Only about 40% of people may have the gut microbes to convert ellagitannins from pomegranate into urolithin A, an ingredient positioned for boosting mitochondrial and muscle function, but direct supplementation with the compound overcomes these individual...
Israeli technology firm BioHarvest Sciences claims to have cracked the cell tissue production code as it brings the first fruits of its labor to market — a resveratrol-heavy offering made from cells taken from the skin of red grapes. Cannabinoids...
A combination of two Bifidobacteria strains may exert beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity in obese children and adolescents, says a new study from Italy.
A recent study found that supplementation with an astragalus extract benefited the immune systems of elite class rowers participating in a heavy training cycle.
The micronutrients and other bioactives contained in a glass of orange juice is sufficient enough to shore up the immune response and tackle oxidative stress and inflammation, a review concludes.
Daily supplementation with inulin may improve measures of insulin sensitivity in people with pre-diabetes, says a new study from China that strengthens the prebiotic’s benefits for blood sugar management.
CarryOn is a new line of CBD sparkling waters developed by Ocean Spray’s Lighthouse Incubator. CarryOn’s Managing Director, Christopher Petersen, joined the NutraCast to discuss the innovation Incubator and explain how he went from being an army officer...
After remarkable growth in 2020, sales of collagen-based beauty supplements will continue through 2021 and even as people return to the offices after a year of staying home, experts tell NutraIngredients-USA.
The Supplement Safety Compliance Initiative has strengthened the industry in the wake of New York Attorney General affair and has put it in a far better position to deal with future challenges, attendees at a recent event were told.
Contract manufacturer Health Wright Products is seeking to get ahead of the developing labor shortage by promising employees hefty bonuses as the company meets an important revenue target.
Babies born via cesarean section don't have the same healthy bacteria as those born vaginally, but a new study finds that these natural bacteria may be restored.
A bill put forward by Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, to decriminalize marijuana includes language on CBD that has been welcomed by supplement industry stakeholders.
Daily supplementation with Roquette’s Nutriose resistant dextrin may boost the feeling of fullness and blunted blood sugar spikes in healthy adults living in the UK, says a new study.
A kimchi-derived probiotic could help in warding off diabetes as scientists find its supplementation improves blood glucose level management in those with prediabetes.
Microbiology expert Jessica ter Haar, PhD, is the scientific director at the International Probiotics Association (IPA). She focuses a lot on helping women achieve their best possible microbial health during every stage of life—a topic that she’s helping...
A new collaboration announced by the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program will make hundreds of analytical methods more easily available to the industry.
A mandatory product listing for dietary supplements would help FDA leverage its enforcement resources most effectively, Cara Welch, PhD, said during an industry event yesterday.
Long-term research has identified substantial microbial changes in the intestines of infants before developing coeliac disease, suggesting scientists may be able to predict who will develop the disease months before the onset.
Five Democratic Senators have cosigned a letter the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies asking for a significant increase for the budget for the Office of Dietary Supplement...
Canadian researchers have determined via a meta analysis that nitrate supplementation may be beneficial in some aspects of endurance sports, but caution that the data supporting the notion is mediocre at best.
Turnover of employees across the US is increasing, presenting companies with the challenge of recruiting. In the second of our two articles on the changing HR landscape, NutraIngredients-USA explores the challenges of recruiting good people in a competitive...
As legislators continue to negotiate an infrastructure deal, the Consumer Brands Association urges democratic leaders to include the creation of a federal Office of Supply Chain Resiliency to address ongoing challenges exposed and magnified by the pandemic...
The demand for mood support supplements based on 5-HTP has raised concern about the sustainability of the botanical Griffonia simplicifolia, the source of the ingredient. The authors of a recent paper said more information is needed to make sure the...
The advent of a strategic patent has put formulation specialist Biomedican on course to fundamentally alter the cannabinoid supply picture, the company claims. In addition, a Mexican court ruling has opened up opportunities south of the border.
As the US economy surges back, many industries are bracing themselves for a tsunami of employee turnover. In the first of our two articles on the changing HR landscape, NutraIngredients-USA explores the challenges of staff retention and how the dietary...
Daily iron supplementation alongside curcumin in the form of HydroCurc may provide combined benefits without negatively influencing iron absorption, according to new research.
Kerry Group, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has completed its the reported €126.9 million acquisition of Spanish biotech company Biosearch Life.
More and more companies are using apps to gain insights on their respective industries. With the right data inputs, technology can improve decision making and help company leaders zero in on trends. The Releaf App is one such application that individuals...
Pharmavite has expanded its range of products directed at women with the acquisition of urinary health brand Uqora. Terms of the deal were not announced.
Private equity firm Warburg Pincus is continuing its consolidation of analytical laboratories serving the food, beverage and dietary supplement industries with the acquisition announced today of Food Safety Net Services. FSNS operates more than 20 labs...
Tweaking the gut microbiome via a faecal microbiome transplant (FMT) may be worth further study as an approach to regulate the immune system in COVID-19 patients, researchers speculate.
The closure of legacy sports nutrition brand Sci-MX has come as a shock to some but an industry expert has warned it is a manifestation of the tightrope many brands are walking today.
The winners of the 2021 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com next week, and our finalists excited to hear the results. You should be, too!
Indian ingredient supplier Natural Remedies has announced new clean label and drug testing certifications on its Turmacin turmeric ingredient, which could boost the uptake of the ingredient in sports nutrition formulations.
A more refined and holistic approach to trait breeding in food crops could create opportunities to influence human health via the microbiome, says Andy Benson, Professor of Food Science and Technology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
A transplant of healthy gut microbes, through oral capsules, followed by fibre supplements can improve insulin sensitivity in patients with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome, according to a new clinical trial.
Supplementation with beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) for 12 weeks promotes improvements in muscle performance in compensated cirrhotic patients, according to a recent study.
Melissa Snover is the founder and CEO of Nourish3d (operated under Remedy Health) a business that develops 3D printing technologies to produce personalized nutrition solutions. She said her journey into entrepreneurship started at the age of 23—completely...
Focusing on products that consumers want for the long haul and providing formulas that provide measurable benefits are what have helped Purity Products succeed long term, according to a company official.
A recent warning letter that focused in part on gut health claims points out the chinks in FDA’s policy facade, as it takes the target firm to task over some claims that seem benign in nature.
