Cardiovascular health

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

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

12-Feb-2020 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 for entry is April 3, 2020!

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 call for abstracts: Got groundbreaking research to shout about?

11-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!

From the editor's desk

Persistent nutrition gaps at sports teams provides opportunity

07-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

Many pro sports leagues still have a long way to go when it comes to supporting players with proper nutrition and supplementation, which could be a big opportunity for sports nutrition companies.

NutraCast Podcast: Industry trends with Randal Kreienbrink

07-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

We sat down with an industry insider to find out what practices and ingredients are on trend.

USANA's sales fall; future outlook dimmed by coronavirus crisis

07-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

USANA Health Sciences net sales dropped 7% in fiscal 2019 according to its annual report. The future outlook is clouded even further by the expected continuing market dislocations caused by the coronavirus crisis in China.

GOED analysis supports quality levels for majority of US omega-3 supplements

05-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The majority of the 48 most widely sold retail EPA/DHA omega-3 dietary supplements on the US market are of good quality, according to a new analysis by GOED that the trade groups calls “a timely snapshot of product quality in the US”.

Review: Plant pigment can significantly reduce blood pressure

30-Jan-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A new review has concluded that intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure in patients suffering from cardiovascular disease.

News in brief

Kaneka receives Canadian NPN for Floradapt Cardio

29-Jan-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Health Canada’s Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) has issued a Class III approval for Kaneka’s Floradapt Cardio probiotic.

Consumption of chilli pepper may increase physical activity and reduce fat in older adults – Japan study

29-Jan-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Capsinoids from non-pungent chilli peppers have been reported to increase physical activity (PA), reduce body fat mass, and promote metabolism in older Japanese adults.

Walnuts' impact on gut health may explain blood pressure benefits

27-Jan-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The heart health benefits associated with walnuts may be due to their ability to boost good gut bacteria, according to a new study by Penn State researchers.

Centenarian-inspired: Metabolite supplementation shows benefits for fatty liver disease and weight management

23-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Consuming plant-derived metabolites is able to bring a hosts of health benefit, such as weight management and reversing fatty liver disease, according to the clinical trial director at Japanese firm Mi Innovation Labo.

Satiety makes a comeback in weight management

22-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Promoting satiety as a weight management strategy has had a checkered career, but the concept is regaining some acceptance as a viable way to help consumers battle the bulge.

Fiber product offers new take on old standby

22-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new fiber product called Bellway has generated interest from the investment community as it presents a new take on an old standby—psyllium seed husk.

Two drug trial failures not good news for omega-3s sector

15-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

The omega-3s sector has endured a bad week with the announcement of the failure of clinical trials of two high profile drugs—one based of fish oil and the other on krill.

Drinking green tea may contribute to a ‘longer and healthier life,' study finds

13-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

Tea consumption is linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease as well as improvements to health and longevity, especially among consistent habitual tea drinkers, a study concludes.