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Bone/Joint Health

Conditions such as osteoporosis and arthritis are increasingly common in today’s aging population; discover the latest scientific research and news on nutraceutical ingredients such as glucosamine, chondroitin, calcium, vitamin D, isoflavones, essential fatty acids and soy used in dietary supplements and functional foods to support bone and joint health.

Bone and Joint Health Solutions from INSIDER

As more consumers—older and younger—look to natural solutions, product manufacturers should be ready with science-proven ingredients and targeted marketing messages. VIRGO is here to help product manufacturers looking to get into the category as well as those with a history ...More
January 26, 2012 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Blog
A Girl's Best Friend

Women are more interested in health and prevention than men, making them a key demographic for natural products manufacturers. They are also more willing to educate themselves on products they choose for themselves and their families, so manufacturers should use marketing ...More
January 25, 2012 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Articles
Study Confirms Calcium L-Threonate Product Repairs Bone

Recent research from UCLA shows BioCalth, from LTS Nutraceuticals helps repair bone deterioration. ...More
January 23, 2012
Posted in News
Education Series—Evidence-based Nutraceuticals for Joint Health

We've come a long way since glucosamine and chondroitin. There are now a variety of evidence-based nutraceutical choices available to promote healthy joint function and joint comfort. In this Webinar we will examine the various mechanisms of action for these nutraceuticals, ...More
January 20, 2012
Posted in Webinars
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
MenaQ7® Shows Heart, Bone Health

Preliminary findings of a study conducted on MenaQ7® show the vitamin K2 ingredient has positive effects on several cardiovascular disease (CVD) parameters and plays positive role in bone health. According to NattoPharma, which supplies the ingredient, the three-year ...More
January 18, 2012
Posted in News
Eggshell Membrane Safety Publication Leads to GRAS

New manuscript on the safety of NEM® natural eggshell membrane is published online ahead of print in Food and Chemical Toxicology, leading to a GRAS determination ...More
January 11, 2012
Posted in News
Drivers in the US Women’s Health Market

Ingredients marketed to women, such as iron, calcium, vitamin D, folic acid, soy and cranberry, are slated for growth in the United States, spurred by the increase of female-specific conditions, raising cost of health care and increasing research activity. ...More
January 11, 2012 By Kaushik Ramakrishnan Shankar
Posted in Articles
U.S. Study Finds Calcium, Vitamin D Combo Reduces Fracture Risk

Combined vitamin D and calcium supplementation can reduce fracture risk, according to a recent meta-analysis from Tufts Medical Center; however the researchers reported evidence hasn't determined vitamin D's role in cancer prevention (Ann Intern Med. 2011 Dec ...More
December 21, 2011
Posted in News
Round 3: Lane Labs in Contempt of FTC Order

The ongoing battle between FTC and Lane Labs over health claims has taken another turn, with a federal judge recently ruling Lane Labs is in contempt of the FTC barring it from making unsubstantiated health claims. ...More
December 14, 2011
Posted in News