Cognitive function

Mother’s prenatal gut microbiota may predict child behavior: Study

10-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Increased diversity of a mother’s gut microbiota during the third trimester of pregnancy may influence a child’s brain development and behavior, says a new study from Australia.

Study: Vitamin D levels associated with depressive symptoms

10-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A large community sample study has found vitamin D levels are associated with depressive symptomatology due to the vitamin's impact on three specific inflammatory markers.

'Not matched by other conferences': 8 reasons to attend the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2021

08-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2021 is one week away! The leading event for the the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Nutritional supplement shows promise for those with ASD: Study

07-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A new survey on the nutritional blend IQed found the product may be beneficial for those with autism, apraxia and other conditions involving motor and speech delays.

Uni graduates launch nootropic supplements for health-focused gamers

07-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Two young esports enthusiasts have launched an all-natural nootropic supplements brand for competitive gamers after graduating from university just as the pandemic lockdown and recession hit.

Beta-sitosterol may relieve anxiety: Mouse study

01-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Scientists say the plant-derived substance may play a key role in reducing anxiety levels in humans.

Launch Pad: May says bye to immune support and hello to hydration, healthy skin and energy

27-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The month of May generated an assortment of ingredients and formats, from protein bars that add inches to Ayurvedic-inspired coffee.

Sustainability, fair trade and organic messaging support company's 5-HTP ingredient launch

24-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Ingredient supplier Nura is claiming an organic positioning and a partnership with Ghanaian wildcrafters to back the market introduction of its Cleanmood 5-HTP ingredient.

Senate bill would allow savings plans, federal benefits to be used to buy supplements

20-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A US Senate bill introduced this week would allow federal health benefits funds and tax advantaged savings plans to be used to pay for dietary supplements.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021: And the finalists are…

20-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021... the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com in July.

'First of its kind' study indicates prebiotic can reduce anxiety

20-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A "first of its kind" clinical trial has shown the ability of Biotis GOS, the galacto-oligosaccharide prebiotic ingredient by FrieslandCampina Ingredients, to reduce self-reported anxiety in young women.

Bipartisan Senate CBD bill introduced

19-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A US Senate bill to specifically allow the use of CBD and other hemp derivatives in dietary supplements and foods has been introduced with bipartisan sponsorship. The bill also enjoys broad support within the industry.

Class action over ethyl ester form of omega-3s derided as forlorn fishing expedition

17-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A proposed class action that attacks a fish oil supplement over its ethyl ester form has been discounted by industry stakeholders who cite the lawsuit’s flawed factual foundation.

CV Sciences’ revenue plummets, reflecting overall contraction of CBD market

14-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

CBD products manufacturer CV Sciences has recorded a sharp decline in revenue, mirroring reports of an overall contraction in the market for hemp extract products.

Nature's Bounty enters esports market

11-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The flagship brand of The Bountiful Company has unleashed three new products as it forays into the esports and brain health markets.

ISAPP moves to define definition and scope of postbiotics

11-May-2021 By Will Chu

The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) has clarified the term ‘postbiotics’ in a statement that responds to the scientific groundswell and growing number of postbiotic applications.

Novel study confirms link between specific bacteria and neurodegenerative diseases

10-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers may be one step closer in solving a burning question that has plagued the scientific and medical community—what causes neurodegenerative disease?

Natural Grocers reiterates quality commitment in relaunch of private label line

06-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Natural Grocers is revamping its line of private label supplement products for new market realities and to better fit the company’s evolving market position. The new line, branded as Natural Grocers Brand Vitamins & Supplements, encompasses more...

Study: CurQfen complex delivers curcumin to key brain regions, improves memory

06-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Curcumin from the branded curcumin-fenugreek complex, CurQfen, may be delivered to the hippocampus of the brain and improve locomotor activity and spatial memory, says a new pharmacokinetic study with rats.

‘Exciting news’: High dose omega-3 may boost ‘stress resilience’

05-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a high dose of omega-3 fatty acids may help slow the effects of aging by suppressing damage and boosting protection at the cellular level during and after a stressful event, says a new study.

PepsiCo pushes further in functional water category with launch of Soulboost

05-May-2021 By Mary Ellen Shoup

PepsiCo has launched Soulboost, a new functional sparkling water brand infused with ingredients L-theanine and panax ginseng, targeting wellness-focused consumers and the $11.3bn global enhanced water category.

CBD industry consolidation continues with manufacturing facility sale

05-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

In a sign of further consolidation within the CBD/hemp products industry, THC Farmaceuticals Inc has announced it has acquired a contract manufacturer in Southern California.

Shelf space battle will intensify with Nestlé/Bountiful deal, observers say

04-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Now that Nestlé has completed its acquisition of brands of The Bountiful Co. observers expect the CPG giant’s move into nutrition and wellness will continue to gather steam.

Gastroenterologist believes valid gut biomarkers are on horizon

04-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A prominent gastroenterologist who operates a gene sequencing lab said the large and growing sets of data in gut health are going a long way toward answering some of the basic questions in the field.

Study supports OmniActive’s sustained release caffeine’s nootropic effects

04-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A new pharmacokinetic (PK) data on OmniActive’s energy ingredient, Xtenergy shows that blood levels of caffeine were sustained significantly longer than immediate release caffeine, with no ‘caffeine crash’ effects reported.

Phenolaeis takes another turn in white label-ready prototype game

03-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Palm fruit ingredient manufacturer Phenolaeis has joined a growing cadre of companies putting together more complete, white label-worthy product prototypes to capture customers’ eyes during the pandemic-induced trade show drought.

China’s e-sports nutrition: Herbalife on big opportunities in fitness, sleep and stress relief segments

30-Apr-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Herbalife says there are vast opportunities to tap into the fitness, sleep, and stress relief nutritional needs of China’s booming e-sports industry.

Immunity, relaxation, energy and focus: Trending botanicals in food and beverage, from ashwagandha to ginseng

28-Apr-2021 By Elaine Watson

Once confined to dietary supplements and herbal teas, botanicals from ashwagandha to ginseng are springing up in a growing number of ready-to-drink beverages and snacks as brands seek to imbue their wares with functionality and an air of sophistication....

CRN says it’s working with lawmaker to clarify FDA's authority to regulate rogue products

28-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

The Council for Responsible Nutrition says it is in talks with sources on Capitol Hill on revisions to the definition of dietary supplements to give FDA firmer authority to rein in rogue products.

Help us shape the future of NutraIngredients-USA: We want to hear from you!

23-Apr-2021

2020 was a year of changing business practices, challenged global supply chains, and skyrocketing sales of dietary supplements and functional foods as consumers took more control of their own health and wellness.

The emperor of all macronutrients to conquer healthy aging realm, expert predicts

22-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Protein will play an ever increasing role in healthy aging, an expert in the subject says.

Special edition: Healthy Aging

Recent research bolsters case for lutein's cognitive effects

22-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Recent research reinforces the potential cognitive benefits of lutein, with the carotenoid linked to better brain health throughout the lifespan.

ABC announces search for day-to-day replacement for founder Blumenthal

22-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

The American Botanical Council says it’s planning for the future in seeking a new day-to-day chief executive as founder Mark Blumenthal shifts to a more advisory role.

Kratom group says CBD regulatory experience offers some lessons

19-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

The history of the CBD trade in the US provides a peek into the strategy that kratom proponents may pursue with the goal of a legal trade in the botanical without regulatory impediments, an executive in an advocacy group says.

Surging sales, more transparency pressure driving contract manufacturing transformation

16-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Rising demand in the contract manufacturing realm is driving both consolidation and pressure to make more transparent this sometimes closed section of the dietary supplement industry, observers say.

Ghost inks exclusive retail deal with GNC for Gamer Esports product

14-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Ghost Lifestyle and GNC have announced a partnership that aims to capture a large share of the rapidly growing Esports market.

CV Sciences, Alkemist Labs team up with NIST to improve hemp/CBD testing

14-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Leading hemp/CBD firm CV Sciences is partnering with Alkemist Labs and a government agency to improve the state of the art in cannabinoids testing.

DSM's new personalized nutrition guru said effort will benefit customers and end users alike

13-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Personalized nutrition pioneer Ian Brady said DSM’s new venture in the space, branded as Hologram, will be a way to better serve both DSM’s brand clients as well as end users.

Loneliness decreases gut diversity, greater wisdom has opposite effect, study suggests

13-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Greater wisdom or more loneliness are associated with positive and negative manifestations in gut microbial diversity, an exploratory study has found.

KD Pharma expands CBD manufacturing capability with acquisition

12-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Fish oils supplier KD Pharma has moved more aggressively into the cannabinoid space with the acquisition of the manufacturing assets of a Swiss CBD and phyotextract specialist firm, the company announced today.

Multivitamin marketer agrees to cease ADHD treatment claims

08-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

The manufacturer of a multivitamin has withdrawn a number of claims relating to the purported benefits its product has for hyperactive children as part of a National Advertising Division case.

HempFusion bets on success with major FDM partner, 'digital relaunch' to drive brand

07-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

HempFusion, a manufacturer of CBD-containing ingestible and topical products, said a successful initial public offering and a refocus of its digital sales efforts will position the brand to become one of the major hemp/CBD players in 2021.

Another powdered caffeine warning letter issued, highlighting FDA’s plight in combing through flood of imports

06-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

A warning letter sent to a Connecticut wholesaler about the sale of pure powdered caffeine points to the difficulty of keeping problematic products off the market in an environment in which hundreds of thousands of tons of cargo arrives in domestic ports...

Santé Labs offers liposomal cannabinoid delivery technology to market

05-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Texas delivery technology development firm Santé Laboratories is opening up its cannabinoid delivery system to brand holders. The approach has been validated with a direct to consumer control brand called RESET Bioscience.

Alltech enters human nutrition market with Acutia

05-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Global animal health company Alltech is throwing its hat into the ring in human health.

Pharmavite seeks novel solutions for mental wellness and OTC alternatives

05-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Pharmavite, the company behind the Nature Made brand of dietary supplements, is offering potential investment and/or partnerships for companies offering mental wellness solutions and supplement alternatives to OTC.

Big dose caffeine beverage extends effect, avoids jitters with natural formula, inventor claims

02-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new energy beverage has launched based on what the inventor claims is a way to ‘better support’ the action of its hefty dose of natural caffeine.

Innovation will reinvigorate plodding CoQ10 market, supplier argues

01-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

An innovation in the delivery of CoQ10 could revolutionize a market that is both robust and staid at the same time, a supplier contends.

Heads up: Higher intake of dietary calcium and magnesium may reduce migraine

01-Apr-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

A higher intake of calcium and magnesium from the diet is linked with lower migraine occurrence, according to researchers from Harbin Medical University in China who analysed more than 10,000 cases.

Nutrition 21 catches pandemic-powered Esports wave

31-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Nutrition 21 started developing its award-winning NooLVL ingredient before Esports became such a thriving category. But the ingredient’s particular cognitive-support benefits have helped it catch a wave that has grown bigger through the pandemic’s influence.