April 19th 2024
Nutritional Outlook talks to Waleria Health's founder and CEO Komal Baldwa about recent research on its shatavari root extract and the menopause support market.
April 17th 2024
Nutritional Outlook sits down with Helaina's COO, Paola Delgado, to talk about the lactoferrin market.
April 10th 2024
Supplementation significantly improved quality of life, sleep, mood, hot flashes, and night sweats.
April 5th 2024
Women taking the collagen supplement experienced improvements in joint function and pain.
The gummies, called Youth, Balance, and Sutra, will be sold exclusively at The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements stores and on vitaminshoppe.com.
2017 Cranberry Update: Should We Focus on PACs or on the Whole Fruit?
Plus, advancing science to find new ways to measure cranberry’s key actives
Folic Acid Supplementation Supports Healthy Pregnancy, USPSTF Recommends
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends women who may become pregnant supplement with folic acid to help prevent fetal neural tube defects.
Images Reveal How Cranberry PACs Mitigate E. Coli Activity
Fruit d’Or Nutraceuticals and Complete Phytochemical Solutions share new study results that explore the bacteria-disrupting mechanism of action of cranberry proanthocyanidins (PACs).
Ocean Spray Launches Cranberry Juice Drink for Medical Settings
Ocean Spray’s new Cranberry +Health juice drink is meant to reduce UTIs in hospitals, managed-care facilities, and retirement homes.
Chia Oil May Increase Omega-3 DHA Content in Breast Milk
Recent study results suggest pregnant and nursing mothers who consumed Benexia chia oil may experience significant increases in certain omega-3 fatty acids in their breast milk and red blood cells.
Cranberry Industry Skewers JAMA Editorial Proposing No UTI Benefits
A recent study found cranberry supplementation did not significantly reduce the presence of bacteria in urine in older women, but cranberry experts warn against drawing broad conclusions from the results.
2016 Omega-3 Science Update
The latest crop of omega-3 research nets positive data for depression, eye health, children’s health, and more.
Cranberry Plus Probiotics Defends against E. Coli in Preclinical Study
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.
Resurgence in Phospholipid Innovation?
Suppliers cite growing demand as one reason for renewed interest in phospholipids.
Minerals Research Update: Metabolic Health, Fertility, and Heart Health
Recent research investigates the role of minerals in metabolic health, fertility, and heart health.
New Omega-3 Prenatal Ingredient Has Same Ratio of EPA to DHA as Mother’s Milk
KD Smart contains a 1:4 ratio of EPA:DHA.
A 2016 Update: Promising New Science on Probiotics
The seemingly endless relationship between bacteria and good health hints at just how limitless a future probiotic market could be.
Vitamin Research Studies
What recent research is teaching us about the health benefits of vitamin supplementation
Women's Dietary Supplements: Ingredients for Vaginal Health
The latest science on vaginal-health ingredients
Lipogen Phospholipid Formulation Granted Patent for PMS Relief
Lipogen attained a U.S. patent for its phospholipid formulation targeting symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
KSM-66 Ashwagandha May Improve Sexual Function, Satisfaction in Women
Previous research has found ashwagandha may improve sexual function in men, but a new study suggests women may experience similar benefits.
Animal Study: Lycopene Restores Bone Strength After Menopause?
A preliminary animal study suggests lycopene may help prevent bone loss associated with aging.
Omega-3s May Reduce Likelihood of Early Preterm Delivery by 58%
A new meta-analysis suggests omega-3 supplement consumption is associated with a 58% decrease in the likelihood of early preterm birth.
2016 Ingredient Trends to Watch for Food, Drinks, and Dietary Supplements: Zinc
Move over, magnesium! Here comes zinc.
Microencapsulated Iron Targets Vegetarians, Vegans
Traditional iron supplements can be off-putting due to a strong metallic taste, and they can also be hard to digest, leading to side effects like nausea and constipation. Microencapsulation may help.
Probiotic Supplement Boosts Iron Absorption while Minimizing Side Effects
“The conflict between a high iron requirement and the risk of side effects when using high doses of iron supplement can only be solved in one way-by improving the iron uptake," says Probi AB.
Top Mineral Studies in 2015 for Dietary Supplements
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.
Probiotic EcoVag May Defend Against Vaginal Infections
A new study suggests EcoVag probiotic capsules may be effective at defending against certain recurrent vaginal infections.
SupplySide West Preview: What’s on the Microbiome Horizon?
Probiotics Workshop guest speaker Sunita Kumar gave us a birds’-eye view of what we can expect from the emerging microbiome sphere moving forward.
Folic Acid in the U.S. Threatened by Proposed Nutrition Label Changes?
While global health bodies emphasize the importance of folic acid, could proposed policy changes in the United States take us a step backwards?
Fertility Supplement Plus Cellphone App Is Industry First
Fruitful Way Ltd. plans to enhance the success of their fertility supplements with a corresponding iPhone app.
Menopause Showdown: EstroG-100 Goes Head-to-Head with Black Cohosh
An upcoming study strives to compare an established menopause supplement with a relative newcomer to the market.
High PAC–Cranberry Study Shows Powerful Bacterial Anti-Adhesion
Moreover, advanced fingerprint analysis enabled researchers to exactly match a lot number used in a previous study and confidently duplicate the results.
Dietary Supplements for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
A rundown on the latest research
What Studies Say about Hemp CBD
Is there a role for hemp's other cannabinoid in dietary supplement markets?