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[Extra! Extra!] Consumers Look for a Supplement ‘Experience,’ According to TSI Group

by Mike Straus | May 1, 2026

Supplement format is no longer just a dosage form, said TSI Group in a February 2026 blog post—it’s now a consumer experience. Consumer preference for supplements, while once dominated by pill formats, is now fragmented across oral strips, functional gums, stick packs, shots, chewables, powders, and RTD beverages. Consumers, according to TSI Group, are no ...

[Extra! Extra!] Clinical Research on Two Branded Bone and Joint Ingredients

by Eric Munson | May 1, 2026

France-based Gnosis by Lesaffre has two ingredients, MenaQ7 Vitamin K2 as MK-7 and MyCondro, which are designed to support bone and joint health. According to Emily Harris, associate director of marketing, Americas at Gnosis, MyCondro is the first animal-free chondroitin sulfate developed through a proprietary precision fermentation process and has human studies showing efficacy as ...

[Extra! Extra!] Beyond Adrenal Fatigue: Implantable Cell Therapy

by Joy Choquette | April 1, 2026

Though not recognized by the medical field, many in the natural health field see individuals appearing to struggle with adrenal fatigue or slow adrenal functioning. The medical field, however, recognizes significant issues in adrenal functioning and the variety of diseases that can result. For individuals who suffer from severe insufficiency, such as Addison’s disease, a ...

[Extra! Extra!] Gnosis Discusses What Retailers Should Know About Stress Relief Products

by Eric Munson | April 1, 2026

Lorena Carboni, senior product manager and scientific communications expert at Gnosis by Lesaffre (France/Milwaukee, WI) said it is important for retailers to not ignore the shift toward digital-first, education driven sales. Stress relief products are susceptible to consumer trust and require clear communication of benefits backed by robust science. She said stress relief products are ...

[Extra! Extra!] Achieving Prediabetes Remission

by Mike Straus | April 1, 2026

Weight loss is one of the standard recommendations for those with prediabetes to prevent their condition from progressing. However, it may not be the only way to bring prediabetes into remission. A 2025 study analysis published in Nature Medicine found that achieving prediabetes remission is possible without weight loss. This paper analyzed results from the ...

[Extra! Extra!] Reducing Wrinkles With a Supplement

by Mike Straus | March 2, 2026

Wrinkles: Everyone gets them. But what if there was a product that could eliminate wrinkles for good? A 2025 clinical trial examined the effects of Eternalyoung, a four-botanical nutricosmetic supplement manufactured by Monteloeder, on forehead wrinkle volume and skin radiance. The study assessed the effect of this blend of pomegranate, sweet orange, desert ginseng, and ...

[Extra! Extra!] Innovations for Active Nutrition Supplements

by Eric Munson | March 2, 2026

Carl Germano, CNS, CDN, vice president of Verdant Nature and consultant for Bluebonnet Nutrition (Sugar Land, TX) said recent ingredient innovation in sports and active nutrition supplements is based around more efficient delivery of familiar actives, multi-benefit blends and new bioactives targeting cognition, recovery and metabolic health. These innovations include: Novel Protein Systems Whey–plant hybrids, ...

[Extra! Extra!] Women’s Mental Health and ‘Emotional Labor’

by Joy Choquette | March 1, 2026

May is classified as Women’s Health Month. This is a time dedicated to better understanding the health needs unique to women. Heart disease—still a primary concern for women—and reproductive disorders are top of the list for many who work with and treat women’s health issues. The focus in May is often on physical health; however, ...

[Extra! Extra!] Roommate Wanted: Must Have Good Microbiome

by Joy Choquette | February 2, 2026

For many years it was believed that genes and genes alone affected an individual’s microbiome. New evidence, however, indicates that the person or people you are in closest proximity to also play a role. According to an article via ScienceDaily, a study examining more than 4,000 rats found that both an animal’s genetic makeup and ...

[Extra! Extra!] Vitamin D3 Treatment May Prevent Second Heart Attack

by Mike Straus | February 2, 2026

A new study from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City reports that a personalized vitamin D3 treatment plan for patients who have suffered a heart attack can greatly reduce their chances of another one. According to ScienceDaily.com, in a large randomized clinical trial, researchers found that managing patients’ vitamin D levels through a “target-to-treat” approach—where ...

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