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[Extra! Extra!] Novel Enzyme Found in Gut Bacteria Could Revolutionize Prebiotic Research

by Shari Barbanel | August 1, 2025

Certain glycans—sugar-like compounds with carbohydrate chains—containing galactose, may exhibit potential prebiotic properties that support human health. Identifying enzymes capable of breaking down these glycans is essential for unlocking their full potential. In a new study, researchers discovered a novel enzyme in the human gut that specifically targets a previously unexplored glycan called β-1,2-galactooligosaccharide, known for ...

[Extra! Extra!] The Science of Terry Naturally Curcumin Products

by Eric Munson | July 1, 2025

Over the years, Wisconsin-based EuroPharma, maker of the Terry Naturally supplement brand, found that many consumers choose from either the CuraMed or Curamin product lines to address pain and inflammation. According to Cheryl Myers, chief of scientific affairs and education at EuroPharma, the aptly named CuraMed Acute Pain Relief is a must for anyone who ...

[Extra! Extra!] Tariffs and the Supplement Industry

by Mike Straus | July 1, 2025

The Trump Administration has long used tariffs as a trade cudgel, targeting trade allies like Canada and Mexico with tariffs to address perceived trade irritants. Multiple sources have told Vitamin Retailer that the Trump tariff situation is untenable, as it is causing significant industry disruption and uncertainty. Now, amid tariffs roiling the VMS industry, the ...

[Extra! Extra!] A Scientifically Backed Pre-Workout

by Eric Munson | June 2, 2025

NOW Sports (Bloomingdale, IL) often used branded, researched ingredients and posts links to the research on its website. “For example, our Pre-Workout Advanced Energy powder, with betaine, creatine, beta-alanine, carnitine, arginine and caffeine helps you stay focused and energized so you can train harder and longer,*” said Bryan Morin, sports brand manager at NOW. Muscle ...

[Extra! Extra!] Cognitive Health for All Ages Continued

by Mike Straus | June 2, 2025

The cognitive health market is a large one, and with all large supplement markets, there are plenty of ingredients that make big claims but are short on evidence. That’s why researchers at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague performed a literature review in 2022 to assess nootropic compounds’ efficacy. This literature review found ...

[Extra! Extra!] Inflammation and its Impact on Bone Density

by Mike Straus | May 1, 2025

Inflammation has long been known to cause a variety of health problems. But now, emerging research is linking inflammatory proteins with changes in bone mineral density. A 2025 study by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine at USC examined the associations between 650 proteins and annual measures of bone mineral density in 304 overweight ...

[Extra! Extra!] Intermitting Fasting + Exercise = More Fat Loss

by Lisa Schofield | May 1, 2025

A new study finds that when healthy adults combine an eight-hour eating window with regular exercise, they lose more fat—without sacrificing lean muscle—compared to exercise alone. “We saw that this did lead to more fat loss and reduced body fat percentage over time when healthy adults were following both exercise with time-restricting eating compared to ...

[Extra Extra] Kava: Too Dangerous for Stress Relief?

by Mike Straus | April 1, 2025

Kava is a traditional herbal medicine with a long history of use by Pacific Islanders; it’s well-known for its anxiety-relieving and stress-reducing properties. While kava is commonly ground into a pulp and added to water to create a ceremonial beverage, its use as an anxiety-reducing herb may pose risks. According to Mount Sinai, over 30 ...

[Extra Extra] Newton Homeopathics for Seasonal Wellness

by Eric Munson | April 1, 2025

Marge Roberts, BSN, MSHP, DAHom, CEO and president of Newtom Homeopathics (Conyers, GA) and the Academy of Clinical Homeopathy, elaborated on how three Newton products, Pollen~Weeds, Detoxifier and I-Waker. “The homeopathic approach to allergies is to include remedies made from the actual offending pollens, foods, or substances,” Roberts said. Pollen~Weeds The Newton Homeopathics Pollen~Weeds formula ...

[Extra Extra] The Right Gut Enzymes Can Stop Proliferation of C. difficile

by Lisa Schofield | April 1, 2025

Researchers found that certain enzymes within a class known as bile salt hydrolases (BSHs) can restrict Clostridioides difficile (C. diff.) colonization by both altering existing bile acids and by creating a new class of bile acids within the gut’s microbial environment. The work could lead to ‘designer’ probiotics that protect against disease by introducing specific ...

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