Herbs & Botanicals

Alkemist Labs has added microbiological and residual solvents testing as well as testing for THC analogs such as delta 8 & 10, Astaxanthin esters, and lower limits of detection for heavy metals.

Curcumin C3 Reduct has earned approval by the National Health Surveillance Agency in Brazil for inclusion on ANVISA’s IN28 list, which allows the product to be introduced and commercialized in food and supplements in Brazil.

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OSHU explains that the pilot study will not test memory directly, but rather use blood samples and brain scans to find biomarkers and other signs that indicate the extract’s ability to aid memory.

Research is supporting cranberry’s benefits for age-related cognitive decline, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and elevated blood pressure.

The network is called Green Bridge Gateway and aims to help companies overcome hurdles of entering the UK and EU cannabinoid markets.

Results showed that one hour after supplementation with the lion’s mane extract subjects demonstrated quicker performance on a Stroop task, and after 28 days of supplementation they saw a trend toward reduced subjective stress.

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Cepham has announced the development of SheVari4, a patent-pending ingredient derived from Asparagus racemosus roots, known in Ayurveda as Shatavari.

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The ingredient is a combination of lemon balm, bergamot, and peony.

The response advised Nammex that FDA has not come to a decision in the required 180 days “due to competing agency priorities,” but that the staff is evaluating the petition.

The ingredient contains a blend of herbs said to support balanced blood sugar levels, including golden thread, Chinese foxglove, and Hawthorn berries.

The standardized ashwagandha root extract, marketed as Shagandha by Sabinsa Corp. is standardized to 2.5% withanolides.

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The oil, standardized to 3% thymoquinone and less than 2% free fatty acids, was found to inhibit opportunistic pathogens associated with acne.

2023 was a prolific year for the research-rich supplier, which announced or submitted for publication five separate branded ingredient studies this year.

Open Book Extracts is joined by BayMedica, Charlotte's Web, Hemp Beverage Alliance, Kazmira, Mad Tasty, and WYLD, among many others, in joining One Hemp.

The ingredient is a blend of botanical extracts from olive byproduct and licorice root.

A recent study found that a standardized ginger extract called Gingever from OmniActive Health Technologies may help manage occasional constipation.

The farm grows seven of the company’s ingredients: Rhodiola rosea, feverfew, nettle, flaxseed, valerian, Rhapontici radix, and lemon balm.

As more women seek products to support their sex needs, the availability of women-focused sex-health supplements is growing.

The product from MDBio contains CBD, CBN, L-theanine, hops oil, valerian oil, and low levels of THC.

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The product contains “a unique blend of plant-based ingredients, including amla, date palm, turmeric, fenugreek, grape, and ginger,” the firm says.

A recent study found that a standardized ashwagandha extract (Witholytin from Verdure Sciences) helped reduce perceived stress and fatigue in men and women.

The company debuted the ingredient at October’s SupplySide West trade show in Las Vegas.

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Supplementation with the proprietary spearmint extract called Neumentix had a dose-dependent impact retinal ganglion cell density, oxidative stress and inflammation in a rat model of glaucoma.