Articles by Lisa Schofield
Maple Leaf Extract May Smooth Out Wrinkles
Maple trees are best known for their maple syrup and lovely fall foliage. But it turns out that the beauty of those leaves could be skin-deep—and that’s a good thing. In August 2018, scientists reported that an extract from the leaves may prevent wrinkles. The researchers presented their results at the 256th National Meeting & ...
NutraBeauty Poised for More Growth
Once a fringe subcategory, hair/skin/nails is now known as nutrabeauty and is sought after by men as well as women, young as well as mature. And it is big business. Beauty is so not skin deep. That’s a myth and more consumers are gaining knowledge that how they look or present (complexion, hair quality) is ...
Protein Found to be Associated with Menopausal Bone Loss
It is known that women who have reached menopause are at a greater risk of developing brittle bones, which can lead to bone fractures and long-term impairment of mobility. Studies have shown a link between reduced bone density and low estrogen levels due to menopause, but the basis for this link is unclear. Researchers at ...
Fortifying the Foundation: Supporting Bone & Joint Health
Something is only as strong as its structure—and in the case of bones and joints, structural integrity status is critical. Here’s a look at how supplements help preserve mobility. We are getting back to work and back to life. If COVID-19 has any silver lining, it brought self-care and preservation to the spotlight—a potential boon ...
E. Coli Shown to Alter Host Environment to Benefit Self
A study has found that E. coli creates a toxic chemical that changes intestinal cells to provide self-benefit, an ability that researchers say could provide a clue to why the bacteria have been linked to nutritional problems such as malnutrition and stunted growth. Escherichia coli is known to cause diarrhea, and scientists at Washington University ...
Something to Chew On: Revitalizing the Digestive Health Category
Digestive health is emerging as a powerful focus for consumers. There is growing opportunity for products that are easy to digest—physically and educationally. Gut feelings, on people’s minds today, are not just about the physical sensation felt in one’s abdomen in response to a situation, it’s also about figuring out how to combat digestive issues. ...
The Future of New Product Development
Dietary supplement and functional nutritional beverages are up, up and away—is anyone really surprised? The pandemic is largely responsible for the surge of interest and purchase in dietary supplements and healthier lifestyles that would strengthen resistance to immune assaults while increasing overall quality of life. And this is a boon for the industry. On June ...
Heavy Lifting: Sports Nutrition Product Development Trends
From muscle building to fortifying nutritional status, the new world of sports nutrition is more inclusive than ever—here’s how to get in on an active market. In fitness and in sports, every goal reached or scored is without a doubt a rush of wonderful feelings—triumph, pride, passion, gratitude … followed by immediate focus to achieve ...
Mouse Study Shows Pregnancy Stress Affects Offspring’s Immunity
One of the first things a family tries to do when a woman gets pregnant is to ensure she reduces her stress levels. Now, a murine study sheds light on a powerful reason why this is good for her offspring: mice exposed to stress in the womb and soon after birth can expect a lifetime ...
Supporting Immunity
The pandemic has caused worldwide concern—and that stress has caused the greatest need ever for effective immune-support products. Without a doubt, the current pandemic has changed how people worldwide view protecting their health. Immunity. Immune system. These terms are at the forefront of public consciousness more than ever before. But there’s something that the pandemic ...
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