Bone & joint health

Verdure tackles sustainability measures to secure Boswellia supply

25-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

In a move toward incorporating sustainability practices into everyday life, Verdure Sciences is rolling out an initiative with their longtime supplier in India.

Designs For Health launches health aging product based on annatto derivative

24-Sep-2019 By Hank Schultz

Practitioner channel specialist Designs For Health has launched what it believes will be a strong contender in the healthy aging category with Annatto-GG, which is an offshoot of natural vitamin E manufacture.

Vitamin Shoppe gets competing bid

10-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

A new player has entered into Vitamin Shoppe negotiations.

GNC teams up with Banco De Franquias to expand presence in Brazil

05-Sep-2019 By Natasha Spencer

Health and wellness brand, GNC Holdings, announced a partnership with professional retail operator, BFG Brasil Comercial de Vitaminas LTDA, to help grow its brand awareness and reputation in Brazil.

RCT supports efficacy of non-animal chondroitin for joint benefits

04-Sep-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with non-animal chondroitin sulfate (Mythocondro ) may improve knee function, pain and inflammation markers in overweight people with knee osteoarthritis, according to results of a pilot study from Italy.

RCT supports eggshell membrane’s joint health benefits

30-Aug-2019 By Stephen Daniells

The water-soluble chicken eggshell membrane ingredient BiovaFlex may help support joint health and function, says a new study.

FTC sets up false weight loss claims website, pays out settlements for bogus joint care product

27-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

The Federal Trade Commission has set up a new website that aims to help consumers sort though false weight loss claims. At the same time, FTC started paying restitution to consumers collected in a settlement involving a joint care product.

Plant used in traditional Chinese medicine linked to bone health benefits, in mice at least

09-Aug-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine posit that extract of Forsythia suspensa may be used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, based on their observations of using the plant extract on mice.

Woman owned and operated supplement brand extends hot selling collagen line

29-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

Supplement brand Further Food has extended its line of products with a chocolate flavored collagen powder, a launch which places the brand well to capitalize on an upswing in the sales of beauty products.

From the editor's desk

Images of newly empowered women challenge marketing stereotypes

25-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

Product marketers will need to wrap their heads around new visions of women as this segment becomes every more powerful in the dietary supplement market.

Data finally starting to support proper fueling of female athletes, expert says

25-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

The data gap in sports nutrition between what works for men and for women is finally starting to narrow, said an expert in the field.

New Brazilian collagen producer says its reimagined production process provides differentiator

24-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new collagen player has entered the market with a process it says reimagines the production of this popular ingredient to arrive at a product with a cleaner sustainability story.

Zoetis expands animal nutrition business with acquisition of Platinum Performance

22-Jul-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Animal health company Zoetis has entered into an agreement to acquire Platinum Performance, a privately-held animal nutrition company, which sells wellness supplements for horses, dogs, and cats.

FDA has tools to move quickly on CBD, CRN says

19-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

The Council for Responsible Nutrition believes FDA has ample authority to regulate CBD in an expeditious manner, according to comments the trade organization filed on the federal docket this week.

Study on Gelita’s branded collagen links it to benefits in athletes’ joint health

16-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Germany reported that intake of a specific collagen peptide commercialized by German gelatin maker Gelita was associated with improvements in sports-related activities among individuals with chronic ankle instability.

Editor's Spotlight

A bone to pick: Researchers dispute both 'benefits' and 'dangers' of protein for bones

10-Jul-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Protein supplements may not reduce the risk of fractures or improve bone health in healthy adults, nor may they have any detrimental effect on bone health, according to a comprehensive analysis covering 40 years of research.

HEALTHY AGEING APAC SUMMIT 2019

Nestlé expert: More data, research and NPD needed for Asia’s ageing population

10-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

There is a need for more research and funding for elderly nutrition as the world’s population rapidly ages, executive leading academic from Nestlé’s Institute of Health Science told our Healthy Ageing APAC Summit in Singapore.

CBD meeting commentary lays bare complexity of regulatory questions

31-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

Early returns from the FDA meeting on CBD regulation give a glimpse of the complexity of the regulatory questions, which might stretch the timeline for a new legal framework to extent beyond which many in the industry would find acceptable.

Osteoarthritis opportunity: Gencor eyes South East Asia and Taiwan after Levagen study boost

29-May-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Gencor Pacific is eyeing success in South East Asia and Taiwan with its proprietary ingredient Levagen, following positive results from a clinical trial assessing its effects on osteoarthritis.

May new product launches: Stress relief and better sleep, probiotics for baby, sugar-free collagen candy, and more

28-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

From a probiotic supplement to help babies build up their immune system to a new line of keto shakes by a familiar nutrition company, here are the latest product launches in the nutrition space:

Study looking at population data finds glucosamine cuts CVD risk

28-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

A recent population-based study published in a major journal postulates a cardiovascular disease benefit for longtime joint health standby glucosamine.

Personalization could provide boost to healthy aging market, expert says

20-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

The trend toward personalization and the concept of health aging are likely to converge in teh future, according to a dietary supplement industry expert.

Study builds scientific support for HP Ingredients’ ParActin for joint health

08-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

An extract from Andrographis paniculate, an Asian medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory properties, may help support joint health and function, suggests a new study.

Can chocolate have a positive influence on bone health? New review explores existing data

30-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

A review of published studies concerning chocolate consumption and bone health found that moderate chocolate intake was linked to greater longitudinal bone growth in adolescents, but little to negative bone effects for postmenopausal women.

Nutrition Asia

WATCH: Building on tradition to breathe new life into the bone and joint health sector

25-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Asia-Pacific's growing ageing population has led to increased innovation in the bone and joint health supplement space, but products targeting more life stages and categories are also finding success in the sector.

Package label language most important way consumers learn about brands, survey shows

22-Apr-2019 By Hank Schultz

New consumer research shows that brand loyalty is a key element in success in the dietary supplement industry. And much of what consumers associate with brands has to do with packaging.

From the Editor's Desk

If botanicals don’t fit easily under supplement heading, why not try to fix that?

12-Apr-2019 By Hank Schultz

Should the creation of a new herbal medicine category be one of the goals of the upcoming discussions about a new regulatory framework? If it were possible, such a change could clear up many of the ambiguities surrounding the marketing of these products...

Editor's Spotlight: Video Diary

WATCH: Sports nutrition brands reveal the top trends and their innovations

10-Apr-2019 By Nikki Cutler

The mass market is showing a strong interest in sports nutrition that offers soft textured and lower calorie protein bars, indulgent-tasting treats, BCAA’s, high fibre and new formats made for baking.

Experts take issue with researchers' conclusion that supplements don't prevent death

10-Apr-2019 By Hank Schultz

Multivitamins don’t extend lifespan, according to the conclusion of a recent population based study. Industry experts countered that the many confounders in the data make that result tentative at best.

French authorities issue warning for populations to avoid joint health supplements

08-Apr-2019 By Will Chu

Select populations should avoid consuming food supplements containing glucosamine and/or chondroitin sulphate, French authorities warn after receiving a series of reported adverse events.

Gencor builds science for endocannabinoid-like molecule for joint health and sports recovery

04-Apr-2019 By Stephen Daniells

New studies using palmitoylethanolamide, an endocannabinoid-like molecule with potent anti-inflammatory properties, may offer formulators possibilities for new joint health and sports recovery products, and an alternative to CBD.

Traditional Indian wisdom: Amway raises awareness of herbal supplements as consumer acceptance blooms

26-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Amway India is striving to promote the health benefits of traditional Indian herbs to consumers in the market, having recently conducted a series of seminars showcasing its Nutrilite Traditional Herbs range of supplements.

Can MSM make it into sports nutrition?

06-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

The progress of bringing MSM into sports nutrition products has been slow, according to one executive at MSM manufacturer and supplier Bergstrom Nutrition.

Despite food-only bias, many dietitians use and recommend supplements, survey finds

26-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

A survey by Trust Transparency Center has found that despite the cool reception the concept of supplementation historically has received from organizations of dietitians, a majority of the practitioners themselves use dietary supplements regularly.

Meta-analysis supports joint health potential of collagen

21-Feb-2019 By Stephen Daniells

A new meta-analysis from Mexican scientists supports the potential of collagen to improve joint health and reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Combined vitamin D3 and omega-3 supplementation may have bone, heart and kidney benefits

14-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Supplementation with a combination of vitamin D3 and omega-3 may have multiple health benefits on pre-menopausal women with vitamin D deficiency, say Jordanian researchers.

Paper in prestigious journal underpins vitamin K2's role in cardiovascular health, supplier says

08-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

A recent review paper funded by a Norwegian research grant reinforces the developing story that vitamin K2 is important for cardiovascular health as well as bone health.

Special Edition: Supplements for Pets

Niche ingredients from botanical sources, animal peptides making inroads in pet nutrition

31-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

Ingredients for pet supplements tend to fall along familiar lines. Tried and true constituents of the supplements owners take tend to form the basis of the products they give to their animals. But new ingredients are starting to make inroads.

Nestlé acquires new fortification tech to tackle iron deficiency

31-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

Swiss food giant Nestlé aims to step up its global fight against iron deficiency after acquiring a new food fortification technology developed by researchers in New Zealand.

Ancient Nutrition's new CEO has sights set on entering new product categories and international markets

25-Jan-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Greg Shearson has taken the helm as CEO of Ancient Nutrition, a move which will take the company to the "next level" including expanding into new product categories and international markets.

Special Edition: Supplements for Pets

Where is the innovation in the pet supplements space?

23-Jan-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Delivery systems and proprietary ingredients are the tip of the innovation spear for pet supplements (think cats and dogs), but nothing is hotter than one ingredient: CBD.

Pilot study links oral collagen supplementation with reduced heel pain in runners

07-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

Oral supplementation of a specific collagen peptide, when paired with calf exercises, may help accelerate ‘return-to-running’ programs in individuals with heel pain.

What's in store for CBD? The hype and attention will die down, says attorney

03-Jan-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

While the Farm Bill has removed industrial hemp from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, the use of CBD as an ingredient has many more hurdles to overcome especially with the FDA, according to attorney Todd A. Harrison.

December new product launches: A drink for gamers, Brazilian red bee propolis, and a multi for vegans

12-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

From an energy drink for gamers to a multivitamin designed for vegans, here are the latest product launches in the dietary supplements and functional food and beverage industry.

Wholesaler UNFI beset by earnings miss, balky acquisition

10-Dec-2018 By Hank Schultz

Stock traders pummeled supplement and natural foods wholesaler UNFI after the company missed earnings projections and admitted a harder-than-expected integration of a recent acquisition.

FTC refunds more than $750,000 to consumers in disease claims case

30-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

The Federal Trade Commission has started to refund more than $750,000 to consumers who were duped into buying supplements marketed with spurious disease claims.

Data supports increased role for probiotics, prebiotics in healthy aging, study finds

28-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

Gut dysbiosis is a common feature of the afflictions that come with aging, according a recent Japanese review. The finding opens wider the door for probiotics and prebiotics in a healthy aging positioning.

Increased parental interest in gut health of their children creates opportunities for prebiotics

19-Nov-2018 By Stephen Daniells

As parents become more aware of the importance of the developing gut microbiome in their infants and children there will be opportunities for prebiotics, says ingredients supplier Beneo.

Generational preferences affect engagement with dietary supplement brands: Survey

09-Nov-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Boomers want healthy aging products, Gen X-ers are interested in weight management, while Millennials are more interested in fitness: These are just three of the insights from a new analysis of 500,000 social media posts over 12 months.

Biova secures ‘first of a kind’ EU approval for eggshell membrane

08-Nov-2018 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) has given its seal of approval to Biova’s eggshell membrane for use in food supplements, representing the first approval of its kind for this ingredient.