Cardiovascular health

NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit

NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit: China surpasses Europe for the first time for share of market value

21-Feb-2019 By Tingmin Koe

China has surpassed Europe as the second largest country for omega-3 value share for the first time, only behind the US in 2017, according to the Global Organisation of EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED).

Glanbia acquires Watson for $89 million, broadens ingredients footprint

20-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Irish dairy and ingredients conglomerate Glanbia has continued its diversification into the ingredients space with the acquisition of US firm Watson for a reported $89 million.

Seaweed strength? Polysaccharide a 'key compound' in immunity promise, says Olmix

20-Feb-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Seaweed has huge potential in immunity applications but research much continue to establish mechanisms of action and standardize extracts, says the head of food at Olmix Group.

German Nutrition Society advises vegans to supplement diet with vitamin B12

20-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

The German Nutrition Society (DGE) has updated vitamin B12 reference values that recommend vegan diet followers take a supplement daily to compensate for the regimen’s nutritional deficiencies.

All about omega-3: DSM highlights importance of public health initiatives and awareness

18-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

An industry expert who will address the first NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit in Singapore this week has emphasised the importance of public health initiatives to increase omega-3 intake, and teased a new testing device for pregnant women to assess their...

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.

Aloha adds MCT oil to protein powders; expands distribution footprint

07-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Aloha Protein has announced new formulations of its signature protein powder and an expanded brick and mortar distribution strategy as the company’s new management continues the resuscitation of the legacy plant-based nutrition brand.

Usana posts another sales increase as China’s direct selling clampdown looms

07-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing company Usana reported $1.19 billion in annual revenue in its fourth quarter earnings statement. The company now derives more than 80% of its revenue from the Asia-Pacific region.

Hibiscus tea may help reduce cardiovascular disease risk, new study suggests

06-Feb-2019 By Adi Menayang

A team of British and Nigerian researchers reported immediate effects that suggest a reduction of cardiovascular disease risk after study participants ingested a hibiscus drink.

Aker assumes more dominant place in krill market with addition of new vessel

06-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Aker BioMarine, the world’s largest harvest of krill, used for krill oil supplements and feed products, has gotten even bigger with the inauguration of a new harvesting vessel.

Omega-3 intakes among ‘vulnerable populations’ well below recommended levels: Study

06-Feb-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Intakes of omega-3 fatty acids across the US population are lower than recommended intake levels, showing the need to boost omega-3 consumption for all, but especially vulnerable groups like children and women of childbearing age.

Nutranext proving to be a star for Clorox, even as its sales of probiotics take a dip

05-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Clorox continues to ride strong results in its nutritional products brands toward a positive overall earnings statement. The contribution of its Nutranext segment offset drops in other categories, such as probiotics and charcoal products.

Curcumin-fenugreek combo linked to improved cardiovascular health markers in obese young men

29-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

Obese men who consumed a branded fenugreek fiber and curcumin combination exhibited improved metabolic markers and cholesterol concentrations compared to a placebo.

Latin American supplement, functional food markets are underdeveloped, but more innovative, chia supplier says

27-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

Benexia, a Chile-based supplier of chia and other plant-based nutraceutical ingredients, says the low market penetration of dietary supplement ingredients in the continent means the market has a huge potential upside.