Experts should consider a lower clinical threshold of ferritin levels when determining iron deficiency to ensure efficacy of early detection and relevant treatment, say researchers.
With a couple of ingredients already on the market for muscle and cellular aging, Nuritas’ next wave of artificial intelligence driven ingredient discoveries will target some big consumer health needs, including glucose management and very specialized...
The Natural Products Association opposed a bill to restrict some sales of dietary supplements in New Jersey brick and mortar locations in testimony offered about a bill making its way through the state legislature.
Inflation amounts to an “economic storm” that has pushed the dietary supplement industry into a “period of constrained growth,” according to Mark LeDoux, CEO of Natural Alternatives International. The sport nutrition sector was seen as the most profoundly...
WIN co-hosted the Women of SupplySide Networking Reception where members of the WIN Board of Directors shared insights into the goals of the organization and showcased opportunities to get involved.
French food-tech company Activ’Inside has introduced Belight3, its latest Champagne-grape-derived nutricosmetic, inspired in Asia and formulated to reduce melanin skin spots.
Daily supplementation with 600 mg of an elderberry extract may boost diversity of the gut microbiota, with specific increases in levels of Akkermansia, says a new study from Austria and Italy.
Health supplements brands are prohibited from engaging celebrities to endorse their products, the Chinese authorities have again warned, in a move which an expert says is targeted at a ‘grey area’ for overseas brands.
In 2018, George Kruis and Dom Day created the brand fourfive to address pain, sleep and recovery. Today the company is the official wellness supplier to a number of world-class teams.
Norwegian Biotech, Grøntvedt, has developed a natural omega-3 product rich in cetoleic acid, derived from a sustainable source of pelagic Atlantic herring.
Dilution of the prebiotic message is a concern for the category even as it grows, a trade organization official says. And new methods of constructing prebiotic molecules could further complicate the issue, another expert says.
With expert speakers confirmed from GNC, NOW, Advanced.gg, Floyds of Leadville, cbdMD, JSchall Consulting, TYM Performance, SPINS, NYU Tisch Institute for Global Sport, and more, the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit is not to be missed.
A new study from Norwegian biotech company Hofseth BioCare carried out in mice supports the restorative respiratory and immune rebalancing benefits of its full spectrum OmeGo salmon oil.
A cash infusion from Nestle and an uptick in online consumer sales has buoyed ChromaDex as executives say the brand is on course to be in plus EBITDA territory by the end of fiscal 2022.
It’s no secret that women have long been underserved by the health and wellness industry, but if you walked the SupplySide West floor, you may have noticed a shift. More and more companies are introducing cutting-edge products for women, including IFF...
The whole organism assay platform is helping companies explore novel ingredients for health and lifespan, weight management, cognitive health, muscle health, and more.
Growth in the probiotic supplements market has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, and interest in the beneficial microorganisms continues to gather pace, says the executive director of the International Probiotics Association.
Three months after introducing its Neuralli psychobiotic, Bened Life remains focused on the science behind its patented PS128 probiotic strain and protecting the specific neurological benefits for the communities it serves.
First Milk will manufacture specialist whey protein powder for Arla Foods Ingredients, enabling it to address the growing consumer trend for protein-enriched foods.
A study of postbiotics has found an association between increased circulating propionic acid levels - linked with consumption of meat, dairy and processed foods - and higher cognitive decline in older persons.
Progress continues to be made on a cultivated source of Rhodiola rosea that can ensure the supply of this popular botanical, partners in the venture said at SuppySide West.
Biotechnology company Genomatica – known for producing sustainable materials used in textiles, plastics and cosmetics – has launched Avela, a renewable (R)-1,3-butanediol chemical developed to induce exogenous ketosis in the body.
A meta-analysis of published evidence upholds the efficacy of endogenous melatonin to improve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) severity in diagnosed patients.
A new study measuring the impact of pre- and post-nutrient timing on lower- and upper-body strength in both men and women concludes that females appear to respond particularly favourably to nutrient consumption.
Formulations are taking on new forms – literally. SupplySide West gave companies a chance to showcase a number of new products– and formats– as brands embrace innovation.
Beauty and wellness MLM NuSkin’s recent disappointing earnings report mirrors that of other network marketing companies that list China as a major market.
A recent study on cholesterol outcomes that was publicized at a medical society meeting misses the point of supplementation and was slanted to make the case for a drug intervention, the Council for Responsible Nutrition says.
Two products made from Australian and New Zealand-listed The a2 Milk Company (The a2MC) were granted entry into the US market under an expedited process, the US FDA announced.
Bitter orange extract p-synephrine had no effect on fat oxidation rate during aerobic exercise in healthy active women, according to a recent study from university researchers in Spain.
Inflationary pressures and currency fluctuations have impacted Nature Sunshine’s results, leading the multi-level marketing company to reformulate some products with cheaper ingredients and revamp manufacturing in an effort to control costs.
Just as the UK entered a new trading relationship with the EU, the economy was thrown another curveball with the pandemic. But with a little strategic foresight and a lot of humor, Jennifer Mo is taking the situation in stride.
Scientists have developed a method to bind quercetin derivatives to pectin chains to enhance bioavailability and antioxidant activity for improved disease prevention.
Daily consumption of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum OLL2712 may improve different memory scores in older people with declining memory, says a new study from Japan.
Patients sufficient in vitamin D have a lower risk of all-cause and CVD mortality, suggesting an important therapeutic strategy, according to a study involving data from osteoarthritis 4570 patients.
The Natural Products Association has dismissed its case against the US Food & Drug Administration following the Agency’s issuance of a final guidance for N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC).
Daily consumption of a pediatric synbiotic supplement may improve the number of spontaneous weekly bowel movements in children with intermittent constipation, says data from a new randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Nebraska-based Synbiotic Health has acquired a 43,000 sq.ft facility in Madison, WI which will be dedicated to the development and commercialization of advanced probiotic ingredients for improved health.
Brand positioning experts at HMT (Healthy Marketing Team) have revealed a new report detailing the secrets for successful innovation within sports nutrition.
DSM has developed a database that could identify the key micronutrient gaps in 11 markets across Asia-Pacific, and in turn, help health supplement brands and manufacturers design products to meet these needs.
A new study has shown that carbohydrate and protein supplementation strategies may help athletes deal better with the muscle damage that comes from endurance exercise. But they don’t seem to increase runners’ endurance capacity directly.
For the second time in recent years network marketing giant Herbalife has made an abrupt management switch, with board chairman Michael Johnson stepping in as interim CEO. The move coincided with a disappointing sales report that saw the company’s share...
