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The latest science on vaginal-health ingredients

The latest strategies for catching botanical adulteration combine new and old testing methods.

The new meta-analysis included five studies, in addition to a directional analysis comprised of 28 studies.

A recent study suggests Lesaffre Human Care’s patented Bacillus subtilis CU1 strain may help support immune health in older adults by increasing SIgA levels.

NattoPharma says the study “further affirms that MenaQ7 is safe and effective as either a supplement or a functional food.”

Stratum Nutrition says this is the second independent trial conducted on its NEM brand eggshell membrane in Europe suggesting efficacy for reducing osteoarthritis pain.

Researchers concluded that nattokinase is “of low toxicological concern” for oral consumption, based on both animal and human studies.

Participants consuming Coleus forskohlii extract for 12 weeks showed favorable improvements to insulin concentration and insulin resistance compared to a placebo group.

Researchers found that maternal vitamin D deficiency during early pregnancy was associated with a “nearly two-fold increased risk of [multiple sclerosis] in the offspring.”

Researchers also found that soy protein ingredients may reduce concentrations of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and atherogenic lipoprotein particles compared to whey protein.

A new meta-analysis finds that EPA and DHA omega-3 usage is associated with a reduction in symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD).

Nutrition 21 is sharing more details from its study on new sports-nutrition ingredient Velositol, introduced late last year.

Verdure Sciences’ Longvida optimized curcumin was found to reduce increases in creatine kinase and inflammatory cytokines following a leg press exercise.

A recent study found AIDP’s magnesium L-threonate ingredient “nearly restored” executive function deficits in older adults with cognitive impairment.

The results of these meta-analyses show “that Litesse is able to reduce the desire to eat immediately after a meal which includes Litesse."

Gelita’s Verisol collagen peptides were found to significantly reduce cellulite and skin waviness in women aged 24–50.

The relaxation dietary supplements market looks pumped with promising new ingredients and research.

Children who consumed BLIS K12 had significantly lower incidence of pharyngo-tonsillar infections compared to a control group, even nine months after treatment stopped.

Consuming lutein, zeaxanthin, and other carotenoids was associated with a reduced risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration in a recent prospective cohort study.

Researchers observed improvements to metabolism, blood sugar, and appetite control after just three days of participants consuming bread made from barley kernels.

Previous research has found ashwagandha may improve sexual function in men, but a new study suggests women may experience similar benefits.

Researchers found Kamut khorasan wheat produced significant improvements to key blood markers in type 2 diabetes patients.

Industry, take note! Dietary supplements of all stripes (herbal, botanical, vitamins, minerals, marine-based, and others) are the subjects of numerous NIH research studies and clinical trials this year.

A preliminary animal study suggests lycopene may help prevent bone loss associated with aging.

New stability data on Sabinsa’s LactoSpore suggests the probiotic retains viability in baked foods, peanut butter, coffee, chocolate fudge, vegetable oil, and more.

Researchers say it is the first time a synthetic GOS complex has been shown to have an anti-inflammatory intestinal effect that is functionally similar to human milk.

Echinacea leads the pack with strong clinical and consumer support. Here's the latest.

A new meta-analysis suggests omega-3 supplement consumption is associated with a 58% decrease in the likelihood of early preterm birth.

Researchers have found that 2000 mg/day of curcumin may provide vascular endothelial benefits to adults aged 45–74 years.