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Studies Show RipFactor and Dynagenix Improve Muscle Health
In two double-blind clinical trials subjects taking RipFactor by PLT Health Solutions (Morristown, NJ) had significant improvements in muscle endurance, strength, muscle size and lean body mass compared to placebo. “These effects were observed in both resistance-trained healthy men and in untrained men performing bench press, cable pull-down, leg press and dynamometer (grip strength) tests,” ...
Too Much of a Good Thing?
We know that high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is good and high amounts helps offset high amounts of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). But … very high levels of HDL may be associated with increased risk of dementia, say researchers in a new study. According to the researchers this is one of the largest studies of elevated HDL-C levels ...
Talking Digestive and Microbiome Health Ingredients with Artemis International’s Melanie Bush
Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE) reached out to Melanie Bush, vice president of science and research at Fort Wayne, IA-based Artemis International, about ingredients for digestive health and the microbiome. NIE: Early in the 20th century, health products for digestion mainly consisted of bitters and digestive tonics. What sub-categories or types of ingredients are the biggest today, ...
Toast to Change: Leading Without Alcohol
My mom was crying as I pulled my car out of the driveway the day after high school graduation. I was a couple of weeks away from turning 18 and couldn’t wait one more second to start my adult life. Subconsciously, I knew the only way to do that was to get out from under ...
Sebastian Balcombe, Founder & CEO, Specnova
8609 Westwood Center Dr., #110 Tysons Corner, VA 22182 Phone: (202) 780-6381 Specnova is the natural products industry’s leading innovator in applying advanced science/technology to develop superior supplement ingredients that improve and protect human health—enhancing nature’s potency and delivering optimal benefits to the consumer. The company is pioneering the next generation of ingredient delivery systems ...
Could Innovative Nutrition Yield a Healthier Tax Position? It’s Worth a Look.
The nutrient industry has seen a fountain of innovation in recent years. With almost 2 billion adults either overweight or obese, and more than 800 million underweight, the world faces significant health and wellness challenges. Nutrition innovation has never been more important. Some innovations include targeted nutrition—a personal approach to nutritional products and dietary guidance ...
Supporting the Hungry Heart
The cardio health and nutrition category is still pumping strong. The outlook for this supplement sector for 2024 is exciting, and here’s why. An iconic anthem from Bruce Springsteen proclaims that “everybody has a hungry heart,” and although he was referring to love, it’s true: everybody does have a hungry heart, for nutrition and nutraceuticals. ...
The Digestive Health Market: Much More than a Gut Feeling
The panel: Denis Alimonti, Director of U.S. Nutrition, Maypro, Purchase, NY, www.maypro.com Rob Brewster, President, Ingredients by Nature, Montclair, CA, https://ingredientsbynature.com Melanie Bush, Vice President of Science and Research, Artemis International, Fort Wayne, IN, https://artemis-nutraceuticals.com Anurag Pande, PhD, Vice President Scientific Affairs, Sabinsa, East Windsor, NJ, https://sabinsa.com Jordi Riera, Chief Business Officer, Kaneka Probiotics, Pasadena, ...
The Growth of Muscle and Strength Products
Muscle and strength supplements aren’t just for bodybuilders or athletes. According to Healthline.com, muscle strength not only boosts athletic activity, but also improves overall health. For example, strong muscles can improve stability, balance, flexibility and healthy body weight while potentially improving mood, energy levels and sleep patterns. Consumers have noticed and the sports nutrition category ...
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