Drinking green tea may affect parts of the brain linked to working memory, says the first study ever to use functional neuroimaging methods to test the effects of green tea on the brain.
Sunwin USA has ended its distribution deal with Wild Flavors, Inc. to facilitate a global partnership between parent companies Sunwin Stevia International, Inc. and Germany-based Wild Flavors GmbH.
Daily supplements of a symbiotic mix of prebiotic fibers and probiotic bacteria may provide relief for constipation without affecting abdominal symptoms, suggests a new study.
The substantiation and transference into law of varying kinds of data backing food supplements, herbal products and other healthy foods remains a major hurdle in evolving Asian food regulations, an expert has said.
A multi-centre collaboration between academia and industry has confirmed a new validation method for cocoa flavanols and procyanidins that study backer Mars says could have, “far-reaching implications for researchers and consumers.”
Direct selling giant Amway is on schedule for its a new 48,000-square-foot extraction and concentration facility in Quincy, WA, as the company breaks ground on its Nutrilite Botanical Concentrate Manufacturing facility.
California-based Virun has introduced a Nutra-Biosciences platform to accelerate the expansion and exclusivity of new and added-value food/beverage products after obtaining notice-of-allowances and several patent grants for its technologies.
New light is being shed on a compilation of research suggesting that a supplement traditionally used for joint pain and inflammation could aid in reducing the visible signs of ageing if taken orally in daily doses.
The lead author of a July study assessing the effects of beetroot juice on cycling performance tells BeverageDaily.com further research is needed to assess its efficacy at different levels of exercise intensity and duration.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues its surveillance of claims on dietary supplements with four new warning letters sent this week for disease claims on products.
Beyond cardiovascular health and weight management, the next big areas for CLA are inflammation and immune support, say researchers at the cutting edge of CLA science.
Very high doses of vitamin B3 could help battle antibiotic resistant ‘superbugs’ by increasing the ability of the immune system to kill off infections, says new research.
Dietary supplements of vitamin D3 may boost visual function in lab mice, suggests a new study from the UK with potential implications for the eye health market.
In March 2013 senior business leaders from global food, drink and nutrition businesses will come together for Food Vision, a world-first industry summit established by the publishers of FoodNavigator.com and NutraIngredients.com. Food Vision will provide...
The UK has ended months of ambiguity by banning controversial stimulant DMAA, after its medicines agency won an appeal against a retailer of the most popular brand – USPlabs’ Jack3D.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition has launched a mobile app for its 'Life…supplemented' campaign, with proceeds being donated to international charity Vitamin Angels.
The dietary supplements industry can be confident in the safety of bitter orange extracts, and the p-synephrine they contain, despite a new analysis from FDA raising concerns over heart rate and blood pressure, says Nutratech Inc.
A combination of vitamin D, resistance exercise and adequate energy intake may help astronauts maintain their bone health for up to six months in low gravity conditions, says a new study from NASA.
A multi-component extract of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) may raise blood pressure and heart rate in lab animals, says new data from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claims panel has given short shrift to an appeal by a Malta-based start-up urging it to revise a 2009 rejection of the prebiotic potential of the company’s proprietary Bimuno formulation.
Competition in online supplement retail category is hotting up as Amazon gets aggressive on core product prices, according to a new report from Wells Fargo Securities.
As average lifespans push beyond 80 years, demand is growing for products that meet the particular nutritional needs of the elderly such as cognitive performance and bone health. But is it a generation that buys into nutrition-led disease prevention over...
Supplementing the diet with olive oil may improve the function of cells lining blood vessels in people with atherosclerosis, says a new study from the US and Italy.
Verdure Sciences has announced Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status for Longvida optimized curcumin following an assessment by an independent, internationally recognized expert panel of scientists.
General Mills claims it has improved the nutritional profile of 68% of its product line by sales volume since 2005, reformulating to include more fiber, calcium and whole grains, and less sodium, saturated fat, trans fat and added sugar.
Bodybuilding supplement manufacturer Parrillo Performance has received a warning letter from the FDA for an ‘inadequate response’ to an FDA 483 for alleged cGMP violations.
Three cups of green tea per day may help elderly people with metabolic syndrome lose weight and trim their waistlines, suggests a new study from Brazil.
The German food safety agency has warned people with increased blood pressure and those suffering from cardiovascular disease off disputed stimulant DMAA, and called for a probe into its legal status.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has challenged Welch Foods over its marketing of fruit snacks, fruit cocktails, spreads and juices as ‘heart healthy’ – and Welch’s has rebuffed the accusations, calling them misguided.
Probiotics are not only about gut health. The friendly bugs have also been touted to become the next blockbuster functional ingredients in gum and mints by Euromonitor. But which strains show the most potential, where does the science stand, and how do...
Functional gum is the obvious stand-out when it comes to nutrition-focused oral health solutions. Some of these products may be aimed at other health conditions like satiety, but the majority focus on battling dental diseases like periodontitis, caries...
Defining what constitutes ‘healthy’ is a difficult task for any nutrition researcher. And when it comes to oral health in particular, very little is known about what influences a normal healthy mouth, according the co-ordinator of a new research consortium...
Oral health is much more than just calcium and vitamin D for healthy teeth, and vitamin C for healthy gums. A number of nutraceutical compounds are emerging with potential benefits for the oral cavity, from omega-3s to EGCG from green tea. But how much...
The US Food and Drug Administration has concluded that the caffeine content in energy drinks labeled as dietary supplements or beverages does not pose a safety issue, following demands by Senator Durbin for the Agency to look closely at the sector.
Coconut water deserves its popular reputation as nature’s sports drink, according to a new scientific analysis presented at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
The potential benefits of omega-3s to reduce the long-term effects of brain trauma may be optimized by early administration, ‘in the emergency department or sooner’, says a new report.
Supplements of anthocyanins – antioxidant pigments from fruit and vegetables – may reduce levels of inflammatory compounds in people with high cholesterol levels, says a new clinical trial from China.
The red wine compound resveratrol could help older people to battle against motor deficiencies that lead to mobility problems and increased risks of falls, according to new research in mice.
Reliance on an outdated report from the GAO may have led the authors of a commentary in the Archives of Internal Medicine astray, and FDA does have all the tools it needs to effectively regulate supplements, the Council for Responsible Nutrition and the...
The dietary supplements industry has been called on to engage in dialogue to address its ‘ineffective regulation’ by the authors of a recent commentary in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
US researchers have identified specific gut bacterial groups that may be associated with metabolic syndrome traits, according to a study with Pennsylvania's Old Order Amish population.
Analytical experts from NSF International and USADA have voiced concerns over the new DMAA analysis that claims to confirm the presence of DMAA in geranium, NutraIngredients-USA can report.
