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# Specnova

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- [News](https://specnova.com/news/) - Specnova offers supplement news including articles about ashwagandha extract for enhanced cognition, polyphenol blend for exceptional beauty from within and organic ginger extract for joint support.
- [Liposomal Delivery Format May Boost CoQ10 Bioavailability](https://specnova.com/liposomal-delivery-format-may-boost-coq10-bioavailability/) - CoQ10 plays a vital role in the production of chemical energy in mitochondria by participating in the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). A liposomal formulation of Coenzyme Q10 may improve bioavailability compared to standard CoQ10, says a new study that also hinted at favorable shifts in biomarkers of inflammatory or oxidative stress after only one dose.
- [Natural Products News Briefs from Whole Foods Magazine](https://specnova.com/natural-products-news-briefs-from-whole-foods-magazine/) - Specnova Receives U.S. Patent for Ashwagandha Extract NooGandha, the liposomal ashwagandha extract from Specnova, has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 12,201,641 for its composition, extraction process, and use in nutraceutical applications. The cognitive health ingredient is a non-sedating, fast-acting nootropic that has been clinically shown to improve both cognitive health and performance. Read More Article
- [Specnova’s Ginger Extract Reduces Joint Pain and Inflammation: Study](https://specnova.com/specnovas-ginger-extract-reduces-joint-pain-and-inflammation-study/) - Low-dose ginger supplementation reduces perceptions of pain, according to new Specnova-funded research published in the journal Nutrients. A new study conducted by researchers in the United States investigated whether supplementing with a high-potency ginger extract (as GingerT3®) could reduce pain and inflammation in people with mild joint pain from physical activity. Read More Article by:
- [How Specnova dominates patent success within the supplement industry](https://specnova.com/how-specnova-dominates-patent-success-within-the-supplement-industry/) - Specnova has led the way to develop novel ingredients and has patented many of those, offering a model for other companies to follow. Three months ago, ingredient supplier Specnova received a patent for NooGandha®, a next-generation ashwagandha extract that is different from any other ashwagandha. Read more. Article by: Claudia Adrien, Senior Correspondent, NutraIngredients-USA, August
- [New Clinical Study on GingerT3®](https://specnova.com/new-clinical-study-on-gingert3/) - Nutrients Study Finds GingerT3® Reduces Joint Pain, Improves Function, and Lowers Inflammation in Adults Tysons Corner, VA (August 12, 2025) — A newly published clinical trial in Nutrients (July 2025, Volume 17) found that GingerT3®, Specnova’s proprietary, fermented, high-potency ginger extract, significantly improved perceptions of pain, functional capacity, and inflammatory markers in adults experiencing mild to moderate
- [High-Potency Ginger Extract Improves Joint Pain, Function, and Inflammation: Study](https://specnova.com/high-potency-ginger-extract-improves-joint-pain-function-and-inflammation-study/) - Specnova's GingerT3® showed significant improvements in 30 men and women after 58 days of treatment. A fermented, high-potency ginger extract marketed by Specnova as GingerT3® appeared to support measures of joint function in a clinical study involving adults with mild to moderate muscle and joint pain. The results, published in Nutrients, included significant reductions in
- [Specnova Launches Third-Party Verification for Liposomal Ingredients](https://specnova.com/specnova-launches-third-party-verification-for-liposomal-ingredients/) - The TruLiposome Verified seal ensures that a liposomal ingredient is made up of true liposomes. Specnova (Tysons Corner, VA), the makers of LipoVantage liposomal ingredients, has introduced its TruLiposome Verified Seal to ensure the quality and consistency of liposomal ingredients. Liposomal ingredients offer enhanced bioavailability and performance, but not all liposomal ingredients on the market
- [Branded Ingredients That Build Brands](https://specnova.com/branded-ingredients-that-build-brands/) - By Mark Alyn, Late Night Health Radio on Thursday, March 13, 2025 Mark Alyn, host of Late Night Health Radio, interviews Specnova founder Sebastian Balcombe at Natural Products Expo West 2025. They discuss the critical role of third-party testing and validation in ingredient technologies, with a focus on liposomes, and why rigorous verification matters. The conversation also highlights
- [Specnova Announces the Next Generation Ashwagandha: NooGandha®](https://specnova.com/specnova-announces-the-next-generation-ashwagandha-noogandha/) - This interview with Specnova founder Sebastian Balcombe discusses the development and clinical evaluation of NooGandha®, a liposomal Ashwagandha extract formulated to enhance cognitive performance and stress response. To see the full article, please contact Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal or Specnova. Interview by: Sheldon Baker, CEO, Baker Dillon Group, Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal, Vol. 24,
- [Specnova Awarded Patent for Liposomal Ashwagandha](https://specnova.com/specnova-awarded-patent-for-liposomal-ashwagandha/) - The patent covers the ingredient’s composition, preparation process, and health applications. Specnova, an ingredient supplier specializing in liposomal technology, announced that its liposomal ashwagandha ingredient NooGandha® has been granted a U.S. patent, which covers the novel composition, preparation process, and cognitive support applications of the nutraceutical, highlighting its distinctive bioactive profile and advanced delivery system.
- [Understanding Liposomes with Specnova](https://specnova.com/understanding-liposomes-with-specnova/) - Nutritional Outlook talks to Specnova's founder and CEO, Sebastian Balcombe, about the misconceptions of bioavailability and efficacy when it comes to liposomal technology, and how to identify authentic liposomes. Interview by: Sebastian Krawiec, Editor , Nutritional Outlook, March 20, 2025 https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/understanding-liposomes-with-specnova?ekey=RUtJRDpDM0E0NkUzRi05RkNGLTQ5NTYtQkVGRi1FREM2MTgwOUMyNUI%3D&utm_campaign=emailname&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_BrXUjKZa_OR_NGGG5L8y0O3XAKtYR9-_7_iMxevKHDv3Bsc3RkfBRucJMsLMTljoOpCc1ZBVWoc7wLPAjZGWnyipt8Q&_hsmi=362437737&utm_source=hs
- [Specnova Introduces Organic GingerT3™](https://specnova.com/gingert3-organic-fermented-extract-joint-support/) - GingerT3™ was developed by Specnova LLC, a biotech company made up of industry experts with a passion for discovering and developing extraordinary ingredients found in nature.
- [Specnova Launches Precision-Timed Delivery Format](https://specnova.com/specnova-launches-precision-timed-delivery-format/) - Specnova has announced its latest delivery system ingredient, NovaQSpheres®, which specializes in bioavailability and performance. NovaQSpheres® is designed to offer a precision-timed controlled release of certain ingredients that normally absorb too quickly, therefore having a shorter half-life in the body. NovaQSpheres is designed to offer minerals, vitamins, botanicals, amino acids, and peptides in a consistent and gradual release that
- [Specnova Launches NovaQSpheres Controlled-Release Beadlet Technology](https://specnova.com/specnova-launches-novaqspheres-controlled-release-beadlet-technology/) - The four-layer design allows for the customized, consistent, and gradual release of active ingredients. Specnova has launched NovaQSpheres®, a delivery system which offers precision-timed, controlled release of specific ingredients that would otherwise absorb quickly and have a short half-life in the body. Read More Published in Nutraceuticals World, November 18, 2024 Click on the link or
- [Cognitive Health for All Ages](https://specnova.com/cognitive-health-for-all-ages/) - Here’s how cognitive health ingredients are getting smarter. Cognitive health has taken center stage for consumers of all ages. From busy young professionals looking to gain an extra edge, to senior citizens aiming to preserve their cognitive capacity, cognition is on everyone’s mind. As such, the American cognitive health supplements market reached $3.21 billion in
- [Addressing Misrepresentation of Scientific Testing in the Supplement Industry](https://specnova.com/addressing-misrepresentation-of-scientific-testing-in-the-supplement-industry/) - Sebastian Balcombe, founder & CEO of Specnova, advocates for accountability and transparency in validating ingredient efficacy. Interview by: Sheldon Baker, CEO, Baker Dillon Group, Nutraceuticals World, May 2, 2025
- [Whole Foods Magazine Breaking News](https://specnova.com/whole-foods-magazine-breaking-news/) - Vitamin Shoppe Launches Creatine Beadlets The Vitamin Shoppe has joined forces with biotech innovation company, Specnova, to produce BodyTech Elite Creatine Beadlets, the first-ever product formulated with Specnova’s NovaQSpheres delivery technology for dietary supplements. Available exclusively at The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements, BodyTech Elite is formulated with four layers of creatine wrapped in polymers that protect creatine
- [Is protein powder really a scam? These experts don't think so](https://specnova.com/is-protein-powder-really-a-scam-these-experts-dont-think-so/) - The New York Times recently ran a now-viral piece that questioned the usefulness of protein supplements. 'Is protein powder a scam?' is the headline of the article in which journalist Alice Callahan asked whether people need a supplement to get enough protein. Among the experts she cited was Colleen Tewksbury, an assistant professor of nutrition
- [Overstated and                  Under-Supported](https://specnova.com/overstated-and-under-supported/) - Some scientific claims need better scrutiny - Return of the NBJ Dark Issue Critics routinely accuse the supplement industry of overstating the science to pull in consumers, but anybody who walks the floor at SupplySide knows the hype and the questionable claims start long before consumers ever see the first advertisement. The question is whether
- [The Vitamin Shoppe® Announces the Launch of BodyTech® Elite Creatine Beadlets](https://specnova.com/the-vitamin-shoppe-announces-the-launch-of-bodytech-elite-creatine-beadlets/) - The Vitamin Shoppe Launches the First Supplement Product Created with Specnova's NovaQSpheres® Multi-Layer Encapsulation Technology SECAUCUS, N.J., Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vitamin Shoppe®, an omni-channel specialty retailer of nutritional products, and Specnova, a research-driven biotech innovation company, today announced the launch of BodyTech® Elite Creatine Beadlets, the first-ever product formulated with Specnova's NovaQSpheres® delivery technology for dietary
- [Interview - Specnova CEO: 'How does bioavailability equate to efficacy? It might not'](https://specnova.com/interview-specnova-ceo-how-does-bioavailability-equate-to-efficacy-it-might-not/) - Liposomes are a critical tool to making supplements more efficacious, and ingredient supplier Specnova is at the forefront of liposomal innovation. Liposomes can encapsulate and release small molecules and drugs to target specific parts in the body. Specnova CEO Sebastian Balcombe said his company can load 70% of the liposome and has the capacity to
- [Natural Products Industry News Briefs](https://specnova.com/natural-products-industry-news-briefs/) - What's new in the natural products industry? Catch up on the latest reports, awards, partnerships and more. Specnova Launches TruLiposome Seal Specnova is introducing the TruLiposome Verified seal— a symbol to help consumers identify products using true liposomes that have undergone meticulous testing standards. The testing process for this liposomes uses the latest technology, research, and manufacturing
- [CRN welcomes new members, including innovative ingredient, technology, and law firms](https://specnova.com/crn-welcomes-new-members-including-innovative-ingredient-technology-and-law-firms/) - The inclusion of these companies further emphasizes CRN’s dedication to fostering innovation, regulatory compliance, and scientific advancement within the industry. The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announces the addition of eight new members during the second and third quarters of 2024. The inclusion
- [Berberine Is Not ‘Nature’s Ozempic,’ But its Fame is Far From Over](https://specnova.com/berberine-is-not-natures-ozempic-but-its-fame-is-far-from-over/) - With a groundswell of interest in blood sugar and weight management, natural products like berberine have been going viral. The frenzy over GLP-1 agonist drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for the purposes of weight loss has shaken up the nutraceuticals industry, with growing demand for dietary supplements that can support blood sugar, overall metabolic health, and weight management.
- [Ashwagandha Extract for Enhanced Cognition](https://specnova.com/ashwagandha-extract-for-enhanced-cognition/) - A double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study6 at Texas A&M University was conducted to examine the effect of supplementation with ashwagandha extract on executive function
- [Specnova chooses Ashland to distribute Tart Cherry extract in the US](https://specnova.com/specnova-chooses-ashland-to-distribute-tart-cherry-extract-in-the-us/) - NordicCherry tart cherry extract is a flowable powder that mixes easily in water and is nearly flavourless, allowing easy formulation options for many application types.
- [Iovate chooses NordicCherry® to be included in their #1 selling product, 100% Whey Protein](https://specnova.com/iovate-chooses-nordiccherry/) - Best selling 100% Whey Protein Plus is engineered for all athletes and it now includes Specnova's NordicCherry Tart Cherry powder for increased muscle recovery after training.
- [Specnova Introduces  LipoVantage™](https://specnova.com/specnova-introduces-lipovantage/) - Specnova introduces LipoVantage™, Advanced Liposomal Technology, a proprietary, state-of-the-art delivery system, applicable to nutraceuticals, foods and beverages, that can change the way products are formulated! Tysons Corner, VA – July 27, 2022 – Specnova continues to make waves in the industry with the introduction of LipoVantage™ Advanced Liposomal Technology. This new delivery system, backed by
- [Clinically Researched MitoHeal® Redcurrant and Blackcurrant Extract](https://specnova.com/clinically-researched-mitoheal-redcurrant-and-blackcurrant-extract/) - Specnova’s MitoHeal® combines the many benefits of blackcurrants with the additional benefits of redcurrants. MitoHeal® extract is a combination, making it a unique ingredient on the market.
- [Redcurrant and Blackcurrant Extract for Improving Skin, Hair & Nail Quality](https://specnova.com/redcurrant-blackcurrant-extract-for-skin-hair-nails/) - Research has demonstrated that the primary focus of MitoHeal®’s redcurrants and blackcurrants is that they are capable of improving skin, hair, and nail quality.
- [Supplement Delivery Formats: Let's Get Small With Liposomes](https://specnova.com/supplement-delivery-formats-lets-get-small-with-liposomes/) - Liposomes are a fast-growing delivery system that uses microscopic nanoparticles to enrobe nutrients for improved bioavailability. Specnova is leading the way with LipoVantage®, Advanced Liposomal Delivery System. Check out this video from Todd Runestad, content director at Natural Products Insider. In it he interviews Sebastian Balcombe, founder and CEO of Specnova about liposomes and their
- [NutraCast: Making ingredients into superstars](https://specnova.com/nutracast-making-ingredients-into-superstars/) - Making ingredients into superstars via liposomal delivery systemBy Danielle Masterson Specnova is tapping pharmaceutical technology to improve bioavailability, taste, and shelf life. Danielle Masterson interviews Specnova's Founder and CEO, Sebastian Balcombe about patent pending LipoVantage® Liposomal Delivery System. Click the link or the image below to listen to the podcast. https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2023/05/26/nutracast-making-ingredients-into-superstars-via-liposomal-delivery-system#
- [Insights & Innovations in the Botanicals Space](https://specnova.com/insights-innovations-in-the-botanicals-space/) - Sebastian Balcombe, Founder and CEO of Specnova, and other experts, answer questions on sustainable sourcing, research, trends and more for WholeFoods Magazine. Written by Maggie Jaqua, Content Director of WholeFoods MagazineClick on the link or the image to read the article. https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/16145-insights-and-innovations-in-the-botanicals-space
- [Onnit Introduces Alpha BRAIN Pre-workout Formula Featuring Specnova’s NooGandha®](https://specnova.com/onnit-introduces-alpha-brain-pre-workout-noogandha/) - Alpha BRAIN® Pre-workout formula, Onnit supplements and fitness company has announced a partnership with Specnova, featuring the company’s proprietary brand of ashwagandha, NooGandha®.
- [Ashwagandha Extract Linked to Mood and Cognitive Benefits in Several New Studies](https://specnova.com/ashwagandha-extract-linked-to-mood-and-cognitive-benefits-in-several-new-studies/) - NooGandha, a liposomal ashwagandha extract standardized to withanolides and key alkaloids marketed by Specnova, was linked to mood and cognitive health benefits in a suite of unpublished studies conducted by a team of researchers at Texas A&M University. Each study was completed earlier this year. Read more on the Nutraceuticals World Website, click the link below.
- [AI: A Tool, Not a Cure-All in Future Supplement Formulation](https://specnova.com/ai-a-tool-not-a-cure-all-in-future-supplement-formulation/) - The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought a revolution in various industries, including the supplement industry. AI is progressing beyond mere buzzwords and becoming an operational reality for almost every sector globally. The biggest opportunities for innovation are still being explored by supplement makers, especially whether AI can formulate new products. Written by Clementine Crooks,
- [Liposomal Ingredients: Are You Getting What You Paid For?](https://specnova.com/liposomal-ingredients-are-you-getting-what-you-paid-for/) - Liposomal encapsulation is a nascent technology in the supplements space, and proving liposomes were created requires a battery of technical, expensive tests. Sebastian Balcombe weighs in testing and validation of liposomes in the natural products industry. Written by Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World, February 21, 2024Click on the link or the image to read the article.
- [Delivery and Dosage Technologies Help Adapt to Market Demands and Challenges](https://specnova.com/delivery-and-dosage-technologies-help-adapt-to-market-demands-and-challenges/) - Innovations abound for supplement manufacturers to overcome obstacles related to storage, customization, bioavailability, and more. Specnova is a technology trailblazer offering it’s LipoVantage® liposomal technology. Written by Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World, February.21.24Click on the link or the image to read the article. https://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/contents/view_online-exclusives/2024-02-21/delivery-and-dosage-technologies-help-adapt-to-market-demands-and-challenges/
- [Formulating the future](https://specnova.com/formulating-the-future-the-industry-may-not-be-ready-for-ai-in-product-development-and-ai-might-not-be-ready-for-the-industry-either/) - Formulating the future : The industry may not be ready for AI in product development, and AI might not be ready for the industry, either AI is fast becoming a mainstream tool in our industry and around the world, but it does not have the answer to every question. Innovation is still dependent on human
- [New Data Drives Home Cognitive Benefits of NooGandha®](https://specnova.com/new-data-drives-home-cognitive-benefits-of-noogandha/) - Specnova's NooGandha Ashwagandha ingredient can improve short-term memory, attention, vigilance and reaction ties in healthy men and women, according to new research. The study, funded by the ingredient supplier Specnova, in collaboration with research consultancy Increnovo, LLC, examined the effects of liposomal ashwagandha supplementation on cognitive function, mood and markers of health and safety in
- [InnoVision Health Media Interview](https://specnova.com/innovision-health-media-interview/) - Sebastian Balcombe is interviewed by Mark Alyn about his background in medicinal chemistry and how that is applied to Specnova’s LipoVantage® liposomal delivery technology. Written by Mark Alyn, InnoVision Health, February 01, 2024Click on the link or the image to read the article. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD4cqfSvcRg
- [Supplier of the Month Sebastian Balcombe, Founder & CEO, Specnova](https://specnova.com/supplier-of-the-month-sebastian-balcombe-founder-ceo-specnova/) - Sebastian Balcombe talks to Nutrition Industry Executive about Specnova and it’s LipoVantage® Advanced Liposomal Technology. Written by Nutrition Industry Executive January 24, 2024Click on the link or the image to read the article. https://niemagazine.com/sebastian-balcombe-founder-ceo-specnova/
- [The Future of Nutrient Delivery: The Liposome Advantage, Making Ingredients Perform Better](https://specnova.com/the-future-of-nutrient-delivery-the-liposome-advantage-making-ingredients-perform-better/) - The myriad types of dietary supplements you can recommend or carry in your line can be dizzying. One question that tends to arise is, “how do I ensure that my client is receiving the nutritional ingredient in a way that is optimally absorbed, and more importantly, does the increased absorption through the small intestines into
- [10 Macro Trends from SupplySide West 2023](https://specnova.com/10-macro-trends-from-supplyside-west-2023/) - Ingredient suppliers showcase the latest science, consumer insights, and more to drive innovation in 2024. Specnova is highlighted as a leading liposomal ingredient supplier. Written by Whole Foods Magazine December 18, 2023Click on the link or the image to read the article. https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/16581-10-macro-trends-from-supplyside-west-2023
- [Liposomal delivery on display at SupplySide West – video](https://specnova.com/liposomal-delivery-on-display-at-supplyside-west-video/) - Liposomal delivery is a proven way to enhance bioavailability, but only if it’s done to rigid specifications. Sebatian Balcombe talks to Hank Schultz about liposomes, bioavailability, and the importance of validation. Written by Hank Schultz, Senior Editor, Natural Products Insider, December 14, 2023Click on the link or the image to read the article. https://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/supplements/liposomal-delivery-on-display-at-supplyside-west---video
- [State of the Industry Part 6: Business Trends and Innovation](https://specnova.com/state-of-the-industry-part-6-business-trends-and-innovation/) - Executives offer their view of today's industry landscape and expectations for the future."Consumers are beginning to learn about the benefits of liposomal ingredients ... But not all liposomal ingredients are in fact liposomal. Our extensive testing over the last 7 years has revealed that 95% of the supposed liposomal ingredients we have tested do not
- [Specnova’s Sebastian Balcombe on advances in liposomal technology-Video](https://specnova.com/specnovas-sebastian-balcombe-on-advances-in-liposomal-technology-video/) - Liposomes are delivery vehicles for transporting substances into the body, and they are Sebastian Balcombe’s forte. Balcombe, founder and CEO of biotechnology company Specnova, spoke with NutraIngredients-USA at this year’s SupplySide West about the advances his team has made in liposomal technology. Written by Claudia Adrien November 10, 2023Click on the link or the image
- [Understanding Liposomes](https://specnova.com/understanding-liposomes/) - The abundance of new products and new technologies offered to a retail store can be overwhelming. This article gives a general overview of liposomes and why they are important. Written by Sebastian Balcombe for Vitamin Retailer, November 1, 2023Click on the link or the image to read the article. https://vitaminretailer.com/understanding-liposomes
- [Raising the Bar on Liposomal Standards with Ingredient Validation](https://specnova.com/raising-the-bar-on-liposomal-standards-with-ingredient-validation/) - Unlocking better bioavailability can be a game changer for formulators using ingredients with poor solubility and instability. Liposomal encapsulation shows promise as a strategy, but it can be hard to tell if it’s truly a liposome. Specnova's TruLiposome® validation testing process helps liposomal ingredients deliver the benefits consumers expect by using six different cutting-edge technologies
- [Sale of Synthetic Caffeine Mislabeled as 100% Natural](https://specnova.com/sale-of-synthetic-caffeine-mislabeled-as-100-natural-caffeine-exposed-by-carbon-14-analysis/) - Dietary supplement ingredient supplier Specnova, LLC (Tysons Corner, Virginia) has shared data from their in-house investigation into the authenticity of five commercial bulk ingredients labeled to contain “natural” caffeine. The five samples were analyzed by carbon-14 (14C) isotope mass spectrometry at Beta-Analytic (Miami, FL), a contract analytical laboratory specializing in measuring isotopes by mass spectrometry. Read
- [Ashwagandha intake linked to memory and attention benefits](https://specnova.com/ashwagandha-intake-linked-to-memory-and-attention-benefits/) - Acute and repeated supplementation with liposomal ashwagandha may boost select cognitive effects, including memory, attention, vigilance and reaction time in healthy adults, says a new study. Data from a 30-day supplementation trial indicated that a daily dose of 225 mg of Specnova's NooGandha liposomal ashwagandha also decreased perceptions of tension and fatigue in healthy young
- [Liposomal Delivery Systems](https://specnova.com/liposomal-delivery-systems/) - Bioavailability Benefits from Liposomal Innovation You can swallow pills, chew gummies, and drink supplements, but how do you know if you're getting your money's worth? After you take a supplement, it may break apart in the stomach or small intestine. Some of its bioactives may get lost, or only partially penetrate the GI membrane before
- [The Botanical Boom](https://specnova.com/the-botanical-boom/) - Industry insiders weigh in on the latest innovations in botanical ingredients. Specnova's NooGandha Ashwagandha is featured as a trending ingredient! Humans have a long and storied history of using botanical ingredients to remedy a range of health concerns. There are many holistic remedies passed down through families from generation to generation, and most of the

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- [The leader in advanced delivery technologies.](https://specnova.com/) - Specnova is a globally recognized dietary supplement ingredient supplier offering clinically researched ingredients and a trailblazing source of microencapsulation and liposomal delivery technology to supplement, food and beverage manufacturers.
- [Technology](https://specnova.com/technology/) - Cutting-edge ingredients for supplement manufacturers including concentrated botanical actives using proprietary extraction methods, microencapsulation and liposomal technologies.
- [NordicCherry®](https://specnova.com/nordiccherry/) - NordicCherry® extract is the most bioactive full spectrum tart cherry ingredient for supplement, food and beverage manufacturing with more bioactive compounds than leading tart cherry supplement powder.
- [MitoHeal®](https://specnova.com/mitoheal/) - MitoHeal® is a non-GMO, clinically studied Beauty from Within ingredient made of select varieties of redcurrant and blackcurrant that is traceable from farm to finished powder.
- [MitoHeal®](https://specnova.com/mitoheal-2/) - MitoHeal® is a non-GMO, clinically studied Beauty from Within ingredient made of select varieties of redcurrant and blackcurrant that is traceable from farm to finished powder.
- [AlphaFen®](https://specnova.com/alphafen/) - AlphaFen® fenugreek supplement is a clinically studied, fenugreek extract with 4-10x the sapogenins and saponins. Fully soluble in liquids with superior benefits and enhanced bioavailability.
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- [Ingredients](https://specnova.com/lipovantage/ingredients/) - LipoVantage® Advanced Liposomal Technology is a state-of-the-art delivery system that offers many advantages over both traditional ingredients and over other liposomal ingredients.
- [Products](https://specnova.com/our-products/) - Specnova offers research studies including Ashwagandha Cognitive Performance Research, Red-and Blackcurrant Skin Rejuvenation Research and Fenugreek Men’s Sexual Health and Performance Research studies.
- [NooGandha®](https://specnova.com/noogandha/) - NooGandha® is a next generation Ashwagandha extract with a unique compound composition that is shown to have novel benefits different from any other ashwagandha withanolides in the world.
- [GingerT3®](https://specnova.com/gingert3/) - GingerT3® is a high-potency ginger extract supplement developed for joint support and mobility in a small, once-a-day dose. Specnova's ginger extract is ideal for supplement manufacturing.
- [NordicElderberry™](https://specnova.com/nordicelderberry/) - NordicElderberry® offers encapsulated European elderberry extract for immune health, providing a broad spectrum of polyphenols for manufacturing powder drink mixes, tablets, capsules, and elderberry gummies.
- [Benefits](https://specnova.com/lipovantage/benefits/) - LipoVantage™ liposomal ingredient technology increases bioavailability of supplements, and increases the amount of ingredient that gets absorbed by the body for maximum health benefits.
- [NovaQSpheres®](https://specnova.com/novaqspheres/) - NovaQSpheres® is a new, ground-breaking delivery system for dietary supplements that offers a precision-controlled, customized, and gradual release of ingredients.
- [GreenCaf98®](https://specnova.com/greencaf98/) - Green coffee bean extract for supplement and energy drink ingredients. GreenCaf98® is a high-purity, water-extracted, all-natural caffeine powder sourced from sustainably harvested green coffee beans.
- [LipoVantage®](https://specnova.com/lipovantage/) - LipoVantage® is a proprietary, state-of-the-art liposomal ingredient delivery technology applicable to nutraceuticals, foods and beverages, that offers high bioavailability, high potency and high stability.
- [HempClear®](https://specnova.com/hempclear/) - HempClear™ is made from organic, USA-grown hemp oil and produced to contain a broad spectrum of cannabinoids and water soluble terpenes that are odor free, ideal for hemp related supplement manufacturing.
- [NooGandha Research](https://specnova.com/noogandha-research/) - Results indicate that liposomal ashwagandha (as NooGandha) supplementation improved perceptions of fatigue, and feelings of anxiety, sadness, ready-to-fight and resentfulness.
- [TruLiposome Validation](https://specnova.com/lipovantage/truliposome-validation/) - Specnova guarantees its LipoVantage® liposomal delivery technology with a robust set of scientific testing methods to accurately validate the liposome’s bioavailability, stability, and solubility at manufacturing.
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## Research Studies

- [LipoVantage® Liposomal Delivery Significantly Enhances Absorption of Berberine](https://specnova.com/studies/lipovantage-liposomal-delivery-significantly-enhances-absorption-of-berberine/) - LipoVantage® Liposomal Delivery Significantly Enhances the Absorption of Berberine In a randomized, double-blind, crossover study design, subjects ingested a single dose of 1,000 mg of unformulated berberine, or 1,000 mg of LipoVantage® liposomal berberine. Venous blood samples were collected after ingestion and analyzed for plasma berberine concentrations. Results shows that LipoVantage® liposomal berberine demonstrated significantly
- [LipoVantage® - Enhanced CoQ10 Absorption](https://specnova.com/studies/lipovantage-enhanced-coq10-absorption/) - Impact of liposomal delivery on coenzyme Q10 absorption: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study, 18 men and women ingested a single dose of placebo, 100 mg of non-liposomal CoQ10, or 100 mg of LipoVantage® Liposomal CoQ10. Venous blood samples were collected and analyzed for plasma CoQ10 concentrations. Results showed that LipoVantage®
- [GingerT3®- Joint and Muscle Health Research](https://specnova.com/studies/gingert3-joint-and-muscle-health-research/) - Effects of Ginger Supplementation on Markers of Inflammation and Functional Capacity in Individuals with Mild to Moderate Joint Pain Performed at the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory at Texas A&M University In a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-arm study, 30 men and women with a history of mild to severe joint and muscle pain, as well as
- [AlphaFen® (Liposomal Fenugreek Seed Extract) - Men’s Sexual Health and Performance Research](https://specnova.com/studies/alphafen-fenugreek-seed-extract-mens-sexual-health-and-performance-research/) - Efficacy of fenugreek seed extract on men's psychological and physical health: a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind clinical trial Performed at Jacksonville University A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial was employed, using a parallel design, with assessments at baseline, Day 30, and Day 60. Healthy male volunteers were randomized to one of three groups: fenugreek 400 mg/d, fenugreek
- [LipoVantage Liposomal Delivery Enhances Absorption of Vitamin C – New Research](https://specnova.com/studies/lipovantage-liposomal-delivery-enhances-absorption-of-vitamin-c-new-research/) - Liposomal delivery enhances absorption of vitamin C into plasma and leukocytes: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial Performed at Texas Tech University and Shetty's Hospital Study Results A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted on humans to examine the bioavailability of LipoVantage® Liposomal Vitamin C vs Non-Liposomal Vitamin C. Results showed that LipoVantage® Liposomal Vitamin C
- [MitoHeal® (Redcurrant +Blackcurrant Extract) - Beauty From Within Research](https://specnova.com/studies/mitoheal-redcurrant-blackcurrant-beauty-from-within-research/) - Efficacy of MitoHeal supplementation on adult skin quality and patient satisfaction: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot study Performed at Jacksonville University A 30-day randomized, placebo-controlled study, with 40 adults (mean age 44.65 years) were randomized to one of three groups: MitoHeal 500 mg/day, MitoHeal 1000 mg/day or placebo drink. Measurements included expert ratings of professional
- [NooGandha® (Ashwagandha extract)- Research Shows Acute Cognitive Performance Benefits](https://specnova.com/studies/noogandha-ashwagandha-extract-new-research-shows-acute-cognitive-performance-benefits/) - Effects of Acute Ashwagandha Ingestion on Cognitive Function Performed at Texas A&M University A double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study at Texas A&M University was conducted to examine the effect of supplementation with ashwagandha extract on executive function (i.e., mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully). Thirteen healthy
- [NooGandha® (Ashwagandha Extract) Improves Markers of Cognitive Function - New Research](https://specnova.com/studies/noogandha-ashwagandha-extract-improves-markers-of-cognitive-function-new-research/) - Acute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood Performed at Texas A&M University In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 59 healthy men and women were either given a placebo of 225 mg Gum Arabic or ashwagandha root and leaf extract coated with a liposomal surface (as Liposomal NooGandha®). This study examined
- [NordicCherry® (Tart Cherry Extract)- Muscle Strength & Recovery Research](https://specnova.com/studies/nordiccherry-recovery-research/) - Broad Spectrum Polyphenol Supplementation from Tart Cherry Extract on Markers of Recovery from Intense Resistance Exercise Performed at Jacksonville University A double-blind, crossover study using 13 healthy, male subjects, ingested 500mg of NordicCherry® or placebo for 10 days. Subjects performed a demanding resistance exercise protocol consisting of 6 sets of 10 repetitions of barbell back squat
- [NooGandha® (Ashwagandha Extract) - Cognitive Performance, Nootropic, Stress Study](https://specnova.com/studies/noogandha-ashwagandha-extract-nootropic-cognitive-performance-research/) - Efficacy of Withania somnifera supplementation on adult's cognition and mood Performed at Jacksonville University A four week double blind placebo controlled study with a cross over design was performed on 58 healthy adults (men and women) with a mean age of 34 and who have perceived stress. Each group of subjects ingested either 225mg or

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