Sirio Develops Gummy Platform Focused on Women’s Health
Sirio is tapping into the consumer demand for gummies and the growing interest in women’s specific health concerns with a new platform of female-focused, science-backed solutions. The global contract supplements manufacturer has developed concepts addressing common concerns including PMS, menopause, weight management, and blood glucose control.
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Gaia Herbs Launches Postbiotics Fermented from Traditional Superfoods
Gaia Herbs is targeting gut and immune health with its new range of “full spectrum postbiotics” made with lactic acid bacteria from spontaneous fermentation in either Ginger-Turmeric, Sauerkraut, Ginger-Beet, or Kimchi capsules. The launch is accompanied by consumer-facing education, including blogs and social media posts, to help shoppers delineate between prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics and their specific roles in promoting gut and immune health.
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NutriOriginal Introduces TurmiMax Bio Turmeric Extract for Enhanced Bioavailability
According to the companies’ press release, “These novel advancements enable to potent curcuminoids in TurmiMax Bio to be optimally assimilated and utilized in the body and deliver maximum health benefits. With a 3-to-1 potency advantage compared to standardized 95%-curcuminoid turmeric ingredients, TurmiMax Bio enables efficacious, lower dosing and is a cost-effect and highly efficient formulation solution for supplements, functional foods, and beverages.”
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Sempera Organics Debuts Proprietary Lion’s Mane Blend for Cognitive Health
Sempera Organics has launched a lion’s mane mushroom blend called SO-DSX1, which is a patent-pending proprietary blend of lion’s mane fruiting body and mycelium. The blend has a beneficial effect on stress reduction and cognitive health. A human study showed that subjects (between 18 and 45 years of age) taking the extract saw improved performance on a Stroop task within one hour, and after 28 days of supplementation, subjects saw an improvement in perceived stress based on Visual Analog Scale.
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PLT Health Solutions Launches Serezin for Pain Relief and Sleep Support
PLT Health Solutions has announced the launch of a sleep support ingredient called Serezin Restorative Sleep + Pain Relief. According to the company, Serezin is crafted from a synergistic blend of proprietary Boswellia serrata and ginger extracts, the ingredient has clinical evidence of pain relief, and in turn sleep and mood support. More specifically, PLT says that the ingredient helps people get to sleep faster, improves sleep quality, helps people wake more easily, supports alertness, and better mood.
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FrieslandCampina Ingredients Launches Algae-Based DHA Powders
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has announced the launch of two algae-based DHA ingredients: Biotis DHA FlexP 15 and Biotis DHA FlexP 20. Biotis DHA FlexP 15 delivers a 15% DHA load for vegan formulations, while Biotis DHA FlexP 20 delivers a 20% DHA load but uses dairy proteins in the powder matrix. According to FrieslandCampina, its proprietary process protects the DHA from oxidation to ensure a high sensory quality. They’re also designed with formulation flexibility in mind, so the free-flowing powders have very good mixing and solubility properties, even in cold water.
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Activ’Inside Unveils AiFlex’inside Joint Health Formula
Activ’Inside has unveiled its latest innovation in joint care – AiFlex’inside. The formula aims to establish new benchmarks for joint health, mobility, and overall well-being, specifically catering to the needs of athletes and seniors. Formulated primarily with natural botanical ingredients proven to possess anti-inflammatory properties and to decrease pain sensitivity, AiFlex’inside not only targets joint discomfort but also enhances crucial factors for both athletes and seniors, such as sports performance and overall quality of life. It’s based on a patented saffron extract with scientifically proven efficacy.
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Bioriginal and POS Biosciences Launch Sustainable Omega-3 Line
Bioriginal has developed a sustainable line of omega-3 fish, algal, and plant-based oils with technology from POS Biosciences. The resulting line of omega-3 oils are fully traceable, based on sustainably managed fish sources secured in aquaculture facilities, algae harvested only once in nature, then repurposed into a renewable production process as a self-replicating source, and flax oils managed through responsible farming practices in the Canadian prairies.
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Gnosis by Lesaffre and SunWay Biotech Launch Vitamin K2 for Cardiometabolic Health
The MenaQ7 Metabolic formula, which pairs vitamin K2 (MenaQ7) with Ankascin 568-R, addresses these evolving consumer needs by offering a comprehensive approach to cardiovascular health. This approach minimizes reliance on pharmaceuticals and reduces long-term health risk. The partnership between SunWay Biotech and Gnosis by Lesaffre to launch MenaQ7 Metabolic marks a strategic response to the shifting dynamics of cardiometabolic health management.
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Herbalife Launches Menopause Support Supplement in South Korea
Herbalife has launched Pycno Plus supplement in South Korea to support women as they transition through menopause. Ingredients include Pycnogenol (French maritime pine bark extract) plus vitamins & minerals claimed to help remove free radicals that are harmful to the health of menopausal women.
Nestlé Introduces Sleep Supplement in China
Nestlé has created a new milk powder containing a proprietary bioactive blend that it says can help to improve natural sleepiness and sleep quality. The blend – a combination of tryptophan, vitamin B, magnesium, zinc, mulberry leaf extract, and nutrients said to facilitate the body’s melatonin secretion – appears in the newly formulated Yiyang Wanning milk powder, which has launched in China targeting people aged 40-60 years. Nestlé Research and National University of Singapore Sleep Centre scientists collaborated on a clinical study that showed the sleep supplement reduced time to fall asleep by around 15%. In addition, owing to the presence of mulberry leaf extract, there were also decreases in postprandial blood sugar increase after the evening meal and glycaemic variation during the night.
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Interpath Introduces Epijoint for Joint Health
Epijoint (Interpath), a new OTC option to relieve mild joint pain and osteoarthritis symptoms, as well as helping to maintain joint health and mobility, contains Epiitalis (Biota orientalis seed oil 80mg), which is high in fatty acids and patented for its anti-inflammatory effects. Other ingredients include d-alpha-tocopherol 13.42mg (equivalent to 20 IU vitamin E). Available in 60-count bottles (one month’s supply), Epijoint capsules are set to launch in Australia, with the USA to follow. The Australian launch is backed by the Move How You Feel campaign, featuring an elderly female amateur blacksmith and her partner.
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Nuritas Launches PeptiSleep for Stress Reduction and Sleep Enhancement
Similar to 2023, this year’s Expo West saw a lot of supplement products positioned for relaxation and sleep, notably formulations based on magnesium and adaptogens. One of the standout ingredient launches at the event was Nuritas’ PeptiSleep, a network of peptides derived from rice that act to lower cortisol. “This is a different approach to the other sleep ingredients out there,” explained Dr. Andy Franklyn-Miller, chief medical and innovation officer at Nuritas. “We want to reduce stress, we want to improve sleep latency, but also we want to improve deep sleep but keep that morning focus.”
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Nuritas Launches PeptiControl for Blood Sugar Management
Nuritas also launched a blood sugar management ingredient called PeptiControl derived from peas. “This works via three pathways,” Dr Franklyn-Miller said. “DPP-4, GLUT4, and the magic GLP-1. So, improve satiety, feel full, and lose some of that [glucose] spike.”“Everyone’s talking about GLP-1 drugs,” added SPINS’ Dicker. “We’re seeing companies switch their strategies to address the amount of people that are going on the pharmaceuticals, and there’s also interest in what can be construed as a natural alternative. These are things that are going to increase with that interest and awareness […] and all the adjacent categories as well, so healthspan, and preserving muscle mass.”
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