Science

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.

Consumer demand for curcumin is skyrocketing, but that demand comes at an unfortunate price-adulteration.

Improve USA’s new ingredient Enderma may be an Aloe vera derivative, but the skepticism around aloe claims has the firm leaving off mention of its aloe roots.

Can dietary supplements help manage the widespread effects of heightened inflammation?

As glucosamine and chondroitin sales struggle in the U.S., some of those lost dollars are now being taken up both by other familiar joint-health ingredients and lesser-known alternatives (like botanicals).

Significantly higher blood levels of EPA omega-3s were found in study participants supplementing with Coromega products over other omega-3 emulsified liquids or soft gels.

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.