Supplementation with OmniActives CurcuWin curcumin ingredient may offer sports nutrition benefits with a new clinical trial supporting potential to protect against performance declines and soreness.
In an editorial published yesterday former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the agency needs to act quickly on CBD, but must not compromise on its mission of safety in doing so.
When Adel Villalobos first entered the nutraceutical industry, he noticed that contract manufacturers often “held brands hostage.” He started his own contract manufacturing company with a goal of being different.
The latest product launch from legacy sports nutrition brand MusclePharm is called Protein Candies—little gems of protein-packed chocolate reminiscent of Mars’ M&Ms or Nestlé’s Smarties.
The potential of pre-workout blends (PWBs) remain untapped, says a new report, which points to its ingredients as possibly improving muscle development, endurance, power output and focus.
An Australian trial has found that curcumin extract with high bioavailability is able to improve neurocognitive function and mood in healthy aged subjects.
New Jersey-based ingredients specialist PLT Health Solutions launched a Certified for Sports Grade version of its branded Rhodiola rosea, called RhodioLife, to the US market.
Registration is now open for the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s annual The Workshop: CRN’s Day of Science and The Conference: CRN’s Annual Symposium for the Dietary Supplement Industry.
David Winston, RH (AHG), founder of herbal products company Herbalist & Alchemist, was presented with an honorary Doctor of Science degree from National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR.
Dietary supplementation with Verdure Science’s Longvida curcumin may improve mood and aspects of memory in healthy older people, says data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Italy’s National Institute of Health reports a number of products currently available on the Italian market that consumers should avoid due to the detection of erectile dysfunction drugs.
There is growing evidence that certain plant-based nutrients in tea and mushroom may help to delay cognitive decline as we age, and may provide more promising focuses for further research after multiple products touted by the pharma sector ended in failure.
Supplement brand Further Food has extended its line of products with a chocolate flavored collagen powder, a launch which places the brand well to capitalize on an upswing in the sales of beauty products.
A new review paper posultates a mechanism for the development of blood vessel aneurysms, and identifies a role for Vitamin K2 is preventing their occurrence.
Olive oil enriched with bioactive compounds extracted from olive fruit and leaves had a positive effect on blood pressure and cholesterol levels in rats, according to a new study.
Discarded pulp, skin, seeds, and stems of apples processed into apple juice may be turned into nutritional products to support liver health—in rats at least, according to a newly published study.
An insect protein startup which got a big business boost at NutraIngredients Sports Nutrition Summit last year is winging its way to the mass market after gaining investment from a pharmaceutical giant.
Italy’s National Institute of Health concludes that the hepatitis cases linked to the consumption of curcumin-containing supplements was due to “individual susceptibility” or “pre-existing alterations.”
The authors of a guest editorial published by the American Botanical Council have proposed a regulatory structure for cannabis products that relies on federal support and coordination for state initiatives.
A branded form of non-essential amino acid beta-alanine called CarnoSyn won the NutraIngredients-USA Sports Nutrition Ingredient of the Year award last month. We spoke with Mark LeDoux, CEO and founder of the company behind CarnoSyn, about how he’s pushing...
Major ketone ester manufacturers are reporting booming business as pro cycling’s biggest race courses through the French countryside and mountain ranges.
Product marketers will need to wrap their heads around new visions of women as this segment becomes every more powerful in the dietary supplement market.
From publicists to brand founders, R&D scientists to regulatory affairs managers, we spoke with some women in the nutrition industry about the current landscape of marketing and developing products for women—in what aspects is the industry excelling,...
Network marketing firm Usana suffered a 15% drop in sales as fallout continues in China from the country’s recent crackdown on sales practices in the health food sector.
Atacama Bio Natural Products, an astaxanthin manufacturer based in Iquique, Chile, announced today that it will bring its NatAxtin ingredient to the North American market.
Providing a set of customised nutrition solutions will be key for dietary supplement firms to staying ahead of market competition in the years to come, according to Chinese firm Seven Twenty-Four Science and Technology.
A 3D printed pill that samples bacteria found in the gut could have important implications for the diagnosis and treatment of inflammation and recurrent infections linked to the microbial imbalance.
Amy Upchurch’s pregnancies have not been easy. Dealing with debilitating morning sickness and infections for her first few pregnancies while her military husband was deployed motivated her to create products to help women ‘enjoy their pregnancies and...
A gut health product based on a botanical, a grain and a berry is using the popularity of ketogenic diets as a way to raise awareness of its microbiome modulating effects.
A new collagen player has entered the market with a process it says reimagines the production of this popular ingredient to arrive at a product with a cleaner sustainability story.
ChromaDex Corp., the California-based maker of nicotinamide riboside supplement Tru Niagen, expands its Canadian retail footprint to include all seven Whole Foods Markets in the province of Ontario.
Europe’s cannabidiol food and supplements market was on display at a recent CBD expo in Berlin, with CBD supplement and cosmetic manufacturers reporting impressive margins in a controversial category defined by booming sales and baffling regulations.
Supplementing NAD+ levels in our body provides anti-ageing and cognitive benefits, and could be a key strategy for alleviating the economic and social impact of Asia’s rapidly ageing societies.
The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) announced that its Annual Summit will take place in Chicago from August 5-7 at the Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare.
Herbalife Nutrition's board of directors has elected James Nelson (former CEO of the publicly-traded real estate investment trust Global Net Lease Inc.) as its new lead director, effective immediately.
Legacy supplement retailer GNC recorded slightly higher profits amid a continued erosion of sales as the company struggles to resize itself to match new market realities.
FDA said today it will have an update on a new regulatory structure for CBD by early fall. The announcement came via a press release on another warning issued to a CBD marketer making illegal disease claims.
Dietary supplementation appears to be widely used in sport with athletes relying on inadequate sources of information and may be largely unaware of sources to detect supplement contamination.
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E-commerce via social media channels is especially conducive to health food and supplement brands, because it plays into consumers demands for trusted recommendations from fellow users.
Amazon sent a warning email to some customers earlier this month, saying that some probiotics sold as Procter and Gamble’s Align brand might be counterfeit, Wired reported. Industry stakeholders hope it’s a sign that the ecommerce giant will increase...
Animal health company Zoetis has entered into an agreement to acquire Platinum Performance, a privately-held animal nutrition company, which sells wellness supplements for horses, dogs, and cats.
Food complaints online in China, tighter controls of energy drink sales in the UK, and new research results on a patented citrus blend in Brazil—here’s a quick round-up of news from around the world:
Comet Bio has completed round of financing with existing investors that will assure the company can meet expected demand for its arabinoxylan prebiotic ingredient and low glycemic sweeteners, both made from recycled agricultural waste.
Supplementation of nitrate-rich beetroot juice was linked to increased plasma nitrite concentrations and reduced diastolic blood pressure to a “greater degree in older adults than younger ones,” according to a paper published today.