October Launch Pad

This month has a variety of offerings for all ages, from probiotics for the tiniest guts to a formulation for menopausal support.

Life Extension for joint support

Life Extension has added to its joint-support family lineup with the launch of Joint Mobility. The  new formula supports joint comfort with a clinically-studied combination of turmeric and tamarind extracts.

According to the company, both nutrients encourage a healthy inflammatory response, support joint comfort and promote knee flexibility and overall movement. 

Each capsule is gluten-free, vegetarian, and non-GMO. The formula run $19 and can be found at lifeextension.com.

Healthy Extracts zeros in on heart health 

Healthy Extracts just introduced two new formulations, Organic Citrus Bergamot for Women and Organic Citrus Bergamot.

The two formulations contain Citrus Bergamot SuperFruit, which the company says contains a high concentration of polyphenols and flavonoids.

Organic Citrus Bergamot for Women contains highly concentrated citrus bergamot tablets with a daily dosage of 1,500 milligrams. Life Extension says the product is an anti-inflammatory that helps boost blood glucose metabolism, naturally balance blood sugar, and lower cholesterol and triglycerides. It also supports a more robust immune system, memory and helps manage weight.

Organic Citrus Bergamot provides a daily dosage of 1,500 milligrams of Citrus Bergamot SuperFruit. The company points to the product’s anti-inflammatory properties as helping boost blood glucose metabolism and protect cells by boosting the defense against oxidative damage and other stressors, resulting in a slow-down of the cell’s aging process.

Both formulations are available on Amazon. Organic Citrus Bergamot is $20 and Organic Citrus Bergamot for Women goes for $30.

Purity Products releases muscle accelerator 

Purity Products Muscle Accelerator Blend consists of two concentrated, clinically studied botanicals — East Indian Globe Thistle, a botanical flower head used to promote physical performance  and Mango Tree Bark, which supports circulatory system health. Purity said the combination of these ingredients works towards accelerating muscle strength, size and endurance in as little as 14 days when combined with an effective workout regimen.

Purity's Muscle Accelerator is available at shop.purityproducts.com for about $50. 

HUM’s Fan Club 

HUM Nutrition just released FAN CLUB Menopause Supplement. The estrogen-free, clinically-studied formula aims to help reduce 11 common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. 

FAN CLUB is formulated with Siberian rhubarb root, probiotics and grape seed extract to help reduce the severity of hot flashes and night sweats, vaginal dryness, fatigue, mood swings, irritability, restlessness, sleeplessness, heart racing, low sex drive, bladder problems, as well as joint and muscle discomfort.

FAN CLUB retails at $40 and is sold at humnutrition.com.

2pt5 Health unleashes wafers for brain health 

2pt5 Health introduced Brain Wafers, an on-the-go energy offering for the brain and body. Designed as an oral lozenge, Brain Wafers have ingredients that enhance the body's own production of excitatory neurotransmitters to increase mental and physical energy, along with providing mood and memory support. 

The caffeine-free product is naturally sweetened and contains 10 calories.

Brain Wafers run $20 for a box of 10 and are available at brainbodywafers.com.

SmartyPants introduces probiotics for infants 

SmartyPants has extended their baby supplement line with the debut of their Baby Probiotic for ages 0-24 months old. This liquid formula is designed to support a babies' digestive and immune health. SmartyPants Baby Probiotic comes in a glass bottle equipped with a built-in-dropper that releases controlled drops of liquid when turned upside down.

The probiotic contains strains P. pentosaceus KABP-041 and B. longum KABP-042. The company said these strains are clinically studied and support the production of beneficial gut bacteria necessary for healthy digestive function.

The offering can be found at amazon.com for $16.

NEXE Adds 3 new products to the XOMA Superfoods line 

NEXE Innovations Inc. announced the addition of three new beverages to its XOMA Superfoods line: matcha latte, keto cocoa, and turmeric golden milk. 

The lineup includes: 

  • XOMA Keto Cocoa: A keto hot chocolate made with fats from swiss chocolate powder, cocoa butter, and chocolate MCT powder. 
  • XOMA Matcha: Made from finely-ground, shade-grown Japanese green tea leaves and packed with antioxidants, the matcha features a umami flavor aimed to help decrease stress and increase alertness.
  • XOMA Turmeric Golden Milk: The dairy-free, thick, yellow, and spicy traditional health food drink contains curcumin, ginger, and cinnamon. The key ingredient, turmeric, is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. 

The new offerings run $20 for 12 pods at xomasuperfoods.com.