After just four weeks of daily supplementation with Lycored’s tomato-derived nutrient complex Lycomato, researchers saw scientifically measurable results, and consumers also reported the positive difference.

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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. 

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

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.