Research

Beetroot Extract May Improve Carotid Artery Stiffness in Postmenopausal Women: Study

A 12-week treatment with Sabinsa’s Sabeet was linked to improved artery stiffness parameters like pulse wave velocity, beta-stiffness, elastic modulus, and augmentation index in 20 women.

Research

Omega-3 Index, Smoking, Cholesterol Found to be Equally Strong CVD Risk Factors: Study

In 2,550 participants of the Framingham Offspring Cohort Study, researchers demonstrated the prognostic value of omega-3 blood concentrations.

Research

Select Vitamins and Minerals During Pregnancy May Reduce Lower Midlife BP Risk

Vitamin B12, copper, manganese, selenium, and zinc were associated with reduced rates of hypertension later in life.

Research

Bionap’s  Bergamot Extract Shown to Benefit Cholesterol, Manage Lipid Metabolism 

BERGAVIT significantly reduced total cholesterol (TC) levels by 8.8% and low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) by 11.5%

Market Updates

Balchem Becomes Vitamin K2 Partner of FC Bayern Women’s Soccer Team

The K2Vital brand partnership is part of Balchem’s longer-term strategy to bridge the gap between B2B and B2C nutraceuticals markets.

Research

New Research Links Low Vitamin K Status to Cardiovascular Risk

Two studies published at the end of 2024 link low blood concentrations of vitamin K to arterial stiffness and vascular calcification.

Features

Heart Health: A Leading Cause for Concern

The supplement market needs to leverage innovation to address consumer health issues.

Columns

A New Trump Administration Should Revisit the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

Supplements can help manage certain diet-related chronic diseases. They should be allowed to claim that to consumers.

Products & Ingredients

Nature’s Bounty Introduces Algae-Sourced Omega-3s

Each softgel contains 510 mg of EPA and DHA to support heart, joint, and skin health.

Research

Higher Omega-3 Index Associated with Reduced Risk of Heart Failure and Mortality: Study

Those with the highest omega-3 blood concentrations were 21% less likely to develop heart failure than those with the lowest concentrations.

Products & Ingredients

Study Establishes Analytical Fingerprint of Pharmactive’s Aged Black Garlic Extract

The results can help the industry separate natural, unadulterated aged black garlic bioactives from synthetic or contaminated counterparts.

Research

Vitamin D Supplementation Associated with Blood Pressure Reduction: Study

A year of supplementing with 600 IU of vitamin D daily was linked to reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in 221 participants.

Market Updates

Cepham Spotlights Men’s Health Solutions

During the holiday season, men experience heightened cardiovascular risk due to stress and overeating, according to the ingredient supplier.

Flavanols May Counter Declines in Vascular Health Caused by High-Fat Meal: Study

After being fed a high-fat meal, participants who had a high-flavanol cocoa drink before engaging in a mentally stressful test had better vascular function.

Products & Ingredients

Balchem Launches Three-in-One Formula Concept Vital Trio

The formulation of vitamin K2, vitamin D3, and magnesium bisglycinate offers an optimized combination of top-trending nutrients.