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Sabinsa Corp. has validated an alternative method to measure live bacteria in its probiotics.

A systematic review in the Annals of Internal Medicine says that hundreds of published probiotic and prebiotic studies failed to report important safety data.

A new probiotic product study suggests that a multi-strain approach may be beneficial in managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and diarrhea.

Algatech Ltd. is a manufacturer of astaxanthin from microalgae, and the company recently partnered with Fujifilm to see what happens to humans when their skin is exposed to UV light after oral consumption of astaxanthin.

A review of existing studies indicates that omega-3s may help to reduce hot flashes and depressive symptoms that occur during menopause, but researchers say further research is needed.

Testing lab Eurofins Scientific (River Falls, WI) is now using probiotic assays developed by DuPont Nutrition & Health (Madison, WI) in order to test probiotics to the strain level.

Twenty-six previously infertile couples were able to conceive after four months of ingesting a novel folate ingredient called Quatrefolic, according to a recent study.

OmniActive Health Technologies’ (Morristown, NJ) Lutemax 2020 lutein and zeaxanthin ingredient may fight blue light–induced eye degeneration by regulating some key genes involved in photoreceptor degeneration, according to a new mouse study.

In the analysis, increased intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and fish was shown to exert a possible protective effect against anxiety.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (Washington, DC) said in a recent press release that 73% of U.S. residents take multivitamins, but these products are not intended to be used as magic bullets in the prevention of serious diseases.

In their main analysis, researchers found no significant cognitive benefits in Norwegian preschool students fed a fatty fish lunch versus a non-fish meat lunch for 16 weeks; however, they detected slight benefits in a sub-analysis adjusted for dietary compliance.

The study found that a calorie-restricted, high-protein diet, with or without soy protein, may improve body composition and cardiometabolic health, while also helping to keep weight off over time.

The first-of-its-kind study found that supplementation with Affron, a branded saffron extract ingredient, improved feelings of separation anxiety, social phobia, and depression, in young people.

Gnosis S.p.A says that its VitaMK7 exhibited good stability when formulated with calcium and other mineral salts.

In the review, authors describe how L-carnitine was found to help attenuate post-exercise muscle soreness and oxidative stress, as well as to increase blood flow. They also point to growing applications in elderly adults in whom L-carnitine may help mitigate age-related muscle loss, or sarcopenia.

In the pilot study, MaxSimil increased omega-3 red blood cell levels, moderated the ratio of arachidonic acid (AA) to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and reduced key inflammatory biomarkers in subjects with cystic fibrosis.

The studies found that cranberry seed fiber and fenugreek are able to resist gastric acid and pancreatic enzyme hydrolysis, as well as to support the growth of probiotic bacteria Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 (Sabinsa’s LactoCran and LactoWise, respectively).

The new drug, Epidiolex, comprises cannabidiol (CBD), but does not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound in marijuana that causes intoxication.

The bulletin discusses adulteration of turmeric root, turmeric extracts, and curcuminoids with related species, artificial colorants, and synthetic curcuminoids, and details analytical approaches to detect those adulterants.

Research has shown that astaxanthin can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, improve lipid profiles, and promote better blood flow.

The need for quality assurance is more important in the dietary supplements industry than ever before. Here is a primer covering the basics of high-quality testing.

Results from the study indicate that a CoQ10 ingredient known commercially as MitoQ may help improve arterial stiffness and “reverse” arterial aging in older adults.

KaempMax, a Kaempferia parviflora ethanol extract, improved self-assessed sexual health in middle-aged men experiencing mild erectile dysfunction.

The study results showed that even a low 2.5-g dosage of Naticol, with or without silicon, may visibly reduce signs of aging in skin in mature women.

In the study, cyclists who pre-supplemented with Palatinose prior to exercising exhibited a more stable blood glucose profile, higher fat oxidation, and improved athletic performance, compared with a maltodextrin control group.