A new systematic literature review of five popular botanical ingredients indicates a wide range of estimated adulteration rates, with the highest reported for Ginkgo leaf extract samples at 56.7%.
Ingredient supplier IFF’s portfolio reflects evolving consumer demands and emerging trends in weight management , including proprietary proteins, natural flavors and fiber solutions to support satiety, enhance taste and promote overall wellness.
When Katerina Schneider was pregnant for the first time, she could not find a prenatal vitamin that checked all the boxes: clean, science-backed and vegan-certified. The experience is what eventually led her to found Ritual.
A new perspective in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights flaws in the FDA’s GRAS process and calls for improvements by the Agency, noting that a failure to act may encourage State-led initiatives.
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with CoQ10, the HoA’s list of 13 high risk substances, GMO probiotics, and lamentations on Canada’s shifting regulatory sands among the headlines. Stay on top of things with...
Lubrizol is introducing a prototype formulation that includes MagShape micronized magnesium oxide particles to deliver a stable source of magnesium and slow the absorption of the mineral.
The supplementation of green banana powder and pineapple fibre powder has been shown to raise the levels of beneficial bacteria deficient in young adults, including Bifidobacterium bifidum and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, say findings of a 14-day trial...
Daily supplementation with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001 may boost happiness and perceived stress scores over four weeks in moderately to highly stressed participants, according to a new study from Fonterra.
Supplementation with an extract from Astragalus may reduce telomere shortening in healthy volunteers, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial from France.
New research has found that health claims influence the food and beverage purchasing decisions of the majority of consumers, but are most likely to resonate with younger people.
By Aaron Skelton, President & CEO of the Canadian Health Food Association
The Canadian political and regulatory landscape has significantly shifted, especially under the current Liberal government, and these changes have directly impacted the natural health products (NHP) sector. In this guest article, CHFA’s Aaron Skelton...
It’s no secret that food is a major part of managing cholesterol, with plant sterols playing an especially valuable role. But is today’s Western diet adequate? Susan Hewlings, PhD, says while it is possible, it’s not easy.
Big advertising budgets are not a requirement for big sales or an indicator of how successful a marketing campaign will be as illustrated by a viral video on social media by functional beverage newcomer Yesly, which generated more than 16 million views...
Supplementation with a fish oil rich in long chain mono-unsaturated fatty acids may increase the Omega-3 Index and support skin health, according to two intervention studies from Epax.
Moderate, long-term dietary intake of CoQ10 may protect against the new onset of hypertension, while excessive consumption can increase the risk of the condition.
Alicia Wolf, senior director of regulatory affairs at Ritual, said her journey into regulatory work wasn't exactly planned. A Fargo, North Dakota native, Wolf grew up with horses. She aspired to be a zoologist, which led her to pursue her undergraduate...
Short term supplementation with an extract from Aronia berries may boost cognitive performance in young, healthy adults, says a new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition.
The supplementation of a synbiotic has shown to increase resting energy expenditure in overweight or mildly obese adults, according to a clinical trial funded by Japan confectionery company Ezaki Glico.
There are extensive opportunities for 'holistic product innovation' across three key areas of women’s health: menstrual health, prenatal nutrition, and menopause, says Mintel.
Biotech company Helaina recently launched its breakthrough ingredient effera, going from being an R&D company to a commercially viable organization. The move not only marks a critical shift in the company, but offers a novel approach sure to disrupt...
Nutritional product retailer The Vitamin Shoppe is expanding its Whole Health Rx telehealth platform with the addition of prescription testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) .
Tailored probiotic supplements for individuals could help address age-related cognitive decline, according to researchers of a case study conducted in Taiwan.
Over 90% of dietitians surveyed in a recent study believed probiotics and prebiotics have a place in nutritional practice and that fermented foods with live microbial cultures should be part of food-based dietary guidelines.
