Marketers often use sports positioning to promote products for energy and pump, but Som Sleep is aligning itself with the sports set to differentiate itself in the sleep aid category.
Amarin Corporation, maker of EPA drug Vascepa, has sued two omega-3s finished good manufacturers for unfair trade practices for allegedly using the results of the company’s large scale drug trial to market their own fish-oil based dietary supplements.
Selenium ingredient manufacturer Cypress Systems has launched an initiative to sound out the industry on how to best communicate the value of science-backed branded ingredients to consumers.
A new strategic partnership between the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) and TraceGains aims to increase quality, management and transparency in the global supplement supply chain.
India-based Arjuna Natural Extracts renamed its patented curcumin to Curcugreen. Its previous name was BCM-95, which is trademarked by the ingredient’s former US distributor.
The Nagoya Protocol, the big changes coming for Lactobacillus classification, and how to boost your chances of success with an NDI notification were just some of the topic covered during the third annual IPA Workshop in DC.
The number of health-related microbiome projects has almost doubled in the last three years, with EU funding almost twice that of non-health related gut research.
Many studies have linked polyphenols—chemical compounds found in everything from chocolate to olives to berries—to reduced cardiovascular disease risk. French researchers took a closer look at how different types of polyphenols relate to this risk.
A focus on inflammatory processes underlies much of innovation in the healthy aging space, according to panelists on a recent NutraIngredients-USA event. Another key takeaway: These concerns are starting earlier in life for today’s consumers.
A delivery system based on food-grade lecithin may boost the bioavailability of quercetin, a flavonoid linked to numerous health benefits but known to have poor low water solubility, low stability, and low bioavailability.
Gencor has announced it will introduce a new version of an older, under-the-radar dietary ingredient. The new offering, called Levagen, is a branded form of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), an endocannabinoid-like molecule with potent anti inflammatory properties.
UK researchers appear to have confirmed the importance of the first years of a child's life as a prime window of opportunity for gut development and optimal health in later life.
A randomised, cross-over study that investigated the impact of Actazin green and Livaux gold kiwifruit supplements on faecal microbial composition and metabolites in healthy and functionally constipated (FC) participants was the top-rated poster at our...
The source of CBD should be of concern for the companies marketing the ingredient, said a legal expert at a recent dietary supplement industry event. But he also said the regulatory landscape for the ingredient is shifting so fast that any opinions he...
Dietary supplement direct sales company Usana reported a 13.4% rise in sales in its most recent quarter. The increase was driven almost entirely by soaring sales in its Asia-Pacific region.
For the upcoming SupplySide West 2018 show in Las Vegas next week, Italy-based botanical specialist Indena will introduce Quercefit, a standardized version of quercetin extracted from the plant Sophora japonica.
Rats fed a high-fat diet supplemented with ginger extract exhibited less body weight gain and reduced lipid levels in serum and liver compared to rats not given the extract.
It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the microbiota have been identified as opportunities for the private sector to offer affordable nutrition to lower-income consumers, who are at a higher risk of malnutrition.
The recent Harvard Probiotics Symposium brought together scientific experts from across the globe to discuss: “Gut Health, Microbiota & Probiotics Throughout the Lifespan: Dietary Influences”. Here’s what we learned.
GOED has clarified what method should be used by member companies to calculate the EPA and DHA content of their products to avoid confusion for consumers.
From crispy protein bars under Bodybuilding.com’s new but growing private label line, to a line of superfood supplements from different cow organs, here’s what’s new in the finished product space:
The microbiome may be an ‘early warning sign’ for later obesity, according to new research that links gut bacteria composition of infants at age 2 with BMI scores at age 12.
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has urged the industry to support its efforts to bring consistency to the global regulatory landscape, so that the rules can keep pace with technology and scientific advancement.
You’ve heard of EPA and DHA omega-3, but what about ETA? A new study from Canada indicates that ETA (eicosatetraenoic acid, 20:4) may convert into two novel compounds associated with inflammation management.
When Amazon enters a new category, it’s common for existing players in that space to shudder. It entered the sports nutrition category in stealth mode this year.
California-based ChromaDex has received a second successful New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) notification for a higher dose of its Tru Niagen (nicotinamide riboside).
Unlike other nitric oxide (NO) boosters, which provide an external source of nitrates, FutureCeuticals’ new S7-branded ingredient reportedly helps the human body produce its own NO to increase levels.
Higher serum levels of carotenoids are inversely associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS), says a new meta-analysis that also calls for establishing an adequate recommended daily intake.
The APC Microbiome Ireland is to head up a €3.4m joint research initiative to optimise the use of probiotic supplements for pregnant women in order to give birth to healthier babies.
The FDA should consider whether a “significant liberalization of qualified health claim language would help drive innovation and be beneficial to consumers,” says Campbell Soup Co.
From a polyphenol-rich extract for cognitive support to a vegetable-based weight management ingredient, here are some new ingredients debuting at the upcoming SupplySide West show in Las Vegas next month.
Ingredient supplier OmniActive Health Technologies will unveil its new PlantActive verification program at the upcoming SupplySide West in Las Vegas, NV, which it says represents a commitment to fostering positive change.
Results from two studies—one on mice and another on adult human males—suggest that supplementation of extracts from two plants may enhance muscle strength.
With barely two weeks left before the industry makes it annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas for SupplySide West, we look ahead to the events educational workshop program.
GNC says it’s new joint health products will break the market stagnation in this key area within the healthy aging sphere. Called Tamaflex, the products are based on herbal ingredients that work on different pathways than the category’s standard bearers—glucosamine...
French microbiome biotechnology firm Enterome has signed a global licensing, co-development and co-promotion agreement with major pharmaceutical player Takeda.
Studies have linked protein-energy malnutrition to impaired immune function in the elderly, so researchers compared how a novel ultraviolet-treated dairy protein may give older adults an immunity boost.
It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across...
Co-supplementation of a multivitamin with Tongkat Ali may improve quality of life factors mood, stress response and immune parameters in adults, says a new study.
The question of whether exercise or nutrition has the greater impact on bone was the focus of a study, which finds nutrition exerts a greater influence on bone mass and strength than physical workouts.
