Science

It’s important to talk about a problem we see happening today: Certificate of Analysis adulteration.

The French maritime pine-bark extract was found to improve overall muscle function in participants aged 70–78 who reported suffering from muscle loss, sarcopenia, and/or fatigue.

A new study authored by several industry experts details a new reversed-phase HPTLC method for detecting adulteration of St. John’s wort.

Past preclinical studies have suggested Lactobacillus acidophilus may be effective in breaking down lactose, but a new human clinical study is the first to investigate its ability to offer relief from symptoms of lactose intolerance.

Next-generation DNA testing can help identify the presence of other plant species in a botanical sample.

Activ’Inside’s anti-aging formula SkinAx2 was found to significantly improve skin color and reduce skin imperfections in a soon-to-be-published study.

Can natural supplements be as effective as drugs-or at least complementary?

Researchers found Stratum Nutrition’s NEM eggshell membrane improved joint function, joint pain, and quality of life in dogs with suboptimal joint function.

OmniActive’s CurcuWin curcumin extract was found to produce a dose-mediated improvement in flow-mediated dilation.

The latest crop of omega-3 research nets positive data for depression, eye health, children’s health, and more.

Why we should take negative results from the AREDS2 study with a grain of salt for now.

Study results shared by Horphag Research suggest its Robuvit oak-wood extract improves triathlon performance, endurance, and recovery in amateur athletes aged 30–40.

The FTC alleges OMICS Group made false claims and failed to disclose steep publishing fees.

Regulators are increasingly scrutinizing product claims in the booming brain-health market.

Natreon’s PrimaVie purified shilajit extract was found to significantly upregulate several collagen-related genes in a new study.

Natural ingredients for bone support span time-tested vitamins and minerals, as well as novel ingredients and creative delivery systems.

A particularly strong association between vitamin K2 and peripheral arterial disease was found in patients with diabetes or hypertension.

Correcting the three most common misunderstandings about this popular dietary supplement.

A new meta-analysis published by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality finds evidence that omega-3 consumption lowers triglycerides and raises HDL cholesterol, but its findings on other cardiovascular health markers are less strong.

Beneo’s Orafti Synergy1 oligofructose-enriched inulin was found to lower energy intake and enhance weight loss in subjects with prediabetes.

Re-esterified omega-3 consumption was found to significantly improve tear osmolarity, tear beak-up time, and the ocular surface disease index in a new study.

In a new study, OmniActive’s Lutemax 2020 significantly improved macular pigment ocular density (MPOD) in as little as eight weeks.

New research suggests a combination of Ganeden BC30 probiotic and casein protein may reduce muscle damage and improve recovery after damaging exercise compared to casein protein alone.

NBTY says this is the first clinical trial to compare vitamin C retention in leukocytes between ascorbic acid and Ester-C in both men and women.

A new animal study of Pharmachem Laboratories’ Lactium casein hydrolysate suggests the ingredient may promote sleep with “minimal sedative effects.”