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Companies must still do their due diligence in evaluating reference standard suppliers, as they would elsewhere on the supply chain.

It is well known that EPA and DHA support cardiovascular and metabolic health through several mechanisms.

A new animal study shows that the immune system helps maintain good gut bacteria in addition to defending against bad bacteria.

An in vitro study conducted by Sabinsa Corp. provides evidence that the probiotic strain Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 (brand name LactoSpore) may help manage cholesterol levels.

A new study conducted in seniors found that astaxanthin may help improve muscle function and strength in elderly adults. 

Pine bark extract may reduce the incidence of post-thrombotic syndrome following deep vein thrombosis, and recurrent deep vein thrombosis, according to a recently published study.

The convergence of contemporary science and a passion for all things “natural” has shot herbal and botanical dietary supplements onto center stage.

CV Sciences, manufacturer of PlusCBD Oil, has announced that the company will be sponsoring the Rodale Institute’s research on organic hemp farming, alongside brands Patagonia and Dr. Bronner’s.

Prebiotic benefits extend to metabolic health, heart health, and more.

Supplementation with a brand-name multi-enzyme complex called DigeZyme can help manage symptoms of functional dyspepsia, according to new study. 

Supplementation with a tomato complex containing the carotenoids lycopene, phytoene, and phytofluene may attenuate muscle damage from exercise.

Fenugreek is an herb to watch, with benefits ranging from blood sugar support and stress relief.

Nutritional ingredients to help couples trying to conceive

Magnesium influences muscle performance by participating in energy metabolism and maintenance of muscle contraction and relaxation.

A recent study published in Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health explored the relationship between the health of mothers during pregnancy and long-term development of their daughters’ skeleton.

The review found that the combination of omega-3s and statins for heart health can sometimes be complementary, but can also be antagonistic. The authors note that further intervention studies are needed to explore the interaction.

Supplementation with Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 by individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and co-existing depression may improve symptoms of both conditions, says new study.

A new study demonstrates that HydroCurc with LipiSperse technology, a cold-water dispersible technology, improves the bioavailability of curcumin.

Herbalife scientists tested the company's own green tea extract product for DNA content.

A new clinical trial is underway to examine the effects of krill oil on those suffering from lupus.

Amarin Corp., maker of Vascepa, a high-concentration EPA-only omega-3 drug for heart health, published the topline results from its large-scale Reduction of Cardiovascular Events with EPA Intervention Trial (REDUCE-IT).

In a new study published in Food Control, researchers tried to analyze and compare the PAC content of 10 different commercially sold cranberry products, including sticks, caplets, tablets, and syrups.

A new study on subjects with mild to severe cellulite found that a topical botanical blend significantly improved skin hydration, firmness, and elasticity, as well as cellulite appearance.

In September, FDA released new draft guidance for probiotics indicating the agency will accept CFUs as a unit of measurement.

Authors of a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences are proposing a new way of gluten-testing enzyme supplements by modifying a commonly used gluten test method.

Recent research in the eye health industry is paving the way for new supplement options.

In a new study published in Clinical Toxicology, researchers analyzed higenamine-containing dietary supplements, noting that higenamine was present in these products at unpredictable quantities and with inaccurate label information.

The need is growing to support senior health with products targeting healthy aging.

Post-surgical immune function as well as recovery outcomes improved for GI cancer patients after short-term omega-3 supplementation, according to meta-analysis. 

Two similar but separate animal studies found that supplementation with tocotrienols from annatto beans (DeltaGold from American River Nutrition; Hadley, MA) in rodents with induced metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes not only supported blood sugar but also bone health.