Bone & joint health

Kid-centric products dominate October

29-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

While immune support products have been on trend during the entire pandemic, developers have shifted their focus to children. Immune-supporting ingredients like elderberry and zinc lead the way, along with probiotics, multis, and even a magnesium supplement...

Sabinsa gets Canadian patent, health claims approval on curcumin ingredient

23-Oct-2020 By Hank Schultz

Sabinsa Corporation has achieved a new patent and a Health Canada claims approval on its uC3 Clear water soluble curcumin ingredient. In addition, the company announced two other Canadian patents on a ginger compound and a cosmetic ingredient.

Preclinical mouse study highlights need for more vitamin D

21-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Vitamin D is involved in many physiological functions that decline with age, and low levels of the substance contribute to frailty and increased risk for negative health outcomes. Conversely, frailty itself may contribute to lower vitamin D by reducing...

New supplement line gives gamers a reboot

14-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Skinz.gg, an esports health and wellness company, has launched its "Power Your Performance” line, geared toward the 2.5 billion gamers across the globe.

Baze expands biomarker panel to include vitamin A

12-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Baze has extended its at-home Nutrient Test Kit, now offering Vitamin A in the test panel for a total of 11 essential nutrients.

Researchers zero in on supplement use among college athletes

08-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The high prevalence of dietary supplementation use in the athletic population means there is a risk of inadvertent doping for those users who don’t do their research or get their information from reliable sources.

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Curated omega-3 studies brought to healthcare experts' desktops

08-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

GOED has updated its FatsofLife.com website showcasing the benefits of EPA and DHA omega-3 consumption for healthcare practitioners.

Mouse study reveals positive connection between dried plums and bone health

07-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new study is adding to the growing research on the benefits of prunes on bone loss associated with spinal cord injury.

Fish oil shows potential to alleviate joint health burden: Study

06-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Daily fish oil supplementation may help ease the pain associated with osteoarthritis in older overweight and obese adults, says a new study.

Heat-optimised gut flora may prevent bone density loss, study thinks

01-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Gut microbiota composition determined by warmer temperatures could prevent the bone density loss often seen in osteoporosis patients, say scientists, who think this could form the basis for an effective intervention.

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FTC issues refunds in case of pain relief supplement

25-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

The Federal Trade Commission has issued refunds in a case brought against an herbal based pain relief supplement that the Commission alleged had insufficient backing for its claims.

Sept. 24 Omega-3s webinar

Do omega-3s have place in pandemic plan? Tune in on Thursday to find out

22-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Omega-3s are the one of the oldest and best researched of ingredients, but new science is being done all the time. A NutraIngredients-USA webinar this week will look at some of the emerging evidence in immune health, sports nutrition, cognitive benefits...

Vitamin E is needed for nervous system development: Study

21-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New research from Oregon State University suggests that a lack of vitamin E could cause damage to the brain.

Scent product could transform dietary supplement marketing, manufacturer says

17-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new product providing long lasting, pleasant scents that has been quietly making inroads in the industry aims to revolutionize the marketing of dietary supplements by improving customer experience.

FDA’s Tave highlights ‘Regulatory Gap’ for dietary supplements

17-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A ‘Regulatory Gap’ exists within the US dietary supplements industry, and recent talk of modernizing the regulations are ways to close that gap, FDA’s Steven Tave said yesterday

Bioiberica study reinforces collagen credentials in boosting joint health

11-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Collagen, in combination chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine hydrochloride and hyaluronic acid, appears to reduce cartilage degeneration as well as indicators of osteoarthritis (OA), according to a new study.

Sept. 24 NutraIngredients-USA webinar

Latest research continues to hone in on best usage of omega-3s to achieve optimum results

08-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

The ability to test for blood levels of omega-3s has revolutionized omega-3s research, as has the appreciation that higher dosages are necessary to achieve statistical significance in shorter term studies, an expert says. An event on Sept. 24 will look...

Viome launches precision personalized supplements based on deep health insights

08-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Personalized nutrition player Viome has launched Viome Precision Supplements, individualized supplement formulas based on a person’s cellular, mitochondrial and gut microbiome health insights.

Herbal supplements had another stellar year in 2019 with 8.6% sales growth, ABC report says

02-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Herbal supplements continued the strong growth they have enjoyed for over the past decade by notching an 8.6% sales gain in 2019, according to the American Botanical Council.

New health claim boost: Ginseng recognised for improving bone health in South Korea

18-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Health supplements containing ginseng can now make the claim of improving bone health when selling the products in South Korea.

Calcium and vitamin D deficiencies raises osteoporosis risk in low income people: Study

07-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

In the US, 25% of the older Americans live below the poverty line, and high levels of inadequacy of calcium and vitamin D is putting this already vulnerable population at increased risk of poor bone health, suggests a new study from Pharmavite LLC, the...

Study supports efficacy of eggshell membrane plus fish oil for joint health benefits

05-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of eggshell membrane plus fish oil may provide “rapid relief” of joint pain and stiffness after exercise for healthy adults, according to results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

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PLT achieves food additive status for mushroom vitamin D ingredient

17-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

PLT Health Solutions has received approval of a food additive petition on its mushroom-based vitamin D ingredient, the company announced this week.

Cost cutting helps algae producer Cyanotech post slim profit

07-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Hawaiian algae producer Cyanotech Corporation has posted a slim profit in its year end earnings report, mostly through aggressive cost cutting. That contrasted with a sharp loss for the previous year.

Review paper makes strong case for new RDI for vitamin K2

30-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Vitamin K2 has vital functions beyond vitamin K1 and should be considered for its own RDI, researchers argued in a review paper published recently.

Joint working: Nestlé Health Science partners Bioiberica for healthy ageing innovation

16-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Nestlé Health Science has partnered life science firm Bioiberica to add a rooster comb-derived ingredient to its joint health blend.

Study: CBD may relieve arthritis in dogs, researchers say follow-up in humans warranted

01-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

CBD may improve joint pain in canines, an animal model of arthritis deemed appropriate for assessing human arthritis pain, according to a new study. The study authors said follow-up investigations in humans are now warranted.

Study emphasises importance of differentiating between vitamin K1 and K2

01-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Intake of vitamin K2 is linked with a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), but K1 is not, according to a newly published observational study.

GNC turns up volume on bankruptcy alarm

12-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Struggling supplement retailer GNC has reiterated a forthright statement that filing for bankruptcy court protection might be only days away.

Casein-encapsulated calcium eases GI concerns, study finds

06-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Researchers working with a group of postmenopausal women found that a technology using casein to encapsulate calcium nanoparticles reduced GI issues compared with more conventional calcium carbonate or calcium citrate supplements.

Nattopharma builds case for RDI for vitamin K2

09-Apr-2020 By Hank Schultz

Norwegian supplier Nattopharma is helping to build a suite of scientific evidence on the broad cardiovascular health effects of Vitamin K2 that the company hopes will support an official recommendation on intakes of the substance.

Video gaming surge shows pivot opportunity from Sports to eSports, but authenticity is key

06-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Video gaming has exploded during the coronavirus pandemic as consumers shelter in place, but the eSports opportunity for dietary supplement brands and ingredient firms has been around for a while. Will more brands pivot and what do they need to know?

CRN UK highlights why essential nutrients have never been more essential

02-Apr-2020 By Will Chu

The ongoing threat of coronavirus could increase the potential for deficiencies in key micronutrients supporting the immune system, according to The Council for Responsible Nutrition UK (CRN UK).

NAD tells Church & Dwight to drop gummy absorption claim; appeal filed

30-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

The National Advertising Division has directed Church & Dwight to stop making a claim of better absorption on its line of gummy vitamins. The company has responded by appealing the decision to a review board.

Coronavirus relief package will ease loan process for smaller supplement firms

26-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

The $2 trillion stimulus packaged passed unanimously by the US Senate this morning will have important implications for the dietary supplement industry that may help companies survive the worst of the coronavirus crisis impacts.

Aker writes new chapter in krill story casting it as choline source

25-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

The new research about krill’s choline bolsters the latest iteration of this story, said Nils Hoem, PhD, Aker’s chief scientist. Choline is a natural constituent of krill oil as part of its phospholipid makeup as a part of the molecule phosphatidylcholine.

NutraCast Podcast: Asma Ishaq on collagen

20-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

What was once a popular injectable filler has found its way into supplements and functional food and beverages. Collagen is popping up in everything from coffee to bars to popcorn.

Vitamin D may improve chances of walking after hip fracture: Study

19-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Scientists studied the impact of vitamin D on post-surgery mobility, a common concern among hip fracture patients.

Indoor athletes at risk of vitamin D deficiency: Study

11-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

College athletes participating in indoor sports may be vitamin D deficient, which poses a risk for injury or poor performance.

Wiley's Finest strikes out beyond fish with vegetarian omega-3s, pine tree sterols products

10-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

Wiley’s Finest has ventured beyond the realm of fish-based omega-3s with new products that feature algal and oil seed ingredients and a heart health product based on pine tree sterols that were developed by a Chilean firm.