Women's health

Lumina data: 71% of US probiotic products have a ‘free-from’ claim

11-Sep-2018 By Stephen Daniells

US probiotic products lead the world when it comes to free-from claims on labels, with gluten-free perhaps unsurprisingly leading the way, according to data from Lumina Intelligence.

From the Editor's Desk

No BBC, probiotics are not 'quite useless'

07-Sep-2018 By Stephen Daniells

A new BBC article dismisses the benefits of probiotics because a study failed to find colonization. It is a serious mistake to confuse colonization with efficacy and we need to get this message across to consumers.

From the Editor's Desk

The long lasting benefits of supplements & the fascinating study that nobody is talking about

07-Sep-2018 By Stephen Daniells

A recent study reported something very impressive: A decade after the end of a randomized clinical trial, the benefits of dietary supplementation not only persisted, but seemed to be getting bigger. So why are we not talking about this more?

Swisse is back stateside, ramps up brand awareness with Wanderlust 108 partnership

06-Sep-2018 By Adi Menayang

Australian supplement brand Swisse has been back in the US for a year after a three-year hiatus. Ramping up brand awareness among the fitness crowd, the company is partnering with an event series called Wanderlust 108.

Nutrition may influence brain health more so in women than men, study suggests

31-Aug-2018 By Will Chu

Women may need a more nutrient-rich diet to support a positive emotional well-being, US researchers conclude, pointing to polyphenols, omega-3 oils and folate as being particularly beneficial.

Maple leaf extract may prevent wrinkles, research suggests

23-Aug-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Maple leaf extract may have anti-aging effects including the prevention of wrinkle formation by interfering with the breakdown of elastin proteins in the skin, researchers from the University of Rhode Island reported.

Antioxidant-rich diet linked to lower menopausal symptoms, study suggests

22-Aug-2018 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Iran found that women whose diet had more antioxidants were less likely to experience menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.

‘A major reset of the drivers for disease and health’: Protective effects of selenium + CoQ10 may persist for years

20-Aug-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The potential cardiovascular benefits of combining selenium and coenzyme Q10 may persist for a long time after stopping supplementation, according to a new analysis from Sweden.

Research continues on palm-derived vitamin E's potential benefits in skin health, hair growth, says supplier

17-Aug-2018 By Adi Menayang

There's building research supporting the benefits of vitamin E supplementation for skin health and hair growth, according to the CEO of ExcelVite Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based supplier of palm-derived vitamin E.

Beauty-from-Within FREE WEBINAR, SEPT. 20 @ 1:00 PM EST

TOMORROW: Exploring the market landscape and science behind ‘beauty-from-within’ products

14-Aug-2018 By Adi Menayang

From ashwagandha to biotin to collagen, brands are marketing the beauty merits of different ingredients in capsules, powders, and effervescent tablets. So what does the market landscape of beauty-from-within supplements look like in the US today, and...

Product from Gencor Pacific significantly reduced symptoms of menopause in a cohort of older Australian women

07-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

In a recent paper published in an herbal research journal, Australian researchers investigated the effects of Gencor’s Genopause product. This is a mixture of four herbal ingredients mentioned in Ayurvedic literature.

Paired with exercise, betaine supplementation linked to fat mass reduction in women

01-Aug-2018 By Adi Menayang

Female collegiate athletes who ingested a betaine supplement for several days had more decreases in body fat percentage and fat mass than a placebo group in a randomized, controlled trial.

MEET THE WINNERS: Startup, Research and Personalized Nutrition companies of the year

27-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

NutraIngredients-USA selected winners in the fields of Best Research, Startup of the Year and Personalized Nutrition company of the year. Here’s a look at this year’s winners.

Synbiotic product shown to boost iron uptake for female athletes

27-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent study shows a synbiotic formulation markedly improved iron absorption in a cohort of collegiate female athletes.

Paper on history of herbal fertility aids points to need for further research, expert says

24-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

A new study looks at historical herbal fertility treatments used in North America as a way to shed light on what might be worth further research today, as well as elucidate what herbs women are already using behind the scenes.