Hoboken, NJ—Pycnogenol French maritime pine bark extract may be effective in managing hyperactivity and impulsivity in children aged six to 12, according to a new study. And the "super antioxidant" delivers the benefits without many of the adverse side effects experienced with the common therapy of methylphenidate, a prescription stimulant. The...
Austin, TX—The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released a Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin on nigella (Nigella sativa) seed and seed oil (also referred to as “black seed” or “black cumin,” though it is not related to the popular spice cumin). Nigella has a long history of use as a...
Salt Lake City, UT—GOED, the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s, has published the 2022 edition of its annual Global EPA and DHA Omega-3 Ingredient Market Report. This report details the entire EPA and DHA omega-3 industry in the raw materials segment of the supply chain, which GOED reports was...
Mumbai, India—Nutriventia's sustained-release Prolanza ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is backed by a study showing its superior absorption, according to the company. In the study, the pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability in equi-dose format compared 600mg of Prolanza sustained release capsules containing 30 mg withanolides with 600mg of another ashwagandha extract. The research showed that...
$31.50B projected size of the global immune health supplements market in 2028 This season, medical advisors are cautioning that we should brace for “a pretty bad flu season.” One reason: Australia is seeing a more severe season than usual, which experts say could be an indication of what we...
Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing and Maggie Jaqua of WholeFoods Magazine talk with CPG industry strategist Joshua Schall to get an update on a surging market: Nootropics and Brain Health eGames & eSports. In the world of nootropics, outdoor and sports enthusiasts, as well as gamers, are looking for...
OptiBiotix Health has launched OptiXOS, a new xylooligosaccharide (XOS) prebiotic, slated for both European and African Markets. The ingredient has been tested in clinical trials and has shown an ability to increase positive gut health microbes at low active doses, according to the company. It also has good stability at high...
PLT Health Solutions, Inc., has begun releasing its Rhodiola rosea ingredient, sourced from Central Asia. The ingredient is designed to offer the same makeup as previously supplied wildcrafted plants. The company says this newly available material will help address concerns related to harvesting wildcrafted botanicals, such as crop size, security of...
Solvay is expanding its natural flavors line, intended to be used in food and beverages. The addition to the Rhovanil Natural CW line includes Delica, Alta, and Sublima. These ingredients were made with the intention that the Food and Beverage Industry address the consumer market expectations for healthier, safer, tastier,...
Capsoil FoodTech, by Prodalim, Ltd., has created technology that will merge potent doses of oil-based and lipid-soluble nutrients into gummies. According to a press release, Capsoil converts oil-based ingredients into water-soluble powders. This new science allows gummy creators to offer ingredients like omega fatty acids, vitamins A, D ,E ,...
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