Astaxanthin

True Colors

Beyond the popular beta-carotene, a number of carotenoids are gaining market share for their ability to deliver antioxidant benefits to areas such as the eyes, skin, prostate and joints. Formulators have several challenges to consider, including stability issues and the ...More
May 9, 2012 By Steve Myers
Posted in Articles
Image Gallery: Trends in New Supplement Launches

Gummies, sleep support and chocolate vitamins were among the top supplement trends showcased at Natural Products Expo West, Anaheim, CA, from March 9 to 11, 2012, showing consumers are looking for new ways to get nutrients, but are also interested in addressing age-old ...More
March 14, 2012
Posted in Galleries
Valensa ~ Zanthin® XP-3 Astaxanthin

Valensa introduced Zanthin® XP-3, an astaxanthin formulation designed to provide optimal absorption to support of human health at lower levels of ingestion. ...More
March 7, 2012
Posted in News
A Successful NDIN for AstaREAL

Fuji Health Sciences reported FDA did not object to its new dietary ingredient notification for the company's AstaREAL brand astaxanthan. ...More
February 23, 2012
Posted in News
Slide Show: Joint Health Ingredients

Natural ingredients from glucosamine to omega-3s, botanicals and hyaluronic acid, can help cushion joints leading to healthy, happy movements no matter what life stage. ...More
January 19, 2012
Posted in Galleries, Sports Nutrition
Bending the Rules

Joints are bending with every daily action, whether it's taking the first steps of the day or lifting weights as an afternoon workout. As Baby Boomers reach their golden years and athletes recover from repeated pounding, joint health issues are taking precedence in more ...More
November 21, 2011 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Articles, Sports Nutrition
AstaPure™ Debuts in Israeli Liquid Supplement

Novel Creation launched a liquid astaxanthin dietary supplement that uses AstaPure™ 10% astaxanthin oleoresin (from Algatechnologies) as its main active ingredient to the Israeli market. Algatechnologies collaborated with Novel Creation to develop "Maximum Red ...More
November 15, 2011
Posted in News
Innovations in Liquid Supplement Formulations and Delivery

Liquid or lipid-based formulations may optimize delivery and maintain stability of nutritional ingredients such as coenzyme Q10, astaxanthin, resveratrol and L-arginine. ...More
October 21, 2011
Posted in Articles, Contract Manufacturing
Of Sound Mind

For many people, aging comes with the dreaded slipping of the mind’s gears, the misplaced memories and lethargic motions bestowed by disconnected neurons and dying cells that suffocate under the sprawl of protein plaques. However, neurodenegeration is not always inevitable ...More
October 19, 2011 By Steve Myers
Posted in Articles
Sea-nery: The Marine Ingredient Market

Despite its infancy, the marine market is expanding and growing; what’s more, the steady introduction of novel marine ingredients is opening the doors for myriad opportunities, including condition-specific formulas and new applications. ...More
October 18, 2011 By Alissa Marrapodi
Posted in Articles, Immune Health