Bradenton, FL—A standardized tongkat ali (TA) supplement supports healthy immunomodulation, according to new research lead by a team from Biotropics Malaysia. The month-long study involved 81 Japanese subjects that took 200 mg/day of TA or a placebo. Everyone had fairly low scores on the Scoring of Immunological Vigor (SIV) scale. SIV...
Irvine, CA—Can tart cherry reduce athletic performance and muscle soreness after exercise? Yes, according to new research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. In a small study, 27 endurance runners and triathletes (ages 21.8 ± 3.9 years) either took 480 mg of a placebo or...
New Brunswick, NJ—New research published in the Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research suggests a branded Terminalia chebula extract (Natreon’s AyuFlex) supports joint health. For three months, 100 healthy patients with joint pain from knee osteoarthritis were organized into five groups, taking either: 500 mg of Terminalia chebula (TC)...
Barcelona, Spain—New data published in Research and Reports in Urology suggest that a branded supercritical CO2 saw palmetto extract (Prosterol from Euromed) protects prostate health in an important way: it inhibits 5α-reductase (5AR) type II, as well as offers anti-inflammatory effects. It is well established that 5AR inhibitors play a key role in...
Saint Charles, MO—New research on a branded strain of Streptococcus salivarius (BLIS M18 from BLIS Technologies and Stratum Nutrition) suggests that the probiotic supports children’s oral health in several important ways. Researchers identified 76 children ages six through 17 who were at high-risk of dental caries (i.e., tooth decay), according to recent cariograms.
Salt Lake City, UT—The Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association (NAXA), headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, has expanded its verification program to include retail product testing. The program, introduced in 2015, puts astaxanthin materials through testing at independent labs to confirm that they are indeed derived from Haematococcus pluvialis algae. Testing...
Kearny, NJ—Pharmachem Laboratories, based here, sponsored a national consumer survey about why consumers have not been more successful in their weight control efforts. The study, conducted by Customer Experience Partners, surveyed 1,200 people in early 2016, and found that Americans are not aware of the link between excessive carb consumption...
Scotts Valley, CA—The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia’s recently published a 96-page monograph on cranberry, including information about standards for analysis, quality, control and therapeutics. The document offers a brief history of the use of the berry along with some identification parameters and processing, drying and handling techniques. A key part of the...
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