The supplementation of a formula containing seven herbal extracts has shown effects comparable to the blood sugar control drug metformin in prediabetic and newly diagnosed diabetic patients, according to a RCT by Sabinsa.
Nestle Health Science has launched a mulberry leaf supplement, Nutren GlucoSmart, that disrupts the digestion of carbohydrates to protect pre-diabetics from developing full blown type 2 diabetes.
The International Alliance of Dietary Supplement Associations (IADSA) has set out guiding principles on sustainability for the supplements sector as part of efforts to address malnutrition and noncommunicable diseases.
A high dose of DHA omega-3 supplementation has shown to improve symptoms of dry eye and oil glands dysfunction, according to findings from an eight-week RCT conducted in South Korea.
New research has concluded that the Fenugreek supplement 'Furosap' is effective in improving testosterone levels, cardiovascular health, healthy sperm profile, and mental alertness in men.
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Food health experts from the University of Surrey are calling for urgent improvements in public health messaging to address vitamin D deficiency in the UK’s ethnic minority community.
Supplementation with Lippia citriodora and Hibiscus sabdarrifa (Lc-Hs) extract decreases appetite in overweight and obese people, therefore reducing calorie intake, according to new research.
Professional young soccer players may benefits from betaine supplements, says a new study from which found significant improvements in muscular strength, sprinting, and aerobic capacity.
A report by The Global Wellness Economy (GWI) identifies an upsurge in immunity-focused food consumption and supplement use, buoyed on by ongoing health disruptions caused by COVID-19.
Fortifying ready-to-eat therapeutic foods with DHA-rich fish oil may significantly improve brain development in malnourished infants and children, says a triple-blind, randomized, controlled clinical feeding trial.
Researchers in Australia have underlined the benefits of iron supplementation beyond anaemia, stressing that inadequate levels can also lead to feeling tired, weak and irritable, along with restless legs syndrome and fibromyalgia.
A dietary fibre derived from rice bran has been shown to lower the incidence of influenza-like illness in older adults aged 55 and above, reports a new RCT from Egypt.
Trace mineral concentrations are related to ovarian egg quality and growth and affect outcomes for women undergoing assisted reproductive interventions, according to a new study.
BYHEALTH said that milk thistle was its bestseller from its international product range during the recent Double 11 online shopping festival in China, with newly launched melatonin also gaining popularity among consumers.
Researchers report that vitamin D deficient children and adolescents have increased likelihood of developing a metabolic syndrome, but say there is still inadequate evidence to support a causal link.
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Consumer trends, technological advancements and business strategies are causing the pharma and nutra markets to merge and this opens opportunities for the players in both industries to cater to consumers looking for the ultimate wellness solutions.
A meta-analysis of 13 clinical trials on more than 500,000 COVID-19 patients revealed no significant association between vitamin D supplementation and improved clinical outcomes based on current evidence.
A company called Curated Wellness has launched with a model that connects consumers to a suite of high quality supplements as well as personalized wellness coaching from trained practitioners.
Supplementation with a proprietary combination of extracts from Bergamot orange and Tongkat Ali led to significant reductions in BMI in a 112-day study with obese people, showing the potential of the ingredient for weight management formulations.
Bodybuilding.com has evolved over the years, most recently naming Karl Walsh as their CEO. Walsh has been working on a brand overhaul, laser-focused on giving the website a facelift.
Consumers are increasingly aware of the detrimental effects of not getting enough sleep, and emerging links between the gut microbiota and sleep could create opportunities for prebiotics and probiotics in the booming natural sleep aid category.
A probiotic isolated from infants may decrease body weight and improve blood lipid levels and levels of pro-inflammatory markers, suggests a new study done in mice.
New research has provided fatty acid (FA) reference ranges for the first and third trimester of pregnancy in an aim to aid the more accurate assessment of FA adequacy in pregnancy.
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After 2020’s record setting sales across the dietary supplements industry, many industry members have been wondering if such levels could be maintained through 2021. Ellen Schutt, executive director of trade group GOED, has good news for the sector: 2021...
A biohacking supplements startup which has gone global within two years is aiming to bring more transparency, effective doses, and value for money to the wider anti-ageing supplements sector.
One dose of a new supplement containing the caffeine metabolite paraxanthine can improve short-term memory, reasoning, response time and attention in young adults, an industry-funded study concludes.
How are supplement brands capitalizing, what trends are resonating with consumers, and what is the outlook for the holidays and beyond? Chase Hochman, Director of Solutions Engineering & Market Intelligence at Skai, said one key trend that stands...
New research has found that Tribulus terrestris L. supplementation did not enhance performance or body composition in male CrossFit athletes but suggests it may act as a testosterone booster therefore helping with recovery.
Global plant-based ingredient pioneer Roquette has announced the launch of its ready-to-use, pharmaceutical grade solution for vegetarian softgel capsule formulation, named LYCAGEL Premix.
IADSA (International Alliance of Dietary Food Supplement Associations) has created the world’s first Guiding Principles on Sustainability for the global food supplement sector in an effort to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)....
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Drinking a milk-based supplement could significantly and more quickly improve the weight and BMI of kids at risk of malnutrition, when compared to those who drank a lactose-free version of the same product, according to a study conducted by Abbott on...
A British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) survey reveals that nearly half (49%) of UK adults are unaware of Government’s advice recommending vitamin D supplementation during autumn and winter.
Multilevel marketing giant Herbalife has continued strong sales momentum, even if the latest results don’t match the stratospheric levels achieved during the heights of the pandemic-induced demand boom.
Tests on omega-3 marine oils used in dietary supplements has revealed one product exceeded concentration limits of harmful pollutants such as dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Supplementation with iodine should begin pre-pregnancy in order to ensure healthy thyroid function and foetal neurodevelopment, according to the authors of a new cohort study.
A new study on PEAK ATP, a branded ingredient marketed by TSI Group, shows the molecule can have significant sports performance benefits with a single, acute dose.
In addition to benefits for focus and athletic performance, without any of the negative effects of caffeine, Ingenious Ingredients’ new paraxanthine ingredient is being felt by consumers "in a way that they’ve never felt caffeine".
New product launches over the last couple of weeks include a new line of jelly bean supplements for adults and kids, a 'powerful' antioxidant ingredient, and an excipient said to improve the efficacy of probiotic products.
