White Papers Downloadable research papers and technical documents offering in-depth analysis of ingredient science, regulatory compliance, formulation innovation, and market intelligence. https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/rss en-us AlphaWave® L-Theanine: Clinical Validation for Stress, Focus, and Cognitive Support wfcontribute@wfcinc.com Cal Bewicke of Ethical Naturals highlights research examining both the immediate and long-term effects of AlphaWave® L-Theanine on stress, sleep quality, and cognitive performance. Cal Bewicke of Ethical Naturals highlights research examining both the immediate and long-term effects of AlphaWave® L-Theanine on stress, sleep quality, and cognitive performance.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17900 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:16:14 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17900-alphawave-l-theanine-clinical-validation-for-stress-focus-and-cognitive-support Copy of Blue Business Guest Speaker Feature Instagram Post.png The Mental Load Is Heavy: Why Women Need Targeted Support wfcontribute@wfcinc.com Stratum Nutrition introduces sageXtra™, a sage extract for fast-acting cognitive support in women. Stratum Nutrition introduces sageXtra™, a sage extract for fast-acting cognitive support in women.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17868 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:50:24 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17868-the-mental-load-is-heavy-why-women-need-targeted-support Womens-Cognitive-Support-sageXtra-Whitepaper-E-Blast-Image-Jan-2026.jpg The Detection of Phenethylamine wfcontribute@wfcinc.com This content provided by LGC Group, explores doping control and how the restriction of phenethylamines in competitive sports is impacting the supplement community. This content provided by LGC Group, explores doping control and how the restriction of phenethylamines in competitive sports is impacting the supplement community. 

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/16845 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:54:08 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/16845-the-detection-of-phenethylamine WhitePaper_Banner.png MOROSIL™ is NutraIngredients-USA's Weight Management Ingredient of the Year wfcontribute@wfcinc.com MOROSIL is produced by Bionap, a Sicilian-based company, sustainably growing its botanicals in the heart of the Mt. Etna region in Sicily imparting a unique nutritional profile for its ingredients. Find out why MOROSIL™ was named Ingredient of the Year from this infographic. MOROSIL is produced by Bionap, a Sicilian-based company, sustainably growing its botanicals in the heart of the Mt. Etna region in Sicily imparting a unique nutritional profile for its ingredients. Find out why MOROSIL™ was named Ingredient of the Year from this infographic.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/16397 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:14:36 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/16397-morosil-is-nutraingredients-usas-weight-management-ingredient-of-the-year Morosil.png The Effects of Floradapt® Intensive GI on Gut Discomfort wfcontribute@wfcinc.com Learn about Kaneka Probiotics' Floradapt® Instensive GI and discover how it can benefit gut discomfort, overall gut health, and microbial balance. Learn about Kaneka Probiotics' Floradapt® Instensive GI and discover how it can benefit gut discomfort, overall gut health, and microbial balance. 

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/16340 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:41:22 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/16340-the-effects-of-floradapt-intensive-gi-on-gut-discomfort KanekaResize4.png Collagen Supplementation: Which Type? Which Source? What does it do? wfcontribute@wfcinc.com In this sponsored content, Stratum Nutrition explores collagen and its sources, with a look at digestion and absorption. In this sponsored content, Stratum Nutrition explores collagen and its sources, with a look at digestion and absorption. 

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/16268 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:30:12 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/16268-collagen-supplementation-which-type-which-source-what-does-it-do Stratumcollagen_resize.png L. plantarum DR7: Next Generation Probiotic for Enhanced Gut and Brain Health wfcontribute@wfcinc.com Kaneka Probiotics offers an immersive look at how DR7 can improve the performance and relationship between the gut and brain, supporting mood and immune health. Kaneka Probiotics offers an immersive look at how DR7 can improve the performance and relationship between the gut and brain, supporting mood and immune health. 

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/16209 Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:47:55 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/16209-kaneka-dr-7 DR7_final.png Kaneka: Banking on Microbiota wfcontribute@wfcinc.com Research has shown that the microorganisms that comprise the microbiome are responsible not only for gastrointestinal health, but play important roles in immunity, pre- and postnatal development, cardiovascular health, and more—even affecting mood and mental well-being. Other microbiome communities exist on human skin, inside the oral cavity, and elsewhere. Similar to... http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/15835 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:36:36 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/15835-kaneka-banking-on-microbiota Kaneka-Probiotics-Logo-RGB.jpg Probiotics for Health & Well-Being: Can Your Probiotic Survive? wfcontribute@wfcinc.com Probiotics has a long history of human use, and cultured dairy products, for example, are traditionally consumed in several parts of the world. The FAO/WHO defines probiotics as 'Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host' (FAO/WHO, 2001). Across the globe, about 20... http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/14231 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:28:47 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/14231-probiotics-for-health-and-well-being-can-your-probiotic-survive Sulfur: The Forgotten Nutrient wfcontribute@wfcinc.com When an element plays multiple supporting roles, it can often get lost behind some of its better-known constituents. Such is the case with sulfur—the often-forgotten nutrient. Which is unfortunate, as sulfur is an essential nutrient for the human body, and overlooking its role may come at the expense of... http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/14227 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:50:50 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/14227-sulfur-the-forgotten-nutrient Screen-Shot-2020-01-20-at-4.49.42-PM.png White Paper Outlines Best Practices For MAP Policy wfcontribute@wfcinc.com By Whitney C. Gibson and Daren Garcia of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP As virtually all consumer product manufacturers and brand owners by now realize, the world is becoming increasingly ecommerce driven. While this paradigm shift has ushered in numerous opportunities for businesses, it also presents significant challenges. One... http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/blogs/1/post/4198 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:35:23 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/blogs/1-wholefoods-magazine/post/4198-white-paper-outlines-best-practices-for-map-policy MAP2.jpg Meriva®, Curcumin Phytosome® from Indena® info@wfcinc.com [vc_row css=".vc_custom_1522372714328{padding-top: 15px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]MERIVA® Curcumin Phytosome® is a product that, thanks to its characteristics, can represent a reference model for a new type of relationship between the active biological components of turmeric, namely curcuminoids, and the maintenance of our lives. The MERIVA® concept is based on a biomimetic scientific approach... http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4197 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 14:37:55 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4197-meriva-curcumin-phytosome-from-indena Enzyme Fermented Ginseng whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com This white paper from Ilhwa explains what is femented ginseng extract and why it's so important for energy support and other aspects of wellbeing. Click here to download the white paper. Attachment Size ilhwa.pdf 596,3 KB... http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4194 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:11:33 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4194-enzyme-fermented-ginseng enzyme-fermented-ginseng-new.jpg Calcium Supplementation: Still a Necessity - Safety In Question whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com Albion Laboratories reviews a composite of recent research and clinical studies to examine questions regarding the safety of Calcium supplementation. How much difference does it make to use a highly bioavailable nutritional Calcium form? To read the full white pages, please click here. Attachment Size albion_calcium_research.pdf... http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4193 Wed, 13 May 2015 16:15:43 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4193-calcium-supplementation-still-a-necessity-safety-in-question calcium-3.jpg i-Sabi: Wasabia Japonica White Paper whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com This white paper, authored by Joosang Park, Ph.D. of Biocell Technology, focuses on i-Sabi™, a 100% natural, and science-backed, dietary ingredient made from the plant rhizome of Wasabia japonica, more commonly known as wasabi. This paper discusses its background as a traditional health food, and data from basic and clinical... http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4192 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:43:02 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4192-i-sabi-wasabia-japonica-white-paper wasabiteaser-1.jpg Vitamin K2: An Essential Nutrient in the Pursuit of Heart Health whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com Calcification is believed to be an unfortunate result of aging, but studies show that arterial calcification is, in fact, an actively regulated process. Recognized as the most potent modulator of vascular calcification, Matrix Gla Protein (MGP) can only fulfill its heart-protecting role if the body has adequate amounts of Vitamin... http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4191 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:53:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4191-vitamin-k2-an-essential-nutrient-in-the-pursuit-of-heart-health k2whitepaperteaser-1.jpg The Capabilities and Limitations of DNA Barcoding of Botanical Dietary Supplements whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com A new white paper from four expert scientists assessing the capabilities and limitations of DNA barcoding for herbal supplements. The group says not much research has been done using DNA barcoding for materials that are not living. In the case of botanical extracts, DNA can be removed or degraded during... http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4190 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 19:52:28 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4190-the-capabilities-and-limitations-of-dna-barcoding-of-botanical-dietary-supplements 101038112-5.jpg Redefining Medicinal Mushrooms whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com A new scientific screening program for active compounds This white paper, Redefining Medicinal Mushrooms, defines medicinal mushrooms, explains the active medicinal compounds of mushrooms, and describes sampling of medicinal basidiomycetes. Attachment Size nammex.pdf 1,03 MB... http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4189 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:06:14 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4189-redefining-medicinal-mushrooms nammex-1.jpg Optimizing The Omega-3 Index With Krill Oil whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com This white paper, funded by Aker BioMarine, shows the advantages of krill oil in regards to raising a person's Omega-3 index, potentially being more effective than fish oil. Attachment Size aker-omega-3-index-white-paper-sm.pdf 340,55 KB... http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4188 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:17:45 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4188-optimizing-the-omega-3-index-with-krill-oil superba-krill-logo_0-3.jpg Graminex G63 Flower Pollen Extract for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Men whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com This white paper, sponsored by Graminex, discusses the benefits of flower pollen extract for prostate support. Download the report here. Attachment Size graminex.pdf 739,44 KB... http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4187 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:44:40 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4187-graminex-g63-flower-pollen-extract-for-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-in-men graminex2-1.jpg UC-II for Joint Health whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com Evolving category UC-II® is an undenatured type II collagen that works differently than glucosamine + chondroitin as well as other collagens. Glucosamine and chondroitin have been increasingly in the news about poor efficacy, leading consumers to consider other joint-health ingredients. Growing interest among healthy, active adults UC-II® has been studied... http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4186 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 18:29:05 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4186-uc-ii-for-joint-health interhealth2-1.jpg Antarctic Krill: Sustainability whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com Antarctic krill fishery is actually one of the most sustainably managed in the world. Antarctic krill fishery is actually one of the most sustainably managed in the world.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4185 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 19:26:51 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4185-antarctic-krill-sustainability superba-krill-logo_0-2.jpg Biochemical Markers Observed in Epicor Studies whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com A review of the benefits of EpiCor. A review of the benefits of EpiCor.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4184 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 22:24:25 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4184-biochemical-markers-observed-in-epicor-studies EpicorLogo.jpg EpiCor and its Immune Effects on Gut Health whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com Here's how EpiCor supports gut health. Here's how EpiCor supports gut health.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4183 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 22:19:10 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4183-epicor-and-its-immune-effects-on-gut-health EpicorLogo.jpg Review of Clinical Studies on Phase 2 White Kidney Bean Extract and Weight Loss whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com Attachment Size clinicalreview.pdf 219,49 KB... http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4182 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:21:44 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4182-review-of-clinical-studies-on-phase-2-white-kidney-bean-extract-and-weight-loss Lactoferrin, A Truly Versatile Enzyme whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com Lactoferrin serves so many versatile functions that some people refer to it as the “Swiss army knife” of proteins. Lactoferrin serves so many versatile functions that some people refer to it as the “Swiss army knife” of proteins.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4181 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:34:12 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4181-lactoferrin-a-truly-versatile-enzyme 7-Keto for Weight Management whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com Double-blind, placebo-controlled studies demonstrate that supplementing with 7-Keto results in a) measurable increases in RMR, and b) measurable weight loss compared with diet and exercise alone. Double-blind, placebo-controlled studies demonstrate that supplementing with 7-Keto results in a) measurable increases in RMR, and b) measurable weight loss compared with diet and exercise alone.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4180 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:02:53 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4180-7-keto-for-weight-management Kouchakoff 2.0 whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com In the tradition of Dr. Howell and Dr. Kouchakoff, National Enzyme Company (NEC) is attempting to update Dr. Kouchakoff’s pioneering work in the context of modern scientific techniques and study designs. In the tradition of Dr. Howell and Dr. Kouchakoff, National Enzyme Company (NEC) is attempting to update Dr. Kouchakoff’s pioneering work in the context of modern scientific techniques and study designs.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4179 Tue, 15 May 2012 20:26:30 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4179-kouchakoff-2-0 Natural Pterostilbene: Bioactive Nutrient whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com What do healthful berries, red wine and an Ayurvedic medicinal preparation for cardiovascular wellness, Drakshasava, have in common? Find out in this white paper from Sabinsa Corp. What do healthful berries, red wine and an Ayurvedic medicinal preparation for cardiovascular wellness, Drakshasava, have in common? Find out in this white paper from Sabinsa Corp.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4178 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:47:33 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4178-natural-pterostilbene-bioactive-nutrient 100% of Women Taking Satiereal Report Decreased Hunger whole-foods-forwarder@infoswell.com Satiereal from P.L. Thomas is a satiety ingredient with demonstrated clinical efficacy confirmed double‐blind against placebo. Satiereal from P.L. Thomas is a satiety ingredient with demonstrated clinical efficacy confirmed double‐blind against placebo.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4177 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:57:03 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/4177-100-of-women-taking-satiereal-report-decreased-hunger