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Subjects taking the extract saw a statistically significant, dose-correlated reduction in salivary cortisol, an increase in deep sleep time, increased total sleep time, an improvement in sleep quality.

Overall, results showed that the two active treatments had similar effects after ten weeks, except for inattention, with effects taking longer for Pycnogenol. However, these delayed effects should be balanced with the fact that Pycnogenol cause fewer adverse events.

The more attention our microbiomes get from the research community, the more benefits consumers may one day reap, and the more inspiration wellness brands can tap for probiotic product development.

Intervention with the probiotic blend supported gastrointestinal symptoms, mental health scores, as well as productivity in daily tasks because of gastrointestinal improvements.

Nutriventia has launched a sustained-release ashwagandha called Prolanza ahead of the upcoming SupplySide West show.

Nutritional Outlook is a founding media partner of Women In Nutraceuticals and will host a roundtable discussion with leading female nutraceutical executives in December 2022.

Sexual dysfunctions are commonplace, but there are nutraceuticals that can help.

The research includes recent studies on the company’s Nitrosigine preworkout ingredient and its nooLVL esports ingredient.

The sphingolipids and glycosaminoglycans in these products are reported to support the skin barrier of several animal species, including dogs.

The research and development team at Ingredients by Nature has conducted an experiment using the Simulator of Human Intestinal Microbial Ecosystem (SHIME) to investigate the effects of its citrus flavonoid ingredient, Eriomin, on the microbiome of prediabetics.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has determined that there is moderate evidence that flavan-3-ol intake in the range of 400-600 mg/d provide cardiometabolic protection

A subgroup analysis of the Aortic Valve Decalcification Trial (AVADEC study) observed that vitamin K2 MK-7 (720 µg/day) and D (25 µg/day) supplementation for two years helped slow the progression of coronary plaque development in individuals at high risk of developing coronary artery calcification

Results showed that the ingredient significantly decreased intraocular pressure, increased tear break-up time and volume, and decreased corneal inflammation, leading to the stabilization of the rats’ ocular surface.

Study finds that boosting omega-3 levels at early midlife may offer the best results for reducing the risk of age-related cognitive decline long-term.

Subjects showed improvements in hand grip strength tests as well as thinking, learning, memory, and concentration parameters of the psychological function domain of quality of life survey.

According to the organization, laboratories quantifying fatty acid content may not know how to properly set up instruments to achieve accurate results.

Natural Remedies launched Holixer holy basil/tulsi, an adaptogen that studies has shown inhibits and/or reduces cortisol release from the adrenal glands in response to stress-induced production of adrenocorticotropic hormone.

Results showed that at doses, ranging from 3 grams to 20 grams per day, the abundance of Bifidobacterium significantly increased.

The new ADM Science and Technology Center is officially open at the University of Illinois Research Park.

The patent demonstrates the synergistic effects of thymoquinone and omega-3 fatty acids for healthy inflammatory responses.

Vedic Lifesciences, a contract research organization based, has completed a randomized, controlled dose response study for Interpath Pty Ltd. on its patented ingredient called Epiitalis.

The International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) has issued a statement acknowledging the relationship between omega-3 EPA and DHA blood levels and preterm birth risk.

Ingredion Inc. shared the results of its global environmental lifecycle assessment of stevia as compared to full-caloric options, such as cane sugar, using environmental indicators including climate change, land use, water scarcity, and cumulative energy demand.

Advances in infant foods, formulas, and supplements yield products to meet numerous infant health needs.

An initiative of the MetaGenoPolis unit of INRAE (the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment), the French Gut Project is a research project that has set out to collect 100,000 French intestinal metagenomes for analysis

InVivo Biosciences and Thaena Inc. have announced results from recent research demonstrating measurably superior healthspan and lifespan benefits of ThaenaBiotic powder, a sterilized postbiotic mixture derived from healthy human stool.

Results showed that supplementation with the cocoa extract did not have a significant effect on global cognition, but relative to placebo, multivitamin mineral supplementation did provide significant benefit for global cognition.

Results showed that, compared to placebo, subjects taking the microalgae supplement had fewer upper respiratory tract complaints, better overall well-being, as well as lower cortisol and superior microbiome indices.

An influx of next-generation ingredients and a growing consumer need are driving joint health supplements to new heights.

The study aims to determine the safety and effectiveness of the ingredient on improving long- and short-term memory, concentration, and clarity of thinking in healthy individuals. The study is planned for completion in November.