Articles by Eric Munson
The Natural Man
Natural ingredients for holistic men’s health support. According to Grand View Research, the global men’s health supplement market was estimated at $75.09 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.07 percent from 2025-2030, reaching a valuation of $132.13 billion. The growth of the men’s health supplements ...
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[Extra! Extra!] The Science and Safety of CuberUp
Euromed (Mollet del Vallés, Barcelona, Spain) has an innovative ingredient for bone and joint health, and pain and inflammation support called CuberUp, which is derived from cucumber extract (Cucumis sativus L.). Ester Risco, PhD, botanical medical advisor at Euromed elaborated on the science, safety and efficacy of CuberUp. She said CuberUp is well-suited for consumers ...
Freedom From Pain
Proactive consumers of all ages value natural ingredients to maintain quality of life with less pain and inflammation. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), when the body suffers an injury or infection, inflammation is a normal part of the healing process. Most people are familiar with acute inflammation where the skin swells up, ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Three PLT Ingredients for Healthy Aging
Steve Fink, vice president, marketing at New Jersey-based PLT Health Solutions, elaborated on how AprèsFlex, Strengthera and Nutricog can benefit healthy aging and longevity. AprèsFlex AprèsFlex 5-Day Joint Support is a patented, synergistic Boswellia serrata gum resin extract. In four human clinical studies, it has been shown to enhance joint comfort, improve flexibility, functional mobility ...
Reframing Aging
Natural ingredients aim to provide a longer health span. Worldometer data shows the global life expectancy is now at 73.3 years and the perception of “growing old” is evolving. Today’s consumers are leaving behind the negative concept of “anti-aging” to embrace the natural aging process instead. According to NielsenIQ (NIQ), healthy aging is no longer ...
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[Extra! Extra!] The Gut and Immune Health Benefits of Benicaros
Benicaros is a plant-based precision prebiotic fiber ingredient from Netherlands-based NutriLeads BV. “Benicaros is supported by multiple clinical, mechanistic and safety studies that demonstrates this multifunctional ingredient strengthens gut health and trains faster, smarter and stronger immune responses,” said Dr. Joana Carneiro-Wakefield, CEO of NutriLeads. NutriLeads conducted a 10-week randomized, double-blind, clinically controlled study with ...
The Digestive Power of Biotics & Enzymes
Biotics vs. Enzymes Biotics and enzymes are both used for digestive and gut health. However, there is often confusion as to their roles and functions. “Biotics are the ‘distance runners’ of gut health often requiring days or even weeks before noticing a benefit. In contrast, microbial enzymes demonstrate digestive health benefits within minutes and hours. ...
Industry Responds to Dr. Marty Makary’s Nomination as FDA Commissioner
On Nov. 22, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr. Marty Makary as commissioner for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He would succeed outgoing FDA Commissioner Robert Califf. Makary is a surgical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He is also a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, a researcher, an ...
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[Extra! Extra!] The Safety and Efficacy of Q-actin
IminoTech (Carson City, NV) conducted two clinical studies demonstrating the safety and efficacy of its Q-actin ingredient. According to IminoTech President Shil Kothari, the studies employed widely accepted clinical measurement tools for joint health studies. These consist of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) which measures joint function; the Visual Analogue Scale ...
Natural Ingredient Advancements for Pain & Inflammation Drives Growth
Pain and inflammation are one of the largest segments in the natural products industry, encompassing multiple health issues, such as joint health and systemic inflammation. Consumers are continuing to seek natural alternatives to NSAIDs (nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs) and other pharmaceuticals due to long-term side effects. According to Shil Kothari, president of IminoTech (Carson City, NV), ...
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