotics have yet to reach their full potential with Americans, whether as supplements or functional-food ingredients.

Studies show that the combination of the two neuroprotective ingredients helps increase “specific flavonoid bioavailability,” the firm said in a press release.

During SupplySide West, company representatives will be on hand to answer questions about reference standards, fit-for-purpose test methods for specific finished products, which botanicals are at highest risk of adulteration, and how companies can enhance their testing regimes.

Can formulators do better?

A new study has found a relationship between gut microbiota and immune cells that allows the body to mount an effective immune response and control inflammation. 

Nasal microbiota may have an influence on immune response, inflammation, viral load, and cold symptoms according to a new study. 

Companies must still do their due diligence in evaluating reference standard suppliers, as they would elsewhere on the supply chain.

It is well known that EPA and DHA support cardiovascular and metabolic health through several mechanisms.

A new animal study shows that the immune system helps maintain good gut bacteria in addition to defending against bad bacteria.

An in vitro study conducted by Sabinsa Corp. provides evidence that the probiotic strain Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 (brand name LactoSpore) may help manage cholesterol levels.

A new study conducted in seniors found that astaxanthin may help improve muscle function and strength in elderly adults. 

Pine bark extract may reduce the incidence of post-thrombotic syndrome following deep vein thrombosis, and recurrent deep vein thrombosis, according to a recently published study.

The convergence of contemporary science and a passion for all things “natural” has shot herbal and botanical dietary supplements onto center stage.