Study: Upcycled rambutan peel extract holds promise as supplement ingredient
In a study published in Nutraceuticals, researchers at the Autonomous University of Coahuila in Mexico achieved 55% encapsulation…
Mushroom extract shows promise for improving aerobic performance
Researchers in India conducted the two-phase study to investigate the effects of β-glucan, taurine and L-arginine on hypoxia-induced…
Hormonal health supplement launches target women at every life stage
From menstrual health and fertility to perimenopause and menopause, new product development increasingly reflects a more targeted understanding…
Probiotic intake lowers body weight, BMI but effects on lipid profile limited
Probiotic supplementation also significantly increased Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium levels, which researchers said could have mediated these changes. Writing…
Ashwagandha, huperzia targeted under proposed dutch supplement rules
The proposed Dutch rules would ban Huperzia serrata, huperzine A and ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on the grounds of…
Malaysia’s Phytogaia sets up grant to support local palm phytonutrient studies
The research grant, set to provide a minimum amount of between RM100k (US$24k) and RM150k (US$36k) in cash…
Exploring hexaraphane’s brain health potential with Dr. Wasabi
Nearly three decades later, Dr. Wasabi is still fascinated by the botanical, Eutrema japonicum, and its potential beyond…
How turmeric supplements brought bioavailability and idiosyncrasy into regulatory focus
Turmeric supplements, available in concentrated capsules, powders or extracts, are derived from the root of the Curcuma longa…
Proprietary turmeric extract improves orientation and attention scores in 24-week cognitive trial
Researchers at Japanese health food and functional beverage company House Wellness Foods Corp. evaluated the effect of CLE…
China’s property developers face fresh liquidity crunch
A worker stands outside a construction site of China’s Aoyuan Group in Hong Kong in November 2021. The country’s property developers…
Indonesian FDA launches initiative to help local herbal firms in NPD, export
The pharmaceutical and food sectors, regulated by the Indonesian FDA, also known as Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan…
Research shows blackcurrant improves strength and focus, not sprint power
Researchers in Iran and the United States recruited 20 participants to test whether seven days of low and…