LEHVOSS News

Details: Written by: Teresita Ruda'; 23 October 2019

According to Innova, protein is expected to maintain its position as a key ingredient in the industry. As consumers become increasingly aware of what benefits their health and wellness, protein’s wide range of uses may provide ample space for innovative and exciting product developments.

The number of food and beverages launches featuring pea protein has trebled in the last five years (Global, 2014-2018) with 60% growth in dairy alternative launches with plant proteins (Global, 2018 vs 2017). Consumer demand for protein-enriched products now extends beyond sports nutrition, to include senior nutrition, weight management and overall health and wellness. It is certainly no longer the domain of the infant nutrition category or “body building” space.

Details: Written by: Teresita Ruda'; 22 October 2019

A recent study (Marotta et al.,2019) has demonstrated the link between probiotics and cognitive health. The study was aimed to understand the potential positive effect of specific probiotic strains on psychological well-being, measured by changes in mood (e.g., cognitive reactivity to sadness, depression, and anxiety), personality dimensions and quality of sleep, both considered related to mood. In this double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 38 healthy volunteers received a probiotic mixture or placebo, respectively and for 6 weeks. Mood, personality dimensions, and sleep quality were assessed before the beginning of the study, during that period (3 and 6 weeks) and also 3 weeks after the period of intake.

Details: Written by: Teresita Ruda'; 21 October 2019

People who received omega-3 fish oil supplements in randomized clinical trials had lower risks of heart attack and other cardiovascular disease (CVD) events compared with those who were given placebo, according to a new meta-analysis from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women's Hospital. The analysis included 130,000 adults in 12 randomised trials worldwide, including the VITAL trial, the largest randomised trial of omega-3s to date.

Researchers found an association between daily omega-3 supplementation and reduced risk of most CVD outcomes, including heart attack, death from coronary heart disease, and death from CVD, but did not see benefit for stroke. The association was particularly evident at higher doses of omega-3 fish oil supplementation.

Details: Written by: Teresita Ruda'; 03 October 2019

Nootropics, or ‘smart supplements,’ have captured the industry’s attention as a new brain health area to watch. Consumers are seeking performance based formulas that help them reach their peak – not only physically, but also mentally. However, entering this increasingly popular space with a product does not come without its drawbacks. In an era where transparency and efficacy are becoming expected, companies must also substantiate their launches.

According to Innova data, the nootropic market is growing at a rate of around 20 percent per year, which has partly been boosted by public figures who have reported using nootropics.

Details: Written by: Teresita Ruda'; 02 October 2019

LEHVOSS Nutrition is pleased to present a range of plant-based vitamins and minerals, which have been treated as whole-food complexes, with minimal processing carried out, therefore preserving their original vitamin and mineral profiles.

Each ingredient is not an “isolate” from natural sources, or a concentrate; it is standardized to actives in lower concentrations but available as natural forms found in nature. Isolating single vitamin forms can be less effective compared to leaving the broad-spectrum of naturally existing formats of active vitamins and minerals found in plants.

Organic certified and natural Vitamin B12, Biotin B7, Folate B9, Iron, Vitamin C, Selenium, Zinc and multivitamin blends are currently on offer and available to all our EU customers, and there will be more ingredients to be added in the near future. Visit our dedicated page to learn more.

Details: Written by: Teresita Ruda'; 30 September 2019

Ashwagandha, or Withania somnifera (WS), holds a special place in several traditional Ayruvedic preparations similar to ginseng in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditionally, ashwagandha was categorized as a Rasayana, or rejuvenator, for its wide ranging health benefits; said to “promote a youthful state of physical and mental health and expand happiness”*. The properties ascribed to Rasayanas in Ayurveda are remarkably similar to the definition of adaptogens today; a natural substance considered to help the body adapt to stress.

We can now supply Ashwagandha from Verdure Sciences, the makers of Longvida®. If you would like to learn more about this ingredient, please visit our dedicated page or contact us.

(*)Reference: Singh N et al. An overview on ashwagandha: A rasayana (rejuvenator) or Ayurveda. Afr J Trad Comp Alter Med. 2011. 8(5 Suppl): 208-213. doi: 10.4314/ajtcam.v8i5S.9

Details: Written by: Teresita Ruda'; 29 September 2019

In an effort to promote sustainable practices and initiatives, Verdure Sciences recently collaborated with their long-term supplier in India to plant 2,000 Boswellia serrata saplings in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh to protect these sacred trees and support the families who depend on them to earn a living for generations to come.

Boswellia serrata, a tree native to India, has been used for centuries for its healing properties by the people of Madhya Pradesh and in Ayurveda. Verdure Sciences partners with local tribes to sustainably harvest the oleo-resin from the Boswellia trees for the wild crafted, clinically tested, Wokvel^®.

Details: Written by: Teresita Ruda'; 12 September 2019

A new independent review highlights the importance of sulphur in several body functions including support of connective tissue, skin health, detoxification, immunity, and metabolism. OptiMSM^®, a scientifically proven, branded form of MSM, may have a role in providing the body an easily accessible pool of sulphur.

In human nutrition, sulphur is often only thought of as a constituent of well-known compounds like methionine and glutathione. This narrow view overlooks the multitude of physiological pathways in which sulphur plays a critical metabolic or structural role.

Details: Written by: Teresita Ruda'; 11 September 2019

The results of a recent two-period crossover study performed at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and presented at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), suggests that Longvida^® may help to reduce pain and alleviate lameness in horses with osteoarthritis (OA).

The study sought to evaluate the effects of an oral herbal supplement containing Longvida^® Optimized Curcumin on lameness and joint pain in horses with OA. A gastroscopy observation was also performed to observe the supplement’s effects on stomach health.

Details: Written by: Teresita Ruda'; 10 September 2019

Consuming pomegranate juice daily during pregnancy may protect brain development and brain connectivity in babies diagnosed with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).

The exploratory study, supported by the National Institute of Health Grants and The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital has already lead to a second, larger clinical trial at the Brigham to validate these findings. The protective effects of polyphenols against neurodegenerative diseases have been explored in various scientific studies but to date, no clinical studies have evaluated the potential effects of giving pregnant women pomegranate juice to support the brains of at-risk newborns.

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