Women's Health

A report on the current global landscape of probiotic clinical trials.

On July 15, 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s (DGAC) final scientific report.

Lallemand Health Solutions and Proge Farm closed a licensing deal for the commercialization of Proge Farm’s probiotic strain L. plantarum P17630 (Proge P17630), which has specific women health benefits.

The newly published findings show that resveratrol supplementation supports bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.

The adaptogen market is growing thanks to clinical research substantiating its traditional medicine halo.

The adaptogen market is growing thanks to clinical research substantiating its traditional medicine halo.

Market researchers IRI (Chicago) and SPINS (Chicago) shared these observations during a webcast held on June 10, moderated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) and presented by Informa’s Natural Products Insider publication.

And how could new discoveries lead to opportunities for pre- and probiotics?

The ingredient contains a minimum of 550 mg/g natural triglyceride DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), allowing manufacturers to achieve equivalent dosages of DHA in smaller product formats. 

The need for contract manufacturers in today’s complex market has never been greater.

Evolva has announced the first published findings from the Resveratrol Supporting Healthy Aging in Women (RESHAW) clinical study.

With dietary supplement supply chains facing potential interruptions due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and with FDA ceasing routine facility inspections, what will the impact be on dietary supplement safety and quality?

Packaging is immensely important for branding; therefore, a compromise will always exist between early adoption of eco-friendly packaging and aesthetics.

This spring, the company introduced a brand new product called Regular Girl Wellness, this time targeting not only the digestive health space but also urinary tract health.

A look at the trends and complexities shaping-or reshaping-dietary supplement retail.

Contract manufacturers share trends they see based on what’s made in their facilities.

Collagen can be used in bone health, joint health, nutricosmetic, cosmetic, and even sports nutrition products.

Even so, more consumers need to be convinced of ashwagandha’s efficacy, safety, and benefits.

As the sleep market grows more sophisticated, a number of trends are happening.

How the U.S.-China trade war continues to change the playing field for players international and domestic.

Cannabinoid CPG: When personalized wellness and the natural world combine

A brief look at some fast-growing markets for dietary supplements

2019’s most unexpected supplement ingredient sales trends, according to SPINS

Why we need to target the causes of aging

OmegaQuant is giving consumers a way to measure omega-3 content-and a reason to take supplements.

Market researcher IRI provided its insight on which retail channels for dietary supplements are growing, or shrinking, at CRN’s The Conference.

With more U.S. adults taking dietary supplements than ever before, continued consumer confidence in the safety, quality, and efficacy of supplements will remain of utmost importance to those with stakes in the industry.

A new clinical study demonstrated the ability of the probiotic yeast strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856 - branded Quatreflora - to support vaginal health in women. 

At October’s SupplySide West trade show, probiotic supplier DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences highlighted some of its key focus markets, including stress and brain health, women’s health, and oral health.

Evolva announced the interim results of a two-year clinical trial that evaluated the effects of resveratrol in post-menopausal women.