Women's Health

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.

Run-of-the-mill supplements and pinkwashed marketing will not resonate in today’s highly personalized market.

Frutarom Health, a division of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., will release a new range of Organic SoyLife Complex soy isoflavones, which has been granted BE-BIO-01 organic certification by Certisys. 

Two new dietary supplements launched by Tomorrow’s Nutrition include the ingredient SunCran Naturelle, a combination of Taiyo’s Sunfiber and Fruit d’Or Organic Cranberry Juice Powder designed to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections. 

A study recently published in Obstetrics and Gynecology provides some useful insights about the dietary intake by pregnant women of important vitamins and minerals. 

The probiotic formula called Howaru Protect Prenatal+ is designed to support mood and vaginal health in pregnant women, and immune health in their offsprings. 

The American Urological Association’s new guidelines emphasize the need for non-antibiotic alternatives for reducing recurrent urinary tract infections-and highlight cranberry as an effective means of prevention.

The biggest shift in multivitamin thinking involves meeting consumers where they are-in their lifestyles and their life stages.

What does resveratrol research and delivery innovation look like in 2019? An update.

Mark Messina, PhD, of Soy Connection/United Soybean Board, writes about misconceptions associated with soy consumption and breast cancer.

At SupplySide East, representatives from Evolva discussed the latest developments for the company’s resveratrol ingredients.

A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition shows that fish oil supplementation during the third trimester of pregnancy increased gestational age, size of gestational age, and the birth weight of infants. 

Graminex LLC has received Health Canada Approval under the Natura and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate for its PollenBerry Flower Pollen Extract.

UpSpring has expanded its lineup of lactation products with the launch of its Milkflow Lactation Cookies, and Milkflow Lactation Cookie Mix, which are available in Target stores throughout the U.S.

OmegaQuant Analytics, the producer of The Omega-3 Index, has launched a new Prenatal DHA Test developed for expecting mothers to monitor their omega-3 DHA level. 

Research on cocoa and chocolate reveal positive impacts on arterial health, exercise-related brain function, and more.

2018’s most unexpected supplement sales trends, according to SPINS.

Probiotics may be an effective adjuvant therapy to antibiotics for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, says new clinical trial. 

According to SPINS, female-positioned supplements grew at a rate of 6%, netting a total of $628 million in U.S. sales in the 52 weeks ending July 15, 2018.

Are these lesser-known plants ready for prime time?

Despite their rising profile, probiotics have yet to reach their full potential with Americans, whether as supplements or functional-food ingredients.

Can formulators do better?

Not only do 75% of Americans take supplements, but 87% of U.S. adults have overall confidence in the safety, quality, and effectiveness of dietary supplement products, the survey found.

Fenugreek is an herb to watch, with benefits ranging from blood sugar support and stress relief.

Nutritional ingredients to help couples trying to conceive