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Bring Back the Joy

A healthy sex drive and the ability to call upon it when needed is so necessary to many consumers’ overall wellness that they may turn to natural products including botanicals and amino acids when they need that extra bit of help. However, product manufacturers need to ...More
June 10, 2011 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Articles
Exploring the Evolving Market for Long Chain Omega 3s

An increasing foundation of positive clinical research coupled with regulatory recognition is driving consumer interest in long-chain omega-3 essential fatty acids, including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). ...More
February 16, 2011
Posted in Digital Issues
Low n-3s Adversely Affect Synaptic Function

A recent animal study found lifelong dietary insufficiency of long-chain omega-3s adversely impacts synaptic function mediated by endocannabinoids in the cortex of the brain, suggesting such insufficiency may be the cause of behavioral mood alterations in Western cultures. ...More
February 4, 2011
Posted in News
Consumers Seeking Drinks to Support Mood

Zenith International reported the global market for functional drinks to support alertness and enhance relaxation has topped US$521 million, with sales volumes tripling since 2007. ...More
January 21, 2011
Posted in News
Oregano Extract as a Natural MAOI

A specialty extract of oregano leaves appears to work as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, increasing brain levels of monoamine neurotransmitters and improving behavior in animals. ...More
December 22, 2010
Posted in News
Draco Natural Products ~ Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract

Draco Natural Products introduced Full-Spectrum Extract Lion’s Mane mushroom, a potent bioactive extract from a botanical that has been shown to contain cognitive, mood and healthy lipid normalizing benefits. ...More
November 16, 2010
Posted in News
Probio’Stick Fights Anxiety

A new study out of France found Institut Rosell’s Probio’Stick probiotic formulation alleviated signs of stress and anxiety in healthy adults. ...More
October 29, 2010
Posted in News
Study Questions DHA’s Role in Postpartum Depression

In a double bind, multicenter, randomized controlled trial, the use of DHA-rich fish oil capsules compared with vegetable oil capsules during pregnancy did not result in lower levels of postpartum depression in mothers, or improved cognitive and language development in ...More
October 19, 2010
Posted in News
HGH, PLT Bringing Zembrin to U.S.

HGH Pharmaceuticals received a bio-prospecting license from South Africa to produce and export Zembrin, an extract of a local plant; the company has already signed a U.S. distribution deal with P.L. Thomas. ...More
October 5, 2010
Posted in News
Vitamin C Improves Mood in Hospitalized Patients

Acutely hospitalized patients, who are often low in vitamin C, may realize a mood benefit from taking supplemental C. ...More
September 24, 2010
Posted in News