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Vetting suppliers becomes ever more crucial as US-China tensions rise

Heightened US-China tensions have caused planners in all industrial sectors to reevaluate their sourcing arrangements. Stakeholders in the dietary supplement industry say having firm relationships with well-vetted suppliers is the best way to manage the increasing risk.

Ashwagandha root extract may boost testosterone levels, sexual function in men

Supplementation with the branded ashwagandha root extract KSM-66 may significantly increase testosterone levels and boost sexual function in men with lower sexual desire, says a new study.

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Empowering consumers to take charge of their immune health through vitamin D education

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the world was thrown into a frenzy with shutdowns, deciding which employees were “essential” or not, and a sudden uptick in people wanting to boost their immunity against the unknown.

Pycnogenol relieves restless leg symptoms in study

A new study suggests that Pycnogenol, the branded French maritime pine bark extract, can ameliorate symptoms associated with Restless Leg Syndrome.

Probiotics may improve selected GI symptoms in distance runners

Probiotic supplements may improve general health and reduce the incidence of selected gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances in long-distance runners, researchers say.

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Krill oil’s beneficial effect on joint health solidified by new large, long-term study

Four years in the making, a new clinical trial represents the largest, longest, and highest dose study, to date, investigating the effects of krill oil on osteoarthritis of the knee. This study builds on previous research on krill oil’s benefits for joint...

Selenium plus CoQ10 may protect telomeres and reduce heart risks: Study

Long-term supplementation of selenium and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may preserve telomeres length, a marker of ageing, and are associated with a reduction in cardiovascular mortality, says a new study from Scandinavia.

Botanical yields fall as climate change affects harvests

Extreme weather events from heat waves and droughts to ‘hundred-year storms’ happening every two years, the impact of climate change is obvious. And few industries are witnessing the impact as much as botanical supply chain.