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A recent double-blind clinical study found that supplementation with a patented methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) called OptiMSM from Bergstrom Nutrition supported the health of hair and nails. 

A clinical trial recently published in the Journal of Arthritis showed that the patented eggshell membrane called NEM from Stratum Nutrition helped reduce pain and stiffness in the joints of osteoarthritis patients. 

A clinical trial recently published in Nutrients studied the effects of L-theanine on stress related symptoms and cognitive function in a healthy adult population. 

Two recent human clinical studies have studied the cognitive health effects of the patented astaxanthin supplement called AstaZine, from Algae Health Sciences, a division of BGG. 

A recent study published in the European Journal of Nutrition demonstrates that the patented self-micro-emulsifying delivery system (SMEDS) called AquaCelle improves that absorption of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.

Mineral ingredients are advancing to meet today’s formulating and delivery system demands.

Research suggests lycopene supports cardiovascular health most effectively in combination with the other phytonutrients found naturally in the tomato, writes Golan Raz, head of Lycored’s Global Health Division.

And what factors impact how soon users might feel the impact of a CBD product?

A recently published study found that a standardized saffron extract, Affron from Pharmactive Biotech Products, may be a beneficial adjunct to antidepressants. 

A recently published animal study found that supplementation with a patented pterostilbene, Silbinol from Sabinsa Corp., had cardioprotective properties in subjects. 

In Nutritional Outlook's 2019 Best of the Industry Awards, we are recognizing individuals, groups, and companies whose initiatives today may help shape, for the better, the state of the dietary supplement and food and beverage industries for years to come.

McGuffin celebrates his 20th year as the renowned president of the American Herbal Products Association.

ChromaDex is pushing the boundaries of the cellular health and “antiaging” category with its groundbreaking ingredient, Niagen, and robust research.

Perfect Day is offering consumers and companies a new choice: non-animal, flora-based dairy protein.

OmegaQuant is giving consumers a way to measure omega-3 content-and a reason to take supplements.

While CBD offers a new paradigm of treatment for various health conditions, significant questions remain to be answered.

NOW Methods Development team published a test method that accurately identifies the presence and levels of inorganic arsenic in krill oil.

An animal study found that vitamin K2 as MK-7 boosts nitric oxide (NO) to improve NO-dependent endothelial function. 

A recently published study found that a proprietary lycopene extract (Sibelius: LactoMato) from Sibelius Natural Products may support male reproductive health. 

Grass ingredient advances: New findings in wheat grass and barley markets

A recent study found that supplementation with Sabinsa’s patented curcumin extract Curcumin C3 Complex combined with the patented piperine BioPerine, supported liver function in subjects with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Living up to its reputation as “The Golden Spice,” turmeric shines in new studies on liver function, memory, cholesterol, and sperm quality.

A recent double-blind, randomized, and single equivalent dose study found that a self-micro-emulsifying drug delivery system (SMEDDS) called AquaCelle increased the absorption of CoQ10. 

Adding critical cofactors, including magnesium, collagen, and vitamin K2, to current nutritional recommendations for bone health could go a long way towards helping to reduce the occurrence of osteoporosis and related disorders.

A study recently published in the Journal of American College of Sports Medicine shows that a combination of curcumin extract and boswellia extract, standardized for 3-O-Acetyl-11-keto-ß-boswellia acid (AKBA) 90%, accelerates muscle recovery post-exercise.

A recently published randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that a combination Lactobacillus strains reduced bone loss in post-menopausal women. 

Citrus flavonoids can help improve blood glucose levels, maintain a healthy inflammatory response, and improve antioxidant activity, one guest author writes.

Authored by Majeed, N. Kalyanam, PhD, president, research and development, and other members of the Sami-Sabinsa Group’s technical staff, the book details the transformation of curcumin into its metabolites inside the body, and the significance of major metabolites. 

Alkemist Labs talked about peeling back the curtain of analytical testing.

BIOHM is a probiotic formula that combines good bacteria (Bifidobacterium breve, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus) and good fungi (Saccharomyces boulardii), with the enzyme amylase to break down digestive plaque and recondition the gut.