Healthy aging

From crop to consumer: Blueberry genotype and dose for precision nutrition

08-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

A broad multi-institutional investigation funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) used blueberries to explore the influence of variations in crop, host and gut microbiota with an eye towards precision nutrition.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Liki von Oppen-Bezalel, TriNutra

07-Jun-2023 By Danielle Masterson

TriNutra’s business development director studied microbiology and biotechnology, but said she never imagined she would be working in beauty/cosmetics sciences.

Nestle targets mitochondria to support healthy aging

06-Jun-2023 By Olivia Brown

Nestle health science has focussed its research and development work on the healthy aging category, predicting a “tsunami of metabolic conditions” for the future of public health.

Review explores crosstalk between cranberries, gut microbiota and microRNAs

02-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Cranberry polyphenols and their gut microbiota metabolites may exert anti-inflammatory effects by modulating host microRNAs, according to a recent study from University of Toronto researchers.

BLS touts next-gen NAD booster in vegetable wax matrix

01-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Bioenergy Life Science (BLS) presents its wax-matrix packaged NAD booster as a game-changing format for the sustained release and improved absorption of its longevity supplement.

Probiota Americas Day 3: Women’s health, Scientific Frontiers, Probiota Pioneers, LBPs, & Quorum Sensing

01-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota Americas is just over two weeks away. With key scientific and business insights into microbiome modulation to support women’s health, LBPs, and quorum sensing, don’t wait to register!

Probiota Americas Day 2: Regulations, centenarian microbiomes, pets, & disruptive tech

31-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota Americas is just over two weeks away. With key scientific insights into the category’s most disruptive technology – A.I., CRISPR, and -omics – and a look at the microbiomes of centenarians, don’t wait to register!

Probiota Americas Day 1: CEOs, Postbiotics, and prebiotic crop breeding

30-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota Americas is just over two weeks away. Don’t wait to register your attendance for this world-class program in Chicago!

Cocoa and red berries may improve cardiovascular health in aging adults

30-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Regular consumption of cocoa and red berries may prevent or postpone cardiovascular morbidity associated with aging by modulating intestinal microbiota, according to a team of Spanish researchers.

‘Remarkable’: Multivitamin may boost memory, slow cognitive decline in older people

25-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A daily multivitamin may improve memory performance in older adults by the equivalent of 3.1 years compared to the placebo, according to new data from the large-scale COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS).

Microbiome Briefing

The role microbiota-gut-brain axis plays in stress management

24-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The rise of dietary supplements to help manage stress was one of the big success stories from the pandemic years. While much of this success was linked to products containing adaptogenic herbs (we’re looking at you, Ashwagandha), the past couple of years...

Centenarian gut virome diversity may promote healthspan: Study

23-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

It is already known that bacterial composition of the gut of Centenarians is associated with a healthier lifespan, but a new study shows that the virome is also implicated in longer and better health.

Review: Unravelling the link between gut microbiota and skeletal muscle in older age

23-May-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new review by authors from Parma, Italy, has explored the role of gut microbiota as a mediator of the myoprotective effects associated with key polyphenolic compounds, finding that their interaction with gut microbes alters effectiveness against age-related...

Nordic Naturals expands retail footprint with Walmart partnership

22-May-2023

Nordic Naturals has partnered with 2,500 Walmart stores to bring the company’s omega-3 supplements to a significantly larger audience.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: And the finalists are…

19-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023... the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com in July.

Novel mobile app gives real-world support for hydrolyzed cartilage matrix’s joint health benefits

18-May-2023

Daily oral Colartix hydrolyzed cartilage matrix (HCM) supplementation may improve joint discomfort in a wide variety of people, according to real-world data collected using a novel mobile app.

Abbott study: HMO 2'-FL formula modulates infant microbiome to support immune homeostasis

18-May-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation of infant formula with the human milk oligosaccharide 2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) elevates the production of secondary microbial metabolites in the infant's microbiome to levels closer to that seen in breastfed infants, according to...

Sempera Organics expands portfolio with 6 new mushroom species

17-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

As consumer interest grows for all things mushroom, California-based Sempera Organics is expanding its portfolio with six new mushrooms species for dietary supplements and functional foods/beverages.

Study continues to explore longevity effects of NAD3 at cellular level

17-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Multi-ingredient supplement NAD3 may minimize the chronic stress of aging while boosting longevity genes and mitigating the molecular and biochemical hallmarks of aging, suggests a recent study.

RCT supports phenylcapsaicin for aerobic capacity benefits

16-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a nature identical capsaicin analogue ingredient may improve aerobic capacity during exercise, says a new randomized, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover trial.

Viome expands personalized preventative nutrition mission to Canada

16-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Viome, a longevity and preventative healthcare company, is expanding its footprint to Canada on a quest to get to the root of health symptoms, reverse biological aging and eradicate debilitating illnesses worldwide.

NutraCast: Habit-tracking app combines wearables and blood tests to reverse aging

12-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Healome.one is a biological age tracking app that uses biomarkers and analytics to provide information on age progression. By monitoring habits and analyzing aggregate details from blood tests and wearables, the app is able to make recommendations for...

NOW Pets launches joint mobility supplement for dogs and cats

10-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Natural products manufacturer NOW has added a new UC-II Advanced Joint Mobility Supplement for cats and dogs to its pet product line.

Nature’s Way introduces nootropic gummy for brain health

09-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Nature's Way has launched its Brain Fuel nootropic gummy into the growing brain health category to support adults looking to supplement their short-term memory, focus and concentration.

Key lessons from the Opportunities in Delivery Formats webinar

04-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Consumer interest in novel experiential delivery forms is driving a lot of growth for dietary supplements, but context is an important regulatory consideration, experts noted during a recent NutraIngredients-USA webinar.

Kyowa Hakko’s glutathione approved as health ingredient in Brazil

03-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has approved Kyowa Hakko’s Setria ingredient, making it the first glutathione authorized for use in dietary supplements and functional foods in the country.

Study supports BeniCaros’s potential to strengthen healthy gut microbiota

03-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The upcycled carrot-derived ingredient BeniCaros may produce consistent, significant, and beneficial effects on the gut microbiota, says a new study that supports the ingredient’s prebiotic potential.

Next-gen probiotic gets FDA no objection GRAS

02-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Netherlands-based Caelus Health has received a letter of no objection from the US FDA regarding the GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status for a next-generation microbe.

Meet the 2023 Probiota Americas Pioneers: Tiny Health, Purity IQ & Nimble Science

01-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce Nimble Science, Purity IQ, and Tiny Health as our 2023 Probiota Americas Pioneers for the upcoming Probiota Americas (June 14-16).

Q&A: Mdrive on helping driven men slow down the aging process

01-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Mdrive started with one man’s desire to stay healthy and active as he aged. This man is Gary Kehoe, long-time nutritional product formulator and one of the inventors behind Zicam, who in his thirties and forties started feeling like he was losing his...

NutraCast: Sun Genomics on precision synbiotics, new gut health tests, partnerships

28-Apr-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Floré by Sun Genomics is a fully customized precision synbiotic. We’ve been following them since the company got its start back in 2016. Since then, there has been advancements in science, new partnerships, products and more, so we caught up with Sunny...

Black cumin extract may help manage stress, boost sleep: RCT

28-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a proprietary thymoquinone-rich black cumin oil extract may increase sleep satisfaction by reducing stress, says a new study from India.

Women’s health claims: What you can and cannot say

20-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

As supplements to support women’s health increase in the marketplace, marketers need to understand what they can and cannot say regarding claims relating to PMS relief, menopause symptoms, reproductive health, and more.

Marketing sports nutrition products for menopausal women

20-Apr-2023 By Danielle Masterson

A variety of products are geared toward youth and seniors, but where do women in their 50s fit?

FitBiomics rolls out pilot project for fatigue-fighting Veillonella probiotic

19-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Biotech innovator FitBiomics is seeking to accelerate the commercial optimization of its next-generation probiotic Veillonella that naturally converts lactic acid into energy to fight fatigue and promote endurance.

Review hails Akkermansia as “most promising next-gen probiotic”

19-Apr-2023 By Olivia Brown

The recent review spotlights the efficacy of Akkermansia muciniphila in reducing the risk and progression of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes (T2D), suggesting its strong potential for use for targeted dietary interventions within probiotics.

Meta-analyses support curcumin’s weight management potential

18-Apr-2023

The list of benefits associated with curcumin supplements may extend to weight management, says a new review of meta-analyses.

Supplements show promise for management of childhood aggression: Meta-analysis

17-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements like vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids may help reducing excessive aggression in children and youth, says a new meta-analysis of 22 studies, including 16 were randomized controlled trials.

‘A hugely engaged and vibrant community’: 7 reasons to attend Probiota Americas 2023

17-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota Americas 2023 is just two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Response to probiotics for metabolic syndrome may be diet dependent

13-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

The effects of probiotic supplements in metabolic syndrome may be tied to diet, according to a new study from Stanford University.

TSI on Hobamine: ‘We feel this is going to be very new & very special for our market’

13-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With a new study in healthy humans supporting the safety and efficacy of TSI’s Hobamine-branded 2-Hydroxybenzylamine (2-HOBA), the company is bullish about its potential to support a healthier immuno-inflammatory system.

Broad Institute of MIT, NOW, FDA among first raft of speakers for Probiota Americas

12-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Today we can reveal the first wave of speakers confirmed for Probiota Americas, the must-attend conference bridging the business and science of microbiome modulation for human health.

Centenarians have a ‘youth-related aging pattern of the gut microbiome’: Study

11-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The gut microbiota of centenarians is populated by higher levels of beneficial bacteria, and lower levels of potential inflammatory bacteria, says a new study from China.

Probiota Pioneers 2023: Deadline extension for entrepreneurial microbiome players

07-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The deadline for submitting entries for the 2023 Probiota Pioneers (microbiome focused start-ups) has been extended until April 14, 2023

Blueberry powder may boost cognitive function: RCT

06-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of a polyphenol-rich blueberry powder may boost blood flow and improve a range of cognitive measures, says a new study from scientists at King’s College London and the University of Reading.

Blueberries benefit postmenopausal women with high blood pressure: Study

05-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

Daily blueberry consumption improves endothelial function in postmenopausal women with high blood pressure, according to a recent study.

Probiota Americas 2023: Deadline for Pioneers and Scientific Frontiers this week

05-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The deadline for submitting entries for the 2023 Probiota Pioneers (microbiome focused start-ups) and our Scientific Frontiers posters is this week: April 7, 2023

Jiaherb’s Rhodiola rosea receives CITES certification

04-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Jiaherb, Inc. has received it Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) certification for its Rhodiola rosea ingredient.

Natural Products Expo West

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Innovations meet rapidly rising demand for prebiotics, probiotics and gut health+

03-Apr-2023 By Elizabeth Crawford

At Natural Products Expo West this year, walking down an aisle without seeing a callout for prebiotics or probiotics was nearly impossible as more players race to meet consumer demand for each, which research from Coefficient Capital shows is climbing...

Calanus oil matches krill and fish oil for Omega-3 Index boosts: Study

30-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Calanus oil may be equally as effective at increasing the Omega-3 Index as fish oil and krill oil, says a new study that supports the copepod-derived oil as an alternative marine omega-3 source.