Watsonville, CA—Nordic Naturals of has partnered up with Nutrasource Diagnostics (NDI) to create a testing methodology for analyzing the p-Anisidine levels in flavored omega-3 dietary supplements. p-Anisidine levels are used to measure oxidation. The True Anisidine Value (TAV) test is said to be an improvement over standard methods, which are...
Ears. They’re our key to the unseen world of sound. That is why it is important to keep our ears safe and healthy. Infections, wax buildup and tinnitus can affect balance and hearing. Here are some natural ear care remedies that can keep ears funtioning at their best. Infections...
Hoboken, NJ—Nearly anyone who has experienced the miserable sore throat, stuffy nose and congestion from a cold wants the symptoms to subside as quickly as possible. Now, new research from Otorrinolaringología suggests a branded extract from the French maritime pine bark (Pycnogenol, distributed by Horphag Research, with U.S. headquarters here)...
Murrieta, CA—A new study has found that a patented collagen ingredient improved mobility and pain in those with tendon and joint problems. Some 15 individuals with joint damage were given 1,500–2,500 mg of collagen daily (as TendoGuard from Certified Nutraceuticals, based here); the collagen was types I, II, V and...
Sabinsa Corporation wrapped up its 2013 Sabinsa on Wheels series at the beginning of October, with a Weehawken, NJ event. This day-long educational event for its East Coast customers featured several speakers from the Sabinsa team, who spoke about the company and the science behind its proprietary dietary supplement ingredients.
Eagan, MN—Serious athletes who partake in long vigorous exercise (like marathoners) often experience impaired immune function after strenuous physical activity. Researchers now believe that a branded baker’s yeast beta-glucan (BG, Wellmune WGP from Biothera, based here) may help. Researchers studied BG in two trials. First, a group of 182 athletes...
Milan, Italy—New research offers further support for why grape seed extract may support heart health. The study involved 119 people with either pre- or mild hypertension. A control group was established plus two treatment groups. Everyone in the treatment groups was given either 150 mg/day or 300 mg/day of a...
Embria Health Sciences of Ankeny, IA, made available a new white paper about its EpiCor ingredient entitled, “Biochemical Markers Observed in EpiCor Studies.” The report can be downloaded at www.embriahealth.com/media/cms/Mode_of_Action__Biochemical_Markers_70200F81357C1.pdf. Naturex of Avignon, France formed ORTESA, a research center aimed at better understanding eco-friendly extraction. The laboratory will be...
Cancer patients undergoing certain types of radiation treatment are prone to developing radiation-induced heart disease, especially when the heart is in the radiation area. A group led by researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences recently examined whether taking both vitamin E a-tocopherol (as Tocomin SupraBio, from Carotech,...
