New Study Highlights Importance of Bone Mineral Density as Proactive Target

Proactive strategies to improve bone density should be an important concept in healthy aging product development, notes vitamin K2 supplier Gnosis by Lesaffre. Improving bone mineral density by three percent translates to a 45% reduced risk in hip fractures, according to a recent review of data from the Dubbo Osteoperosis Epidemiology Study which was published…

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FDA Commissioner: Office of Dietary Supplement Programs Won’t Lose Resources in Proposed Reorganization

Reagan-Udall Foundation report offers observations, strategies, and tactics for the agency to regain public confidence and combat misinformation. The Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP) at FDA will not lose any resources in the proposed restructuring of FDA’s Human Foods Program, according to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, who addressed dietary supplement stakeholders via teleconference…

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Liposomal Delivery: The Future for Dietary Supplement Innovation

Formulations that utilize this approach to nutrient delivery allow for personalized supplementation strategies and optimized therapeutic outcomes. In the pursuit of optimal health and wellbeing, dietary supplements have become an integral part of many people’s lives. However, the effectiveness of traditional supplement delivery methods has often been limited by low bioavailability and inadequate absorption. Enter liposomal…

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Ashwagandha Extract Linked to Reductions in Perceived Stress and Fatigue

Verdure Sciences’ Witholytin, standardized to 1.5% withanolides, led to 45.8% and 38.6% improvements in the Chalder Fatigue Scale and Perceived Stress Scale. An ashwagandha extract branded by Verdure Sciences as Witholytin was linked to significant improvements in perceived stress and fatigue in a clinical study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. The extract, standardized to 1.5%…

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Nutrient Survival Launches BrainCare Functional Beverage

Each 19 gram serving contains over 50 ingredients formulated to support memory, focus, and cognitive performance. Nutrient Survival has launched BrainCare, a tropical lemonade-flavored functional beverage which is formulated to support memory, focus, and cognitive performance. “When we consider longevity and vitality, we need to consider lifespan together with quality-of-life,” said Eric Christianson, CEO. “Brain health…

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Nutraland USA Launches First Melatonin Sourced from Tomatoes

Somato is a standout among synthetically-derived competing ingredients as whole-food derived nutrients pique interest, according to the company. Nutraland USA has launched Somato, a whole-food derived melatonin ingredient sourced from tomatoes. The new ingredient serves as a natural alternative to melatonin produced synthetically. The global market size for melatonin was $1.69 billion in 2022 and…

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OmniActive Launches ‘Lutein for Every Age’ Initiative

The awareness campaign includes findings on children’s device usage from a digital survey conducted by the company. Ingredient supplier OmniActive has launched the “Lutein for Every Age” initiative, which is a campaign to raise awareness of macular carotenoids’ roles in children’s eye and brain health, and address knowledge gaps in children’s nutritional needs. The initiative will spotlight lutein and…

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Bartek to Launch Line of Electrolytes and Fortification Salts

The Refortify Line includes magnesium malate, mono sodium malate, and mono potassium malate, which each have flavor-enhancing properties. Bartek, a contract manufacturer specializing in the production of malic and fumaric acid, will launch its new brand, Refortify, which is a range of electrolytes and fortification salts designed to meet the diverse needs of beverage and…

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