Women's Health

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends women who may become pregnant supplement with folic acid to help prevent fetal neural tube defects.

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’s new Cranberry +Health juice drink is meant to reduce UTIs in hospitals, managed-care facilities, and retirement homes.

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.

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.

The latest crop of omega-3 research nets positive data for depression, eye health, children’s health, and more.

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.

Suppliers cite growing demand as one reason for renewed interest in phospholipids.

Recent research investigates the role of minerals in metabolic health, fertility, and heart health.

KD Smart contains a 1:4 ratio of EPA:DHA.

The seemingly endless relationship between bacteria and good health hints at just how limitless a future probiotic market could be.

What recent research is teaching us about the health benefits of vitamin supplementation

The latest science on vaginal-health ingredients

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.