Diet-derived carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin may help mitigate frailty risk and age-related declines in musculoskeletal health due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, according to a study published in the journal Experimental Gerontology.
Agribusiness giant Bunge has announced it will invest approximately $550 million to build a new soy protein concentrate (SPC) and textured soy protein concentrate (TSPC) facility to meet rising customer demand for plant-based ingredients.
By Steve Mister, President & CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
As the year’s end approaches, I find even more reason than usual to contemplate the state of things. December is always a time for reflection--the end of one year, the end of the 117th Congress, and most state legislative sessions. It’s also a time for...
Daily consumption of a probiotic yogurt may decrease symptoms of the common cold and improve immune parameters in healthy people, says a new study from Japan’s Megmilk Snow Brand.
London-based startup Basecamp Research – which collects previously inaccessible protein DNA sequences from biodiversity hotspots around the world – announced that it has raised $20 million in series A funding led by climate investor Systemiq Capital.
By Daniel Fabricant, PhD. President & CEO, the Natural Products Association (NPA)
As social creatures were often reluctant to pick sides. It feels personal that we’re picking one person or group of people over another. However, for our industry, the reality is that there are divisive issues.
A combination of delta-tocotrienol from annatto improved cardiometabolic risk factors, including central obesity and blood pressure, suggest findings from a randomized clinical study.
Vitamins produced by gut bacteria may play a role in reducing diabetes risk and supporting general cardiometabolic health, says a new study published in the journal Gut Microbes.
By Duffy MacKay, SVP, Dietary Supplements & Larisa Pavlick, Sr. Director, Product Quality & Technical Affairs, Consumer Healthcare Products Association
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly three years ago, we’ve seen the self-care industry rapidly evolve from an emphasis on treatment to an emphasis on prevention.
Supplementation with ashwagandha root extract may improve measures of sexual function and increase the number of ‘satisfying encounters’, says a new study.
By George Paraskevakos, MBA, IPA Executive Director
As an observer of the dietary supplement industry for close to 20 years, it always felt we are shifting to accommodate “Winds of Change". There are always new concepts and ingredients which capture our attention even if it is for a small moment in...
In his five decades as an ethnobotanist and herbalist, David Winston has witnessed and participated in the rise of an herbal industry that is much changed from the one he entered.
The nomination of Rhodiola rosea as a potential endangered species via a CITES listing is the mark of a changing world, with botanical supplies threatened not only by climate change and geopolitical factors but also rapid shifts in market demand.
Iconic sports nutrition brand MusclePharm declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday, forestalling an auction of the company’s intellectual property and other assets.
The energy drinks industry is reckoning with recent complaints by consumer group Truth in Advertising (TINA) and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health over allegations of deceptive and unfair marketing tactics used by numerous brands.
As consumers continue to prioritize their individual lifestyle needs, Glanbia Nutritionals points to personalized performance as one of the global megatrends to watch in 2023.
A sense of overwhelm shapes Mintel’s predicted food and drink trends for 2023 following climate and economic fears, yet “consumers are absolutely unwilling to compromise on health and nutrition”, the market analysts say.
Bills aimed at restricting the sale of weight management and muscle building supplements to minors have advanced in both New York and New Jersey. The Natural Products Association claims they’re based on unsupported assertions from a group at Harvard...
Supplementation with some but not all micronutrients may benefit cardiometabolic health, says a new review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Others may even be bad for your heart.
Female focused sports nutrition (SN) brands are successfully bringing taboo health challenges out from under the table but those looking to cater to female athletes should harness technology to provide the power of knowledge, says an industry expert....
Not only do consumers perceive fermentation as providing positive health benefits, but they are also happy to pay up to 75% more to receive those benefits, according to consumer research.
Further work needs to be done to raise awareness of the need for women with obesity to supplement both with a higher dose of folic acid and vitamin D, and to be aware of the role of iodine, researchers say.
Ingredient supplier Kemin Industries is looking to further tap into the thriving functional beverage market with a water dispersible form of its BetaVia immune health ingredient.
NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce Bella Grace Global, ING2, and Levelle as our 2023 Start-up Stars for our upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit (February 15-17, 2023).
Research suggests that a novel synbiotic supplement comprising Bacillus subtilis and L-alanyl-L-glutamine (Ala-Gln) can improve glucose parameters and generate weight loss in individuals with pre-diabetes.
The intellectual property of MusclePharm, a sports nutrition brand that had a meteoric rise and an equally spectacular fall, will be sold at an auction on Thursday, Dec. 15.
For the last 40 years, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has defended the safety of herbs and herbal ingredients and worked to ensure that herbal products remain accessible to our families, friends, and neighbors. As the industry has grown—through...
Taste and nutrition giant Kerry has announced a new commercial agreement with Japan-based Kameda Seika, to market and distribute the company’s rice-derived postbiotic exclusively in the Americas and Europe across a range of applications.
Oral intake of nitric oxide (NO) with low dose fermented garlic extract (FGE) has acute positive effects on carotid artery (CA) and cerebral blood flow (BF), according to research.
Plant-based protein consumption could contribute to better muscle health among the elderly population in China, although overall protein-intake recommendations are inadequate in counteracting muscle loss, say researchers.
Utilizing precision fermentation to produce immune-system-supporting glycoproteins found in breast milk, Helaina is bridging the gap between traditional formula and breastfeeding. Now the company has its sights set on bringing its technology to a wider...
While the European Commission recently banned the use of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in foods in the EU, and the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has just warned consumers to avoid it, the FDA tells us it has reviewed the scientific opinion...
While 2022 may be categorized as the year the world returned to somewhat normalcy, the last 12 months still held their share of challenges, and for omega-3s, questions remain about how the market will change in 2023.
The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2023 is just two months away! Bridging the science and business of the sports and active nutrition categories, SANS is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
A study funded by Israeli supplement supplier TriNutra demonstrates the benefits of its ThymoQuin black seed oil on immune and psychological health under high-stress physical conditions.
Danish enzyme and cultures suppliers Novozymes and Chr. Hansen plan to merge their businesses in a move they say will create a ‘leading global biosolutions partner’.
The green-Mediterranean diet, enriched with polyphenols and low in red meat, may be more effective in reducing the harmful visceral fat around internal organs than its more conventional counterpart.
Ritual is combining health with technology to double down on its commitment to traceability. The company wants consumers to have the ability to track the journey of a single nutrient from its source.
Senator Dick Durbin, D-IL, has called upon his colleagues to support the inclusion of Mandatory Product Listing language for dietary supplements into an omnibus funding bill that must be passed before mid December.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has invested $863 million in Nutrabolt, giving the beverage giant an ownership stake of approximately 30% in the high growth sports nutrition company.
A combined approach for testing different probiotic strains in food supplements is both more efficient and cost-effective that standard methods, according to scientists.