Women's Health

ABC honors UIC professor for women’s health research and education

12-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

The American Botanical Council has honored Gail Mahady, PhD, a University of Illinois-Chicago professor, for excellence in botanical research and education related to women’s health.

Meta-analysis finds over 99% of athlete research methodology disregards female physiology

28-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

A recent study examined trials conducted since 1975 and assessed whether supplements identified by experts as evidence-based products that increase performance for female athletes are actually supported by adequate methodological design.

NIU debuts new award category for women

08-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

With a recent uptick in products and ingredients aimed at improving women’s health, NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to call attention to our newest category.

Where are the women in sports nutrition research?

14-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Female athletes have been ignored to a shocking degree when it comes to sports nutrition studies and it is time for new guidelines to assist researchers to fill this worrying gap, according to an expert in the field.

Five firms swept up in FDA/FTC fertility claims enforcement action

27-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

FDA and FTC have warned five companies selling dietary supplements over claims their products could help consumers with infertility and pregnancy problems.

Fermented red clover extract could reduce menopausal muscle loss

23-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Fermented red clover extract could reduce muscle degradation in early postmenopausal women, according to a new pilot randomised placebo-controlled double-blinded cross-over trial.

Kudzu flower and mandarin peel may reduce menopause symptoms, says RCT

26-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Kudzu flower and mandarin peel extract may reduce frequency of hot flushes and minimise diminished bone mineral density associated with menopause, according to a new RCT.

Lallemand licenses women’s health probiotics from Proge Farm

28-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Lallemand Health Solutions has announced a licensing deal for Proge Farm’s L. plantarum P17630 (Proge P17630) probiotic strain, which has specific women health benefits.

RCT supports Fenugreek extract’s low dose menopausal benefits

10-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A standardized extract of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) may help balance hormones and improve vasomotor effects and leg pain in postmenopausal women, says a new study in India.

Ingredient shows promise in PMS relief: Study

19-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A recent peer-reviewed clinical trial revealed that an over-the-counter nutritional supplement containing oxaloacetate (OAA) and vitamin C significantly relieved PMS symptoms.

Getting "the edge": Are carb-rich diets as effective as sports supplements?

20-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Common "edge" sports nutrition products are no more effective at promoting recovery than carbohydrate-rich, potato-based foods, according to new research funded by the Alliance for Potato Research & Education.

NutraCast Podcast: Carrie Mapes on cannabis and menopause

06-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In honor of International Women's Day on March 8th, today’s episode is focused on women's health.

Editor's Spotlight

How debilitating morning sickness inspired one woman to build an empire of women’s health products

24-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Amy Upchurch’s pregnancies have not been easy. Dealing with debilitating morning sickness and infections for her first few pregnancies while her military husband was deployed motivated her to create products to help women ‘enjoy their pregnancies and...

German green tea supplement brand tigovit highlights women’s health benefits, enters US market

18-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

tigovit is a German supplement containing the green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which has boosted bioavailability thanks to a black pepper alkaloid (piperine) and vitamin C. It is now entering the US market.