Science

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.”

KSM-66 ashwagandha has shown stress-relieving benefits in previous studies, but new research suggests those benefits also extend to reducing excessive food consumption associated with stress.

Hemp CBD, cocoa flavanols, phosphatidylserine, and more made headlines in our most popular stories of the year so far.

FutureCeuticals’ ElevATP ingredient was found to significantly increase strength, power, and performance in adult men when combined with a structured resistance training program.

Recent research findings shared by Sabinsa suggest its LactoSpore probiotic strain is safe for human consumption and remains consistent over multiple years of commercial production.

Researchers found that L-threonate is the only magnesium anion that efficiently transports magnesium to neuron cells in the brain.

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.