Heart Health

NattoPharma says the study “further affirms that MenaQ7 is safe and effective as either a supplement or a functional food.”

Researchers concluded that nattokinase is “of low toxicological concern” for oral consumption, based on both animal and human studies.

Researchers also found that soy protein ingredients may reduce concentrations of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and atherogenic lipoprotein particles compared to whey protein.

While OmniLean provides weight-loss benefits, OmniActive Health says it is not calling this a weight-management ingredient.

Vitamin K2 supplier NattoPharma sponsored a survey in which a significant percentage of respondents were interested in maintaining arterial health.

From bean chips to “bites,” here are some of the latest trends in healthy snacks.

Researchers found Kamut khorasan wheat produced significant improvements to key blood markers in type 2 diabetes patients.

Industry, take note! Dietary supplements of all stripes (herbal, botanical, vitamins, minerals, marine-based, and others) are the subjects of numerous NIH research studies and clinical trials this year.

Researchers have found that 2000 mg/day of curcumin may provide vascular endothelial benefits to adults aged 45–74 years.

As the 2018 deadline nears for U.S. food manufacturers to remove partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) from their products, PHO-replacement ingredients will be at the center of the conversation.

The category is still notable, especially in global markets.

Two healthy beverage newcomers are turning heads-with barley and pickle.

A new meta-analysis suggests consuming tree nuts may lower total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B (ApoB), especially in populations with type-2 diabetes.

As part of the agreement, Naturex is licensing the right to utilize a proprietary European Union-approved health claim for this ingredient.

A look back at some of the year’s most impactful research on dietary supplement ingredients.

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.

Vitamin K2, Pycnogenol, omega-3s, and other ingredients show potential for endothelial health in new research.

Experts say it’s only a matter of time until endothelial health achieves the breakout velocity it needs to make a difference to consumers and supplement marketers.

Omega-3 suppliers are now taking omega-3 concentrates for dietary supplements into near-pharmaceutical territory with concentrations up to 90%, including the first high-concentrate algae oil on the market.

Thrombosis (blood clotting) patients are often prescribed drug treatments, but there is also interest in nattokinase, an enzyme derived from fermented soybean food natto.

A new animal study suggests Vitamin K2 as MK-7 may inhibit calcification in the aorta and myocardium.

High protein intake may have as much of an effect on blood pressure as lifestyle risk factors such as salt intake, smoking, physical activity, and alcohol consumption, according to a new study.

Italian researchers studied the cardio benefits of Kamut, a commercial-branded khorasan wheat ingredient.

A number of catalysts are now spurring interest in this shortfall nutrient.

A new review paper suggests the popular drugs for lowering cholesterol may actually be “mitochondrial toxins.”

There is global opportunity for dietary supplement ingredients that address metabolic health, the companies all say.

The combination of the two amino acids may improve acute nitric oxide bioavailability more than either would by itself.

New vitamin K2 research on bone and heart health, and the significant differences between MK-4 and MK-7

An exploratory study suggests fujiKale may offer cardiovascular health benefits.

Cargill's IngreVita EPA/DHA omega-3 oil takes a turn into non-GMO territory.