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Research on lutein continues to unveil benefits for eye health as well as in emerging interest areas like brain and skin health, expanding its consumer base from old to young.

In the study, both a sugar-free amino acid beverage, known commercially as enterade ORS, and a glucose-based beverage (Pedialyte), provided better hydration than Gatorade when compared using a new analysis tool called the beverage hydration index (BHI).

In the study, Mythocondro reduced subjects’ knee pain and improved knee function over placebo.

Michael Smith, MD, Life Extension’s senior scientist, talks about how his company is leading the way using AI engines to not only formulate dietary supplements but also to improve the overall efficiency of nutrition research.

HP Ingredients has been granted an EU patent for its NeuroActin cognitive-health ingredient, a specific extract of Andrographis paniculata, following animal studies showing potential benefits for use in Alzheimer’s disease.

In honor of Hemp History Week, Josh Hendrix, director of business development for CBD supplier CV Sciences Inc., shared with us five lesser-known facts about the hemp plant.

Researchers are exploring hemp CBD’s health benefits ranging from digestive and brain support to smoking cessation.

The meta-analysis found that folic acid and B vitamins have only minimal protective benefits for cardiovascular disease and stroke, respectively.

A representative from probiotics supplier Chr. Hansen told Nutritional Outlook that while probiotics are known for their gut-health benefits, this is the first time the company has investigated probiotics’ effects on NSAID-induced gastrointestinal damage.

Even when DNA barcoding functions in concert with other methods in a comprehensive testing toolbox, it still faces hurdles to optimal utility.

In the animal study, Echishield helped protect against stress-induced changes in immunological function.

Nutritional Outlook recently spoke with Ellen Schutt, GOED’s new executive director, about how, under her leadership, the organization plans to identify market opportunities to move the omega-3 category forward.

Here’s what we’ve learned so far.

A look at the science behind some of today’s most successful weight-management dietary supplement ingredients.

Researchers are digging into the possible prebiotic potential of polyphenols, including those from cranberry.

In the study, Herbagut was shown to improve gastrointestinal symptoms and overall quality of life in subjects with “unsatisfactory bowel habits.”

Veri-te resveratrol supplier, Evolva, says that investing in innovative delivery systems, plus new science, will be key to growing the market.

A company representative from Verdure says that Neuralum, a blend of the company’s Longvida curcumin ingredient and Lutevida lutein eye-health ingredient, was developed to “harness the synergistic opportunities in support of brain and eye health.”

Studies show vitamin D can be part of an alternative approach to pain therapy.

Results from recent clinical studies suggest that Euromed’s pomegranate extract, Pomanox, possesses a variety of health benefits related to healthy aging.

Research has identified a newly emerging adulterant in sports supplements. NSF's John Travis writes about how he and fellow researchers discovered 2-aminoisoheptane in supplements.

New study results support the development of a new bone-health probiotic category for the company, Probi says.

In the published studies, Florigyn was shown to possess anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties the helped control vaginal candidiasis symptoms.

The study found that administration of Sucrosomial, a magnesium oxide ingredient protected by a liposomal-like structure, resulted in faster magnesium absorption at higher rates compared with standard magnesium oxide.

Sabinsa says that the results from this animal study add to the company’s existing research highlighting the synergistic effects of piperine combined with curcumin.

Verdure Sciences’ Longvida-brand lipid-encapsulated curcumin ingredient was found to be more effective than standard curcumin in conferring neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory support in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Unigen says that in the unpublished study, AmLexin supported exercise recovery and attenuated delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) post-exercise.

In the rat-model study, Lonza’s UC-II collagen ingredient was found to improve function in injured knees and prevent excessive deterioration of articular cartilage.

In the study, Glucodia was shown to help prevent insulin resistance and visceral fat accumulation, factors that the study authors say can lead to metabolic syndrome.

The Lipogen PMS ingredient improved PMS symptoms on four fronts: emotional, physical, cognitive, and social.