Cardiovascular health

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: What are our judges looking for?

14-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With two weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

Review explores uses and limitations of Arginine and Citrulline supplements

08-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

More research is needed into the effects of Arginine and Citrulline supplementation on cardiovascular health and athletic performance, according to a recent review.

Sonomaceuticals upcycles Chardonnay pomace into health benefits

08-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

Two wine industry veterans are channeling research and leftover grape pomace into a superfood ingredient chocked full of bioactive compounds for gut and heart health.

Novel coconut sap powder shows cardiovascular benefits: Study

03-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

Coconut sap powder – derived from the coconut palm tree – may boost cardiovascular health by lowering associated risk factors in middle-aged and older adults, according to a recent study.

‘Longevity vitamin’ spurs human trials, preps for market growth

01-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

After years of slowly building hype about its essential micronutrient function in the human body, ergothioneine may finally be ready for its moment – with just a little more research.

Stability of selenium supplement improves using orchid extract, study finds

01-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

A recent study observes that synthesising selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) using Anoectochilus burmannicus extract (ABE) significantly improved stability in terms of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, following freeze-drying and long-term storage.

7 Reasons to Enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

27-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back with new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in food supplements and functional food & beverage.

Trial into vitamin D and BMI finds cholesterol correlation

27-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with vitamin D failed to significantly impact BMI but did lead to a statistically significant decrease in LDL-cholesterol in a recent pilot randomised controlled clinical trial.

Vitamin D deficiency increases risk of vein thrombosis, meta-analysis concludes

24-Feb-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A newly published meta-analysis of sixteen observational studies, including 47,648 individuals, concludes that Vitamin D deficiency may be linked to an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Both short and long sleep durations may increase metabolic syndrome risk, study concludes

21-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Those reporting an average of nine hours of sleep a day, as well as those sleeping below seven hours, were observed to have greater metabolic syndrome severity scores (MSSS), highlighting the importance of incorporating sleep with diet and activity intervention...

Review explores Ginkgo biloba’s ‘undervalued’ cardiovascular potential

17-Feb-2023 By Will Chu

Researchers from the University of Lisbon say that evidence of the beneficial cardiovascular effects of Ginkgo biloba in healthy subjects has been overlooked. Their review, published in the journal Biology, details findings of the plant’s action on cardiac...

Garlic powder may boost cardiovascular health in people with metabolic syndrome: RCT

16-Feb-2023 By Will Chu

Supplementation with garlic powder as prebiotic could decrease the cardiovascular risks associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to new findings from a group of Iranian researchers.

A century of the sunshine vitamin part II: Towards new benefits and dosages

14-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

A hundred years after the discovery of vitamin D as a cure for rickets, science is exploring new niches for the sunshine vitamin and zeroing in on the dosages for maximum health.

Watermelon juice may decrease dysfunction linked to hyperglycemic episodes

07-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

Drinking watermelon juice preserves heart rate variability (HRV) response to high blood sugar spikes in young healthy adults, according to a study from a group of U.S. researchers.

FDA will not object to limited health claims regarding cocoa flavanols and cardiovascular disease

06-Feb-2023 By Lauren Nardella

FDA will allow a very narrow set of claims linking cocoa flavanols in high flavanol cocoa powder and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease following a petition from Switzerland-based chocolate and cocoa product manufacturer Barry Callebaut AG.

Researchers explore the pathways to berry health benefits

06-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

Berry researchers from around the world gathered last week at the 9th Biennial Berry Health Benefits Symposium in Tampa, FL to take a deep dive along the metabolic pathways in search of the microbes and metabolites that contribute to human health.

CRN highlights coronary artery disease prevention, savings in new report

31-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The Supplement to Savings report has exposed over $17 billion in unrealized savings if specific dietary supplements are used by those prone to CAD.

Tomato extract may modulate gut microbiota and reduce TMAO levels

30-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

DSM’s Fruitflow tomato extract may beneficially change the gut microbiota and reduce levels of TMAO (trimethylamine-n-oxide), a gut metabolite linked to cardiovascular disease.

Could B vitamins protect against the metabolic syndrome?

26-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary intake and blood levels of folate, and vitamins B6 and B12 were inversely associated with MetS risk in young American adults, says a new study from Texas State University.

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back! Submit your entries!

25-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2023 with new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

This Wednesday! Hear directly from the CEOs of NOW, Nouri, Pharmavite & SuperGut

23-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

From the state of the market to the impact of inflation, and from regulatory initiatives like mandatory product listing to equality and diversity in the industry, the NutraIngredients-USA’s Business Leaders Forum will dig deep into a range of industry...

Ayana Bio targets cacao bioactives production, ‘upgrades’ plant cell culture with synthetic biology and metabolomics

18-Jan-2023 By Elaine Watson

Ayana Bio — one of a new wave of startups seeking to unlock the potential of plant cell culture in the food and nutrition industry — is turning its attention to cacao bioactives with a $3m investment it claims will also benefit the wider industry.

DSM builds algal portfolio to help meet the growing demand for omega-3

18-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

DSM is expanding its algal omega-3 portfolio, driven by a gradual convergence in prices between fish and algal oil, and a focus on sustainability.

Probiotic strain may help manage CVD risks

16-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Consumption of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Inducia may exert cardio-metabolic benefits in healthy adults, according to data from two parallel-armed, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies.

Study: Healthycell's Microgel shows Improved absorption compared to tablets

03-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The company said the results of the clinical trial support its strategy to improve the way people supplement.

Annatto Tocotrienol plus Resveratrol may improve cardiometabolic risk in MetS: RCT

20-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of delta-tocotrienol from annatto improved cardiometabolic risk factors, including central obesity and blood pressure, suggest findings from a randomized clinical study.

Meta-analysis: Some micronutrients may be better for the heart than others

15-Dec-2022 By Asia Sherman

Supplementation with some but not all micronutrients may benefit cardiometabolic health, says a new review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Others may even be bad for your heart.

'A fantastic event': 6 reasons to attend NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2023

12-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2023 is just two months away! Bridging the science and business of the sports and active nutrition categories, SANS is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

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We want to hear from you! NutraIngredients-USA survey assesses state of industry

07-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Are your supply chain challenges easing? Did you have to reformulate products because of ingredient shortages? Which ingredients will burn brightest in 2023? Will we see a renewed push for mandatory product listing for dietary supplements?

Pharma-style dispersal technology opens food, bev doors to wide array of botanical ingredients

02-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

New food and beverage applications have been demonstrated for a whole host of bioactive botanical ingredients via a new dispersal technology.

Study sheds light on how omega-3s may affect nitric oxide production

29-Nov-2022 By Hank Schultz

A study of Polish runners has found evidence for the way omega-3 supplementation can increase nitric oxide synthesis.

FDA warns seven companies over cardiovascular disease claims

18-Nov-2022 By Hank Schultz

Seven companies have been warned by the US Food and Drug Administration over claims of treating cardiovascular disease, the Agency announced yesterday.

CRN: AstraZeneca’s statin study slanted playing field in favor of drug

08-Nov-2022 By Hank Schultz

A recent study on cholesterol outcomes that was publicized at a medical society meeting misses the point of supplementation and was slanted to make the case for a drug intervention, the Council for Responsible Nutrition says.

Asian pine bark extract shows blood pressure benefits in study

26-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

An extract of the bark of an Asian pine species has shown significant reductions of blood pressure in a study conducted in Australia.

Dietary anthocyanins linked to better artery health: RCT

20-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Daily intake of anthocyanin-rich açaí berries may improve arterial stiffness in overweight and obese people, says a new study from Brazil.

Willow Biosciences bids for slice of astaxanthin market with precision fermentation tech breakthrough

18-Oct-2022 By Elaine Watson

Willow Biosciences – one of a clutch of biotech firms producing cannabinoids via biosynthesis rather than extraction – has started strain optimization and process development for commercial production of astaxanthin from yeast using a downstream processing...

CRN: Gummy article harps on problems, ignores benefits

13-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted potential issues with the formulation and usage of gummy supplements with little attention given to the benefits of these products, the Council for Responsible Nutrition says.

IMCD strengthens US presence with expanded nutraceuticals team

07-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Specialty ingredients distributor IMCD has expanded its presence in the US market with a new team of technical account managers for nutraceuticals. “We’re just getting started here,” its National Sales Manager tells NutraIngredients-USA.

Food insecurity found to significantly increase risk of cardiovascular disease

07-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

Food insecurity raises the risk for almost all aspects of cardiovascular disease, new research from the University of Michigan has found.

Hofseth Biocare sees stars starting to align for upcycled ingredients

06-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With a full suite a successful New Dietary Ingredient Notifications (NDINs) and steady stream of peer-reviewed publications substantiating its claims, Hofseth Biocare (HBC) is feeling bullish about its portfolio of upcycled ingredients.

GOED Annual Market Report: Omega-3 supplements market grows 3.8%

30-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) has published the 2022 edition of its annual market report revealing steady growth in supplements with heightened demand for high concentrate products and algal oils.

September Launch Pad

29-Sep-2022 By Danielle Masterson

From gut-brain axis to heart health to hydration, there's a new product suited for a variety of lifestyles this fall.

Creatine supply remains tight, but new production capacity could ease situation

22-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

Tight supply has raised creatine prices, and new health applications for the ingredient have added upward pressure from the demand side as well. But that picture could change soon with new capacity coming onto the scene.

Study elucidates complex link between vitamin D and testosterone in obese men

20-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

Low vitamin D levels were strongly associated with low testosterone in only in the most morbidly obese younger men, a new study has found.

Daily multivitamin may improve cognition, may protect against decline: RCT

14-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Multivitamin supplements may improve cognition, episodic memory, and executive function in older people, and slow cognitive decline by 60%, according to data from the high-profile COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study for the Mind (COSMOS-Mind).

Beet It Sport continues expansion into US market

14-Sep-2022 By Asia Sherman

Seven years after entering the US market, Beet It Sport continues to register healthy year-on-year growth, with its nitrate-rich beet juice recognized as best in sports nutrition.

Low B vitamin levels can lead to arterial degradation independent of cholesterol, study suggests

12-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

Research using an automated animal model of the human arterial wall injury has suggested that low levels of B vitamins can lead to damage to the arteries in a mechanism independent of cholesterol, but which can exacerbate the development of plaques when...

Beetroot juice nitrate shows blood pressure benefits in healthy young active males: Study

12-Sep-2022 By Asia Sherman

Natural dietary nitrate contained in beetroot juice improved blood pressure responses during large muscle mass isometric and ischemic exercise in healthy young males, a recent study shows.

Vitux says research shows its ConCordix Smart Chew tech poised to reinvigorate omega-3s category

02-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

Chewable omega-3s manufacturer Vitux AS says that new consumer research it has conducted showed compliance better than with gummy products. The company claims this shows that fish oil users are open to new delivery formats.

‘A wake-up call to American healthcare policy makers’: Report highlights billions in potential savings from supplements

31-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplement regimens may reduce the direct and indirect medical costs associated with specific disease-associated medical conditions, but only $59 billion are currently being captured, potentially leaving $502 billion in additional savings that...