The European Patent Office (EPO) has granted a patent for "composition for use in treatment" to Arjuna Naturals' BCM-95 turmeric extract, which has shown efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer's disease.
The “beauty from within” concept, inextricably linked with ingestible skin care and nutricosmetics, is now underlining an anti-ageing element to consumers adopting a healthier and more active lifestyle.
A nutraceutical agent containing fermented red rice, phytosterols and olive polyphenols appears to reduce the damage to blood vessels in those at low risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
Researchers in Italy found that study participants who took Pycnogenol supplements—a branded form of French maritime pine bark extract—had less swelling in the lower legs during travel compared to control groups in which participants simply wore stockings...
Journal chief editors have cited 'inconsistencies in experimental rigour' concerning a curcumin anti-cancer trial, co-authored by a researcher with a history of multiple study retractions.
With the use of dietary supplements gaining popularity in pregnant women, researchers warn that current regulations may not take into account longer-term safety and health considerations for the child, adding updated regulations and nutrivigilance schemes...
The use of a gamma-cyclodextrin formulation in curcumin supplements could provide a significant boost to bioavailability, say researchers who report a 39-fold improvement versus standardised unformulated curcumin.
The multiple health benefits of adopting a plant-based diet are currently an area of focus. However, a number of obstacles exist which may deter people from making the switch.
Speaking at the recent Nutrition in Medicine in London, experts outlined a number of recently identified foods that may help protect against and potentially reverse inflammatory bowel disease, alongside others which may increase risk.
Betanin, the pigment that gives beetroot juice its red colour, could reduce the rate of misfolding beta-amyloid protein - thought to be a critical step in the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).
From changes to the times when plants are flowering, fruiting, and harvested, to disruptions to nature’s synchronization between plants and their insect pollinators, climate change is exerting significant pressure on the botanical supply chain, and companies...
The use of botanical extracts by athletes is now a popular alternative to synthetic drugs, as a review finds extracts used have a low-moderate effect on fatigue resistance and endurance capacity.
Lemon verbena extract is a safe and well-tolerated natural sports ingredient, a study finds, as supplemented subjects appear to benefit from less muscle damage and a faster and full recovery.
The difficulty in getting a probiotic health claim approved and the botanical stand-off may explain why one in three industry professionals find the current EU framework unhelpful and difficult to navigate.
