A new research service offered by William Reed, parent company of NutraIngredients-USA, will offer business insights to probiotics manufactures and brand holders as well as companies in other categories.
Regulation of probiotics presents a patchwork quilt across Latin America. Expert David Pineda Ereño gave us a glimpse during the recent Probiota Americas event.
Agricultural commodities giant Archer Daniels Midland Co. has expanded its reach into the microbiome space with the acquisition of UK-based manufacturer Probiotics International Ltd. in a cash deal worth $243.5 million (£185 million).
A mode of action that explains a new and potentially protective effect of caffeine on the heart could serve as a strategy in tackling cardiovascular (CV) disease and boosting the healthy ageing process.
Research in the connection between the microbiome and cognitive issues continues to expand, with research done in South Africa on subjects suffering post traumatic stress disorder.
New research using the Omega 3 Index blood test developed by William Harris, PhD shows that higher levels of these fatty acids in the body is correlated with lower blood pressure in healthy young adults. The findings could open new avenues for omega-3...
Pill fatigue is a growing battle throughout the supplements category as manufacturers experiment with different delivery formats. But the prenatal vitamin space targeting expectant mothers has been slow to innovate in this area, according to prenatal...
Further expanding its distribution beyond the practitioner channel, Thorne Research announced earlier this week that it is now the exclusive supplement supplier for a leading training center in Florida for athletes.
Inhaling the aroma of black tea may help to lower stress levels after a stressful task and improve mood prior to experiencing mental stress, according to emerging research from Japan.
A New York start-up specializing in treating protein with plasma to increase its bioavailability announced positive results from a study using the technology for BCAA.
What should the dietary supplement industry keep in mind in the current political and regulatory landscape? And what are some common legal pitfalls? To find out, NutraIngredients-USA went to the Sixth Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Dietary...
The ACI Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements, June 19 & 20
“We are no longer the dietary supplement industry,” said Scott Bass, partner and head of global life sciences at Sidley Austin LLP, during his opening remarks as co-chair of ACI’s Sixth Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements...
A new study analyzing the protective role astaxanthin plays in UV-induced skin deterioration found that it may have innate skin protection benefits against direct UV radiation damage.
A new research partnership between Canadian CRO Nutrasource and a Florida medical clinic will aid the formulators of CBD products by providing baseline data that at the moment is lacking, an executive said.
The use of probiotics in maintaining good bone health is an intriguing possibility for the future after researchers point to their use in elderly women, which resulted in a 50% reduction in age-related bone loss.
A statement by FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb on the approval of a CBD drug has left some industry stakeholders wondering what the exact implications are for the many CBD products being marketed as dietary supplements.
OmniActive Health Technologies has received Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) registration by NSF International for its manufacturing plant in Hosur, India, a facility previously owned by Indfrag prior to the two firms merging.
The chief scientific officer of UAS Labs, a Wisconsin-based probiotic specialist, presented his research linking a probiotic strain to improved cardiovascular health at the Probiota Americas 2018 conference in Miami earlier this month.
From liquid supplement shots to a subscription kit of cognitive health supplements, here are nine new finished product launches from the last few weeks.
Daily supplementation with the probiotic strain Bacillus subtilis C-3102 may improve stool frequency and consistency in healthy people, says a new study.
DSM has underlined personalised nutrition as a major focus under its new strategy, and stated it would continue to seek acquisitions to strengthen its nutrition offerings.
Research presented at the recent Probiota Americas meeting showed that adding prebiotics to the diet to promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria actually altered the structure of rats' brains in a model testing stress response.
With the marine sources of omega-3s a continuing question in minds of consumers and influencers, alternatives are likely to come to the fore in the future. This issue, along with others, will be examined in a forum discussion taking place tomorrow.
Supplementation of a probiotic strain was linked to improved postpartum depression symptoms, according to research by Dr. Rebecca Slykerman, a senior research fellow of the Department of Psychological Medicine in the University of Auckland.
Baze, an at-home blood testing kit that measures an individual’s micronutrient levels to determine a set of personalized monthly supplements, has completed a soft launch in the US aiming to introduce consumers to the “next level of dietary supplementation,”...
New Jersey-based ingredient supplier XSTO Solutions will distribute botanical extracts by Italian firm Active Botanicals Research, srl (ABR) for the North American market.
The Mead Johnson-Reckitt Benckiser merger has filed two international patents for formulations with dietary butyrate, which it says can improve brain development and reduce metabolic syndrome in infants.
Researchers from Japan are using the findings of studies on centenarians in the country to try and produce new products that will replicate the beneficial aspects of their microbiota.
Industry celebrates inclusion of vitamin and mineral supplements language in the House’s recently updated and passed Farm Bill. One industry expert said that more work still needs to be done to get similar provisions in the Senate version of the Bill.
Despite water supply and contamination problems, algae grower Cyanotech Corporation reported strong year end earnings, reversing a loss the company notched last year.
The best way to answer questions about complex ecosystems is to collect as much data as possible—and that’s what uBiome wants to do to improve the understanding of the human microbiome.
Austria’s HSO Health Care is looking to take its Astarte strains for women’s health into the dairy aisle, with its Dairyfem drinkable yogurt showcased at the recent Probiota Americas event.
Controlling cortisol levels can be a key element in sports nutrition, and could be attacked by helping athletes sleep better, an audience was told recently.
General Mills has led a funding round that poured $12 million into Boulder,CO-based functional food firm NextFoods and its GoodBelly brand via its venture investing arm 301 Inc.
NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the inaugural edition of the NutraIngredients-USA Awards ... the winners will be announced at our awards evening in Chicago on July 16th.
New research identifying a nutrient combination that claims to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been criticised by the scientific community, who urged caution over the study’s conclusions.
A recent research letter on supplement use among children is innocuous in its main findings but suspect in its offhanded conclusions, CRN’s leader said.
Soon-to-be released guidelines for contract manufacturing organizations and quality standards from the International Probiotics Association will drive the industry to optimal practice, says IPA's vice president.
DuPont Nutrition & Health continue to add to its Microbiome Venture ranks with the French National Institute for Agricultural Research’s (INRA) metagenomics expertise now on board as a member.
Supplementation with Nigella sativa (NS) may aid in weight loss and help to lower BMI, but may not reduce waist circumference, say researchers in Iran.
Omega-3s companies continue to seek ways to differentiate their products. Among the innovations that are appearing in the marketplace are new combination products, new sources of raw material supply and a continued push toward higher concentrations of...
Omega-3 supplements positioned specifically for sports nutrition lag behind ingredients like protein powder or amino acids in terms of product development and sales, but scientific literature backing the fatty acid's benefits for athletes continue...
The sustainability of marine omega-3s sources continues to be a background concern for the industry, with variable anchovy harvests in Peru and another major retailer deciding to end krill oil sales.
From memory and cognitive function, to mood and a potential in people with PTSD, there’s lots of research going on for omega-3s and brain health, but what does the science currently say?
A researcher with long experience in p-synephrine, the active ingredient in bitter orange extract, says he’s frustrated with the intransigence of certain authorities who deem the ingredient unsafe because of a superficial chemical resemblance to the banned...
While beta-glucans from other food sources are well-known, mushrooms may 'provide a unique opportunity' for the discovery of novel bioactives with functional food potential, say researchers.
