Healthy aging

Prunes might alter postmenopausal gut for bone health

26-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

Postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density may benefit from polyphenol-rich prunes if their guts contain certain microbes, according to research funded by the California Prune Board.

Glycoprotein matrix delivery system may boost zinc bioavailability by 40%

26-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Biotransformation of minerals and vitamins using yeast and probiotic fermentation to create a glycoprotein matrix may boost nutrient absorption, with a new study reporting significant improvements for zinc.

NutraCast: Biohacking cellular health via supplements that mimic fasting

26-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

There is a wide array of clinical benefits of fasting such as improved mood and cognition, balanced immune responses, enhanced energy, improvements in heart and metabolic health, weight management and more. But anyone who has fasted knows that it can...

Dr. Rob Knight joins IPAWC + Probiota Americas roster

23-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The speaker roster for the IPAWC + Probiota Americas is filling up, and we can confirm that renowned microbiome research professor Rob Knight has confirmed his participation to speak at the event in Salt Lake City.

Saffron and sight: Study explores longer-term effects

23-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

Not only is it the world’s most expensive spice, but saffron may help reduce vision loss and the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) when taken as dietary supplement over an extended period.

Higher omega-3 levels linked to reduced risk of death

22-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

People who consume more omega-3 fatty acids tend to live longer and healthier lives, according to a new analysis published in the most recent issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Polyphenol potential to counteract age-related epigenetic changes

22-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new review highlights the potential of polyphenol-rich compounds to counteract age-related epigenetic alterations associated with increased disease risk through microbiome modulation.

Protecting the 'middle-aging' brain: Combination herbal extract might help

19-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

A blend of Bacopa, ginseng and whole coffee fruit may boost brain efficiency in middle-age by improving positive mood and memory function, according to a new study funded by Usana Health Sciences.

Dietary taurine intake may contribute to maintenance of knee extension muscle strength in older adults – Taisho-funded study

17-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

A study has found that dietary taurine intake was significantly and positively associated with maintenance of knee extension muscle strength over an eight-year period among middle-aged and older Japanese individuals.

Seed Health launches computational biology platform to expand pipeline beyond the gut

11-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, Seed Health’s new CODA platform will target the discovery and development of next-generation precision probiotics and microbiome-directed interventions.

Last call for entries for the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards

11-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

We’re into the home stretch for submitting entries to the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards, with the absolute deadline for entries set for Friday, April 12, at 11:55 p.m. CT.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Caitlin Beatty, Co-founder and COO, Mimio Health

10-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Mimio Health is a nutritech company that Caitlin Beatty co-founded with her brother Christopher Rhodes, a PhD in nutritional biochemistry. The company launched biomimetic supplements designed from human biology to optimize health, slow aging and enhance...

Personalised NMN supplementation could provide better health benefits for middle-aged and older adults

10-Apr-2024 By Audrey Yow

Personalised NMN supplementation could lead to better health functions among middle-aged and older adults, according to results from a new clinical trial

Nature Made serves up pickle-flavored gummies for National Pickleball Month

04-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Leading dietary supplement brand Nature Made is marking its new partnership with USA Pickleball with a limited-time-only offering of Nature Made Pickle-Flavored Multivitamin Gummies.

UC Davis, Nestlé, FTC among first raft of speakers for IPAWC + Probiota Americas

03-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

We are pleased to reveal the first wave of speakers confirmed for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas, the must-attend conference bridging the business and science of microbiome modulation for human health.

Omega-3 levels linked to prevalence of frailty in older adults

02-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

Consuming more oily fish or fish oil supplements may help prevent frailty in older adults in Western populations, according to new research published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A.

Nestlé study explores NAD+ boosting ability of trigonelline

02-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with trigonelline, a compound found in fenugreek seeds and coffee beans, may boost NAD+ levels, enhance muscle strength and prevent fatigue during aging, says a new study from Nestlé Research.

Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

28-Mar-2024 By Danielle Masterson

You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries to Friday, April 12.

Microphyt builds science for Brainphyt microalgae extract

26-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Biotech company Microphyt, which cultivates microalgae in industrial photobioreactors in the South of France, published the latest in a series of studies exploring the potential of its Brainphyt-branded brain health ingredient.

2024 Expo West trend spotting with SPINS: Algal omega-3, greens, sleep, kids and more

21-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Natural Products Expo West is always a launch pad for brands, so we walked the supplement aisles with Scott Dicker from market research firm SPINS to pick out some key trends and newsworthy topics.

Aker BioMarine capitalizes on krill oil know-how, expands into algae

21-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Aker BioMarine, the world’s largest krill oil supplier for supplements, aquaculture and pet food, is diversifying into algae oil to prepare for a supply-and-demand squeeze in the omega-3 fish oil space.

‘One of the best summits I've attended in a long time!’ Save the Date for the 2025 Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

18-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Described by one recent attendee as “hands-down the best event”, NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 Sports & Active Nutrition Summit.

Top trends to watch in beauty supplements for 2024

14-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The latest beauty-from-within trends spotlight comprehensive and preventive measures, such as scalp care, skincare toolboxes, sun protection, and teenage acne solutions.

DSM i-Health partners with Slimbiotics for metabolic health probiotics

14-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Austrian start-up Slimbiotics is partnering with DSM i-Health to distribute its metabolic health probiotics in the North American and Chinese markets.

Probiota Pioneers & Scientific Frontiers: Deadline approaching for submissions

14-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The deadline for submitting entries to the Scientific Frontiers and Probiota Pioneers for the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is fast approaching, but there's still time to showcase your research or innovative startup.

dsm-firmenich teams with SCN BestoCo for omega-3 gummy innovation

12-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Global health and nutrition company dsm-firmenich is partnering with U.S. supplement manufacturer SCN BestCo to package high-dose, algae-derived omega-3 gummies that overcome traditional formulation challenges and address sustainability issues in the...

6 reasons to enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

06-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The 2024 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 and beverage.

ILSI brings together industry giants in vitamin K2 task force

06-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Europe has announced a new Vitamin K2 task force, designated to advance the scientific understanding of the health benefits of Vitamin K2 and provide evidence-based insights to enhance public awareness.

More stimuli needed to build muscle in postmenopausal women: Study

29-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Postmenopausal muscle is resistant to the potent anabolic stimuli of resistance exercise and protein supplementation, according to findings from a recent study.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2024: What are our judges looking for?

29-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

We are still accepting entries for the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards, and we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

Probiota Pioneers: Calling all probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome start-ups!

28-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Salt Lake City.

Five ingredient categories open for entries in NutraIngredients-USA Awards

27-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2024, with five categories dedicated to the best and most innovative ingredients.

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024 in pictures

27-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA's 6th Sports & Active Nutrition Summit attracted over 250 delegates to sunny San Diego for three days of content and networking.

PLT targets restorative sleep with botanical blend for aches and pains

26-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Ingredient supplier PLT Health Solutions has entered the sleep category with its new Serezin-branded botanical formula, designed to provide fast-acting pain relief for more restful nights and upbeat days.

Deadline for entry is March 22, 2024!

Got groundbreaking microbiome-related research to shout about? We want to hear from you!

26-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic, postbiotic and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!

NutraCast: Tracking pet supplement trends with MarketPlace

22-Feb-2024 By Danielle Masterson

As we gear up for Expo West, we can expect to see exciting trends like personalized nutrition, biotics and ingredients such as mushrooms—but those trends may not be for the demographic that comes to mind.

Staying stronger longer: PLT presents muscle health ingredient for mobility and vitality

20-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Ingredient supplier PLT Health Solutions has launched a new brand derived from its botanical blend of Mangifera Indica tree bark and Sphaeranthus Indicus flower to help aging adults maintain muscle health and physical function.

Do you have what it takes to win a NutraIngredients-USA Award?

20-Feb-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Entries are open for the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards, with four categories dedicated to the best and most innovative products.

Balchem partners with Virginia Tech to study the impact of minerals on human health

16-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Specialty ingredient player Balchem has joined with the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) to found the Virginia Tech Mineral Metabolism Research Center, dedicated to studying the impact of mineral nutrition in human health.

Verb Biotics partners with Evogene to accelerate next-gen precision probiotics

07-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

U.S. microbiome health start-up Verb Biotics and Israeli computational biology company Evogene have entered a collaboration agreement to develop new probiotic strains that produce microbial metabolites with advanced properties for precision health.

Succeeding in active nutrition: Innovating around the blueprint

02-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

The active nutrition category has a stable blueprint of trends, but consumers have fast-evolving needs so brands must focus on evolving their communication strategies to hit the right note with the modern customer.

Kilyos Nutrition adds Aker BioMarine krill oil to Brazilian portfolio

01-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Norwegian fishery and biotech company Aker BioMarine announced that it has partnered with Kilyos Nutrition to introduce its Superba Krill oil ingredient to key supplement brands in Brazil.

Mango linked to higher nutrient intake in certain Americans

30-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Women of childbearing age and older adults could increase their select nutrient status and diet quality by eating mango.

Ayana Bio partners with Wooree Green Science for plant cell-derived saffron

29-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Boston-based plant cell tech company Ayana Bio has signed a seven-figure joint development agreement with South Korea’s Wooree Green Science to develop plant cell-derived saffron and other important bioactive ingredients.

SANS 2024: Join Ghost, GNC, NutraBolt, Coca-Cola, MuscleTech, Glaxon and more in San Diego

25-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

With just under three weeks to go, there’s still time to join the leading conference for the U.S. sports and active nutrition sector featuring a raft of the category’s leading brands and subject matter experts.

McKinsey Future of Wellness 2024 trends: Eye on personalized and credible solutions

24-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Consumers are taking greater control of their health and expect companies to provide effective, science-backed solutions, according to insights provided by McKinsey & Company.

ANVISA approves first tetrahydrocurcuminoid for use in Brazil

19-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Natural ingredient supplier Sabinsa announced this week that The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has green-lighted its Curcumin C3 Reduct as health ingredient in the country.

COSMOS: Multivitamins linked to improved memory, slower age-related cognitive decline

19-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Daily multivitamin supplementation may boost episodic memory and slow cognitive in older adults, says new data published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Nutrabolt expands into greens and superfoods with Bloom Nutrition investment

18-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Texas-based Nutrabolt has taken an approximately 20% ownership stake in Bloom Nutrition, a California-based dietary supplement brand founded in 2019 by Mari Llewellyn and Gregory LaVecchia.

One week to go! Register now for NIU’s 4th Annual Business Leaders Forum

17-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to register for our Annual Business Leaders Forum, and your chance to ask a burning question (or two) to senior leaders from Gaia Herbs, Nouri, NOW, Pharmavite and The Vitamin Shoppe.