Science

New research is pushing collagen from strength to strength.

But what do we really know about how these ingredients unlock protein’s potential-and what evidence do we have that they actually do so?

Do calcium supplements really increase cardiovascular risk? Here’s what the latest research says.

How carbon-14 analysis can confirm a dietary supplement’s natural content

Ingredients for better sleep, relaxation, and improved mood are backed by promising science.

Protein is a highly popular supplement in both consumer and industry circles. But how much do industry insiders and consumers actually know about protein? And how much of what they think they know is, quite simply, wrong?

Research updates on methylsulfonylmethane.

The study findings demonstrate capsaicinoids’ potential for managing weight.

In the animal study, researchers sought to establish the extent to which Aquamin, a calcium-rich, algae-based multi-mineral complex ingredient, might outperform other calcium carbonate–based calcium supplements commonly used to help prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis.

The study established that, not only does the combination of Compound Solutions’ TeaCrine theacrine and caffeine enhance theacrine’s potency, it is also safe, with heart rate and blood pressure unaffected by co-administration.

The prospective study, which included 135,335 participants, found that excessive consumption of carbohydrates is a contributing factor to total mortality.

The detox category’s had its ups and downs, enjoying wild popularity and bullish sales, even as it comes in for criticism from the medical community and others.

Recent stability tests evaluated ProDura’s ability to survive different pH and storage conditions for beverage products.

The study found that, in addition to increasing appetite control, Advantra Z also increased subjects’ energy levels.

Dietary recommendations based on DNA testing have industry buzzing, but other forms of personalized nutrition may be better poised to deliver real insights.

How dietary supplement testing changed over two decades

Many have forgotten how essential magnesium is for good health-and how a deficiency could result in myriad issues.

Using OmniActive’s proprietary Lutemax 2020 marigold extract ingredient, researchers sought to determine the potential benefits of macular carotenoid supplementation on blue-absorbing macular pigment, and whether the study subjects’ sleep quality and visual performance might be improved through supplementation with macular carotenoids.

The meta-analysis, comprising 14 randomized, controlled trials featuring 71,899 subjects, found that omega-3s EPA and DHA supplementation may reduce the risk of cardiac death by 8%, and that benefits may be even greater for subjects with elevated triglycerides or LDL cholesterol.

Indena says that Casperome’s “full natural bouquet of triterpenoids” may provide quick relief from symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, with fewer side effects compared to standard drug treatments.

The Global Stevia Institute says this is the first study to determine whether steviol glycosides are modified or not in the extraction and purification processes.

New studies on garlic focus on coronary plaque reduction, immune health, liver function, and weight management.

In the study, performed in subjects with type 2 diabetes, Sabinsa’s Curcumin C3 Complex together with its BioPerine bioavailability booster demonstrated, for the first time, a reduction in lipoprotein(a), a “protective armor” of LDL cholesterol.

In the study, researchers assessed the metabolic profiles of subjects with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and found that supplementation with Meriva may improve the subjects’ health status.

The 221-infant study found that the three probiotic strains present in Lallemand’s ProbioKid formula-Lactobacillus helveticus Rosell-52, Bifidobacterium infantis Rosell-33, and Bifidobacterium bifidum Rosell-71-were safe and well-tolerated.