Bone & joint health

Sanofi to acquire Qunol with eye on healthy aging

09-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company Sanofi has announced that it will acquire New Jersey-based health and wellness brand Qunol.

Startup Spotlight

Q&A: Fatty15 founders talk dolphins and saturated fats for global health

07-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

From healthy aging in dolphins to taking on the omega-3 competition, Eric and Stephanie Venn-Watson discussed how novel saturated fats may just be the answer to restoring global health.

Clinical trial supports TamaFlex joint health benefits

13-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of standardized extracts of tamarind seeds and turmeric may improve joint comfort and function, aerobic capacity, and lower body strength in people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, says a new study.

'Remarkable' microbiome changes in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis

11-Jul-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

New research reveals 'remarkable changes' in gut bacteria, fungi, and faecal metabolites in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, providing novel insights into new therapeutic approaches to improve bone health.

‘Being a finalist is an honor that brings immense joy to our company’: Industry gears up for NIU Awards broadcast

06-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast on July 12. Our finalists excited to hear the results. You should be, too!

Enovate Biolife study concludes botanical supplement offers fast knee pain relief

30-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Botanical ingredient supplier, Enovate Biolife, is spotlighting the results of its recent study concluding its botanical-mix 'Muvz' ingredient could deliver significant knee pain relief in less than four hours.

Review investigates n-3 PUFA impact on bone health

29-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Larger and more diverse studies are needed to fully understand the impact of n-3 PUFA supplementation on bone health, state the authors of a new systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: And the winners are...

27-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards were revealed this morning (July 12) during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com...

RCT shows joint health support with OmniActive’s Curcuwin Ultra+

26-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a highly bioavailable curcumin formulation may improve knee joint health and mobility in people with mild osteoarthritis, says a new multi-centric, randomized, double-blind, parallel, placebo-controlled study.

Moderate blueberry intake improves bone health in postmenopausal women

21-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consuming less than one cup a day of blueberries may be an effective strategy to reduce bone loss in healthy postmenopausal women, according to the findings of a broad multi-institutional investigation.

Hop extract benefits bone health of postmenopausal women via microbiome

14-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A new 48-week placebo-controlled trial indicates hop extract (HE) standardised in 8-Prenylnaringenin (a phytoestrogen) could improve bone health in postmenopausal women living with osteopenia.

From crop to consumer: Blueberry genotype and dose for precision nutrition

08-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

A broad multi-institutional investigation funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) used blueberries to explore the influence of variations in crop, host and gut microbiota with an eye towards precision nutrition.

Review: Mechanisms of action behind nutritional sarcopenia prevention

07-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Nutritional interventions can help prevent sarcopenia via maintenance of protein homeostasis, protect against inflammation, enhanced mitochondrial function, and reversal of satellite cell dysfunction, a new review describes.

May Launch Pad

30-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

This month’s launches are packed with branded ingredients aimed largely at brain health, along with energy for athletic performance and a couple metabolic support products for good measure.

Review: Unravelling the link between gut microbiota and skeletal muscle in older age

23-May-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new review by authors from Parma, Italy, has explored the role of gut microbiota as a mediator of the myoprotective effects associated with key polyphenolic compounds, finding that their interaction with gut microbes alters effectiveness against age-related...

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: And the finalists are…

19-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023... the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com in July.

Novel mobile app gives real-world support for hydrolyzed cartilage matrix’s joint health benefits

18-May-2023

Daily oral Colartix hydrolyzed cartilage matrix (HCM) supplementation may improve joint discomfort in a wide variety of people, according to real-world data collected using a novel mobile app.

NOW Pets launches joint mobility supplement for dogs and cats

10-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Natural products manufacturer NOW has added a new UC-II Advanced Joint Mobility Supplement for cats and dogs to its pet product line.

Research rules out antioxidants to prevent bone loss in astronauts

09-May-2023 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Supplementation with an antioxidant ‘cocktail’ failed to improve bone mineral density (BMD), bone mineral content (BMC), and bone structure in healthy males following an 88-day regime, including head-down tilt bed rest (HDBR), conclude researchers.

Women’s supplements trend towards reproductive, digestive and bone health

19-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

Menopause, painful sex, urinary tract infections, menstrual cramps, infertility, bloating, vaginal PH, hormonal imbalance, brittle bones – all health issues filling supplement lines increasingly focused on the female consumer and her specific needs. But...

Review: ‘No concern about excess CVD risks associated with calcium supplements’

14-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

A recent review published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition dispels concerns that have swirled around calcium supplementation and the increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

VITAFOODS PREVIEW

PLT to launch novel cognitive, joint, and cardiovascular health ingredients

13-Apr-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

PLT Health Solutions, Inc is launching a new "breakthrough" ingredient called Nutricog Cognitive Performance Complex at Vitafoods Europe.

Study: Vit K supplements needed to support bone health in IBD patients

03-Apr-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new study confirming that the diet of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients often lacks vitamin D and vitamin K, concludes: “While vitamin D supplementation is the rule, vitamin K shortages need proactive nutritional intervention.”

Gut-bone axis: Probiotic strain may boost bone measure in older women

29-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with a specific strain of probiotic may boost bone measures in postmenopausal women, says a new study from Korea.

Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

27-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries to Monday, April 10.

Novel cucumber iminosugar supports joint function and mobility: Study

17-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

A novel bioactive carbohydrate and dietary supplement ingredient marketed as Q-actin improved joint function and mobility in adults with moderate joint health issues, according to a recent study.

Collagen support for the vegan market: SkinGlo meets demand

16-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

SkinGlo discusses the popularity of its new ‘Vegan Collagen Support’ supplement containing a blend of amino acids that occur naturally in animal-based collagen products.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: What are our judges looking for?

14-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With two weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

Bioactives for bones: study finds significant bone repair benefits in rats

06-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new study observes a significant increase in skull bone repair in rat models of critical bone defects, following the repeated daily administration of pigenin, curcumin, and resveratrol, with apigenin found to induce the most consistent results.

Don’t call it a comeback, chia’s been here for years

27-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

Chia became a household name in the 1980s, popularized by the fascination with fur-sprouting animal figurines, but its use as health aid dates as far back as the Aztec and Mayan empires. Today, after a slight dip in the market, chia is back on the scene...

ADM on pet supplements: ‘Everything that is visible is a concern to a pet owner’

10-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Pet ownership soared during the pandemic and pet parents became attuned to the health of their canine and feline companions. Pet supplements will soon be a billion dollar category in the US, but there remains at least one exciting white space…

A century of the sunshine vitamin part I: A look back

10-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

On the 100th anniversary of the discovery of vitamin D, Dr. Michael Holick – an endocrinologist who contributed to isolating its active form – revisited the evolution of the sunshine vitamin, tracing its origins to the early oceans.

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back! Submit your entries!

25-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

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.

This Wednesday! Hear directly from the CEOs of NOW, Nouri, Pharmavite & SuperGut

23-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

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...

Kerry’s Shilajit extract may boost collagen levels in healthy men: RCT

20-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

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.

Probiotic B. pseudocatenulatum helps prevent arthritis in animal study

04-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Taking the probiotic B. pseudocatenulatum daily can effectively prevent rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research in mice.

SHARE YOUR INSIGHTS

We want to hear from you! NutraIngredients-USA survey assesses state of industry

07-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Are your supply chain challenges easing? Did you have to reformulate products because of ingredient shortages? Which ingredients will burn brightest in 2023? Will we see a renewed push for mandatory product listing for dietary supplements?

Ingredient Optimized partners with Nutrabound Labs to offer plasma-blasted collagen

05-Dec-2022 By Asia Sherman

New York biotech company Ingredient Optimized is partnering with Texas-based manufacturer Nutrabound Labs to offer finished products using the recently-launched ioCollagen protein technology.

Pura Collagen on success amid Brexit, pandemic

07-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

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.

Arjuna highlights botanical blend for quick pain relief at SupplySide West

18-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The frankincense and turmeric blend were the subject of a new study that found it to be just as effective at half dose.

Pro esports organization taps Thorne HealthTech as official partner

11-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The collaboration will leverage the new partnership in many ways, with the main goal of introducing gamers to a healthy lifestyle with science-driven products that support enhanced performance.

Immune support still top of mind for functional beverage consumers, report finds

10-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

Immune health continues to be a primary concern for consumers of functional beverages, according to a new report from Irish ingredient supplier Kerry. The study also found that consumers are increasingly blurring the distinction between the benefits...

Review finds that early calcium supplementation protects against osteoporosis

06-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

Increasing calcium intake earlier in life may protect against osteoporosis later in life, says a new review published in eLife journal.

Hofseth Biocare sees stars starting to align for upcycled ingredients

06-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With a full suite a successful New Dietary Ingredient Notifications (NDINs) and steady stream of peer-reviewed publications substantiating its claims, Hofseth Biocare (HBC) is feeling bullish about its portfolio of upcycled ingredients.

AlgaeCal partners with OsteoStrong to promote bone building

03-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

AlgaeCal will retail its bone-building supplements in OsteoStrong’s membership-based wellness franchises starting this month. The partnership, which AlgaeCal Founder Dean Neuls says “couldn’t be more perfect”, launches in 10 beta locations across the...

Study on lameness in horses opens up new market for Ayurvedic joint health formula

13-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

A study on horses has opened up a new market for an herbal combination shown to reduce joint pain and inflammation in humans.

Whey protein helps cut sarcopenia in group of IBD sufferers

02-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

Whey protein plus exercise had a significant effect on sarcopenia measures in subjects suffering from inflammatory bowel disease.

Balchem acquires MSM manufacturer Bergstrom Nutrition

31-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

Balchem has acquired Bergstrom Nutrition, manufacturer of a nature-identical form of MSM. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

‘A wake-up call to American healthcare policy makers’: Report highlights billions in potential savings from supplements

31-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplement regimens may reduce the direct and indirect medical costs associated with specific disease-associated medical conditions, but only $59 billion are currently being captured, potentially leaving $502 billion in additional savings that...

Micronutrient bar first envisioned by Dr Bruce Ames launched at retail

22-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

A micronutrient bar first developed by renowned researcher Dr Bruce Ames, PhD, has reached widespread commercialization via a partnership with the Kroger Co.