Research

Beetroot Extract May Imrpove 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

Turmeric Extract Linked to Improvement in Knee Joint Discomfort

Nutriventia’s water-dispersible TurmXtra 60N was linked to improved joint comfort within seven days, in a placebo-controlled study.

Research

Ashwagandha, Shatavari Ingredients May Improve Menopause Symptoms: Study

Dose-dependent improvements in multiple self-reported and physiological symptoms were observed in 123 women.

Products & Ingredients

BiomeNrich POST M005 Becomes First Akkermansia Muciniphila Ingredient to Receive NDIN Notification

The postbiotic was associated with measures of muscle health in a clinical study.

Regulations

Marty Makary, Jay Bhattacharya Confirmed by Senate for HHS Roles Amid HHS Layoffs

Just before HHS announced plans to fire 10,000 employees, Makary was confirmed to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, while Bhattacharya was confirmed as NIH director.

Market Updates

Bioriginal Reintroduces Cyvex Nutrition as Manufacturer and Distributor of Nutraceutical Ingredients

The former provider of condition-specific ingredients will return as a member of Bioriginal’s group of companies.

Products & Ingredients

Arjuna’s Shoden Ashwagandha Extract Approved as Natural Health Product in Canada

The ingredient can be sold with several claims related to sleep, stress, testosterone, cortisol, and more.

Products & Ingredients

Nutrition21 Launches 6-MBOA Bioactive Ingredient, EverZen

The plant-based bioactive is linked to mood and stress support benefits.

Research

Nammex Publishes Study on Chaga Analytical Techniques

The paper provides testing methodologies to distinguish wild-harvested Chaga canker from mycelium-fermented grain products.

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.

Market Updates

Rob Sinnott Joins Radicle Science as Senior Strategic Advisor

Sinnott has over 25 years of experience in biotechnology, life sciences and nutrition

Market Updates

AHPA Releases Latest Tonnage Survey of North American Botanicals

Survey includes data collected from respondents reporting on 126 botanical commodities representing 113 different plant species.

Market Updates

NOW CEO Jim Emme Appointed Chairman of NPA Board of Directors

A veteran leader in the natural products industry, Emme has been at the helm of NOW Health Group for over a decade.

Products & Ingredients

Nature Made Expands Gut Health Supplement Lineup with Probiotic Innovations

New products include Probiotic + Prebiotic Fiber Gummies and Probiotics 1 Billion CFU Capsules.

Features

Cortisol-Induced Gut Dysfunction: Examining Causes, Symptoms and Natural Solutions

Digestive issues are proving to respond well to nutraceutical combinations because the root cause is often related to stress and excess cortisol.