Cardiovascular health

Avocado pulp may speed post-exercise cardiovascular recovery: RCT

09-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming avocado pulp prior to aerobic exercise may accelerate cardiovascular recovery after exercise, with blood pressure and heart rate returning to normal levels faster than placebo, suggests a small study from Brazil.

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Deerland completes Bifodan integration

08-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Deerland said it has completed the integration of Danish firm Bifodan AS, which it acquired in 2019. The company said this means customers have seamless access to all of its products.

Cost cutting helps algae producer Cyanotech post slim profit

07-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Hawaiian algae producer Cyanotech Corporation has posted a slim profit in its year end earnings report, mostly through aggressive cost cutting. That contrasted with a sharp loss for the previous year.

Ingredient from buckwheat shows immune fitness promise via unique pathway, developer asserts

02-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

An ingredient new to the market could help support immune health via a unique pathway, according to the developers. The ingredient, dubbed 2-HOBA, is said to foster immune fitness by improving vascular system function.

EPA-rich microalgal oil may slash cholesterol levels in healthy individuals: RCT

02-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with an EPA-rich oil from Nannochloropsis microalgae may reduce total and very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL) levels in healthy people, says a new study using Qualitas Health’s AlmegaPL.

Review paper makes strong case for new RDI for vitamin K2

30-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Vitamin K2 has vital functions beyond vitamin K1 and should be considered for its own RDI, researchers argued in a review paper published recently.

Black seed oil plus omega-3s may counter obesity-induced inflammation: Mouse data

29-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Combining omega-3 fatty acids with a standardized oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may significantly reduce inflammation caused by a high-fat (Western) diet, suggests data from a mouse study.

Nattopharma partners KD Pharma for customised heart health products

26-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Norway-based vitamin K2 specialist NattoPharma and US-based omega-3 fish oil expert KD Nutra have partnered to create innovative cardiovascular health supplements.

Mars says new studies on cognitive function, cardiovascular endpoints will bolster data supporting cocoa flavanols

25-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Mars says two large scale studies underway will add to the already thick dossier of data backing its cocoa flavanols dietary supplement. One study looks at cognitive function while the other has a variety of cardiovascular health endpoints.

Vitamin D supplements may reduce day, night, and 24-hour blood pressure

25-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of vitamin D may significantly reduce blood pressure throughout the day, with a higher 2,000 IU dose linked to reducing variability in systolic blood pressure, says a new clinical trial.

GNC enters bankruptcy while negotiating with Harbin as buyer

24-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Struggling retail giant GNC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy according to a news report. GNC is reportedly entering into the process with Chinese firm Harbin Pharmaceutical waiting in the wings as a potential buyer.

Prebiotic XOS95 products hitting shelves later this summer as Prenexus ramps up science program

23-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Prenexus Health is ramping up its science program for its sugarcane-derived XOS (xylo-oligosaccharides), with the goal of running three to five new studies every year, said the company’s CEO.

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 canceled: We’ll be back in 2021

19-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

In light of the ongoing uncertainty around the COVID-19 public health crisis, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 has been canceled, but will return June 16-18, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

Resveratrol supplementation may lower average blood sugar levels, study finds

19-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Resveratrol supplementation appears to lower values that measure average blood sugar levels over a period of time, according to a Dutch research team.

Researchers discover gut bacteria linked to lower cholesterol

18-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and Harvard University have discovered a group of gut bacteria that can metabolise enough cholesterol to potentially affect people's metabolism.

Survey highlights brands most recommended by pharmacists

15-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The survey calls attention to pharmacists’ role in bridging the gap between the supplement and the medication aisles.

Neptune makes progress on revenue front as company transition continues

15-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Neptune Wellness Solutions reported a 21% rise in full year earnings. The Canadian company took in $21.7 million in its most recent fiscal year, compared to $17.9 million for the year previously.

Probiotic consolidation: Chr Hansen to acquire UAS Labs for $530 million

10-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Denmark’s Chr. Hansen Holding A/S has today entered into an agreement with the owners of Wisconsin-based UAS Laboratories LLC to acquire 100% of the B2B probiotics company.

PREDICT study provides personalised nutrition revelations

08-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The ground-breaking preliminary results from the largest ongoing study of individual responses to nutrition have been unveiled in an online conference from the American Society of Nutrition (ASN).

Brazilian study finds higher omega-3s equate to less DNA damage

05-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

A study done in Brazilian adolescents has shown that higher levels of omega-3s are associated with a lower incidence of DNA damage.

Cranberries may enhance metabolic and liver benefits of weight loss diet: RCT

02-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Adding a cranberry supplement to a weight loss diet program may improve insulin, insulin resistance, and key liver enzyme levels in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), says a new study.

Meta-analysis supports sports performance benefits of NZ blackcurrants

01-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

New Zealand blackcurrants may offer a “small, but significant” improvement for sports performance, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.

Study emphasises importance of differentiating between vitamin K1 and K2

01-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Intake of vitamin K2 is linked with a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), but K1 is not, according to a newly published observational study.

Newly identified ‘metabolic signature’ can determine adherence to Mediterranean diet, help predict CVD risk

28-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A newly identified “metabolic signature” can evaluate an individual’s adherence and metabolic response to the Mediterranean diet and help predict future risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new research.

‘Remarkable findings’ reported in RCT on citrus and olive polyphenols for heart health

27-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Eight weeks of supplementation with a combination of citrus flavones and flavanones and olive polyphenols led to “remarkable” improvements in markers of heart health, report Spanish researchers.

Is plant cell culture technology finally ready for big time?

26-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Plant cell culture is an inviting technology to produce bioactives from certain botanicals. The approach is a difficult one to master, however, which is a primary reason why it is still somewhat rare in the market.

Standardized black seed oil may support healthy blood pressure: Study

26-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a standardized oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may significantly reduce blood pressure, suggests data from a small non-randomized clinical trial.

Researchers create accurate blood test to track fatty acid intake

20-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have developed a reliable and accurate blood test to track fatty acid intake - a tool that they say could guide public health policy on healthy eating.

GOED Chief: ‘March was incredible for sales, April may have been slower’

18-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

As has been reported for other dietary supplement categories, “March was an incredible month” for the omega-3 category, but reports are that those levels have not been maintained through April, said Ellen Schutt, executive director of GOED.

Nutracast Podcast: Dr. Paul Clayton on cellular aging

15-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In recent years, research on aging has seen some major advancements, including the discovery that the rate of aging is controlled, at least to some extent. And according to Dr. Paul Clayton, who has researched, written and presented about the process...

GNC succeeds in getting critical debt payment pushed back to August

15-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Supplement retailing giant GNC seems to have prevailed in its high stakes negotiations with its lenders. Bloomberg Law reported yesterday that the company won a postponement until August of a major payment that could have caused the company to sink into...

Review: Athletes have healthier, more diverse guts, but why that’s true is less clear

15-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Athletes have greater gut diversity and more functional pathways within their microbiota than do their more sedentary peers. Why these facts are true is less clear, wrote the authors of a new comprehensive review.

From brains to hearts, muscles and immunity: Review highlights omega-3 benefits for athletes

15-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The first ever new systematic review of fish oil supplementation research in athletes adds strong support to a wide range of benefits of omega-3 supplementation for active individuals.

NOW testing reveals CoQ10, SAMe products sold on Amazon to be of almost uniformly low potency

14-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Supplement manufacturer NOW reports that among CoQ10 and SAMe products it purchased recently on Amazon and subjected to analytical testing, only a few came close to meeting label claim for the amount of active ingredients, while most had little or none...

GNC turns up volume on bankruptcy alarm

12-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Struggling supplement retailer GNC has reiterated a forthright statement that filing for bankruptcy court protection might be only days away.

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Free Webinar: What does the science really say about Hemp and CBD?

12-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA's free webinar on May 14 will explore the science of hemp-derived cannabinoids (including CBD) and terpenes - there's still time to register.

Most NCAA Division I athletes not meeting omega-3 dietary recommendations: Study

12-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Almost 95% of NCAA Division I athletes fail to achieve the recommendation to consume 500 mg DHA+EPA per day, says a new study that highlights the opportunities to boost omega-3 intakes among this population for heart and brain health.

Report: “Calm” resonates with consumers

06-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Recent research suggests that some brands may want to calm down their messaging.

Despite sales bump, brands that are not preparing for stormy seas ahead could struggle, consultant says

05-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

The dietary supplement industry as a whole is enjoying booming sales as consumer stock up on products to support optimum health. But an industry strategist warns that that sales bump is likely to be ephemeral, and brands that are not strategizing vigorously...

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