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A recent study found cranberry supplementation did not significantly reduce the presence of bacteria in urine in older women, but cranberry experts warn against drawing broad conclusions from the results.

New studies on arthritis, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and hearing

Presenters at Nutritional Outlook’s recent webcast, “Protein and Sports Nutrition,” shared their take on what shifting consumer preferences mean for the booming sports nutrition category.

Researchers found that DuPont’s probiotic strain reduced body fat mass, waist circumference, and energy intake in overweight adults when taken alone or in combination with a prebiotic fiber.

Compared to a control breakfast, children who consumed a breakfast with Beneo’s Palatinose showed improvements to mood and cognitive performance later in the morning.

Mainstream media continue to question the heart-health benefits of omega-3 supplementation, even as positive studies emerge. What’s a supplement shopper to think?

The Global Stevia Institute shares new research that found all nine key steviol glycoside molecules were not affected by regular manufacturing processes.

New studies on probiotics for brain health and mood, dental health, skin health, and heart health

New study results suggest a lycopene-rich tomato nutrient complex from Lycored or lutein may provide skin protection at a molecular level against UV radiation.

Kappa Bioscience announces new study results suggesting its synthetic-derived K2Vital is bioequivalent to fermentation-derived vitamin K2 MK-7.

New study results suggest Verdure Sciences’ Pomella pomegranate extract may improve cardiovascular-health markers in patients with myocardial infarction.

OmniActive Health Technologies shares new study results on the weight-management benefits of its Capsimax ingredient.

A new animal study finds Sabinsa’s Curcumin C3 Complex combined with EPA omega-3s may attenuate weight loss in mice with colon tumors.

A long-term, prospective cohort study finds higher intake of vitamin K2-but not vitamin K1-is “borderline significantly associated” with lower mortality from coronary heart disease.

Participants consuming breads made from different ancient grains varieties experienced significant reduction to several different cardiovascular disease risk factors.

A new study finds that Lycored’s Cardiomato tomato extract may inhibit the LDL oxidation that occurs after eating a high-fat meal.

A new study of 208 children aged 6–9 found BLIS K12 significantly reduced halitosis compared to conventional brushing and flossing, tongue scraping, and/or chlorhexidine wash.

Results of a new animal study suggest rosemary and spearmint extracts may offer benefits to learning, memory, and brain-tissue markers of oxidation that occur with age.

Though these lesser-known botanicals haven’t achieved widespread global use yet, their moment could be just around the corner.

Initial study findings suggest probiotic strain GanedenBC30 may increase digestibility of pea, rice, and soy proteins.

The American Herbal Products Association posted an article cautioning industry and regulators against falling for a few of the pitfalls associated with Next-Generation DNA testing of herbal ingredients.

Research is pushing lesser-known ingredients to the forefront of sports nutrition.

The scientists at probiotic supplier Dupont Nutrition & Health (Wilmington, DE) say they have developed testing methodology that makes it easier to identify the bacterial strains in a multi-strain blend.

Pharmachem Laboratories shared results of a new study suggesting a blend of two probiotic strains may provide ergogenic benefits to male athletes after strenuous exercise.