Herbs & Botanicals

Coconut oil’s sales are surging thanks to its appeal as a healthier replacement for butter.

New research on botanical ingredients for sex health

The latest science on vaginal-health ingredients

The latest strategies for catching botanical adulteration combine new and old testing methods.

The patent describes how andrographolide has been “found to prevent and reverse neuropathology and stimulate neurogenesis.”

Participants consuming Coleus forskohlii extract for 12 weeks showed favorable improvements to insulin concentration and insulin resistance compared to a placebo group.

At Natural Products Expo West, I spoke to many companies about how the industry is both talking about transparency and acting on it during the past year of negative industry scrutiny.

Verdure Sciences’ Longvida optimized curcumin was found to reduce increases in creatine kinase and inflammatory cytokines following a leg press exercise.

Applied Food Sciences’ say its new PurTea ingredient provides optimal absorption of green-tea catechins within the body.

Innova Market Insights gives us a quick look at why, how, and where dietary supplements are launching today.

The add-directly-to-beverage format is a testament to the citrus ingredient’s neutral taste.

“The vanilla extract market is currently in a position of relatively strong demand and a shortening supply,” says Catherine Armstrong, vice president, corporate communications, Comax.

Beijing Ginkgo Group (BGG; Beijing) is sharpening its focus on the astaxanthin market, spinning off its algae nutrition ingredients into a new subsidiary, Algae Life Sciences Inc.

Previous research has found ashwagandha may improve sexual function in men, but a new study suggests women may experience similar benefits.

A recent spate of FDA warning letters does not mean the emerging CBD dietary supplements market is in trouble, say insiders. But it does raise some important questions about what's fair in terms of drugs versus supplements.

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.

FDA sent warning letters to eight manufacturers of hemp CBD products earlier this month.

Echinacea leads the pack with strong clinical and consumer support. Here's the latest.

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

Today’s energy drink makers are inspired not only by botanical ingredients but also botanical flavors.

Which botanical ingredients are giving energy drinks that zing?

The following are several ingredients that should be of particular interest to energy supplement manufacturers.

Some of the most popular and effective natural preservatives available include rosemary extract, neem oil, citrus oils, citric acid, grapeseed extract, and buffered vinegar.

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.

A new pre-clinical animal study suggests Unigen’s Romatol may have potential for alleviating symptoms of arthritis.

The researchers performed three types of studies post-oral ingestion in Wistar rats: acute, sub-acute, and chronic toxicity.

LabDoor reports on green tea findings.

In Europe, confectioners are increasingly turning to fruit and vegetable concentrates as natural flavors, colorants, and ingredients overall.

Many are pegging this year as the year for brain health.

A new study suggests the joint support supplement from Promisia may relieve pain and stiffness in people suffering from osteoarthritis.