Curcumin and Indian gooseberry to feature in new Alzheimer’s trials

Scientists at the forefront of research into Alzheimer’s disease are about to embark on two human studies examining the role curcumin and Indian gooseberry could play in tackling beta amyloid,...

Vitamin D may reduce depression for women: Study

Increased intakes of vitamin D from foods but not supplements are associated with reduced prevalence of depression for postmenopausal women, says a new study.

CoQ10 patent dispute continues as Kaneka dismisses Houston case

Kaneka Corporation has voluntarily dismissed a patent infringement against ZMC-USA and Zhejiang Medicine Co. in a US District Court in Texas, but a case at the International Trade Commission (ITC)...

August 2011 in pictures: Omega-3, NDIs & GNC

NutraIngredients-USA looks back at an eventful month of news, with omega-3 innovations and research, NDI draft guidance reaction, vitamin A, and GNC snapping up LuckyVitamin.com.

Entrepreneur: Energy strips could be worth $1bn in 3-5 years

The entrepreneur behind Sheets Energy Strips – novel dissolvable strips delivering an instant hit of caffeine and B vitamins - says the category could be worth $1bn in the next...

Probiotic video game in the works

The makers of the Microwarriors probiotic and prebiotic documentary that has been raising probiotic awareness since its release at the beginning of the year, are working on a video game...

‘Most’ American children not getting enough vitamin D

The majority of American children are not getting sufficient vitamin D from sun exposure, even in summer months, says a new analysis from leading researchers.

Probiotics may reduce anxiety and depression, suggests study

Probiotic bacteria may have the potential to alter brain neurochemistry, affecting anxiety and depression-related disorders, says new research.

RDAs on the agenda at global food supplements summit

Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) and upper safe limits for nutrients in food supplements will be on the agenda this week at a congress in Buenos Aires organised by The International...

Vitamin A supplements may save 600,000 children annually

Supplements of vitamin A may reduce child mortality in low and middle income countries by an astonishing 24%, which could save 600,000 lives per year, says a new meta-analysis.

NutraJobs: People on the move August 2011

NutraIngredients-USA presents a photo gallery round up of movements in the nutra sector, including changes at Sabinsa, BI Nutraceuticals, and Cyvex.

Systematic review: Chocolate can reduce heart disease risk by a third

A Cambridge University-led systematic review published today in the British Medical Journal has concluded that polyphenol-rich chocolate consumption can reduce the risk of heart disease by a third.

Leucine may help to burn fat but spare muscle wastage: Pilot study

Research in high altitude climbers has suggested that supplementation with the amino acid leucine can help to boost fat burning whilst preventing loss of muscle tissue.

Omega-3 DHA may reduce the severity of stroke: Study

Consuming the omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may reduce the extent of damage following a stroke by 25%, suggests a new study with mice.

The Beauty From Within Conference is back with a packed programme!

The second Beauty From Within conference will open its doors in Paris on October 27th and here we draw attention to some of the main highlights and how you can...

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US military: Low omega-3 levels may boost suicide risk

US troops and service personnel with low levels of omega-3 are at increased risk of suicide, says a new study that potential opens the door to widespread omega-3 supplementation.

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Whole Foods Market: We’re still making up our minds on krill

Whole Foods Market (WFM) says it still needs more time to evaluate its position on the sustainability of krill oil, more than 15 months after announcing plans to stop selling...

Good, bad and ugly fats. But do consumers know which are which?

Consumers are increasingly aware that there are ‘good’ and ‘bad’ fats, but only a third can correctly place polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats in the former category, according to new research.

Hydroxytyrosol is key anti-inflammatory compound in olive: DSM study

Hydroxytyrosol, an ingredient to watch, has been identified as the main anti-inflammatory compound in olives, says a new study from DSM Nutritional Products Ltd.

Early under-nutrition may increase heart disease risk in later life

Exposure to famine or under-nutrition during childhood and adolescence may affect cardiovascular health in adult life, according to a new study.

Dairy prices to soften, says Glanbia

A modest weakening in dairy prices is expected, forecast Glanbia, as the company posted a profit jump in its half year results.

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Beyond the heart and brain: Emerging benefits of omega-3

Omega-3 fatty acids have a wide range of reported benefits, some of which have more scientific support than others. As part of our special focus on omega-3’s, NutraIngredients takes a...

Health Canada: DMAA is not from geranium

DMAA, a substance used in sports and weight loss supplements and reported by some to be a natural constituent of geranium oil, is not isolated from plants and products containing...

AlaskOmega plays all-American card to gain growing foothold in omega-3 market

If current trends continue, omega-3s could soon account for more than 50% of sales at Ohio-based ingredient supplier Organic Technologies, bosses have predicted.

TSI to distribute Hofseth Biocare’s human nutrition portfolio

Norway’s Hofseth Biocare has appointed TSI Health Sciences as its exclusive distributor in North America and Asia-Pacific for the human nutrition market.

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BASF’s Jandali joins CRN Board of Directors

Samy Jandali, VP nutrition & health, BASF Corporation has been appointed to the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s (CRN) Board of Directors and The CRN Foundation.

GNC boosts e-commerce arm with LuckyVitamin.com acquisition

Nutritional supplements giant GNC has boosted its presence in the fast-growing e-commerce channel with the acquisition of online discount supplement retailer LuckyVitamin.com for an undisclosed sum.

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Aurora Algae ups ante in omega-3 market with plans for Q4, 2012 launch

Aurora Algae – the firm promising to turn up the heat in the algal omega-3 market by producing a concentrated 65% EPA-rich oil on a completely new scale – aims...

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Algal omega-3 market heats up as new players bid for a slice of the action

The dynamics of the algal omega-3 market are set to change over the next 18 months with the entrance of two new players both promising to trump the competition in...

Seaweed may reduce blood pressure in healthy kids: Study

Consuming nutrient-dense seaweed may decrease blood pressure in healthy children and offer earlier-life strategies for preventing high blood pressure in adults, says a new study.

Sabinsa sees great market potential for new bi-layer, multi-release compositions

Sabinsa Manufacturing is offering the nutraceutical industry bi-layered, multi-release nutritional compositions to overcome formulation difficulties.

New research collaboration for novel seaweed applications

The use of certain seaweeds in commercially viable food products could be a step closer thanks to a research collaboration with a top Australian university and Australian Kelp products, a...

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Krill set for continued omega-3 stardom

The nascent but rapidly growing krill sector is set to match or exceed 10+% point growth forecast for the entire omega-3 sector, even as public awareness remains relatively low and...

Dark chocolate/cocoa effective for cholesterol improvements: Meta-analysis

Consuming polyphenol-rich dark chocolate or cocoa products may reduce total and LD cholesterol levels, but has no effect on HDL levels, according to a meta-analysis of 10 clinical trials.

Cognitive function market set to explode, predicts researcher

The market for ingredients that can help keep our brains healthy as we age is “set to explode” in the next five to 10 years, according to one researcher.

DSHEA co-author is ‘alarmed’ by NDI guidance

The chief architect of the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) does not believe the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) draft guidance on new dietary ingredients (NDIs) is...

Cyvex: Managing consumer expectations is key in weight management market

The market for appetite suppressing ingredients may not have set the world on fire – yet – but it has legs provided consumer expectations are managed and firms do not...

Thorne Research: CoQ10 Q-cell opportunity is huge

The opportunity to drive sales of CoQ10 to the healthcare practitioner market is “huge” and largely untapped, according to the boss of one leading supplier of dietary supplements to this...

AHPA: FDA will be 'laughed out of court' if it sticks to its guns on supplement-specific NDI notifications

The FDA will be “laughed out of court” if it tries to defend enforcement action against supplement manufacturers based on the argument that new dietary ingredient (NDI) notifications should apply...

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The varied sources of omega-3

Omega-3 fatty acids can be obtained from a variety of sources: Fish, krill, algae, plants, mussels. In this gallery we tour the world and look at the sources making waves...

Multivitamins may slash premature birth risk: Study

Women who began using multivitamin supplements around the time of conception had a lower risk of giving birth prematurely, says a new study.

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All-conquering omega-3 market set for further growth

The market for omega-3 food, beverage and supplements in the US is over $5 billion with saturation point nowhere in sight, but how does the market break down, what are...

Hatch NDI guidance meeting: File comments for now, then explore legal avenues …

A range of options – “judicial, administrative and Congressional” – is being explored by the dietary supplements industry should the FDA prove unwilling to make substantial changes to its controversial...

CRN: Case-by-case enforcement approach is best for phytosterol claims

Supplement makers with products containing free phytosterols should not be prevented from making heart health claims if they can prove their formulations are effective, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)...

Folate fortification linked to lower colon cancer risk

Increased intakes of folate following the introduction of fortification in the US was associated with a reduction in the incidence of colorectal cancer, says a new analysis.

AlgaeBio unveils production stats as algal omega-3 market heats up

Algae Biosciences Corporation – a high-profile new entrant to the omega-3 fatty acid market – has unveiled detailed figures on anticipated production volumes after finalizing a deal to build the...

Aker BioMarine aims to launch ‘unique’ powdered krill product by year-end

Aker BioMarine is aiming to launch a novel powdered product from Antarctic krill “without using expensive and dilutive microencapsulation technology” by the end of this year.

FDA must abandon 'blanket approach' to phytosterol claims, argue firms

Three more firms have followed Cargill’s lead and submitted petitions to the FDA urging it to rethink plans to amend the criteria for making health claims about phytosterols and heart...

Neptune promises productivity boost as sales rise but profits slide

Canadian krill oil firm Neptune Technologies & Bioressources posted a modest rise in revenues in the first quarter of 2012 but said its bottom line had suffered owing to changes...

Global omega-3 market set for ongoing 15-20% growth: Report

The 2010 global omega-3 market – just for foods and beverages and food supplements – is worth €5.57bn, according to a new report, with growth predicted of between 15-20%.

Resveratrol bioavailability boosted by piperine: Study

Combining resveratrol with piperine may enhance its bioavailability and help translate the potential benefits of the compound to humans, suggests a new study with mice.

Antioxidant vitamins may cut mortality risk: EPIC data

Users of antioxidant vitamin supplements may be at reduced risk of cancer mortality, as well as premature death in general, suggests data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and...

Astaxanthin sales surge 97 percent at Cyanotech in Q1

Hawaii-based Cyanotech has posted a dramatic rise in sales in the first quarter of 2012 driven by growing demand for natural astaxanthin: a potent red antioxidant that hit the headlines...

NBTY: ‘We’re significantly outpacing the market’

Supplements giant NBTY significantly outperformed the US market in April, May and June, according to Nielsen data, bosses have claimed.

AHPA clarifies DMAA/geranium oil stance

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has not concluded that 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA) is not found in geranium oil, as it clarifies its recent labeling on DMAA.

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New website to keep consumers, industry up-to-date on tainted products

A new website by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) aims to support increased efforts by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to address illegal tainted products being sold as...

Ullman: NDI guidance creates ‘new dietary supplement’ notification process

The New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) draft guidance represents ‘rulemaking by guidance’ and should immediately be ‘withdrawn and revised’, says New York-based law firm Ullman, Shapiro & Ullman, LLP.

AHPA condemns Class 1 solvents in herbals manufacturing

So-called Class 1 solvents such as benzene and carbon tetrachloride have no place in the manufacture of herbal products, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has said.

Cocoa’s benefits linked to anti-inflammatory potential: Human data

The potential health benefits of cocoa polyphenols may be linked to their anti-inflammatory potential, suggests data from a human study from the University of Barcelona, Spain.

Norwegian player entering omega-3 supply with ‘24 hour virgin oil’ salmon offering

Norwegian start-up Hofseth Biocare is set for a September debut of an omega-3 form it is promoting on the back of high-quality salmon sourcing and ongoing clinical trials demonstrating LDL...

Research suggests basis for red wine heart benefits

A new study suggests red wine polyphenols may protect omega-3 fatty acids from breaking down in the body, offering a possible mechanism for the cardiovascular benefits associated with red wine...

AHPA takes '1st stand' on labeling of DMAA–geranium oil

Members of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) will be required to not label 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA) as geranium oil, following an approval by the association’s Board of Trustees.

Tufts-Harvard study builds vitamin D's anti-diabetes potential

Daily supplements of vitamin D may boost the function of the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, says a new study from Boston-based researchers that supports the potential role...

Marine pigments are ‘valuable source’ of bioactives: Study

Natural pigments from marine algae are a valuable source of bioactive compounds that could be used for the preparation of novel functional ingredients, according to research.

Beneo gets approval for oligofructose in India

The Beneo-Institute (Gmbh) has said that its prebiotic fibre, oligofructose, has been approved for use for more products in India, having previously approved for use in bakery items.

Probiotics maker: There is a temptation to overstate the benefits

Regulatory uncertainty in Europe and a string of high-profile lawsuits in the US has made firms much more cautious about making health claims about probiotics, according to one California-based supplier.

Cranberry price fluctuates at 8th Ocean Spray auction

Ocean Spray saw price fluctuations compared to May auction levels as the cranberry leader sold 148,750 gallons of concentrate at its eighth auction since switching to the sales system in 2009.

NJ District Court awards Sabinsa damages over ForsLean TM infringement

The US District Court of New Jersey has awarded damages to Sabinsa Corporation following a trademark infringement by Creative Compounds involving Coleus forskohlii extracts.

Omega-3 may boost heart benefits of tomato antioxidants: Study

Adding omega-3 to an antioxidant-rich tomato juice may boost the potential heart health benefits of the juice, suggesting a potential synergy between nutrients, says a new study.

Apps turn iPads & iPods into consent & compliance tools

Systemedicus has developed informed consent and patient compliance apps for iPads and iPods and is looking to license the tools to CROs and sponsors.

Emord on NDI guidance: Politics has prevailed over science and common sense

If sufficient pressure is exerted on key members of Congress, it is not beyond the realms of possibility that the FDA might suspend its draft guidance on NDIs (new dietary...

Survey shows sharp rise in awareness of pre- and probiotics

Consumer awareness of the benefits of prebiotic fibers and probiotics for digestive health has risen steadily in the US over the past five years, according to a new survey into...

Supplements trade: NDI guidance can be salvaged, but give us more time

If stakeholders are granted more time to respond to the FDA’s draft guidance on new dietary ingredients (NDIs), it should be possible to reach a compromise that will satisfy regulators...

Melatonin brownie maker: ‘We’ll sell them as supplements’

The maker of the melatonin-laced ‘relaxation’ brownies at the center of a debate over where a dietary supplement ends and a food begins says it will make “all necessary changes...

BASF, Indena, Danisco, DSM, Naturex, Croda to exhibit at inaugural Vitafoods Asia

The first edition of Vitafoods Asia in Hong Kong has attracted more than 100 exhibitors including BASF, Indena, Danisco, DSM, Naturex, Croda to the three-day event on September 7-9.

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CRN secures Karl Rove as speaker for its annual conference

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has secured former White House senior advisor and President George W Bush’s right-hand-man Karl Rove as a speaker at its annual symposium for the...

Maternal DHA may boost baby’s immune system

Supplementation with high-dose DHA omega-3 oil whilst pregnant may help to enhance infants' immune systems, according to new research.

NDI guidance public comments: Don't revise it, ditch it

The FDA should calculate how much complying with its guidance on new dietary ingredients (NDIs) will cost before forcing the supplements industry to embark on a “giant paperwork exercise” that...

July 2011 in pictures: Mozart, vitamin D and a certain draft guidance document …

Herbalife to expand manufacturing footprint

Direct selling supplements giant Herbalife aims to expand its manufacturing footprint dramatically over the next two-to-four years as it steps up plans to make more of its products in-house.

Study finds favored formats for aҫai products in California

Sorbet, juice, and smoothies came up trumps in a study to assess young women’s preferences for functional foods containing açai pulp, with flavor and aftertaste the most important attributes, according...