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CRN Review Finds Calcium Supplements Not Linked to Heart Risk
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Foundation, the educational, research and philanthropic arm of CRN, released a review reaffirming that supplemental calcium is not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease—countering years of confusion fueled by flawed and misinterpreted studies. Calcium supplementation has previously been criticized as a potential link to heart attacks and ...
New Clinical Study Highlights Immune Response of Mushroom Mycelium Blend
A new clinical trial published in BMC Immunology by the University of California San Diego (UCSD) evaluated a combination of Fomitopsis officinalis (agarikon) and Trametes versicolor (turkey tail) mushroom mycelium (FoTv). The study reported that FoTv was well-tolerated and associated with measured immune-related biomarkers in the study population, suggesting the blend supports key select immune ...
AHPA Rebuts Washington Post Article Based on Retracted Study
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) issued a statement regarding a Feb. 2 article published in The Washington Post titled “Can Supplements Reduce Cancer Risk?” AHPA said the author referenced an investigation targeting herbal supplements that was built on a retracted study and repeatedly asserts the dietary supplement industry is “not well regulated.” In response, ...
Higher Blood Omega-3 Levels Linked With Lower AFib Risk
A new analysis published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found higher circulating blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a significantly lower risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib). The comprehensive biomarker-based study—one of the largest of its kind—analyzed data from hundreds of thousands of participants in the UK Biobank. Researchers ...
Clinical Trial Shows Pycnogenol Significantly Relieves Lipedema Symptoms
A study published in Cureus Journal of Medical Science shows that Pycnogenol from Horphag Research (Switzerland) can significantly relieve the symptoms of lipedema, reduce body fat and improve self-esteem associated with the condition. According to Horphag, lipedema is a chronic, often misunderstood condition that affects about 400 million women globally. It causes an abnormal and ...
Trade Associations Respond to Study on Melatonin and Heart Failure
In a new preliminary study, the American Heart Association (AHA) claims long-term use of melatonin supplements was associated with a higher risk of heart failure. According to the AHA, melatonin is a hormone naturally produced in the body by the pineal gland and helps regulate the body’s sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin supplements are often used as ...
Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Shown to Improve Periodontal Health
According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly half of all Americans over the age of 30 has some form of periodontal disease. This can cause tooth loss and studies have linked periodontal diseases to conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, COPD and other respiratory issues. Traditionally, treating periodontal disease centered around improve ...
GLP-1 Users Want Supplement Support to Protect Muscle
As GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy affect the weight management category, a new consumer insight study from raw material supplier Chemi Nutra (Austin, TX) reveals an underreported risk from GLP-1 usage—muscle loss—and a strong demand for supplement solutions. According to the report, GLP-1 users are the most likely group to want muscle-protecting supplements ...
New Study Shows Vegans Have Lowest Omega-3 Levels
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids (PLEFA) sheds light on how diet patterns influence long-chain omega-3 levels (EPA and DHA) across different groups. The research measured both dietary intake and red blood cell levels of omega-3s and showed that individuals adhering to vegan diets had significantly lower ...
BMJ Group Retracts Study on Apple Cider Vinegar and Weight Loss
On Sept. 23, BMJ Group retracted a study suggesting that small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar might help people who are overweight or obese to lose weight. The small clinical trial was initially published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health in March 2024. The findings generated widespread international attention and continue to be referenced ...
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