Compound dark tea (CDT) reduces obesity and fatty liver disease and modulates gut microbiota in mice, according to a new study from Chinese researchers.
Najla Guthrie, president and CEO, KGK Science Inc. has been hailed as a global leader and sought-after spokesperson in the nutraceutical trade. She is also a lobbyist for the advancement of policy changes in the supplement and cannabis industries.
With bills in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and California already working through the State legislatures, the dietary supplements industry is bracing for another year of attempts to restrict access to products.
The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2023 with new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.
A recent study modelling inflammation in both human and rodent macrophage cells in-vitro observed that extract of Garcinia dulcis, aka yellow mangosteen, was able to reduce secretion of pro-inflammatory factors.
The company has spent the past year laying the groundwork for the 360-degree relaunch and now LifeVantage is ready to unveil its fresh take on the evolving direct sales industry.
Supplementation with vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids may not reduce the risk of pre-frailty on their own but have a synergistic effect when combined with home exercise, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Frailty & Aging.
Nestlé Health Science will make a $43m investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin: adding two new production lines to increase manufacturing of high-demand ready-to-drink consumer products.
By Bart Smit and Anneloes Groenenboom, Principal Scientist Fermentation and Project Manager Fermentation, Nizo
The market for beneficial microbes is increasingly diverse, with next generation probiotics and commensal bacteria being added to the possibilities. NIZO’s Bart Smit, principal scientist fermentation, and Anneloes Groenenboom, project manager fermentation,...
Consumers’ psychological relationship with food is about to transform on a grand scale, thanks to the proliferation of wearable technology and the building ‘glucose revolution’, according to an industry expert.
Acetate and butyrate – compounds derived from the gut microbiota – may lower blood pressure in untreated hypertensives, says a new study from Australia.
From the state of the market to the impact of inflation, and from regulatory initiatives like mandatory product listing to equality and diversity in the industry, the NutraIngredients-USA’s Business Leaders Forum will dig deep into a range of industry...
Ingenious Ingredients (ING2), an innovation company focused on developing breakthrough bioactives, says it has hit lighting twice with its two first ingredients.
From personalized packaging to smart tech and sustainable packaging, there have been a lot of advancements in recent years within the dietary supplement industry. So what are some of the trends shaping the market and how do we stay on top of those given...
Probiotic supplementation was found to reduce weight gain and decrease accumulation of fat in the livers of lab mice fed a high-fat diet, according to a new study from the China Agricultural University in Beijing.
Daily supplementation with purified Shilajit, an Ayurvedic ingredient, may increase levels of type 1 collagen, an important structural protein for skin, bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles, says a new study.
Consumers are increasingly aware of the detrimental effects of not getting enough sleep, and emerging links between the gut microbiota and sleep present opportunities for pre-, pro-, and postbiotics in the booming natural sleep aid category.
Açai powder supplementation may reduce the effects of a high-fat diet on peripheral insulin resistance and improve cognitive behavior, according to a study from Brazilian researchers.
Supplementation with nicotinamide riboside may improve muscle mitochondrial biogenesis, according to data from a first-of-its kind five-month-long clinical study with twins.
After growth of 40% and 22% in 2020 and 2021, sales of sleep supplements contracted in 2022 with the numbers offset by inflation, but unit sales shrank even more, according to data from SPINS.
Solabia looks set to grow their current active ingredient range after obtaining a majority stake in BioActor, a leading innovator in extracted polyphenol production from fruits and plants with clinically proven health benefits.
Pharmactive Biotech Products' new scientifically backed KWD+ kiwi extract (Actinidia deliciosa) targets vegan sports nutrition consumers as well as ageing populations at risk of muscle loss.
Crystal Webber, MS, RD, started off as a registered dietitian working with populations from oncology to eldercare and even methadone clinics. She later shifted from clinical and sports nutrition to food science and product development. Webber said her...
Tampa-based start-up Bella Grace – which defines itself as a superior luxury and lifestyle brand developed by some of the greatest minds in the industry – is looking to disrupt the collagen market with a new elixir. The proprietary blend combines Gelita’s...
Ayana Bio — one of a new wave of startups seeking to unlock the potential of plant cell culture in the food and nutrition industry — is turning its attention to cacao bioactives with a $3m investment it claims will also benefit the wider industry.
The supplementation of Bifidobacterium longum BB536 has been shown to improve bowel movement, specifically stool frequency, in elderly with chronic constipation, according to a four-week RCT conducted in Japan.
The American Botanical Council (ABC) has announced that medicinal plant expert Josef Brinckmann has been elected president of the organization’s Board of Trustees.
Natural product manufacturer NOW is transitioning its product lines to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin bottles and expects to divert some three million pounds of plastic from landfills in the first year.
As the sleep category continues to witness growth, the Vedic Lifesciences wants to steer supplement manufacturers and functional ingredient suppliers in the right direction by breaking down trends, claims, ingredients and more.
A cross-sectional study of Korean adults observed that an increased intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) was associated with better hand grip strength (HGS).
Administration of the probiotic L. salivarius CECT 30632 for six months led to modulation of the vaginal microbiome and improved fertility health, according to a study involving 74 women.
A new review comparing the available evidence for the efficacy of probiotics and postbiotics highlights the favourable stability and shelf life of postbiotics, but an observed “weaker influence”.
Levelle Nutrition, founded by Linda Alvarez and Stephanie Schrauth, is on a mission to empower female athletes with fuel formulated for their physiology. With sex-specific nutrition understudied in clinical trial and overlooked in product formulations,...
Consumption of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Inducia may exert cardio-metabolic benefits in healthy adults, according to data from two parallel-armed, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies.
Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) is conducting a baseline survey of gender parity in leadership positions across the nutraceutical industry, to help the organization set benchmarks for future progress.
Despite President Biden infamously declaring that the COVID-19 pandemic is over, there is no shortage of CBD companies claiming to cure or treat the disease, as a glance at the latest warning letters shows.
With the new year in full swing, setting healthy goals is top of mind for many. And with more than 5 million Americans struggling to fall asleep each night, one major goal for some is getting enough rest. With so many ingredients to choose from, where...
A blend of TriNutra’s ThymoQuin black seed oil and Algatech’s AstaPure astaxanthin improved mood and immunity in endurance runners, according to research funded by the two Israeli companies.
High-intensity functional training (HIFT) with astaxanthin supplementation for 12 weeks reduced circulatory lipid levels and improved the body composition of obese men in an recent Iranian study.
Three months of supplementation with a specific probiotic strain may reduce body fat levels, and improve body weight and BMI compared to placebo, says a new study from Korea.
Supplement manufacturer Biohm Health has announced a $7.5 million cash infusion that the company says will help it to further develop the use of artificial intelligence in its product formulations.
