Bone & joint health

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

12-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2022 with new two categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

Hear directly from the CEOs of The Vitamin Shoppe, NOW & Pharmavite

06-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA’s Business Leaders Forum is back, so sign up for FREE to get insights from CEOs from some of the industry’s leading companies.

Collagen peptides boost bone health effects of calcium + vitamin D: RCT

05-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Adding collagen peptides to a regimen of calcium and vitamin D improved measures of bone health compared to calcium +D alone, says a new study from Greece with postmenopausal women with osteopenia.

‘Unambiguous nutritional benefits’: Annatto tocotrienol positively affects multiple biochemicals in the human body, says study

04-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with vitamin E tocotrienols from annatto led to significant changes in over 100 biochemicals linked to inflammation and oxidative stress, says a new study with post-menopausal women.

Guest article

Collagen: Going beyond skin deep

20-Dec-2021 By Len Monheit, Executive Director, Collagen Stewardship Alliance

Collagen has become ubiquitous, perhaps even a poster child, for broad health and wellness as the audience for this exciting ingredient has continued to expand in recent years. This growth is expected to continue into 2022 and beyond, and as is the case...

Strawberry powder boosted bone health marker in postmenopausal women

16-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

An analysis of earlier data suggests that strawberry consumption improved a marker associated with bone health in a group of postmenopausal women with signs of hypertension.

Supplements now a health category of its own, according to analysis of searches on health websites

07-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent survey by a native advertising firm shows that dietary supplements as a category has broken into the top health topic searches in 2021.

NXT awarded composition patent on TamaFlex botanical extract combo

23-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

The ingredient is a combination of extracts of tamarind seed (Tamarindus indica) and turmeric (Curcuma longa). The new use patent claims a synergistic action for these two constituents.

Probiotics to prevent bone loss? Study reveals candidate strain for bone health

19-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Beneficial bacterial strains may inhibit the breakdown of bone in older females, and offer candidate anti-osteoporotic probiotics, says a new study from China.

What really matters to the esports community?

16-Nov-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Skinz.gg weighs in on how they stay authentic to gamers and the key areas that impact performance.

K2 research has hit critical mass, supplier says

12-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

Vitamin K2 is read to take its place among the dietary ingredients best supported by clinical research, a prominent supplier says.

October Launch Pad

21-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

This month has a variety of offerings for all ages, from probiotics for the tiniest guts to a formulation for menopausal support.

Collagen proponent Modere takes top spot in WPO’s 50 Fastest List

19-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The Women Presidents' Organization (WPO), in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, released the 14th annual ranking of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies.

Study: Low turmeric dose delivers higher concentrations

18-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The comparison study from Inventia Nutriventia brand TurmXTRA 60N highlights notable pharmacokinetics.

Supplier taps gut health benefits of glucosamine

12-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Armed with a new study, TSI Group will be pushing a new indication for its vegan glucosamine ingredient — gut health.

Once sprightly turmeric market showing signs of maturity

07-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent report on sales of botanical supplements was mostly very good news for the industry. But one prominent ingredient — turmeric — saw sales flatten or even decline.

Pro skateboarder launches CBD water with Vertical Wellness

16-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The partnership has spawned a product extension into the sparkling water category.

Mdrive unleashes hybrid nutritional supplement

10-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Gary Kehoe, the inventor behind Zicam, has introduced a new product under his Mdrive brand.

Nutraceutical ingredients that are changing the anti-aging game

09-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Skin covers a whopping 20 square feet of the human body—So it’s no wonder consumers want to protect their largest organ.

New research validates improved function of zinc/turmeric complex, company maintains

03-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A Wisconsin-based supplement manufacturer has released new data showing the improved functionality of a proprietary zinc-turmeric complex that underpins a number of its products

August Launch Pad: The latest releases revealed

31-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

As we head into Fall, immunity is in focus. Expect the season to bring in adaptogenic mushroom extracts, probiotics and a few ayurvedic ingredients for good measure.

Kappa Bioscience on D3+K2: 'The perfect pair'

30-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

As immune health remains top of mind, vitamin D supplementation has gained wide attention. During an interview at SupplySide East, Crystal Webber, RD, senior sales manager at Kappa Bioscience, said the sunshine vitamin works best with a lesser known nutrient.

HMB can be integral part of healthy aging discussion, supplier says

16-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

The use of HMB could transform the healthy aging conversation by helping to solve the riddle of maintaining muscle mass in older adults, a supplier says.

Chicken collagen may improve joint health measures versus placebo: Study

13-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a hydrolyzed chicken collagen type II supplement may lead to significant improvements in WOMAC scores, according to findings from a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

Survey: 1 in 4 global consumers used probiotics in last 6 months

12-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Probiotic use on the rise as science-backed probiotic strains meet a range of market needs.

Legacy collagen firm rebrands as Great Lakes Wellness to catch building market wave

09-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

A legacy collagen company has rebranded to better fit the growing market it helped create. Now called Great Lakes Wellness, the company claims to be a pioneer of hydrolyzed collagen in the United States.

Vegan women cut hip fracture risk with vit D and calcium supplementation

09-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Among women, a vegan diet is associated with significantly higher risk of hip fracture but supplementing with both vitamin D and calcium removes this increased risk, according to a new large-scale study.

NOW testing raises concerns about potency, heavy metals, label accuracy, & synthetics in curcumin supplements

06-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplement manufacturer NOW alleges that among 23 “unknown” curcumin products it purchased recently on Amazon and subjected to in-house and third-party analytical testing, 12 products failed at least one of the tests.

Study: Low-dose turmeric effective for knee pain after workouts

05-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

India-based Nutriventia brand from Inventia Healthcare Ltd., has announced a new study on its turmeric ingredient.

July Launch Pad: New products bursting on the scene

29-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

July is overlfowing with new launches—whether it's carotenoids for skin health, omegas for joint support or delta-8 for relaxation, this month caters to a variety of lifestyles.

Review of devil’s claw data reveals history of use, multiple benefits for under appreciated botanical

29-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

The author of a new review of data supporting the benefits of devil’s claw supplements said its high time the botanical had a more prominent place in the US market.

Usana continues torrid pace as Q2 sales rise 30%

28-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Usana Health Sciences has reached another earnings milestone as the company topped $330 million in revenue for its most recent financial reporting period.

Highlights from the Beauty from Within webinar

26-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The beauty from within category is resonating in the marketplace as consumers look to maintain a youthful glow and even turn back the clock. The nutri-cosmetics market is forecasted to grow significantly over the next few years and the rising interest...

'State of Menopause' Study reveals what women in 2021 are experiencing

26-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

After a steady decline of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRTs) in recent generations, more women are choosing naturally derived treatment options.

Vitamin K2’s growing awareness for immune, bone, and cardiovascular health

26-Jul-2021 By Emily Jarecki

NattoPharma’s sales of vitamin K2 increased by over 60% in the last year, with combination formulas featuring vitamins K2 and D3 the strongest, says the vitamin K2 supplier.

US Military supplement use ‘increasing over time’: Study

26-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Overall use of dietary supplements continues to increase over time in all branches of the US military, says a new survey that shows that 74% of service members reported using at least one supplement at least once a week.

Joint discomfort eased by hydrolysed type II chicken collagen supplements, study finds

26-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Hydrolysed type II chicken collagen in supplement form is effective in reducing joint pain and stiffness and in improving joint function among healthy adults, US researchers suggest.

Purina and Natures Crops team up to develop equine supplements

19-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The company is bringing Ahiflower oil with its omega 3-6-9 profile to the equine market.

Inside the trends that are driving the nutri-cosmetic boom

15-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

We're taking a look at a what is shaping and defining the category as we gear up for next week's Beauty from Within Webinar.

HR exec: ‘Competition for talent across virtually all disciplines is as intense as I have seen it during my career’

13-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Turnover of employees across the US is increasing, presenting companies with the challenge of recruiting. In the second of our two articles on the changing HR landscape, NutraIngredients-USA explores the challenges of recruiting good people in a competitive...

Beauty from within category no longer female domain

12-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Progressive brands are eschewing conventional marketing and developing products specifically for men—a move that is long overdue.

HR exec: ‘In 20+ years, I’ve never experienced a labor market as fluid & as unpredictable as the current market’

12-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

As the US economy surges back, many industries are bracing themselves for a tsunami of employee turnover. In the first of our two articles on the changing HR landscape, NutraIngredients-USA explores the challenges of staff retention and how the dietary...

Prebiotics may improve bone health in female athletes: Study

02-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of consuming an inulin and lactulose-fortified prebiotic food may boost Bifidobacterium levels in the gut and suppress markers of bone resorption in female athletes, says a new study from Japan.

Nature’s Bounty gives beauty supplement makeover with new format, more biotin

29-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

With gummies leading the charge in the beauty supplement, Nature’s Bounty is introducing a new jelly bean format that the company said is the future of hair, skin and nails supplements.

New product roundup: Functional gummies, CBN tinctures, liquid cinnamon & more

29-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

In perhaps a sign of the season, June is awash with products catering to relaxation and a healthy dose of beauty from within.

From joints to guts: RCT supports glucosamine’s gut health benefits

25-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Glucosamine supplements may improve functional gut health benefits such as reduced bloating, constipation and hard stools, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial in healthy men and women.

NutraCast: How Sally Schimko brought the Tahini Goddess to life

28-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

When she discovered that the tahini sold in the US was manufactured using “modern machinery,” Sally Schimko, a native Israeli, was inspired to launch her own business.

Senate bill would allow savings plans, federal benefits to be used to buy supplements

20-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A US Senate bill introduced this week would allow federal health benefits funds and tax advantaged savings plans to be used to pay for dietary supplements.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021: And the finalists are…

20-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021... the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com in July.

NutraCast: Dr. Andrew Myers, CEO and Chief Science Officer of NutraGenetics

14-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Overcoming micronutrient deficiencies could become part of an effective strategy in the fight against COVID-19. While vitamin D supplementation has gained wide attention amid the pandemic, in the shadows is a lesser known but equally important nutrient:...