Women's Health

Lipogen attained a U.S. patent for its phospholipid formulation targeting symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Previous research has found ashwagandha may improve sexual function in men, but a new study suggests women may experience similar benefits.

A preliminary animal study suggests lycopene may help prevent bone loss associated with aging.

A new meta-analysis suggests omega-3 supplement consumption is associated with a 58% decrease in the likelihood of early preterm birth.

Move over, magnesium! Here comes zinc.

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.

“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.

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.

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

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

While global health bodies emphasize the importance of folic acid, could proposed policy changes in the United States take us a step backwards?

Fruitful Way Ltd. plans to enhance the success of their fertility supplements with a corresponding iPhone app.

An upcoming study strives to compare an established menopause supplement with a relative newcomer to the market.

Moreover, advanced fingerprint analysis enabled researchers to exactly match a lot number used in a previous study and confidently duplicate the results.

A rundown on the latest research

Is there a role for hemp's other cannabinoid in dietary supplement markets?

AHCC, a compound form shiitake mushroom mycelium, just impressed in a human trial on HPV-positive women.

Pycnogenol arrives at SupplySide West with a new study under its belt. This one relates to varicose veins.

The supplier of EstroG-100 says no other ingredients in today's market bear a comparable Phase II and Phase III clinical trial with similar protocols.

Curbing misconceptions, plus new evidence for fertility, heart health.

The claim is for Chr. Hansen’s RC-14 and GR-1 Probio-Tech bacterial strains, which target women’s vaginal health.

According to the researchers, concern has been raised over the design of past meta-analyses.

Will the current push for sex-specific analysis in pharma research inspire changes for dietary supplements, too?

Can ginger do more than relieve nausea and vomiting?

Developing science on fenugreek for ameliorating female loss of libido.

An independent analysis finds retail products contain a wild range of proanthocyanidins.

Researchers connect magnesium supplementation with healthier blood pressure readings in pregnant women.

Albion says that its chelated form, ferrous bisglycinate chelate, is more bioavailable than inorganic iron supplements such as ferrous sulfate

Linnea's HMRlignan improves hot flashes in a study on postmenopausal women.

Four Amazonian ingredients you've probably never heard of.