Lonza now offers DHAid, a vegetarian algae DHA product with enhanced stability and taste. The line includes DHAid FNO-350, an oil with 350 mg of DHA/gram for food applications. DHAid CL-400 is a clear oil delivering 400 mg of DHA/gram for dietary supplements. Last, DHAid Dry is a dry powder blend for special nutrition beverages.
Jarrow Formulas now has a 180-capsule bottle of its Saccharomyces Boulardii + MOS probiotic. This beneficial yeast survives the stomach acid as it helps to support gastrointestinal health. While it promotes the overall health of the intestinal tract and enhances immune function, it’s most important function may be to protect intestinal flora when they are under attack, such as during antibiotic use or during travel, the company says.
Capsugel has released a new plant-based capsule made from pullulan, fermented from tapioca. Plantcaps capsules are an “important option for customers distributing organic supplements in the United States, which restricts organic labeling language on organic ingredients encapsulated in other non-pullulan polymers,” says the company. Capsules are clear.
P.L. Thomas joined forces with grower/processor Just the Berries to offer black currant ingredients for supplements, grocery and personal care applications. Says P.L. Thomas, this black currant is different “because of the large volumes of condition-specific and pharmokinetic research that has been carried out using their unique black currant products.”
New from Life Extension is Olive Leaf Vascular Support with Benolea (from Frutarom). This ingredient is said to help naturally modulate blood pressure levels already within normal range and is standardized to 16% oleuropein. Researchers using 1,000 mg per day of this formulation in a trial documented an average 11.5-point (mmHg) decline in systolic readings and 4.8-point drop in diastolic readings in eight weeks.
Solgar No. 7 is a seven-ingredient supplement intended to show improvement in joint comfort within seven days. This once-daily alternative to glucosamine brings together bio-active nutrients that increase joint mobility, flexibility and range of motion. Says the company, “Solgar No. 7 helps get active consumers back on track…fast.”
Evofem, Inc. offers the Softcup menstrual cup as a new sanitary napkin/tampon alternative. The product is easy to insert, but the company says it fits better than a tampon and can be worn up to 12 hours without removal. The Softcup is made from a “non-irritating plastic containing medical elastomer and polyethylene.”
New from derma e is Evenly Radiant Dark Circle Eye Crème. Formerly known as Eye Bright Dark Circle Crème, this product now has a new name and an enhanced, more effective formula containing skin-brightening madonna lily, bearberry and niacinamide. Enriched with antioxidants green tea and Pycnogenol, this crème helps reduce the look of aging, puffiness and dark circles for brighter, rested and radiant eyes.
Sibu Beauty has added several new products to its line of sea buckthorn-infused skincare products. The line extension includes a purifying mask, an exfoliating scrub and a clarifying toner. Sea buckthorn is a source of omegas-3, -6, -7 and -9 plus antioxidants that support healthy skin, hair and nails.
Lonza now offers DHAid, a vegetarian algae DHA product with enhanced stability and taste. The line includes DHAid FNO-350, an oil with 350 mg of DHA/gram for food applications. DHAid CL-400 is a clear oil delivering 400 mg of DHA/gram for dietary supplements. Last, DHAid Dry is a dry powder blend for special nutrition beverages.
Jarrow Formulas now has a 180-capsule bottle of its Saccharomyces Boulardii + MOS probiotic. This beneficial yeast survives the stomach acid as it helps to support gastrointestinal health. While it promotes the overall health of the intestinal tract and enhances immune function, it’s most important function may be to protect intestinal flora when they are under attack, such as during antibiotic use or during travel, the company says.
Capsugel has released a new plant-based capsule made from pullulan, fermented from tapioca. Plantcaps capsules are an “important option for customers distributing organic supplements in the United States, which restricts organic labeling language on organic ingredients encapsulated in other non-pullulan polymers,” says the company. Capsules are clear.
P.L. Thomas joined forces with grower/processor Just the Berries to offer black currant ingredients for supplements, grocery and personal care applications. Says P.L. Thomas, this black currant is different “because of the large volumes of condition-specific and pharmokinetic research that has been carried out using their unique black currant products.”
New from Life Extension is Olive Leaf Vascular Support with Benolea (from Frutarom). This ingredient is said to help naturally modulate blood pressure levels already within normal range and is standardized to 16% oleuropein. Researchers using 1,000 mg per day of this formulation in a trial documented an average 11.5-point (mmHg) decline in systolic readings and 4.8-point drop in diastolic readings in eight weeks. 
Solgar No. 7 is a seven-ingredient supplement intended to show improvement in joint comfort within seven days. This once-daily alternative to glucosamine brings together bio-active nutrients that increase joint mobility, flexibility and range of motion. Says the company, “Solgar No. 7 helps get active consumers back on track…fast.”
New from derma e is Evenly Radiant Dark Circle Eye Crème. Formerly known as Eye Bright Dark Circle Crème, this product now has a new name and an enhanced, more effective formula containing skin-brightening madonna lily, bearberry and niacinamide. Enriched with antioxidants green tea and Pycnogenol, this crème helps reduce the look of aging, puffiness and dark circles for brighter, rested and radiant eyes.
Sibu Beauty has added several new products to its line of sea buckthorn-infused skincare products. The line extension includes a purifying mask, an exfoliating scrub and a clarifying toner. Sea buckthorn is a source of omegas-3, -6, -7 and -9 plus antioxidants that support healthy skin, hair and nails.
