Science

A soon-to-be-presented study suggests Cepham’s Furosap fenugreek ingredient may enhance testosterone levels and sperm profiles in men.

A look back at some of the year’s most impactful research on dietary supplement ingredients.

The following slides shine light on the latest mineral research, showing how much we’ve learned about minerals’ value, and how much we have yet to find out.

An upcoming study will explore how brain changes affect the gut microbiome in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

A new pilot study explores the effect of Stratum Nutrition’s probiotic strain BLIS K12 on middle ear infections in children aged 3-9.

A new study suggests EcoVag probiotic capsules may be effective at defending against certain recurrent vaginal infections.

Vitamin K2, Pycnogenol, omega-3s, and other ingredients show potential for endothelial health in new research.

Joint discomfort will impact a good portion of the aging population in the coming years, but research shows three natural ingredients may help.

Natreon’s PrimaVie increased both total testosterone and free testosterone levels among healthy men in a new study.

Many other ingredients are helping serious and casual athletes reach holistic health.

A new study offers the “largest dataset ever published from a randomized, placebo-controlled study on the effect of probiotics on bowel function,” says Chr. Hansen.

The company announced a prestigious botanical reference-materials partnership with the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia.

A soon-to-be published study suggests ibSium may reduce abdominal pain and discomfort in people suffering from IBS.

A new study suggests krill oil supplementation may increase markers of immune function in men and women after an acute bout of endurance exercise.

Two new studies on collagen peptides explore benefits for skin health and sarcopenia.

New study results suggest a yogurt containing Mobilee may improve knee strength in men suffering from medium knee pain.

Thrombosis (blood clotting) patients are often prescribed drug treatments, but there is also interest in nattokinase, an enzyme derived from fermented soybean food natto.

NEM’s anti-inflammatory benefits have already been demonstrated in research, but this new study revealed, for the first time, actual joint-protective effects from NEM.

As the natural products industry evolves and matures, scientific research is taking an increasingly prominent role in not only product development but also marketing and branding.

A new study from Spain explores the physical and mental benefits of PLX from Monteloeder.

A new animal study suggests Vitamin K2 as MK-7 may inhibit calcification in the aorta and myocardium.

Calcium’s bone-health effects depend heavily on the actions of several other vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin K2, and zinc.

Importantly, the researchers say, their study took care to ensure that the concentrations of EPA and DHA in the supplements administered, whether from fish oil or krill oil, were equal.

Researchers investigating omega-3s are uncovering new arenas for their broad spectrum of health effects, including some not previously explored.

High protein intake may have as much of an effect on blood pressure as lifestyle risk factors such as salt intake, smoking, physical activity, and alcohol consumption, according to a new study.

Probiotics Workshop guest speaker Sunita Kumar gave us a birds’-eye view of what we can expect from the emerging microbiome sphere moving forward.

Fewer citicoline studies have focused on effects of a low dose in healthy populations, and even fewer have studied potential benefits for younger people-until now.

For the first time, Sustamine’s effects were tested when consumed in an electrolyte-containing rehydration sports drink.

The new study explored the anti-viral potential of Rhodiola rosea among marathon runners.

Hispanics and African Americans may also be at greater risk of vitamin D insufficiency, based on the study results.