Science

Children aged 3–10 supplementing with BLIS K12 experienced fewer episodes of streptococcal pharyngitis, flu, laryngitis, and other negative oral-health episodes.

Horphag Research’s Robuvit was found to improve several markers of liver function in patients with moderate functional hepatic failure due to alcohol.

With 2016 nearly over, we look back on our most popular stories of the year.

The boswellia extract was found to significantly improve knee pain in healthy adults in a new study, possibly by inhibiting secretion of hyaluronic acid into the blood.

Many of the public comments sent to FDA this week include specific examples of processes that may or may not result in chemical alteration.

Frutarom Health’s Portusana was found to induce translocation of glucose transporter protein type 4, which may help decrease elevated blood glucose levels in diabetes patients.

Scientists tell you how to turn food waste into new ingredients.

Omniactive’s Lutemax 2020 was found to significantly increase macular pigment density, photo stress recovery, and disability glare performance.

Researchers found that astaxanthin supplementation improved cognitive acuity, physical sensations of fatigue, concentration, motivation, mood, and stress compared to placebo in a human fatigue model.

Nutrition 21’s Nitrosigine was found to improve participants’ ability in tests requiring mental flexibility, processing speed, and executive function.

The program’s newest educational tools keep stakeholders up to date on botanical adulteration.

By leading the charge on carbon-dating curcumin, the supplier is helping to guard the natural-curcumin supply chain from adulteration. 

Sabinsa shares promising new study results on an oil-control moisturizer containing Policosanol, aloe, and niacinamide.

DuPont Nutrition & Health shares new research results finding both whey protein alone or a blend of whey and soy proteins may help curb muscle loss in older men.

Pharmachem Laboratories is now measuring its probiotic products with flow cytometry, a method than it says is faster, less expensive, and more accurate than traditional plating.

Ixoreal Biomed’s ashwagandha root extract was found to produce a significant increase in telomerase activity, which may help ameliorate the effects of aging.

New research results out of the University of Missouri suggest zebrafish taking probiotics experienced lower levels of stress-related behaviors and neurological changes.

Recent study results suggest pregnant and nursing mothers who consumed Benexia chia oil may experience significant increases in certain omega-3 fatty acids in their breast milk and red blood cells.

A recent study found cranberry supplementation did not significantly reduce the presence of bacteria in urine in older women, but cranberry experts warn against drawing broad conclusions from the results.

New studies on arthritis, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and hearing

Presenters at Nutritional Outlook’s recent webcast, “Protein and Sports Nutrition,” shared their take on what shifting consumer preferences mean for the booming sports nutrition category.

Researchers found that DuPont’s probiotic strain reduced body fat mass, waist circumference, and energy intake in overweight adults when taken alone or in combination with a prebiotic fiber.

Compared to a control breakfast, children who consumed a breakfast with Beneo’s Palatinose showed improvements to mood and cognitive performance later in the morning.

Mainstream media continue to question the heart-health benefits of omega-3 supplementation, even as positive studies emerge. What’s a supplement shopper to think?

The Global Stevia Institute shares new research that found all nine key steviol glycoside molecules were not affected by regular manufacturing processes.

New studies on probiotics for brain health and mood, dental health, skin health, and heart health

New study results suggest a lycopene-rich tomato nutrient complex from Lycored or lutein may provide skin protection at a molecular level against UV radiation.

Kappa Bioscience announces new study results suggesting its synthetic-derived K2Vital is bioequivalent to fermentation-derived vitamin K2 MK-7.

New study results suggest Verdure Sciences’ Pomella pomegranate extract may improve cardiovascular-health markers in patients with myocardial infarction.

OmniActive Health Technologies shares new study results on the weight-management benefits of its Capsimax ingredient.