All news articles for January 2021

NutraCast Podcast: Natures Crops on functional carrier oils

NutraCast Podcast: Natures Crops on functional carrier oils

By Danielle Masterson

Here on the NutraCast, we talk a lot about active ingredients in supplements, but often neglect a very important element: carrier oils. They are often required in formulations to protect, stabilize, and ensure consistent delivery and absorption.

© jamenpercy / Getty Images

News in brief

Barry Ritz named new chair of CRN Board of Directors

Barry Ritz, PhD, chief scientific officer and vice president, Professional R&D and Regulatory Affairs, Atrium Innovations, has been elevated to chair of the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s Board of Directors.

Photo courtesy of Muniq

Prebiotic wellness brand Muniq secures $8.2M in series A round

By Danielle Masterson

Muniq, a company offering a functional nutrition line that promotes blood sugar control and gut health, recently closed a new round of funding — a move the company said will allow them to expand their line and get their product into the hands of people...

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back! Submit your entries!

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back! Submit your entries!

By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2021 with new two categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

© Suwaree Tangbovornpichet / Getty Images

2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines support dietary supplement use

By Stephen Daniells

Folic acid supplements for mothers, vitamin D supplements for infants, and B12 supplements for older adults are just some of the recommendations in the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, but there is barely any mention of omega-3s.

Image: AHPA

News in brief

AHPA calls for nominations for 2021 awards

The deadline for nominations for the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 2021 Awards will close on January 15, with the awards to be presented at a virtual meeting on March 9.

Chemi Nutra says its phosphatidic acid ingredient can support muscle strength gains and could have implications for battling sarcopenia in older consumers. ©Getty Images - iammotes

Chemi Nutra says patent on PA ingredient crowns years of research

By Hank Schultz

Ingredient developer Chemi Nutra says more than 20 years of research has been rewarded with a US patent on its Mediator PA ingredient for its ability to increase muscle size and strength. The patent award comes as the company celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Follow us

Products

View more

Webinars