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Studies show vitamin D can be part of an alternative approach to pain therapy.

Results from recent clinical studies suggest that Euromed’s pomegranate extract, Pomanox, possesses a variety of health benefits related to healthy aging.

Research has identified a newly emerging adulterant in sports supplements. NSF's John Travis writes about how he and fellow researchers discovered 2-aminoisoheptane in supplements.

New study results support the development of a new bone-health probiotic category for the company, Probi says.

In the published studies, Florigyn was shown to possess anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties the helped control vaginal candidiasis symptoms.

The study found that administration of Sucrosomial, a magnesium oxide ingredient protected by a liposomal-like structure, resulted in faster magnesium absorption at higher rates compared with standard magnesium oxide.

Sabinsa says that the results from this animal study add to the company’s existing research highlighting the synergistic effects of piperine combined with curcumin.

Verdure Sciences’ Longvida-brand lipid-encapsulated curcumin ingredient was found to be more effective than standard curcumin in conferring neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory support in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Unigen says that in the unpublished study, AmLexin supported exercise recovery and attenuated delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) post-exercise.

In the rat-model study, Lonza’s UC-II collagen ingredient was found to improve function in injured knees and prevent excessive deterioration of articular cartilage.

In the study, Glucodia was shown to help prevent insulin resistance and visceral fat accumulation, factors that the study authors say can lead to metabolic syndrome.

The Lipogen PMS ingredient improved PMS symptoms on four fronts: emotional, physical, cognitive, and social.

Exploring nootropic opportunities in sports nutrition.

Nutritional Outlook spoke with AlaskOmega representatives about a new pilot study showing that high-DHA fish-oil concentrate may support a healthy immune response in adults.

The ingredients supplier said it will participate in the consortium’s effort to drive research that will grow the commercial personalized nutrition market.

The study, performed in Chinese men, found that a low-glycemic diet supplemented with Beneo’s functional carbohydrate isomaltulose Palatinose helped control subjects’ blood sugar levels and support weight management compared with a high-glycemic diet.

Research highlights turmeric’s benefits for blood sugar support.

Company representatives from NattoPharma spoke with Nutritional Outlook about how the company plans to raise consumer and industry awareness about vitamin K2 for cardiovascular health through research initiatives, as well as through a new iHeart device that measures a user’s “internal age,” or aortic stiffness.

Results from a recently published study show that supplementation with Beneo’s oligofructose chicory root fiber ingredient, Orafti P95, may help to improve bowel regularity in subjects with low dietary fiber intake, as well as help “bridge the fiber gap” in many North Americans’ diets.

The first-of-its-kind review analyzed more than 40 existing studies on the potential immune and metabolic effects of palmitoleic acid.

Results from the study showed that supplementation with a natural eggshell membrane ingredient may reduce cartilage turnover and provide joint health benefits like improved joint-recovery time and reduced discomfort post-exercise.

The four-year, $2.6 million grant was awarded to help develop and validate a laboratory test panel for assessing human choline status.

The study found that supplementation with a commercially available adaptogenic mushroom blend including Cordyceps militaris may improve endurance performance in healthy young adults.

In the study, Pterocarpus marsupium extract lowered diabetic rats’ blood glucose and HbA1c levels while increasing their levels of insulin.

Results from Probi's largest clinical trial affirmed the immune-improving effects of its branded probiotic immune concept, Probi Defendum, while suggesting a mechanism of action that might underlie the product’s benefits.