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Trades weigh in on call to clean up dietary supplement industry

In a recent letter to Congress, supplement company Ritual urged lawmakers to clean up a dietary supplement industry that has grown twenty-fold since the enactment of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act nearly 30 years ago.

NutraCast: Ben Ricciardi on how functional beverage brands can stand out

The branding expert’s MO? Blowing up things he believes in to cut through the clutter.

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Advancements in Saw Palmetto from Vidya Herbs

VI-SPO™ saw palmetto extract, a patented, clinically studied urinary health ingredient from Vidya Herbs, is no newcomer to the supplement industry. It has been incorporated into finished products available nationwide in U.S. online and retail stores.

AstraGin improves gut health function in small cohort study

Supplementation with AstraGin – a standardized botanical extract of Astragalus membranaceus and Panax notoginseng (APS) – reduced inflammation and regulated gut microflora in adults with ulcerative colitis, according to a recent study.

Synbiotics for stress: study observes reduced markers of inflammation

The new study finds that those suffering with Fibromyalgia (FM) administered the synbiotic showed a significant reduction in the inflammatory marker IL-8, as well as perceived stress and anxiety levels.

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Nutritional support to enhance muscle growth and performance

Performance consumers are looking for more than just protein. Learn the best ingredients for muscle growth and performance and how they help the body.

Pilot study suggests vitamin K2 supplement surpasses diet in ability to reduce deficiency

A pilot study involving 12 patients with chronic kidney disease suggests supplementation surpasses a vitamin-rich diet in improving vit K levels in individuals who are susceptible to deficiency.