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Insights & Innovations in the Botanicals Space

Experts answer our Qs on sustainable sourcing, research, trends, & more! Plus: The latest need-to-know info on CBD & hemp

May 30, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Experts answer our Qs on sustainable sourcing, research, trends, & more! Plus: The latest need-to-know info on CBD & hemp.

Study: TamaFlex Shows Joint Benefits for Horses

September 27, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

TamaFlex, NXT USA's standardized synergistic anti-inflammatory botanical formulation containing Tamarindus indica seed extract and Curcuma longa rhizome extract, has been shown to deliver improved joint function in horses. Published in Veterinary Medicine Science, the study confirms that TamaFlex reduced lameness and improved joint flexibility in working horses. The authors explain that lameness is...

Supplements to Support Our Furry Friends

August 25, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Natural Grocers called it in their annual Top 10 Trends for 2022: Pet health is huge. Pet ownership skyrocketed during the pandemic. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA) 2021-2022 National Pet Owners Survey, an estimated 70% of U.S. households now own a pet. When it comes to our...

3 Top Trends from SSE 2022

May 3, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Secaucus, NJ—SupplySide East took place on April 12 and 13 this year at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, uniting leaders in the food, beverage, supply, distributor, manufacturing industries, and more to present and discuss new information across their fields. Check out the key takeaways: Research in the spotlight: A focus on...

Curcumin Ingredient Offers Safe, Natural Help for Kidney Detox

May 2, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Milan, Italy—Indena shared the news that its Meriva Curcumin Phytosome has been shown to be an effective oxidative stress modulator, and also to support kidney detoxing and filtering functions. Chronic renal disease is an inflammatory-based disorder, and new studies showed the effectiveness of curcumin Phytosome in being a natural and...

Tumeric Ingredient

March 31, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Sabinsa has released CurCousin, derived from the turmeric root. The branded ingredient contains Calebin A, a curcumin analog. CurCousin was created to help individuals balance cholesterol, support healthy blood sugar levels and circulation, and maintain a healthy body weight, according to the company. www.sabinsa.com...

New Curcumin Ingredient Shows High Bioavailability in Human Clinical Trial

March 22, 2022

Julia Peterman

Morristown, NJ, and Mumbai, India—A small new human trial suggests that Curcuwin Ultra+, a new ingredient from OmniActive Health Technologies, is more bioavailable than the standard 95% curcumin extract. Specifically, the study—published in Advances in Therapy—found that 250mg Curcuwin Ultra+ was 144x more bioavailable than standard curcumin. A press release...

Sabinsa Ingredient Obtains Novel Food Approval from EFSA

February 18, 2022

Julia Peterman

East Windsor, NJ—Sabinsa has obtained Novel Food approval from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its patented Curcumin C3 Reduct, which contains the curcuminoid metabolites Tetrahydrocurcuminoids (THCs). Once a novel food is authorized and added to the list, it may be sold throughout the EU, the press release says.

Study: Curcumin Ingredient May Help Reduce Knee Pain in Those with OA

January 24, 2022

Julia Peterman

Landing, NJ—Curcugen from Dolcas Biotech may have applications in reducing analgesic use in those with osteoarthritis, according to a new study published in Nutrients. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted on 101 participants aged 45 to 70 years old, who had suffered knee pain for 3 or more months,...

Curcumin Ingredient

October 8, 2021

Rachel Appleton

OmniActive Health Technologies has added Curcuwin Ultra+ to its curcumin portfolio. Curcuwin Ultra+ is a clinically studied, natural solution to help support joint and general health benefits for on-the-go lifestyles by delivering: 1) efficacy at a low dose; 2) formulation flexibility and an excellent organoleptic profile allowing for incorporation into...