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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
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
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
Market-Wise Nutrition ~ Elk Antler for Joint Health Formulas

Market-Wise Nutrition launched elk antler for the dietary supplement manufacturing market, an ingredient recognized for support of joint health and enhanced vitality. ...More
December 14, 2011
Posted in News, Sports Nutrition
Draco Natural Products ~ Fresh Ginger Phytoconcentrate

Two ginger extracts, from Draco Natural Products, provide a fresh ginger taste and aroma for use in a variety of supplement and aromatherapy applications. ...More
November 21, 2011
Posted in News
Tart Cherries Offer Arthritic Relief

A new study conducted by Malachy McHugh Ph.D., director of research at the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma at Lenox Hill Hospital, and H. Ralph Schumacher of the VA Medical Center and University of Pennsylvania concluded Cheribundi tart cherry ...More
November 14, 2011
Posted in News
Glucosamine Identity Test Gains Patent

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted a patent to Ethical Naturals Inc. (ENI) for its vegetable glucosamine testing method. The test identifies markers that differentiate between shellfish and vegetable-based glucosamine using the Isotopic Signature Carbon ...More
November 1, 2011
Posted in News, Sports Nutrition
Quality Supplements Could Cut $100B in Health Care Costs

Supplements save dollars and lives; available data suggests $135 billion annually could be saved while improving quality of life and health status for those who suffer from diabetes. Use of evidence-based supplements can also save an additional $50 billion to $100 billion ...More
November 1, 2011
Posted in News
Supplements Key to Solving Nation's Budget Woes

Congress could help solve the national budget crisis by encouraging Americans to take supplements, which have been shown to reduce health care costs, according to Allen Dobson, Ph.D., cofounder and president of Dobson, Davanzo and Association LLC. At the Natural Health ...More
October 31, 2011
Posted in News
Vitamin D Forms Go Head-to-Head on Benefits

Compared to vitamin D3, calcidiol improved vitamin D blood levels and lower extremity function more quickly and sustainably, although both forms improved immune markers. ...More
October 27, 2011
Posted in News, Immune Health