Heart Health

Predictions from Nutritional Outlook's esteemed Editorial Advisory Board.

ProBiotix Health, a subsidiary of OptiBiotix Health PLC, has reached a non-exclusive licensing agreement for its branded LPLDL ingredient with Genuine Health for the development of a cardiovascular health product in Canada and the U.S.

BGG World was issued a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the use of astaxanthin to support heart function during exercise (US Patent #10,827,775).

Vinia, a branded red grape powder, is distributed by Batory Foods and developed by BioHarvest Sciences Inc.

Sabinsa announces five new patents pertaining to digestive health, sports nutrition, heart health, and sexual health.

A new study published by the Fatty Acid Research Institute in conjunction with The Cooper Institute sheds some new light on how omega-3 fatty acids may support heart health.

Smart supplement brands will account for seniors’ interest in quality of life, including mobility, balance, and maintenance of cognitive capacity.

Cardiovascular support is a multipronged, and multi-ingredient, market.

A recent study found that supplementation with a spore-forming probiotic from Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes supports endothelial function and cholesterol.

Arthur Andrew Medical launched KD Ultra, a full-spectrum blend of vitamin K2 (MK4, MK6, MK7, and MK9) with vitamin K1, vegan-sourced vitamin D3, and the enzyme lipase to support bones, cardiovascular health, and immune function.

The wellness industry faces a double-edged sword: its products have never been more popular, but production hurdles have never been higher.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition released detailed results of its latest consumer surveys on U.S. dietary supplement usage in 2020 during its virtual “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference last week.

A recently published study found that low vitamin D and K status is associated with a higher mortality risk.

ProBiotix Health, an OptiBiotix Health PLC subsidiary company, launched a tri-layer tablet, CholBiomeBP, that combines four science-backed ingredients to support hypertension and cardiovascular health.

Recent findings from the NUTRITION human clinical trial (Natural Tocotrienol Against Ischemic Stroke Event) showed that supplementation with the tocotrienol EVNol Suprabio may decrease aspirin resistance in patients taking blood thinning drugs.

A growing body of research lends support to the use of cocoa flavanols in supplements and Mars Inc. has developed a new scientific method for measuring flavanols and procyanidins in cocoa products.

A recent animal study found that administration of pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) from Nascent Health Sciences reduced the risk of chronic heart failure.

Navigating the current market using a healthy dose of hindsight, antioxidants are well positioned to write a new chapter in their next phase of growth.

Aurea Biolabs launched Ginactiv, a full-spectrum 100% ginger ingredient that uses the company’s PNS (Polar – Non-Polar Sandwiching) technology.

The adaptogen market is growing thanks to clinical research substantiating its traditional medicine halo.

The adaptogen market is growing thanks to clinical research substantiating its traditional medicine halo.

Market researchers IRI (Chicago) and SPINS (Chicago) shared these observations during a webcast held on June 10, moderated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) and presented by Informa’s Natural Products Insider publication.

An animal study recently published in Antioxidants found that supplementation with a standardized carob bean extract supports cardiometabolic health factors.

Examining the latest in probiotic research, from cholesterol management to respiratory health.

According to consumer research conducted by Lycored, the idea of calm resonates with consumers who purchase cardiovascular wellness products.

Results showed that following the six weeks of supplementation with the black seed oil decreased systolic blood pressure by 11.2% and diastolic blood pressure by 12.2%. 

Are high cholesterol levels also associated with other diseases?

The need for contract manufacturers in today’s complex market has never been greater.

With dietary supplement supply chains facing potential interruptions due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and with FDA ceasing routine facility inspections, what will the impact be on dietary supplement safety and quality?

Heart health is a solid category where natural solutions have found fertile ground for the last several years. But it is also crowded and very generic.