Cardiovascular health

Don’t miss the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards: ‘The industry’s most coveted awards’

29-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast on July 13. Our finalists excited to hear the results. You should be, too!

‘Insightful and comprehensive’: Grapefruit flavanones’ heart health benefits linked to gene expression changes

24-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Flavanones from grapefruit may modulate the expression of genes linked to better vascular function, says a new study with postmenopausal women that shines a light on potential mechanisms of action.

USPSTF’s multivitamin report: ‘Akin to studying a hammer and concluding it is unsuitable for turning a screw’

23-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The dietary supplements industry has reacted to a recent report from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force that dismissed the potential benefits of multivitamins for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Balchem agrees to acquire vitamin K2 player Kappa Bioscience

14-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

New York-based Balchem Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Norwegian Vitamin K2 supplier Kappa Bioscience AS for approximately US$340 million.

Trial extends study of chitin‐glucan benefits to subjects at cardiometabolic risk

03-Jun-2022 By Asia Sherman

Chitin-glucan, an insoluble dietary fiber extracted from the cell walls of fungi, may benefit subjects at cardiometabolic risk, according to a recent study published in Nature.

GC Rieber VivoMega reveals $75m expansion plans

23-May-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

GC Rieber VivoMega, which supplies omega-3 concentrates globally, has announced plans to build a new facility in Norway as part of a $75 million five-year investment strategy.

Scientists develop implantable sensor that shows blood oxygen levels

12-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

An implantable blood oxygen sensing system can be programmed to degrade with a set time without losing its functionality, experts said.

BAPP publishes Ginkgo Leaf Extract lab guidance document

11-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A new publication from the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) will help marketers of ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) leaf extracts products find the best analytical methods to verify this botanical.

Strawberry powder supplementation may slash cholesterol levels: RCT

06-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Four weeks of supplementation with a freeze-dried strawberry powder may slash LDL cholesterol levels by almost 5%, according to a new randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded crossover trial.

Nature’s Sunshine joins Usana among firms relying on sales in Asia

06-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

Multilevel marketing organization Nature’s Sunshine managed to post a significant revenue increase in its first quarter earnings statement, despite supply chain challenges that caused out of stock situations and an overall net loss.

Omega-3 supplier announces another major expansion to keep up with demand

03-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The new facility will enable GC Rieber VivoMega to double its output.

Mars partners with AI firm on ingredient discovery project

03-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

Food giant Mars Inc. has teamed with an artificial intelligence firm PIPA to speed the discovery of new plant-based ingredients for the human and animal food and dietary supplement markets.

Olive plus pomegranate extracts may improve blood lipids levels: RCT

02-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a combination of hydroxytyrosol from olives and punicalagin from pomegranates may reduce LDL-cholesterol levels in adults, says a new study.

Low vitamin K linked to cognitive impairment in elderly cohort

29-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has linked low Vitamin K status to cognitive impairment among subjects housed in elder care facilities.

Federal program may suspend exports of fish oil supplements, GOED warns

27-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A fast developing regulatory issue has the potential to throw a wrench into the works of the fish oil supplement trade, a trade group has revealed.

Amarin makes bid to force fish oil supplements firm to drop claims

26-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Amarin Pharma Inc., manufacturer of omega-3 drug Vascepa, was only partially successful in getting a fish oil supplements company to drop some claims in an advertising challenge.

ChromaDex Sr VP: ‘We’re happy for our external research program to serve as a model for industry’

25-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

As the ChromaDex External Research Program passes a significant milestone with 250 material transfer agreements (MTAs), are there lessons for the rest of the industry to learn about building out R&D programs?

Herbal blend may help manage menopause symptoms: RCT

18-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of four different herbal extracts may significantly reduce hot flashes and sweating, improve sleep, and boost mood in post-menopausal women, says a new study.

War of words erupts over IP cited in new vitamin K2 launch

11-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

The launch of a new vitamin K2 has inflamed a war of words over IP ownership, with each side claiming the high ground in the debate.

TODAY ONLY! Deadline fast approaching for NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2022 entries!

11-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to finalize your entries for the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards, with the deadline for entries set for 11:55pm Central (Chicago) time today (April 11).

NutraCast: GOED’s new Clinical Study Database for omega-3s

08-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The comprehensive, searchable database was years in the making.

Almost 80% of endurance athletes use supplements: Survey

08-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplement use is very high among endurance athletes, with older athletes using the products, says a new study that suggests opportunity to develop age-specific products for this population.

2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Last call for entries!

06-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The extended deadline to submit entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards is fast approaching – submit your entries now for your chance to join our Hall of Fame!

Omega-3s found to protect against heart failure hospitalization among Type 2 diabetics

05-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Researchers mining data from a previous study have found that omega-3 supplementation cut the rate of hospitalization for heart failure among patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. This effect was heightened for Black subjects, the authors said.

Calling all Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Microbiome start-ups!

Put your start-up center stage with our Probiota Pioneers session

05-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Washington, DC.

Deadline extended for Scientific Frontiers abstracts for IPAWC + Probiota Americas

04-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Are you planning to submit a Scientific Frontiers abstract for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2022 in Washington, D.C., June 1-3? If yes, we’ve got some good news for you…

Study: Cranberry improves blood vessel function

30-Mar-2022 By Asia Sherman

A cup of cranberries a day might help to keep the doctor away—by producing certain metabolites that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Nexira boosts acacia capacity as demand for fiber grows

25-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Leading acacia fiber producer Nexira has increased capacity at its plant in France by over 20% in response to rising demand for the ingredient that was recently granted dietary fiber status by the US FDA.

Naturopathic foundation, Standard Process team up for interventional trial

22-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

A natural medicine foundation and the supplement manufacturer Standard Process have teamed up to validate how dietary supplements in concert with lifestyle changes can improve health, with the ultimate goal to publish the results in a peer reviewed journal.

Latest surveys show promising sustainability picture for major marine omega-3s sources

22-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

The latest information from the major supplies of marine sourced omega-3s shows these resources continued to be managed in a sustainable manner, despite lingering concerns over how climate change might ultimately affect these fisheries.

Study supports safety & efficacy of NuSeed’s canola-derived omega-3 oil

22-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The safety and efficacy of NuSeed’s transgenic long-chain omega-3-rich canola oil are supported by data from a newly published randomized, placebo-controlled, seamless phase I/II study.

FTC adds to repeat offender’s rap sheet with disease claims consent decree

21-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

The Federal Trade Commission has permanently banned two Texas firms from making diabetes and pain relief claims on the dietary supplements that they market. Kramer Duhon, the firms’ principal, has a long history of fines and enforcement actions against...

‘Just like the COVID-19 ART test’: Thai professor develops new kit for testing gut microbiome

21-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A Thai researcher has developed a test kit for measuring the gut microbiome bacteria which works in the same way as the now widely used antigen rapid test (ART) for detecting COVID-19.

Risk of high blood pressure reduced by eating a mix of proteins, study finds

18-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

Eating a balanced diet with a range of proteins from different sources rather than from a single source could help prevent high blood pressure developing, a study has found.

12 days left! Submit your NutraIngredients-USA Awards entry today!

16-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The closing date for the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards is fast approaching, but there’s still time to get your entry in for our 17 categories.

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

24-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With five weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2022, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

News in brief

Polaris partners with Golden Omega for the North American market

23-Feb-2022

Golden Omega USA will distribute French company Polaris’ high-quality algae oils for the North America.

FTC refunding almost $400,000 to consumers who bought BASF fish oil supplements

22-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

The US Federal Trade Commission is sending refunds to consumers who bought BASF fish oil supplements marketed with improper claims.

Meta-analysis supports lycopene’s blood pressure benefits

11-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplemental lycopene, a red carotenoid found in tomatoes, watermelons, and other foodstuffs, may significantly reduce blood pressure in hypertensive people, says a new meta-analysis of clinical trials.

Indian vitamin K2 supplier to fly own flag in US market

07-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

Indian ingredient manufacturer Synergia is stepping out from its longtime back channel supply relationships to sell fermentation-derived vitamin K2 directly to the US market.

As many as 18% of troops reported supplement adverse events in survey questioned by expert

04-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

A large survey of supplement use among US military personnel reported as many as 18% of respondents experienced an adverse event. But methodology questions makes it difficult to take those numbers at face value, an expert says.

More omega-3s makes for healthier conformation of red blood cells, study finds

04-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has found a correlation between omega-3 levels and a blood marker associated with greater overall health.

Pooled results of big trials showing krill oil cuts triglycerides good news for sector, supplier asserts

19-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study that pools earlier data and shows a significant reduction in triglyceride levels will be good news for krill sector as a whole, says principal supplier Aker BioMarine.

See you in San Diego! Our plans to proceed with the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

13-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA remains committed to hosting its Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA, February 14-16 in San Diego.

Spermidine may protect against age-related heart mitochondrial changes

13-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with spermidine may protect the mitochondria in hearts of older individuals, suggests data from a mouse study from Austria & Germany.

Study makes case for K2 supplementation for children

12-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new review paper lays out the need for adequate vitamin K2 levels in children. Deficiency is associated with a range of issues including a predisposition toward cardiovascular disease and poor bone 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.

Study shows adding artichoke to bergamot helps ameliorate ‘non responder’ issue

11-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has found that adding an artichoke leaf extract to a bergamot phytosome ingredient can benefit subjects with high cholesterol, even if those subjects had previously derived little benefit from bergamot alone.

FDA approves qualified claim for magnesium and blood pressure

11-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

FDA has approved a qualified health claim for the ability of magnesium supplements to lower blood pressure. It’s a welcome development that’s been a long time coming, industry experts say.

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.