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Urolithin A, a metabolite found in pomegranates and other nuts, may enhance muscle strength and endurance in aging populations, according to new preclinical study results.

While past studies have been inconsistent on the effects of probiotics on body weight, a new meta-analysis of 25 human trials suggest probiotics are effective at promoting weight loss.

Cranberry proanthocyanidins (PACs) combined with certain probiotic strains may inhibit E. coli invasion, which can lead to urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to a new in vitro study.

Preclinical study results suggest Nitrosigine bonded arginine silicate complex significantly increases blood serum levels of arginine and silicon compared to equivalent doses of Nitrosigine’s components individually.

A new animal study suggests EpiCor yeast fermentate significantly reduces the likelihood of damage to the gut lining caused by heat stress.

While most research on the recommended daily allowance of micronutrients has been conducted on adults aged 18–48, less is known about the nutritional needs of adults aged 70 and over.

The fifth bulletin from the Botanical Adulterants Program explores both accidental and intentional adulteration of black cohosh supplements.

The new study suggested BioPerine, a black pepper extract, may enhance the bioavailability of resveratrol in humans when combined with regular exercise training.

LJ100 tongkat ali root water extract was also found to lower the immunological age of subjects compared to a placebo group.

Fish oil–derived EPA and DHA were also found to attenuate strength loss and muscle soreness following exercise, according to researchers.

Fish oil–derived DHA was found to be more effective than EPA at modulating blood lipids and specific markers of inflammation in a new human clinical study.

Turmeric is the darling of the natural products market. What have we learned lately about turmeric and its active constituent, curcumin?

Nutritional ingredients and integrated approaches are under the microscope as the world searches for much needed strategies for managing blood sugar.

Natural ingredients, both ingestible and topical, are making over today’s beauty products.

Powerful new evidence for antioxidants in heart and brain health.

Short-term supplementation with Montmorency tart cherry may improve markers of muscle catabolism, immune and inflammatory stress, and overall performance in aerobically trained individuals during endurance exercise.

Natreon’s AyuFlex ingredient was found to significantly reduce joint discomfort in subjects aged 40–70, according to a new study.

Contract testing lab OmegaVeritas says it has created the first third-party testing process to authenticate krill oil.

Twelve-week supplementation with KSM-66 ashwagandha was found to significantly improve oxygen consumption during a run test, researchers report.

New systematic review and meta-analyses find that omega-3s, vitamin D, methylfolate, and S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) may reduce depression symptoms when used in combination with antidepressant drugs.

Recent studies have suggested bergamot polyphenolic fraction may offer benefits to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis (NASH) in patients with metabolic syndrome.

A 26-week toxicity study of beagle dogs found that Unigen’s Univestin ingredient produced no adverse effects at doses of 500 mg/kg/day.

A new animal study suggests xanthohumol, a flavonoid found in hops and beer, may be effective at decreasing LDL cholesterol and other markers of metabolic syndrome.

An 11-year study found that lower activity of vitamin K-dependent proteins (VKDPs) is associated with an increased risk of ischemic cardiovascular disease.

Peptan collagen peptides from Rousselot showed dose-dependent benefits to joint health in mice in a new study.