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Nektium-backed research highlights anti-stress benefits of Rhodiola rosea and Ashwagandha
Botanical ingredients supplier Nektium and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, identified sufficient scientific evidence for the effective anti-stress activities of the adaptogens Rhodiola rosea and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). Read more. ...
Studies deliver scientific evidence for Rhodiola rosea and Ashwagandha’s stress-reducing properties
Review finds Rhodiola rosea improves stress-associated fatigue while Ashwagandha counteracts stress-related anxiety A review of preclinical studies and human trials on adaptogens shows that Rhodiola rosea and Ashwagandha are both effective in combating stress. Read m ...
A Review on Seaweeds and Seaweed-Derived Polysaccharides: Nutrition, Chemistry, Bioactivities, and Applications
In recent studies, marine macroalgae (seaweeds) have been highlighted as excellent sources of acquiring many bioactive polymers and metabolites with vast chemical and biological values, which has attracted increasing research interests in seaweeds. More information v ...
PLT Health Solutions’ latest advancement in healthy aging and muscle support
PLT Health Solutions introduces Strengthera Muscle Maintenance+Vitality, a brand aimed at optimizing muscle health, strength and endurance. Read more. ...
Zynamite PX shown to enhance speed and recovery in professional basketball players
Nektium’s sports nutrition offering Zynamite PX — a composition of its signature mango leaf extract and quercetin — has demonstrated significant improvements to athletic performance in professional basketballers, according to a recent study. Learn more. ...
The ‘promising’ role of saffron in stress resilience
New research conducted in partnership with botanical product manufacturer Pharmactive reveals that its standardized saffron extract Affron was able to normalise HPA axis dysregulation following chronic mild stress stimulation in a rat model. Read more. ...
Animal study finds that saffron extract may support resiliency to stress
A recent animal study found that a proprietary saffron extract may help manage stress by regulating the HPA axis. Click here for more information. ...
Nektium refines botanicals for healthy aging assortment
Learn more about how the company harnesses adaptogens and botanical extracts for its product portfolio for mood, healthy aging and energy. Rhodiolife and Zynamite are its stand-out offerings in these categories featuring GRAS and organic certifications. ...
Lallemand completes Evolva acquisition to bolster health and flavor businesses
Industrial biotechnology leader Lallemand has acquired Swiss biotechnology firm Evolva for a reported CHF20 million (∼US$23.5 million) through its Swiss affiliate Danstar Ferment. Lallemand expects to capitalize on Evolva’s precision fermentation capabilities through ...
Natural weight management: PLT Health Solutions’ Slendacor ingredient gains Japanese fat burner patent
PLT Health Solutions reveals an expansion of its intellectual property with a new patent for its Slendacor weight management complex. Read more. ...