Supplements as complementary therapy for gout
Dietary supplements may play an important role in managing gout and hyperuricemia, while also improving metabolic status.
Archives for August 20, 2025
NutraWomen Wednesday: Mary Beech, Chief Growth Officer, Thorne
After a life-altering health scare in her 30s, Mary Beech, now chief growth officer at Thorne, recounts her transformative journey from a high-powered corporate executive to a passionate advocate for health and wellness.
Artemis expands ingredient portfolio to meet demand for berry extracts
Indiana-based Artemis International, Inc., has added new cranberry and elderberry ingredients to its portfolio alongside new antioxidant-rich berry blends.
Phoenix oyster mushroom mycelium ruled as novel
The mycelium of the Phoenix oyster mushroom is confirmed as a novel food following a recent consultation by German authorities, but according to an expert, this might not be a bad thing for most formulators and consumers.
L-theanine may be neuroprotective in sleep deprivation
Administering L-theanine to sleep-deprived mice inhibited hippocampal ferroptosis, a process causing cell death in the brain, according to a study published in Phytotherapy Research.
Behind the scenes at the world’s first industrial-scale microalgae biorefinery
In July, French biotech firm Microphyt officially inaugurated its new microalgae biorefinery, which it said opens “a new era for the European bioeconomy.”
Boswellia effective for knee pain, stiffness — meta-analysis
Boswellia appears to be more effective than other commonly used nutritional supplements for addressing knee pain and stiffness in people suffering from knee osteoarthritis, say findings of a new systematic review and meta-analysis.