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Clinically studied Oxyjun® Terminalia arjuna aqueous botanical extract—a matrix of bioactives including polyphenols and glycosides—helps enhance cardiovascular function and endurance in sports performance of young, healthy exercising adults.

Lycored has also launched a consumer-friendly one-stop shop at lycopene.com. Full of educational resources, including recipes and facts about the benefits of lycopene, the site features a team of cartoon superheroes called the “Just Health League.”

India’s Arjuna Natural Pvt, Ltd., introduces a range of certified organic turmeric extracts, including clinically studied, bioavailable BCM-95® (Curcugreen®).

Vegan Rob's launched bagged teas to help solve mental health issues for root-causing personalized behaviors from loneliness, boredom, anxiety, depression, obesity, insecurity, lack of confidence, and sleep deprivation.

The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences on August 2019 was led by Jose Fernandez-Albarral, PhD, of the Complutense University of Madrid, demonstrated the neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects of Pharmactive’s proprietary hydrophilic saffron extract (standardized to 3% crocin content) in a mouse model of unilateral, laser-induced ocular hypertension (OHT). 

GRAS status is the standard set by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for the acceptance of food and beverage ingredients.

The tonic contains micro-doses of melatonin, reishi mushroom, L-theanine and passionflower to boost GABA levels, while L-tryptophan supports serotonin to regulate sleep rhythms through the night, the company says. 

With the plant-based movement currently booming, both new botanicals and those that have long been used in foods or beverages are finding new market avenues and applications.

These discoveries provide new impetus for the nutritional supplement market and a new generation of beauty food. They have great market potential according to Innova Market Insights, and SternLife has developed products for this segment that brands can use to expand their portfolios.