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[Extra! Extra!] The Science and Safety of CuberUp

by Eric Munson | April 1, 2025

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 ...

[Extra! Extra!] Fiber Hits the Bakery & Snack Aisle

by Mike Straus | April 1, 2025

Consumers have increasingly become interested in preventative health measures since the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result, they’re demanding functional foods and supplements in droves. One emerging category for prebiotics, according to Comet-Bio (London, ON, Canada), is the bakery and snack aisle: In a July 2021 blog post on the Comet-Bio website, registered dietitian Hannah ...

[Extra! Extra!] Want to Relieve Stress? Pet a Dog!

by Lisa Schofield | April 1, 2025

Beyond supplements and healthy habits that collectively improve the ability to relax and sleep, there is another activity that can further relieve stress and anxiousness: hanging out with a dog. Spending quality time with dogs reduces stress and increases the power of brain waves associated with relaxation and concentration, according to2024 study published in PLOS ...

[Extra! Extra!] Ingredients Get Smarter

by Mike Straus | March 1, 2025

Ingredients are evolving in a variety of ways, with emerging ingredient trends focusing on sustainability and added health benefits. Specialty enzyme manufacturer Biocatalysts has identified eight trends that will dominate the market in 2025. First and foremost, the plant-based movement continues to trend upward, with emerging work in new alternative proteins bringing innovative new protein ...

[Extra! Extra!] Study Shows Prenatal Vitamins May Reduce Risk of Infant Death

by Lisa Schofield | March 1, 2025

In a new study, lead researcher Dongqing Wang, an assistant professor of Global and Community Health at George Mason College of Public Health (Virginia), identifies prenatal supplements that reduce health risks to small and vulnerable babies. Wang and his team found that compared to folic acid and iron alone, a multiple micronutrient supplement led to ...

[Extra! Extra!] Three PLT Ingredients for Healthy Aging

by Eric Munson | March 1, 2025

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 ...

[Extra! Extra!] Niacin – Cardiovascular Hero or Villain?

by Mike Straus | January 9, 2025

While there’s no shortage of vitamins that support cardiovascular health, one vitamin may be causing cardiovascular events. One 2024 study published in Nature Medicine examined the prevalence of niacin in stable cardiac patients. This prospective cohort study of 1,162 patients suggests that niacin metabolism is associated with an increase in major adverse cardiovascular events. Increased ...

[Extra! Extra!] The Gut and Immune Health Benefits of Benicaros

by Eric Munson | January 9, 2025

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 ...

[Extra! Extra!] The Safety and Efficacy of Q-actin

by Eric Munson | December 1, 2024

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 ...

[Extra! Extra!] Synergistic Nutrients Offer Proven Benefits

by Mike Straus | December 1, 2024

While it’s easy to theorize that synergistic combination products may have health benefits, proving those benefits is another matter entirely. A 2019 systemic review in the Journal of Ethnic Foods found that various synergistic foods can be combined to boost the immune system, prevent infections, increase the bioavailability of various nutrients, reduce chronic disease, and ...

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