Science

Are innovative ingredients the key to recovery?

Studies show the benefits of supplemental colostrum for children’s health as they grow.

Results showed that supplementation with the salmon proteoglycan exerted skin moisturizing effects by improving skin hydration and reducing transepidermal water loss.

Is now the right time for clinical trials?

A recent study found that most adults and children have low serum levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Pharmavite conducted the cross-sectional study, analyzing U.S. population data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2012 to determine serum long chain omega-3 fatty acids

How researchers and product manufacturers are working to expand our knowledge of this intimate relationship.

Parameters that must be monitored and controlled to ensure the quality of products and compliance with regulatory requirements for dietary supplements

Probiotic advances to calm the mind (and the gut)

Marinova is conducting a new clinical trial, in collaboration with Nutrasource, to further explore the immunomodulatory properties of Maritech fucoidan, a marine polysaccharide found naturally in brown seaweed, in healthy adults.

ValidCare is adding a second cohort of CBD brands to its large scale, human safety study, with additional financial support from Open Book Extracts.

Consumers can be shortsighted—particularly men who may choose to live life with a macho “carpe diem” attitude that is also cavalier about their own mortality.

Researchers are actively investigating how probiotics influence numerous aspects of human health.

The International Scientific Association of Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) has released a consensus statement on the definition and scope of postbiotics.

A recently published study found that a synergistic blend of bilberry, standardized to 36% anthocyanins, astaxanthin, and lutein helped reduce eye fatigue after screen time.

Central pathology labs are increasingly important resources in dietary supplement clinical trials, but even they need to be assessed especially in COVID times.

As part of the European Union funded EARNEST project (EARly Nutrition programming-long term follow up of Efficacy and Safety Trials), a recently published study demonstrated the safety and efficacy of using oligofructose-enriched inulin to reduce the duration of infections during the first year of an infant’s life.

A recently published study found that Helicobacter pylori infection significantly declined when subjects consumed a cranberry juice standardized to high proanthocyanidin (PAC) content.

Evidence shows that an integrative medicine approach pairing some common drugs and nutraceuticals makes sense.

A recently published study found that the probiotic strains may help reduce symptoms of pharyngitis and tonsillitis, which are the most common acute respiratory infections (ARI) in children five years of age and younger.

Bone health is a top priority for some consumers, but not all. The supplements industry would like to see that change.

Also, could specific lipid-based delivery systems help?

Results showed that supplementation with Pycnogenol prevented a decrease in skin hydration, transepidermal water loss, reflecting a significant improvement in skin barrier function, and skin darkening during the dry autumn season.

A recently published study found that a dispersible palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), called Levagen+ may help alleviate joint discomfort.

Scientists and other interested parties are exploring all of the plant kingdom in hopes of finding solutions.

Bioiberica has partnered with Apsen to develop a mobility product for the Brazilian market. The product, Motilex HA, combines two of Bioiberica’s leading joint health ingredients: b-2Cool native type 2 collagen, and Mobilee hyaluronic acid.

PharmaLinea announced the publication of a new clinical trial demonstrating the safety and efficacy of its novel food supplement >Your< Iron Syrup.

A recently published study found that supplementation with a polyphenolic extract of hibiscus flower and lemon verbena leaf, called MetabolAid helped reduce blood pressure in prehypertensive and type 1 hypertensive subjects.

Based on these results, the researchers concluded that Curcugen from DolCas Biotech may provide anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic effects following acute exercise.

A recent study compared the effects of a bioavailable turmeric extract (BCM-95 from Arjuna Naturals; Dallas, TX) at a dose of 500 mg twice daily to 650 mg of paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) three times daily for six weeks.

A recent meta-analysis found that Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB), a metabolite of leucine, shows promise in supporting the body composition of older adults.