Top Mineral Studies in 2015 for Dietary Supplements

Why responsible innovation means asking whether yesterday's formulations still reflect today's best science—not just launching the next new ingredient.

The company says it will feature studies on vitamin K2, choline, folate, and MSM, along with beverage concepts and a first-time pet corner.

The palm phytonutrient supplier will show STGaia, TocoGaia, and PetGaia at the event and preview a planned research grant program.

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in reproductive-age women found that 8 weeks of standardized shatavari extract supplementation was associated with improvements in sexual function, vaginal moisture, fatigue, and sleep disturbance.

Women are the predominant users of these drugs, and the authors say guidance has not kept pace, with nutrient gaps and supplement support also in focus.

TriNutra is presenting new data on its standardized black seed oil ingredient at SupplySide Global, adding to a growing body of research on how gut bacteria and the body's stress response may influence each other.

A randomized crossover trial finds that formulation, not just dose, determines how much of the hops-derived compound xanthohumol actually reaches the bloodstream.

A new 12-week trial adds controlled data to a question that matters for manufacturers positioning creatine beyond sports nutrition: does its muscle-building evidence hold up in adults over 45, including those not following a structured exercise program?