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A new research study funded by the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council investigated how subjects consuming a diet enriched with blueberries affects the cells responsible for muscle growth and repair.

A recent study conducted by Pharmavite LLC shows that older adults living below the poverty line have inadequate intakes of calcium and vitamin D, putting them at greater risk of osteoporosis.

Sabinsa launched a new formula to support healthy liver function called LivLonga.

Stratum Nutrition and KD Pharma created a partnership to develop a joint-health formula, MOVE3, combining Stratum's NEM brand eggshell membrane and KD Pharma's marine omega oils KD-Pür.

Marigot Ltd. developed a new joint health ingredient, Aquamin Plus, a proprietary blend containing Aquamin, a red algae ingredient; Aquamin Mg, a magnesium ingredient produced from Irish seawater; enzogenol, from the bark of Pinus Radiata trees; and vitamin D.

A recent study published found that an annatto-based delta tocotrienol (DeltaGold from American River Nutrition) may be beneficial to people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

A recent pilot study published in Marine Drugs found that fucoidan, a brown seaweed-derived bioactive polysaccharide, may support gut markers of immunity and inflammation.

APOE4—a gene variant linked to inflammation in the brain and a known factor for increasing Alzheimer’s disease risk may reduce delivery of DHA and EPA to the brain before the onset of cognitive impairment, requiring higher doses of DHA.

A recently published animal study found that the proprietary fig extract, rich in abscisic acid, supports glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity.

A study recently published in Nutrients found that there may be an inadequate intake of immune health-related nutrients.

With the rise in popularity of nootropic ingredients, and the demand for natural, caffeine free alternatives, the present study shows that EnXtra can be a viable and safe solution for finished product manufacturers.

As consumers—and researchers—grow curious about hemp’s other cannabinoids, what health gains might they find?

A recent scientific review of yeast-derived beta-glucans highlights a number of promising insights into the activity of beta-glucans on the immune system.

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

A recent study found that supplementation with tocotrienol-rich vitamin E (EVNol SupraBio from ExcelVite) supported nerve growth factor and nerve conduction velocities in the nerves of diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients.

A recently published study looked at the effects of a branded curcumin extract on serum cytokine concentration in critically-ill patients.

In its report to House and Senate Committees on Appropriations, FDA broke down the results of several years of sample studies the agency conducted on CBD products from 2014 to 2020.

The newly published findings show that resveratrol supplementation supports bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.

Postbiotics are still at the beginning of their market journey while promising a multitude of health benefits.

A new market report published by Leafreport, in partnership with Las Vegas’ Canalysis Laboratories, measured the accuracy of CBD-content claims on a sample of 37 hemp-derived CBD products.

Echinacea and elderberry have been dominant in the immune health category; however, a number of other herbs used as natural remedies since ancient times have shown promising results in clinical trials.

Artemis International is strengthening its partnership with the American Botanical Council’s Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program and botanical testing specialist Alkemist Labs to investigate suspicions that adulterated elderberry ingredients are infiltrating the U.S. market.

In a recently published study, a tomato-based oral supplement containing lycopene was found to support signs of aging on skin.

A new study published in PLOS ONE found colostrum products on the market deliver widely different bioactivity based on several quality factors.

Thymoquinone, the main bioactive quinone in black seed oil is known to be an antioxidant, and supports inflammation, while omega-3s have been known to support insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis in obesity.

HempFusion will be one of ten companies to sponsor and participate in a new human clinical trial conducted by ValidCare to determine if daily use of full-spectrum hemp-derived CBD or CBD isolate impacts the human liver.

Results showed that compared to placebo supplementation significantly prevented UV irradiation induced skin pigmentation.

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.

OmniActive Health Technologies presented three posters at Nutrition 2020 Live Online on dry eye disease and osteoarthrosis.