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Details: Written by: Sarah Gates; 06 February 2025

Benexia® Xia Oil is the richest vegan source of Alpha Linolenic Acid found in Nature. New research on ALA redefines the pathways of Omega-3 metabolism highlighting the role of ALA as a game changer. Dr Richard Bazinet, leading expert in omega-3s has investigated how omega-3 levels are measured in the body to understand EPA and DHA biosynthesis and ALA’s role, uncovering the kinetics of lipid metabolism.

By shifting how Omega-3 levels are measured, from traditional method (Omega-3 Index) to Omega-3 CSIA (dynamic tracking method), findings suggest that regardless of the amount of DHA/EPA supplemented, adding ALA to the diet ensures the body synthesises and utilises the right levels of DHA and EPA to meet metabolic demand. Details on “New Scientific Approach to Omega-3s” is available for download here.

Details: Written by: Sarah Gates; 05 February 2025

According to Research, sulphur is essential for maintaining healthy hair by supporting the structure of key components like collagen and keratin¹. Collagen helps maintain a healthy scalp, while keratin, the primary building block of hair, relies on sulphur to stabilise its structure through sulphur-sulphur bonds. These bonds form the core structure of hair, ensuring its strength and resilience, making sulphur a vital element for strong, healthy hair and scalp.

A study with 41 participants (ages 19-60) experiencing hair loss was conducted to evaluate the effects of 1000 mg/day of OptiMSM®. The study measured hair count, hair diameter, and self-assessment. The results demonstrated significant improvements in both hair density and diameter, showing the positive impact of OptiMSM® on hair health².

Details: Written by: Sarah Gates; 04 February 2025

Andropause, often called "male menopause," refers to the age-related hormonal changes in men, characterised by a gradual decline in testosterone and other hormones, typically between the late 40s and 60s. Common symptoms include low energy, fatigue, reduced libido, mood swings, depression, and weight gain.

Iodine is a crucial nutrient for maintaining proper thyroid function and hormone production, which may help alleviate symptoms of andropause.

An iodine deficiency is linked to an underactive thyroid¹, so incorporating a natural source of iodine like PureSea® may help improve brain energy therefore reducing mood swings and anxiety², increase energy levels³, and support weight management⁴.

Details: Written by: Sarah Gates; 03 February 2025

Verdure Sciences®, the makers of Longvida® the Cognitive Curcumin of Choice® have recently addressed beauty from within with some innovative plant-based solutions: Pomella®, Amla and Natural Zinc. Research on Pomella® has shown potential to reduce wrinkle severity and improve the skin barrier function¹ by working from inside and targeting skin microbiome, whilst Amla is a powerful antioxidant with research showing benefits on skin elasticity. Zinc is known to contribute to maintaining healthy skin, as indicated by the EFSA Health Claim and by partnering with Verdure Sciences® we have recently developed a plant-based Zinc option from Guava.

Pomella® pomegranate extract is standardised to bioavailable punicalagins and natural polyphenols, with recently published research demonstrating how it can support skin health.

Details: Written by: Sarah Gates; 31 January 2025

LEHVOSS Nutrition offer the premium PureWay™ B Complex, packed with all 8 essential B Vitamins, and optimised for better absorption and uptake.

Vitamins in this B complex are backed by EFSA Approved Health Claims related to maintaining normal energy-yielding metabolism and the regulation of homocysteine, an amino acid that has antioxidant properties and can synthesise proteins, which boosts overall metabolism.

Therefore, PureWay™ B-Complex may offer a convenient way to support metabolic health with positive effects on sugar management, weight loss support and heart health. Not only this, but with only 160mg of this ingredient, customers can benefit from these EFSA claims.

Details: Written by: Sarah Gates; 15 January 2025

The combination of Longvida® and Bacognize® offers athletes a range of benefits, including improved joint health support through anti-inflammatory effects, enhanced cognitive function for better memory, focus, and mental clarity, as well as mood regulation and stress management. Together, they help support physical recovery and performance while boosting mental energy and focus, allowing athletes to maintain peak performance in both training and competition.

LEHVOSS Nutrition is proud to collaborate with partners like Verdure Sciences®, renowned for providing high-quality ingredients with value-added benefits and a commitment to transparency. Verdure works with recognised external organisations to ensure their botanical ingredients meet rigorous standards, including batch verification for sports-banned substances.

Details: Written by: Sarah Gates; 14 January 2025

Benicaros® is a plant-based, patented ‘Precision Prebiotic’ fibre ingredient, which strengthens innate immune cells to respond faster, smarter and stronger, whilst consistently boosting the production of beneficial gut bacteria in every type of gut microbiome ecosystem.

A study investigated the prebiotic effects of three known dietary fibres, each with varying levels of structural complexity, on the intestinal microbiota of healthy adults. Results revealed that only Benicaros® consistently increased Short Chain Fatty Acids levels across individuals, compared to the other fibres¹. Research also confirmed that Benicaros® has the ‘right specificity’ to reliably stimulate beneficial microorganisms and their metabolites, while producing less gas compared to traditional prebiotics².

Details: Written by: Sarah Gates; 13 January 2025

Univestin® is a branded ingredient, manufactured in the US by Unigen. This product was discovered through Unigen’s PhytoLogix™ library, following the screening of over 1,230 medicinal plants to identify natural substances with COX and LOX dual inhibitory activity – COX and LOX are pro-inflammatory enzymes within the human body that trigger or heighten inflammation.

Univestin® is an natural, plant-based, innovative ingredient that is a specially formulated, with extensive scientific research demonstrating that it may help to alleviate joint discomfort and pain¹ rather quickly.

Clinical research using 80 participants (balanced by demographics such as age, gender and BMI), was conducted with the objective of examining the quick onset of a 1-week, daily supplementation plan.

Details: Written by: Sarah Gates; 10 January 2025

OptiMSM® is perfect for formulating an effective exercise support supplement, as it is well known for its benefits in enhancing mobility¹ and its ability to reduce inflammation on joints and oxidative stress caused by exercise².

Research has shown that OptiMSM® supports joint health as it protects cartilage³ and reduces pain and discomfort, particularly following exercise! Clinical research has also shown that it may help reduce post-exercise pain and inflammation⁴, whilst also aiding recovery in both new and experienced athletes^5,6 following activities like running on a track and even lifting heavy weights in the gym.

Additional research on OptiMSM® has demonstrated that is may help aid exercise recovery^2,6.

Details: Written by: Sarah Gates; 09 January 2025

With research supporting its effects on healthy skin-aging¹, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) could be a key player in formulating your next food supplement, designed to support inner beauty and skin health.

LEHVOSS Nutrition is proud to offer two high-quality Coenzyme Q10 products - PureWay Q10™ and our Essentials’ Coenzyme Q10. PureWay™ Q10 is our water dispersible CoQ10 option, which has a minimum concentration of 70% CoQ10. It is available as a Liposomal powder form, and is already combined with fats, making it an ideal choice for formulations as it is well known that CoQ10 is a lipophilic cofactor and requires fat for absorption. Not only this, but liposomal ingredients are known for being better accepted by the body.

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