Olive oil may protect against liver damage: Study

Olive oil compounds may protect against oxidative stress in the liver, according to a new study in rats.

BioCell collagen gains GRAS

BioCell Technology’s collagen ingredient for joints and skin has received generally recognised as safe status from an independent panel following assessment on safety and toxicology and also good manufacturing practices...

Eating fewer refined and more whole grains could lower heart disease risk

People who regularly eat whole grains tend to have less of the type of fat associated with heart health and diabetes risk than those who eat more refined grains, according...

Study supports anti-diabetic potential of lupin

The potential anti-diabetic activity of a glycoprotein found in lupin seeds may be due to its ability to pass through the gut barrier, where it may have bioactive properties –...

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Vitamin Shoppe reports 3Q10 profit increase

The third quarter of 2010 has been a success for Vitamin Shoppe, with a 7.1 percent increase in store sales, and a gross profit of $61.2 million.

Weight management segment to grow by 8 per cent: Leatherhead

The international weight management market was worth a whopping US$ 7.3 billion last year, and is expected to grow by up to 8 per cent for the next five years,...

Vitamin E tocotrienols show immune boosting potential

Daily supplements rich in vitamin E tocotrienols may boost the immune response and immune function in healthy women following a vaccination.

Omega-3 may reduce gum disease: Study

Omega-3 fatty acid intake is inversely associated with periodontitis in the US population, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

NutraJobs – People on the move

NutraIngredients-USA presents a round up of movements in the nutra sector, including appointments at Cyvex, Robinson Pharma, and National Enzyme Company.

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Bluewave Marine Ingredients gets GMP for fish protein plant

Fish protein producer Bluewave Marine Ingredients has announced its joint venture operation in Ecuador has received GMP certification from SGS.

Oat beta-glucan LDL effect linked to molecular weight and gut viscosity

The ability of oat beta-glucan to lower LDL cholesterol is related to its molecular weight and viscosity in the gut, a new study has found – and manufacture using an...

Study finds ‘marked variability’ in red yeast rice supplements

Commercially available formulations of red yeast rice are extremely variable in the concentration of active ingredients they contain, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Wild Flavors and Sterling Technology team up for bioactive milk proteins

Sterling Technology and Wild Flavors have formed a partnership making Wild the exclusive provider of Sterling’s bioactive milk protein ingredients Immunel and Tegricel.

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Ajinomoto and USDA collaborate on MSG research

The US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Ajinomoto have announced a joint research project examining whether monosodium glutamate (MSG) consumption could aid weight management.

Fish oils may help to activate anti-diabetic genes: Study

Polyunsaturated fatty acid fish oils may activate genes that regulate fat cell differentiation and glucose homeostasis, according to new research on mice.

Probiotics plus counseling may boost obesity management

Supplements of probiotic bacteria combined with dietary counseling may reduce the risk of becoming overweight or obese after pregnancy, suggests a new study from Finland.

Canadian nutrition label campaign to focus on % Daily Value

Health Canada and Food and Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC) have launched a Nutrition Facts Education Campaign, focusing on improving consumer comprehension of % Daily Value amounts.

Evolva extends partnership to apply pharma technology to nutrition

Pharmaceutical firm Evolva has extended a research deal with Abunda Nutrition to apply its synthetic biology expertise to the development of nutritional ingredients.

Ocean Spray reduces 2010 cranberry crop forecast

Poor weather conditions have led Ocean Spray to reduce its cranberry crop forecast for 2010 as it says lower yields will result in a drop of over 6 per cent...

Indena curcumin complex shows eye therapy potential

Curcumin complex may reduce relapses of recurrent anterior uveitis by over 80 percent, according to new research.

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Valensa extends omega-3 portfolio with new ALA ingredient

Florida’s Valensa International has launched a new extract of perilla, said to contain an omega-3 to omega-6 ratio of 6:1 and with a two-year shelf life.

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Hormel launches Co-Q10/omega -3 combination for foods and drinks

Minnesota-based Hormel Foods has launched a new combination of CoQ10 and omega-3 said to be shelf stable and cold water soluble, allowing formulators to add the combination ingredient to clear...

Ingredia launches milk protein and hydrolysate range

Ingredia Nutritional is introduced a new range of milk proteins and hydrolysates for use in sports, diet, infant and clinical nutrition products, which are said to overcome technical barriers associated...

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Kemin and DSM discuss lutein bioavailability

Kemin Health and DSM Nutritional Products are highlighting data on lutein bioavailability at SupplySideWest today.

Olive oil compounds may boost cardiac fat oxidation: Study

Olive oil, oleuropein and cafeic acid may enhance fat-oxidation and optimize cardiac energy metabolism in obesity, and improve oxidative stress in the heart, according to a new study on rats.

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Fat burners garner weight management interest, but consumers remain skeptical: Analyst

One of the greatest areas of growth in the weight management category is fat burners, but consumers are also incredibly skeptical of the claims attached, says a leading industry analyst.

Kemin announces $30m investment on home turf

Nutritional ingredients supplier Kemin Industries has unveiled a 5-year global expansion program that includes plans for new manufacturing and research facilities in Iowa.

Dark chocolate may reduce cholesterol levels in diabetics

Dark chocolate could reduce cholesterol levels for people with diabetes, according to recent findings from a university study.

DHA may not have pregnancy benefits: Study

Taking DHA supplements during pregnancy may not deliver as many benefits as first thought, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Bunge to more than double canola processing capacity at Canadian plant

Bunge North America has said that it will more than double the capacity of its canola processing plant at Altona, Manitoba, as part of an expansion plan across the company’s...

Barley beta-glucans may trim LDL cholesterol: Study

Increasing the intake of beta-glucans from barley may help to reduce LDL cholesterol, according to new research.

Tea and coffee may reduce brain tumor risk: EPIC Study

Daily intakes of more than 100 ml of tea or coffee may significantly reduce the risk of certain brain tumors, according to new research published in the American Journal of...

China fish oil safe but quality could improve

Industry representatives have dismissed media reports that fish oil imports from China threaten the health of US consumers while acknowledging the need for some Chinese producers to improve quality.

Pycnogenol passes formulation test for fruit juice

The French maritime pine bark extract Pycnogenol shows excellent stability against the harsh conditions of the stomach, and should be considered “a good source of phenolic compounds to be utilised...

Herbalife launches botanical extraction facility in China

Work has started in China on a state-of-the-art extraction facility for botanical extracts, powders and pure compounds for use in nutrition products, according to dietary supplements supplier, Herbalife.

Watermelon compounds may reduce CVD risk: Study

Watermelon extracts may be effective at naturally reducing pre-hypertension, according to new evidence from a pilot study.

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Regulatory clarity for nutricosmetics proves elusive

Somewhere, in some time, there exists a land of beauty and promise for nutricosmetics products, where beauty supplements, foods and drinks can frolic, happy in the knowledge of their justifiable...

Frutarom launches oral probiotic

Developed from a specific strain of S. salivarius, Frutarom USA has launched a new probiotic ingredient with reported protection against cavities and dental plaque.

Pine bark extract may relieve tinnitus symptoms: Study

Daily supplements of French maritime pine bark extract may ease tinnitus, a result that offers hope to the estimated 15m Americans who consider their tinnitus to be a serious problem.

Multivitamin use linked to fewer heart attacks for women

Women who take a daily multivitamin may be at a reduced risk of heart attacks, according to new research.

Front-of-pack labels should highlight harmful nutrients, says IOM

Front-of-pack labeling systems would be most useful to consumers if they focused on calories, saturated fat, trans fat and sodium, according to initial findings of an Institute of Medicine (IOM)...

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Cyvex GMP audit gets “Excellent Compliance" rating from NPA

The Natural Products Association (NPA) has certified that Cyvex Nutrition’s manufacturing and distribution facilities display "Excellent Compliance" following a GMP audit.

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Recent success prompts Cibus expansion

Plant trait developer Cibus Global has announced an expansion of its US research facilities following recent and expected growth.

Phospholipid shows anti-obesity potential, in mice at least

Supplementation of the diet with the phospholipid phosphatidylinositol may exert an anti-obesity effect by modifying gene expression in the liver, suggests a new study with mice.

Telos Ceuticals launches carotenoid-rich Gac fruit extract

Michigan-based Telos Ceuticals, LLC has launched a new carotenoid-rich extract from Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng, offering 76 times the amount of lycopene in tomatoes, 60 times the vitamin C in oranges,...

Prebiotic-enriched formula may protect healthy infants from allergy: Danone

Feeding infants with a new prebiotic-enriched formula may reduce the incidence of atopic dermatitis by 44 percent, says new data from a Danone Research study.

Passion fruit peel extract may improve knee health

Extracts from the peel of purple passion fruit may reduce measures of pain and stiffness in people suffering from knee osteoarthritis, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Glanbia named as GanedenBC30 North America distributor

The team-up between Ganeden and Glanbia has been extended, with the probiotic player announcing that Glanbia Nutritionals will be the primary North American distributor of GanedenBC30.

Study supports OmniActive’s capsaicin’s weight loss effects

The potential weight management effects of a proprietary hot red pepper extract may be linked to its ability to promote the break down of fat (lipolysis), says a new study.

FDA warns against “misleading” weight loss pills

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers should not use Slimming Beauty Bitter Orange Slimming Capsules which claim to be '100 percent herbal' but contain the prescription-only stimulant...

Pre-exercise supplements may improve running performance: Study

Consumption of a pre-exercise supplement drink containing whey protein, caffeine, and creatine may boost anaerobic running performance, according to new research.

Resveratrol shows metabolic benefits for obese: Study

Daily intakes of resveratrol – a compound from red wine – may improve the metabolic profile of people with obesity, according to a new study from Denmark.

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Extended agreement sees Nestle build human sports nutrition

Nestle Nutrition and Natural Alternatives International have announced a supply agreement, giving Nestle Nutrition exclusivity in marketing a sustained release tablet form of SR CarnoSyn beta-alanine made by NAI.

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Biothera's beta-glucan ingredient may reduce cold/flu incidence

Daily supplements of a beta-glucan based ingredient may reduce the incidence of cold and flu symptoms in normally healthy women, says a new study presented at the 51st Annual Meeting...

Novel fibers may blunt blood sugar spikes

Formulating foods with a novel functional fibers may reduce blood sugar spikes after eating, according to a new study.

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Vitamin A and D milk tests win patents

Canadian firm SciMed Technologies Inc. has won patents in the US, Australia and New Zealand for testing kits that can accurately determine vitamin A and D levels in milk in...

RCT support for Ajinomoto’s weight management ingredient

Daily supplements of capsinoids - non-pungent compounds in sweet pepper – may boost weight loss by promoting energy use after a meal, suggests a new study from UCLA.

Herbal supplements may help reduce anxiety

Herbal supplements such as passionflower and kava have good evidence to suggest their effects in reducing anxiety, according to a new review.

Capsugel up for sale as Pfizer reviews strategy?

Pfizer has hired Morgan Stanley to review its Capsugel business unit with the possibility of selling the maker of capsules for dietary supplements and oral medicines.

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Fortitech expands in South America

Fortitech South America has announced plans to double its facility in Campinas, Brazil as the company responds to increasing demand for fortified foods and beverages in South America.

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Epicor scoops science excellence award

Embria Health Sciences’ Epicor has received the SupplySide West 2010 Scientific Excellence Award, the first time the award has been granted to an immune health ingredient.

Cyclodextrins may reduce bitter ginseng flavours: Study

The addition of cyclodextrins to ginseng-containing beverages could reduce the bitter flavours associated with the functional ingredient, according to new research.

Krill oil characterization may aid product development: Aker

A detailed description of the fatty acid profile of krill oil has revealed a high content of phospholipid omega-3 fatty acid, and may aid future product development.

Omega-3 plus statins effective for enhanced blood lipid control: Study

Combining statins with omega-3 fatty acids may be more effective at managing raised blood lipid levels than statins alone, suggests a new study from Korea.

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Health Canada grants Natural Health Product Number for taurine ingredient

Health Canada has issued Bellus Health Inc. with a Natural Health Product Number (NPN) for its Vivimind product, granting the company formal authorization for sale in Canada.

Lipid Nutrition’s gets FDA GRAS for PinnoThin

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a letter of no objection for Lipid Nutrition’s PinnoThin ingredient, thereby confirming the Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS) status of the ingredient.

Bone density blow for vitamin D?

Vitamin D supplements do not have any effect in boosting bone density for healthy children with normal vitamin D status, according to a new systematic review from the Cochrane collaboration.

Regulations preventing functional meat advance?

The R&D of fortified and functional meats is gaining pace, but current regulations as to what meat is may be holding back further progress.

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Bisphenol A on the brink?

To BPA or not to BPA? While the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) backed the continued use of bisphenol A last week, the real question is whether the verdict was...

Health Canada review supports calcium supplement safety

There is no “conclusive association between calcium supplementation and cardiovascular risks”, says a review of the recent meta-analysis from the British Medical Journal, according to a new review by Health...

First shared-use supplement production facility to open in NC

A 600-square-foot production facility is to open in North Carolina, allowing entrepreneurs to produce medicinal herbs and dietary supplements in the first shared use facility of its kind in the...

Danone develops framework for optimizing probiotic-based functional foods

Mapping how the gut microbiota respond to probiotic strains may help produce a framework for “evaluating and optimizing probiotic-based functional foods”, say researchers from Danone and Harvard.

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BASF sets up HQ for nutrition and health division

BASF is to shift 150 employees to the new HQ of its nutrition and health division in Lampertheim, Germany from 2011.

Milk proteins may aid post exercise fluid retention

Milk proteins could be more effective than carbohydrates at aiding fluid retention after exercise, according to new research.

Unilever questions Fabuless for processed weight management foods

Incorporating Fabuless – a combination of palm and oat oil fractions – into processed foods may not impact measures associated with weight loss, says a new study from Unilever, Oxford...

Pharma-grade Vitamin K ingredient enters supplements market

Viridis BioPharma/Synergia Life Sciences has announced a 10-fold expansion of its vitamin K production facility, a move which sees the company’s pharmaceutical-grade ingredient’s availability extended to all dietary supplements....

South African anti-anxiety extract set for 2011 US roll-out

The US launch of the proprietary plant ingredient Zembrin is on-course for the first half of 2011, after South Africa’s HGH Pharmaceuticals received the first ever bioprospecting permit for the...

Maize whole grains show prebiotic potential

Cereal enriched with maize whole grains may boost the populations of beneficial bacteria – representing a possible prebiotic alternative to inulin, according to new research.

Lonza’s larch bark extract may selectively enhance immune system: Study

Supplements containing an arabinogalactan extract may enhance the body’s response to a pneumonia vaccine, according to a new pilot study that supports the immune boosting properties of the ingredient.

USDA pumps funds into food aid R&D

A food aid program from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded just under $4m for the development and testing of nutritionally rich or fortified foods designed to deliver...

NutraJobs – People on the move

NutraIngredients-USA presents a round up of movements in the nutra sector, including appointments at PL Thomas, Wisdom Natural Brands, and AHPA.

More Americans taking vitamin D supplements, finds survey

The number of Americans taking vitamin D supplements has shot up over the past year, according to a new survey, suggesting that awareness of the vitamin has increased.