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A recently published double-blind, randomized trial found that supplementation with tomato carotenoids containing a standardized lycopene content, may improve blood pressure in hypertensive patients. 

What does research say about CBD’s potential role in sports recovery, and how do sports regulatory bodies view its use?

Alkemist Labs (Garden Grove, CA) will unveil an initiative called Next Generation Transparency at SupplySide West 2019 in Las Vegas, NV that provides a consumer-friendly certificate of analysis for botanical testing. 

A meta-analysis recently published in The BMJ found that vitamin D supplementation significantly reduced the risk of cancer death. 

A study recently presented at the American Association of Equine Practitioners and conducted at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, found that Longvida Optimized Curcumin supports joint health in horses with equine osteoarthritis. 

The polyphenol fingerprint analysis comparing American-grown elderberry to European-grown elderberry was performed by Complete Phytochemical Solutions. 

Analytical testing and regulatory experts advise on how to test for CBD quality.

A trial recently published in the journal Diabetes Care, evaluated the effect Wolffia globosa has on postprandial glycemic response. 

The innovation opens new possibilities for cranberry research and product development says researchers, and ingredient supplier

In an animal study recently published in the Journal of Microbiology, Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentate prebiotic was found to protect the integrity of the intestinal barrier.

Results showed that those with the most physical impairment at baseline experienced the most significant improvement. 

As we age, “the number and functionality of mitochondria naturally degrade," one expert says.

The study, not yet published, is a follow-up to a 2015 study, also in older adults, that found that Longvida was associated with improved working memory and mood, including improvements in general fatigue and calmness.

Researchers study citicoline’s impact on adolescent brain health, traumatic brain injury, schizophrenia, and alcohol addiction.

NR is a member of the vitamin B3 family and plays a role in the production of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), “an essential molecule found in every living cell,” says ChromaDex.

Eriomin is a patent-pending standardized extract from lemons containing the key flavonoid eriocitrin as well as other flavonoids.

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated the impact of the firm’s Fortetropin ingredient on muscle protein synthesis in older men and women ranging in age from 60 to 75 years. 

The study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition evaluated the herb’s ability to support skin health, by measuring skin perfusion, or the blood flow to the skin, and gene expression. 

Researchers are finding that dietary supplementation can go a long way toward shoring up ocular health and protecting eyes against the battery of threats they face.

A study recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition evaluated the effects of polyphenol-rich aronia berries on cardiovascular health and gut microbiota. 

Consumers want science-backed ingredients. Companies are answering the call.

A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine is dismissive of dietary supplements for preventing mortality and improving cardiovascular disease outcomes. 

Carbon-14 testing to verify biobased ingredients is more important in light of the growing potential for fraud in the food and flavor industries.

A recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study conducted by the Center for Applied Health Sciences found that a hemp oil extract manufactured by CV Sciences supported sleep, reduced appetite, and improved the overall quality of life. 

A study recently published in the Journal of Functional Foods found that a proprietary combination of Panax notoginseng and Rosa roxburghii (ActiGin), from NuLiv Science (Brea, CA), restored human muscle satellite cells following exercise. 

A recent clinical trial published in The Journal of Nutrition adds to the existing body of evidence that curcumin can be used safely as an adjuvant therapy with cancer drugs. 

U.S. contract laboratory Alkemist Labs is partnering with Canadian contract research organization Nutrasource to launch the new third-party certification program.

A study recently published in BCM Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows that a standardized extract of Phyllanthus emblica fruit, otherwise known as amla, supports endothelial function, oxidative stress, immune response, and lipid profile.

A brief look at three of the lesser-known health benefits of natural astaxanthin.

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), a naturally occurring fatty acid amide, stimulates the endocannabinoid system to support inflammation, and provide neuroprotection.