Research supports the significance of ꞵ-hydroxy-ꞵ-methylbutyrate (HMB) for muscle health for those ages 18-40 and 65+, and TSI Group reports that a new human clinical study, published in Nutrients, bridges the gap by assessing the impact of the company's patented HMB + vitamin D3 formula in middle-aged women.

As the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has highlighted, all species of Rhodiola spp. have been added to the list of botanicals that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) controls for international trade. The botanical is considered to be in danger of over harvesting, and therefore requires proper permits to trade.

AIDP has added an extensive line of California-grown mushroom extracts, powders, and blends from Sempera Organics to its wide-ranging portfolio of nutraceutical ingredients.

Sabinsa’s patented amla ingredient Saberry provides blood sugar support benefits, according to a 90-day, multicentric randomized open label trial. 

Research from Brightseed has identified “Bioactivists," a consumer segment making up 27% of adults who believe “food can be as powerful as medicine.”

The nutri-beauty trend is booming, and the experts at Lycored are offering an update on the latest science and innovations in an upcoming webinar.

The American Botanical Council (ABC) announced the publication of the 9,000th HerbClip, and educational resource, for researchers, scientists, health professionals, industry members, and other interested parties.

Industry members throughout the supply chain can join the Natural Products Association on June 7, 2023, for the 2023 Congressional Fly-In and meet with members of Congress.

Research conducted with menopausal women suggests that the branded ingredient Pycnogenol can be a safe, effective natural option for women dealing with the hair thinning that is common during menopause. 

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has released its third annual magazine discussing  trends that the company says will drive the evolution of food, drink and supplement industries in 2023.