We’ve all heard of dairy or gluten intolerances, but what about alcohol intolerance? If you’re of Asian descent, this likely isn’t breaking news. But if not, there is a genetic mutation that causes what is known as alcohol flush reaction, and it impacts...
Natural ingredient supplier Sabinsa announced this week that The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has green-lighted its Curcumin C3 Reduct as health ingredient in the country.
Swiss longevity biotech company Timeline (parent company Amazentis) announced that it has raised CHF 56 million (US$ 66 million) in an oversubscribed Series D financing round that included strategic investments by L’Oréal and Nestlé.
Following a recent investigation into soaring infant formula prices, global food company Danone has reduced the wholesale price of its Aptamil infant formula by 7%, and major UK retailers have passed the cost savings on to consumers.
Italy has introduced new advertising guidelines for social media influencers which will see the most influential online celebs regulated by the same authority as mass media outlets.
Daily multivitamin supplementation may boost episodic memory and slow cognitive in older adults, says new data published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Texas-based Nutrabolt has taken an approximately 20% ownership stake in Bloom Nutrition, a California-based dietary supplement brand founded in 2019 by Mari Llewellyn and Gregory LaVecchia.
The emerging field of metabolomics is shifting the conversation around human health towards a personalized approach that is based on the activity of the small molecule metabolites in the body.
Seven years after winning the NutraIngredients Award for Service Provider of the Year, analyze & realize attributes its continued success to multifaceted expertise and broadening horizons.
New research in male elite footballers reveals reduced incidences of upper respiratory symptoms (URS) and gastrointestinal (GI) distress following an intervention with The Tumeric Co. Raw Tumeric Vitamin D & C3 shot during the competitive season.
A new data analysis suggests a link between vitamin K2 MK-7 and vitamin D supplementation and a reduction in coronary artery calcification (CAC) development—a strong predictor of heart attack and cardiovascular mortality in high-risk patients and statin...
Sports supplement brand MuscleTech has unveiled its latest product, Peptide 185. The offering is fueled by dileucine, an ingredient the company says significantly increases the body’s ability to build muscle.
There is still time to register for our Annual Business Leaders Forum, and your chance to ask a burning question (or two) to senior leaders from Gaia Herbs, Nouri, NOW, Pharmavite and The Vitamin Shoppe.
A probiotic supplement designed to increase immune response to the Covid-19 vaccine is effective against allergic rhinitis symptoms such as itching, sneezing and tearing, according to new research.
SCFAs may protect healthy individuals against overweight and obesity, modulate cardiometabolic disease risk and contribute to sleep improvement, according to new research.
L-glutamine—an amino acid used in protein synthesis and to fuel the immune system—may boost recovery and performance in combat-sport athletes following intense bouts of exercise, according to research led by the National Taiwan University of Sport.
According to a review in Respiratory Medicine, dietary supplementation with nitrate-rich beetroot juice could be used to support lung health and function in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
A nutraceutical blend of glucomannan, D-chiro-inositol, Cinnamomum zeylanicum blume and inulin could provide a valid alternative in the treatment of metabolic syndrome (MetS), a new study concluded.
New research finds that Clasado Biosciences’ prebiotic Bimuno GOS (B-GOS) significantly improved quality of life measures across areas of gastrointestinal health and sleep in individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and sleep disturbances.
The newly launched Southern African Botanical Product Association (SABPA) has begun work to bring the region’s portfolio of native ingredients to the fore.
A common misunderstanding of postbiotics is that they are made up of metabolites, which the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) says is not necessarily the case.
Canada-based startup StayAbove Nutrition is targeting rising obesity rates and age-related disorders along common pathways of cellular dysfunction with multi-ingredient supplements built and backed by science.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has issued a report on prenatal supplements, which includes data on the testing of 12 different products and some wide-ranging recommendations calling for greater FDA oversight.
Consuming a polyphenol-rich supplement may boost brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in healthy cyclists exercising in poor air quality, according to a new study.
The potential for personalised AI-assisted health services to alleviate the strain on the healthcare system through a preventative approach is significant, however dataset strength and barriers to access pose notable challenges for widespread implementation....
Pioneering microbiome research institute APC Microbiome Ireland is celebrating 20 years of research addressing some of the biggest global challenges to face mankind.
Commercially available probiotics may limit the symptoms of Covid-19, such as preventing the development of upper and lower respiratory tract infections in healthy adults, according to a study by Duke University researchers.
Working with the fire department in La Crosse, WI, a team of exercise and sports nutritionists put firefighters to the test during a three-week experiment that compared performance in a series of training exercises following protein and carbohydrate supplementation...
It’s the new year so you know what that means—new trends. So what is trending in herbs and botanicals? And what are some of the key factors influencing the market? Here to share the latest are Lauren Samot, RD, commercial innovation leader, and Jon Weisgal,...
Key trends to watch in 2024 will include next-gen alt protein solutions, sustainability with substantiation, medicines for the mind and active ageing solutions.
Sports nutrition brand Revvies, founded by an Australian husband-and-wife duo, has attributed its success in the crowded sports nutrition category to the high-quality simplicity of its products that enables consumers to customize supplementation to differing...
The percentage of seniors admitted to the Department of Geriatrics with Vitamin D deficiency remains 'alarmingly high’, a new study concluded, with the authors calling for targeted interventions and enhanced education.
After over two decades in the weight loss category and more competition than ever, Hydroxycut has managed to stay relevant by turning challenges into opportunities.
Daily supplementation with a heat-killed bacterium can activate specific immune cells and help support a healthy immune system, says a new study from Japan.
Communicating science and supplement benefits is particularly tricky within the microbiome health arena, but there are some companies and individuals who have achieved great success after mastering how to simplify this science and jargon-laden space.
In 2017, Mark Miller, principal of Kaiviti Consulting, made some bold projections about what nutritional health will look like in 2067. Seven years on, he revisits and updates his what he called “ridiculously excessive speculations”.
Armed with a master's degree in chemical engineering, Isabel Gómez isn’t your typical global marketing manager. She has over 12 years of B2B marketing experience across diverse consumer goods sectors such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and nutraceuticals.
Attempts to restrict access to weight management supplements for minors took a step forward in California as the State’s Assembly Health Committee advanced a controversial bill on the issue.
An omega-7 supplement derived from Alaska pollock fish oil enhances skin function and appearance in women over the age of 40, according to a recent study.
A recent analysis of consumer attitudes towards food supplements finds that food safety knowledge (FSK) significantly affects the behavioural intentions (BIs) towards supplement consumption, suggesting that increased transparency and consumer information...
Seventy-four percent of U.S. adults take dietary supplements, according to the 2023 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements. That does not mean that they are always equipped with the tools to navigate the myriad of products available or are confident...
Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12 may beneficially modulate the gut microbiome, although they may not act as direct substrates for intestinal microbial fermentation, according to a review published in the Journal of Nutrition.
