Chicago, IL—Glanbia Nutritionals has partnered with Ixoreal Biomed Inc. to optimize Ixoreal’s KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract with NutraShield Technology, according to a press release. KSM-66 is a branded root extract, produced using a proprietary extraction process that does not use alcohol or any other chemical solvent. NutraShield Technology microencapsulates nutrients,...
Oslo, Norway, and East Brunswick, NJ—Open Heart has published a review paper pointing out the overlooked role of vitamin K2 in cardiovascular health, especially in the United States, where K deficiency is significant. The paper was written by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic and at Maastricht University, the long-time research...
Global consumer demand for plant-based products has increased since the onset of the pandemic, according to new research commissioned by Palsgaard. The company commissioned consumer research into the plant-based market, focusing specifically on milk alternatives, dairy-free yogurts, and frozen desserts. The research was performed on 1,307 consumers from Mexico, France,...
Chicago, IL—ADM’s purchase of Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes is complete, according to a press release. “One of the fundamental structural demand trends driving ADM’s growth is consumers’ increasing focus on health and well-being, with global demand for health and wellness products estimated at more than $775 billion,” said Vince Macciocchi,...
Kerala, India—Results from a new human study support use of Arjuna Natural’s branded ashwagandha ingredient Shoden for use in immune support, according to a press release. The randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study was published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. It was performed on 24 healthy adults, who were given either...
Upper Galilee, Israel—CarobWay and the environmental arm the Jewish National Fund (JNF) have kicked off a nationwide research initiative for carob trees, according to a press release. CarobWay has also sealed agreements with R&D farms and local farming communities to optimize carob cultivation for product development purposes. CarobWay currently harvests...
Oslo, Norway and East Brunswick, NJ—An experimental animal model of kidney failure has shown that vitamin K2 combined with phosphate binders (PBs) could potentially be a useful therapy for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. The study used MenaQ7 K2 as MK-7, provided by NattoPharma—Gnosis by Lesaffre. The paper was published...
Denver, CO—Ardent Mills has released its Fiscal Year 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, according to a press release. The report provides an update on the company’s progress towards its environmental, social, and governance initiatives, and outlines its updated long-term goals. "Our bold spirit of innovation and imagination has enabled...
Cambridge, MA—Karallief, Inc., has published a study showing that its branded ingredient KaraLiv significantly promotes liver function in less than 30 days. "We're very excited about these study findings, which clearly demonstrate KaraLiv's safety and efficacy and how this supplement can have a tangible benefit on overall liver support," said...
Lake Forest, IL—RoundTable Healthcare Partners, a private equity firm focused on the healthcare industry, has established Everwell Health Holdings, LLC, a new consumer health and wellness functional ingredients platform. Everwell Health is also announcing its acquisition of Nutrition21 as its first investment. “Our new ingredients platform, anchored by an industry...
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