MusclePharm, a Denver, CO-based manufacturer of sports nutrition products, has announced a development deal with the biggest name in the muscle business—Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Metabolic modifications brought about by consumption of high-glucoraphanin broccoli may be behind the suggested health benefits and cancer-fighting ability of the cruciferous vegetable, according to a new clinical trial.
Check out who’s moving onwards and upwards in summer 2013 in the latest NutraIngredients-USA round-up of movers and shakers in the nutrition and dietary supplement industries.
From California to Washington, and from Connecticut to Vermont, initiatives to label the presence of ingredients derived from genetically modified foods are dominating headlines. Despite this, the CEO of BI Nutraceuticals doesn’t think we’ll see government...
D-tagatose, an alternative sweetener that has drifted at the periphery of commercial viability for more than a decade, may have a new lease on life because of its blood sugar management properties, according to a study conducted by ChromaDex.
Watermelon juice has ‘excellent’ potential as a functional drink to relieve sore muscles in athletes due to high levels of amino acid L-Citrulluine, a new Spanish study testing cyclists reports.
Building consumer and market understanding of the benefits of glucoraphanin from broccoli is a lot like the DHA story, says leading broccoli extract supplier Brassica Protection Products (BPP), as it takes the ‘important step’ of self-affirming the GRAS...
Daily supplements of an extract from Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) may improve the health of cells lining the blood vessels, and reduce levels of markers of oxidative stress in type-2 diabetics, according to results of a randomized, double-blind,...
The use of novel phytochemomics technologies will define cause and effect relationships for phytochemicals that will assist in the substantiation of health claims for herbals and botanicals, say researchers.
The Food and Drug Administration has enough tools to police the dietary supplement sector. That was the reaction from industry in the wake of yet another negative story about the product category in a high profile publication, in this case, USA Today.
The recent journal paper that claimed fish oil may increase the risk of prostate cancer is ‘one of the craziest articles I’ve read’, says GNC CEO Joe Fortunato, who says fish oil is ‘the most clinically tested, scientifically-based product we sell’.
California-based Phytochem International has entered into an agreement to become exclusive North American distributor for Indian botanical extract manufacturer Phytotech PVT LTD.
Supplementation with an extract from Ginkgo biloba may help to battle memory loss and cognitive impairments associated with dementia by encouraging the growth and development of neural stem cells, according new research in rats.
Can you make inflammation claims regarding joint health? How do you differentiate products in the bone health sector where so many products are based on calcium and vitamin D?
Usana Health Sciences has achieved another quarter of record financial results based largely on strong sales within China. In an earnings call with analysts discussing the company’s second quarter 2013 financial results, Paul A. Jones, Usana’s CFO, said...
The United Natural Products Alliance based in Salt Lake City, UT, has added three new members, two network marketing companies and a finished product supplement manufacturer.
With the human brain making up only 2% of our body weight, but accounting for at least 25% of our metabolic demands, it is no wonder that nutrition plays such a key role in mental health.
While the $345m acquisition of omega-3 firm Epax will keep it busy for a while, FMC Corporation is still on the lookout for other deals in other high-growth areas of the nutraceuticals market, says the man in charge of its fast-growing health and nutrition...
Sports nutrition marketers have traditionally focused on young men, sports teams and hardcore athletes. In future, however, they will need to spend more time targeting women, weekend warriors and consumers pursuing individual sports and fitness activities...
The United Natural Products Alliance has announced memorandums of understanding with seven organizations and associations as part of a move to transform itself into more of an organization bringing together thought leaders across the spectrum of the natural...
US-based gums, hydrocolloids and natural colors expert FMC Corporation has moved into the omega-3 market with the acquisition of European fish oil giant Epax in a $345m deal.
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a batch of warning letters to companies making diabetes-related claims, as the agency continues its scrutiny of claims on products, websites, and beyond.
Vitamin D deficiency may increase a senior citizen’s risk of physical limitations like walking up and down stairs, and being able to dress and undress, says a new study from The Netherlands.
Brad Williams, a 30-year Food and Drug Administration veteran, has joined Ann Arbor, MI-based NSF International as technical manager of the global health organization’s dietary supplement GMP compliance program.
Responding to market demand, capsule leader Capsugel has achieved vegan certification on its line of plant-based capsules, building upon the vegetarian certifications already in place.
Chinese herbal medicines appear to be safer and more effective than control measures in battling vascular dementia, according to a new meta-analysis from China.
Laboratoire PYC has revealed the results of a clinical study that is said to validate skin lightening claims for its Pearl My Skin nutricosmetic formula, which is likely to be targeted worldwide, but specifically at the Asia Pacific market.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has begun the search for a scientist to fill a recently vacated position in its Scientific and Regulatory Affairs department.
A market-driven approach that allows consumers to opt for foods made without genetically modified ingredients is preferable to mandatory labeling via either state or federal statutes, according to the United Natural Products Alliance.
Fibers from the blue lupin kernel may improve the function of the colon and potential reduce the risk of colon cancer, says a new study from Friedrich Schiller University of Jena in Germany.
A high dietary intake of resveratrol from dietary supplements may counteract many of the cardiovascular benefits of exercise in older men, according to new research.
‘Convenient nutrition’ offers options for dietary supplement consumers to improve their compliance, and experience from the pharma sector can provide solutions, says BASF’s Samy Jandali.
The functional confectionery market remains niche but is growing rapidly as candy makers look for new ways to differentiate their products, according to ingredients firm Naturex.
Two leading trade associations representing the natural products and dietary supplements sectors have clarified their stance on GMO labeling this week, with the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) favoring voluntary disclosure of the absence of...
Omega-3 levels for healthy school children 'well below the minimum recommended for good cardiovascular health in adults'
Blood levels of DHA and other omega-3s are directly related to measures of cognition and behavior in schoolchildren with below average reading ability, says a new study from the UK.
As populations age, maintaining healthy bones and joints becomes increasingly important. Indeed, the global bone and joint health supplements market is predicted to hit US$9 billion globally by 2017, according to Global Industry Analysts. In this gallery...
Coca-Cola says it is confident it will prevail in a deceptive marketing lawsuit filed more than four years ago alleging it misled consumers by promoting Vitaminwater as a healthy ‘nutrient-enhanced water beverage’.
Leading analytical lab Alkemists Laboratories has expanded its service offerings to include a new R&D division focusing on finished product method development, verification & validation.
Day three of the show began with a lively education session on genetically engineered crops - and whether to label foods containing ingredients derived from them - (standing room only), followed by a final whistle-stop tour of the expo floor to see what’s...
The Senate Appropriations Committee has urged the National Toxicology Program (NTP) to be "highly precise" when describing particular extracts of an herbal species to avoid confusion about different extracts from the same species.
