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One of the largest prospective, placebo-controlled safety and tolerability evaluations of an ashwagandha root extract reports high tolerance and no adverse events, providing ‘an important puzzle piece’ in the safety debate.
A dual-extracted Curcuma longa extract (CLE) focusing on active sesquiterpenoids rather than curcuminoids showed promising results on cognitive scores in a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Lower BMI may be associated with greater activation of metabolic pathways linked to cardiovascular health following caffeinated coffee consumption, according to new research.
Daily supplementation with Pediococcus acidilactici PA53 may improve gastrointestinal health, sleep quality, and happiness scores in older adults, says a new study from China.
Low-dose omega-3 supplementation may not be associated with an elevated risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a new large-scale study.
Combining the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2’-FL with specific Bifidobacterium strains creates a synergistic effect that significantly reduces infectious and atopic disease risk in toddlers, according to new multi-center trial data.
A study found that carotenoid supplementation could provide vision and cognitive benefits in children, but further long-term studies are needed to validate its efficacy as an adjunct therapy.
A hop-derived nutraceutical may help adults with overweight lose body fat while maintaining muscle mass, according to a 24-week randomized controlled trial that researchers say expands the evidence supporting non-prescription weight-management ingredients.
Preliminary findings from a small-scale study highlighted beetroot juice’s potential to improve low- and moderate-velocity muscle contractions.
OmniActive Health Technologies is introducing a new botanical ingredient to help women through the hormonal changes experienced during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause.
Researchers say the findings could broaden how the nutrition industry measures efficacy, with faster hair growth adding to more established endpoints such as density and shedding.
An open-label pilot trial by Elysium Health showed that combining nicotinamide riboside (NR) and pterostilbene (PT) may optimize endogenous estrogen recycling post-menopause.
Supplements formulated with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CRL 1505 may significantly the recurrence of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), says a new study.
Emerging clinical evidence continues to strengthen the case for krill oil as a differentiated omega-3 delivery format, with a recently published study suggesting it may raise circulating EPA and DHA more effectively than conventional fish oil even when...
The 19th annual International Scientific Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, Gut Microbiota and Health (IPC) is heading to Kraków, Poland from June 22 to 24, 2026.
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Daily consumption of creatine during an eight-month soccer season was not associated with any clinically significant biochemical changes in female soccer players, says a new study from Brazil that further supports the safety of creatine.
The skin microbiomes of the Yanomami, a remote indigenous group in the Amazon, show that diverse, environmentally enriched microbiota may offer benefits that are not explored in current models of ‘healthy’ skin.
Scientists in Mexico and Denmark are using mixed microbial communities to convert waste whey into single-cell protein, providing an environmentally-friendly and nutritious alternative protein source.
The Weight Management Summit will explore the market, the regulatory landscape, the science of natural alternatives, side effect support and how to best communicate all of this to an engaged, passionate and growing consumer base.
Preliminary in vitro experiments show that Indena’s Enovita, a sustainable standardized grapeseed extract (GSE), modulates key neurotransmitters involved in mood and cognition.
New research links maternal probiotic use to reduced breast milk inflammatory markers, improved infant gut health and enhanced brain response, however knowledge gaps on infant gut colonization remain.
A low 3.5-gram daily dose of Solnul resistant potato starch may beneficially reduce the levels of circulating free fatty acids (FFA), an important early marker of metabolic health, says a new study.
Dietary supplement S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) may provide a functional alternative to pharmaceuticals for first line management of depressive symptoms, according to a new science review.
A blend of extracts from lemon verbena and hibiscus may help slash body weight by over 3.4% in three months in the absence of diet and exercise, says a new study using Metabolaid, formulated by Monteloeder, S.L. subsidiary SuanNutra.
A new study reports that “an astonishing majority” of women of childbearing age across eight countries in Latin America do not consume enough choline, a nutrient particularly important for fetal development.
A novel mineral-prebiotic-herbal supplement shows promise for tackling the waning of cognitive function in mood disorders brought on by unhealthy lifestyle, according to a team of Brazilian researchers.
A combination of a specific Bifidobacterium strain and a prebiotic fiber may improve resting energy expenditure and energy balance, known to be a major factor of obesity, says a new study.
A low dose of guayusa leaf extract may boost cognition and mood in health young adults, while a higher dose may also promote motor-cognitive performance, according to results of a small acute-dosing study.
BASF has declared force majeure on the supply of some vitamin A and E and carotenoid products, with certain aroma ingredients impacted as well, following a fire at a plant at its Ludwigshafen site.
A combination of two probiotic strains may increase the activity of certain immune cells in marathon runners, says a new study from Brazil that adds to the potential immune health benefits of probiotics for endurance athletes.
Supplementation with a sport forming probiotic may activate the immune system to help suppress symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), says a new study from Japan.
A new study supports the safety and efficacy of a specific hemp-derived cannabidiol product from cbdMD, and the company remains committed to building the science behind its products with an eye on international opportunities.
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