Cardiovascular health

Glutathione-boosting supplement wins immune health challenge award

21-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

A relatively new-to-market ingredient that boosts glutathione levels has won a research award in a challenge sponsored by multinational pharmaceutical and CPG firm.

Surveys suggest veterinarians not meeting pet nutraceutical needs

20-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

While veterinarians may be able to diagnose diseases and perform difficult surgeries, many have received little education on animal nutrition.

Bioenergy looks to support to come from ongoing trial on d-ribose/CoQ10 combo

19-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

New research that supports the heart health effects of a d-ribose/CoQ10 combination could provide marketing support for the ingredients in 2021 as millions of older consumers deal with the unique stresses of the ongoing pandemic situation.

Business Leaders Forum: Hear directly from the CEOs of The Vitamin Shoppe, Pharmavite, SmartyPants & NOW!

18-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Start 2021 with insights from CEOs of some of the industry’s leading companies in a wide-ranging, interactive, and FREE webinar on NutraIngredients-USA.

NutraCast Podcast: Natures Crops on functional carrier oils

15-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Here on the NutraCast, we talk a lot about active ingredients in supplements, but often neglect a very important element: carrier oils. They are often required in formulations to protect, stabilize, and ensure consistent delivery and absorption.

Personalized sports nutrition brand raises $7.5 million in series A funding

14-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Gainful has attracted $7.5 million in series A funding in a strategic move to propel the expansion of the personalized sports nutrition company.

BGG astaxanthin patent expands heart health, healthy aging applications

13-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Astaxanthin supplier BGG has announced a new patent that further expands the carotenoid’s applications in cardiovascular health and healthy aging.

NutraCast Podcast: Muniq CEO Marc Washington on need for inclusion in industry

08-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Black women have the highest rates of being overweight or obese compared to other groups in the United States. And people who are overweight are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol — all risk factors for heart disease...

Study advances understanding of prebiotic resistant potato starch for personalized nutrition

08-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Resistant potato starch may improve LDL cholesterol levels, but the effects are not shared by everyone, says a new study that highlights the potential of the prebiotic for use in personalized nutrition applications.

Algalif responds to astaxanthin demand by green lighting €22m expansion

06-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

Icelandic astaxanthin producer Algalif announces a €22m expansion to its production facilities in a round of investment that builds on 2019’s manufacturing upgrades to meet rising demand.

Brightseed announces first AI-powered discovery of phytonutrients targeting liver & metabolic health

05-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

AI-phytonutrient pioneer Brightseed has announced the identification of two natural compounds with promising bioactive function for liver and metabolic health, noting the compounds appear to be strong candidates for nutraceuticals.

CoQ10 market seen as stable, but quality assurance, commitment to science can spur future growth

23-Dec-2020 By By Scott Steinford, Founder and President, CoQ10 Association

Very few ingredients have enjoyed the consistent growth that CoQ10 has experienced in the past 20 years. In 2000, the global market for ubiquinone had just surpassed 35 metric tons of CoQ10 demand and ubiquinol had yet to be introduced.

Fish oil supplements do not raise LDL-cholesterol levels: New analysis

22-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

While the cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 fatty acids have been known for decades, there was disagreement about whether fish oil supplements may raise LDL-cholesterol levels. A new analysis provides reassurance about the safety of these products.

Probiotics for immunity: Online reviews surged 26% in first half of 2020

21-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

While digestive health remains the leading health position for probiotics in the US, immune support is the second most popular positioning with online reviews growing 26% in the first half of 2020 to hit 179,000 in July, says Lumina Intelligence.

More omega-3s equate to faster heart rate recovery, study finds

18-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

Subjects with a Omega-3 Index showed a more rapid heart rate recovery after exercise in a new study. The results suggest a cardioprotective role for these essential fatty acids, the authors said.