Science

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

Promising early research on astaxanthin looks toward a slew of new health areas.

The seemingly endless relationship between bacteria and good health hints at just how limitless a future probiotic market could be.

Frutarom’s Portusana purslane extract was found to significantly reduce systolic blood pressure and HbA1c, a marker of blood glucose control, in a new human clinical trial.

The new Herbal MediaWatch highlights medicinal plant-related articles from a range of mainstream and industry publications, research websites, and blogs.

From turmeric to resveratrol, which ingredients are showing promise for cognition?

The product from Newtricious, made from a patented formulation of egg yolk and dairy, contains lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 DHA.

Children with IBS who consumed psyllium for six weeks experienced a greater reduction in mean number of pain episodes than a placebo group, researchers report.

Why a consumer-protection case out of Santa Monica, CA, could be a red flag.

Kids aren't mini adults, and their nutritional and supplement needs are unique.

A new study suggests AlgaeCal, an algae-based calcium supplement, improves bone mineral density (BMD) in women who took the supplement from 1–7 years.

Researchers found that mice consuming a polyphenol-rich grape and blueberry extract showed improvements to spatial learning and memory.

Research on dietary supplements for the elderly is progressing, but we can always use more of it.

Children consuming the probiotic for 90 days showed a statistically significant reduction to factors that may lead to dental caries.

What science says about the promising potential health benefits of cocoa flavanols.

Probiotic benefits for allergic conditions like eczema are relatively well researched, but newer studies on food, pollen, and pet allergies promise new opportunities.

What recent research is teaching us about the health benefits of vitamin supplementation

New research on botanical ingredients for sex health

The latest science on vaginal-health ingredients

The latest strategies for catching botanical adulteration combine new and old testing methods.

The new meta-analysis included five studies, in addition to a directional analysis comprised of 28 studies.

A recent study suggests Lesaffre Human Care’s patented Bacillus subtilis CU1 strain may help support immune health in older adults by increasing SIgA levels.

NattoPharma says the study “further affirms that MenaQ7 is safe and effective as either a supplement or a functional food.”

Stratum Nutrition says this is the second independent trial conducted on its NEM brand eggshell membrane in Europe suggesting efficacy for reducing osteoarthritis pain.

Researchers concluded that nattokinase is “of low toxicological concern” for oral consumption, based on both animal and human studies.