Healthy aging

May Product Round-Up: More gummies, and new combinations

05-May-2016 By Adi Menayang

This month, supplement manufacturers came up with new ways of presenting dietary supplements high in demand: a curcumin-omega 3 combo, multiple probiotic gummies in different flavors, and a pouch of melatonin gummies for on-the-go consumers who need help...

Algae Life Sciences announces 239 structure/function claims

05-May-2016

The claims relate to the company’s AstaZine Natural Astaxanthin product, which is extracted from certified organic Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae.

Long-term multivitamin use linked to fewer heart problems: Harvard study

03-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A daily multivitamin may protect men from cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke in the long-term, says a new study.

Vitamin Angels boosts efforts in Indonesia with MOU

28-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin Angels has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Muhammadiyah, among the largest and oldest charitable organizations in Indonesia, to collaborate on alleviating micronutrient deficiency among children under age 5.

Breaking news

Gut flora composition linked to health, diet, and lifestyle, pioneering population study reveals

28-Apr-2016 By Will Chu

In one of the first population-wide studies on gut flora variation, a distinct link between gut bacteria and health, diet, and lifestyle, has been established.

Tomorrow! NutraIngredients-USA's Omega-3 Forum

27-Apr-2016

Experts from GOED, NBTY, Wiley’s Finest, Cornell University, and will discuss the market forces, science, supply chain, and future opportunities in omega-3s in a FREE forum hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.

Scientists develop a drinkable, peanut-based dietary supplement for older adults

26-Apr-2016 By Adi Menayang

To benefit older adults who are at a high risk of protein-energy malnutrition, scientists from the University of Georgia developed a peanut-based beverage supplement and compared its nutritional and microbiological qualities with commercial products.

Whey is clear answer in sports nutrition, expert asserts

22-Apr-2016 By Hank Schultz

You can say what you like about the benefits of mixing protein sources, but for sports nutrition expert Chris Lockwood, PhD, there’s only one way to the answer the cost vs benefit question: Whey.

Special edition: Omega-3s

Krill oil suppliers offer higher concentrations, new product forms to help regain lost sales momentum

21-Apr-2016 By Hank Schultz

Innovation in the krill oil sector is gathering momentum, a development which could perhaps help to halt the sales decline currently afflicting the ingredient in the US market.

Special edition: Omega-3s

After a bleak couple of years, omega-3 sales are back in the black

21-Apr-2016 By Hank Schultz

After a bleak couple of years, omega-3 sales are back on the rise, said GOED executive director Adam Ismail.

Special Edition: Omega-3s

Convenience, concentrates, and 3rd generation forms: Where’s the innovation in the omega-3 space?

21-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Are natural retail buyers bored with fish oil? Can concentrates, convenience, combination products, and third generation forms re-engage them?

New patent adds to NAI's already bulging CarnoSyn IP portfolio

19-Apr-2016 By Hank Schultz

Natural Alternatives International has filed another patent to add to its suite of IP around its CarnoSyn beta alanine ingredient.

Human data supports acai’s antioxidant activity in healthy women

19-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet of healthy women with açai pulp may boost the activity of antioxidant enzymes, and reduce the production of reactive oxygen species, Brazilian researchers report.

Magnesium right on time as role in body rhythms is recognised

15-Apr-2016 By Will Chu

The amount of magnesium in the diet plays a central role in helping to adapt to the rhythms of night and day, researchers have discovered.

Study finds ferric pyrophosphate mix can increase iron bioavailability

12-Apr-2016 By Adi Menayang

Designing a stable product with highly bioavailable iron isn’t an easy task, as the nutraceutical world knows. A group of scientists propose mixing ferric pyrophosphate powder with other ions that can influence the protolytic equilibrium to achieve this...

10 studies from Experimental Biology that caught our eye Part 1: Vitamins K2 & D, berries and green tea

11-Apr-2016 By Adi Menayang

The annual multidisciplinary scientific meeting Experimental Biology wrapped up last week in San Diego. We scoured through the abstracts published in the FASEB journal and selected the studies that are worth a share to the dietary supplements world.

10 studies from Experimental Biology that caught our eye Part 2: Omega-3s, lutein and mistletoe

11-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

We continue our coverage of some of the standout studies presented at Experimental Biology 2016 in San Diego. So what did we learn about lutein and cognition, omega-3s and cardiometabolic risk, or mistletoe and muscle loss?

Unigen research confirms safety of joint care botanical ingredient Univestin

08-Apr-2016 By Adi Menayang

Researchers from Unigen analysed the effects of botanical composition UP446 on the respiratory, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems in dogs and rats and found minimal to no pharmacotoxicolocal effect.

Spring 2016 Launches: From melatonin joint care tablets to probiotic gummies for kids

07-Apr-2016 By Adi Menayang

What's in store for the supplements market this spring? We've gathered some new releases from the past month or due to launch soon, and they run the gambit: From iron and probiotic combos to collagen hair-health capsules to relaxation lozenges...

Curcumin shows benefits for people with metabolic syndrome: RCT

06-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Bioavailable curcumin supplements may improve levels of adiponectin, a hormone that plays an important role in the regulation of insulin sensitivity and energy, in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study.

Omega-3s may lower homocysteine levels, but B vitamins enhance the effects

04-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Data from randomized-controlled trial supports a modest homocysteine-lowering effect for omega-3 fatty acids, says a new meta-analysis from Deakin University in Australia.

Abbott launches the first and only Ensure with HMB and high protein

04-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The Ensure Enlive product is designed to aid recovery after illness, injury and surgery, and is backed by data from a randomized controlled trial.

“One of nature’s greatest gifts to mankind”: Curcumin/turmeric’s staggering growth in supplements and beyond

31-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

After establishing itself as the number one herb, turmeric/curcumin is increasingly moving into functional beverages.

An herb to watch: Ashwagandha science growing consumer recognition and sales

30-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Sales of Ashwagandha are booming as the pressures of modern life push consumers to seek out natural solutions to problems like stress, leading suppliers tell NutraIngredients-USA. But what’s next for this Ayurvedic herb?

Special edition: Ayurveda

How reductionism vs whole spectrum plays out in the real world

29-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Applying Ayurvedic principles can lead product formulators in different directions. Products from two brands—EuroPharma and Gaia Herbs—illustrate how these differences play out in the marketplace.

SPECIAL EDITION: AYURVEDA

Changing conversation around Ayurveda leading to massive growth for herbal products

29-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Disillusionment with allopathic medicine among Americans is driving interest in Ayurveda and other herbal supplements, says Amy Keller, Director of Education and Training at Organic India.

Special edition: Ayurveda

Increasing tide of research floating all Ayurvedic boats, exec says

28-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Increasing research is helping to bake a bigger pie for all Ayurvedic companies, said Natreon CEO Sanni Raju.

Research on holes in diet informed Dr Low Dog's formulation of new line of Megafood multis

25-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Multivitamin manufacturers are all about differentiation. How do you stand out from the multitude? Megafood believes it has found the answer with a new line of multis launched with Dr Tieraona Low Dog.

Healthy tears: Vitamin C may protect against cataracts

25-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Increasing vitamin C intake may have a protective effect against the progression of cataracts, a British study has revealed.

Danish company Reconpharma brings supplements for soldiers to US

24-Mar-2016 By Adi Menayang

The nutraceutical start-up out of Denmark markets dietary supplements to “help manage and prevent the physical and psychological pressure of persons serving in the military.”

Special Edition: Ayurveda

Ingredient supplier applies Ayurvedic principles to new line of finished products

23-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

The principle of synergy embodied in Ayurveda figured into the formulation of a new line of finished products being launched in the US market by Indian phytochemical company Alchemlife.

Regulatory experts to open 2016 IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

23-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Experts from the US FDA, EFSA, Food Standards Australia New Zealand, and Anvisa will provide regulatory insights about global probiotic regulations at the 2016 IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas.

Special edition: Ayurveda

Ayurvedic expert advocates strongly for using plants in whole form

21-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Ayurvedic principles and ingredients are increasingly accepted in North America among product formulators. But a tension exists: Are these best used in concentrated forms and in isolation or in their traditional matrices?

Pressure mounts for regulatory clarity on CBDs

21-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

The recent spate of FDA warning letters on the use of CBD as an ingredient in dietary supplements seems to have done little to dampen formulators’ enthusiasm for its use in new products. The situation is unprecedented in the herbal products sphere, observers...

Algae-derived calcium positively builds bone in older people: Study

18-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with algae-derived calcium may increase bone mineral density in healthy women with age-related bone loss, according to a long term study.

Bacillus subtilis CU1 shows immune support for the elderly

17-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing Lesaffre Human Care’s Bacillus subtilis CU1 probiotic strain may reduce the frequency of upper respiratory infections in the elderly, says a new study.

Five key Expo West supplement trends

16-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

We walked and we talked, and here’s our list of 5 key trends for supplements from Expo West in Anaheim.

Portability a big theme for consumers, says Bulu Box CEO

16-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Portability was a big theme at the Expo West trade show, according to marketing guru and data analyst Paul Jarrett, CEO of Bulu Box. In addition, he said magnesium and melatonin were prominent in the supplements space.

Consumers shortchanged as formulators cut chondroitin use, dosages, Synutra CEO says

15-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

The chondroitin market might be getting cleaner, but price issues mean that formulators are shaving down dosages, a major supplier says.

Study supports magnesium threonate potential for cognitive health

15-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with magnesium threonate may improve cognitive function in older individuals with memory and concentration issues, say results of a randomized, controlled, double-blind study.

Multivitamins can safely improve nutrient supply and overcome problems of inadequacy

10-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A daily multivitamin/mineral supplement can help fill nutrient shortfalls “without concern for its long-term safety”, says a new review paper from Germany.

Higher magnesium levels linked to healthier arteries: Study

08-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Higher serum levels of magnesium may reduce the risk of hypertension by almost 50% and the risk of coronary artery calcification by 42%, says a new study.

Fortified olive oil may protect against DNA damage: Study

07-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Virgin olive oil enriched with polyphenols compounds from thyme may protect our DNA from oxidative damage, says a new study from Spain.

SmartyPants attracts capital infusion, extends line with women's and men's gummy formulas

04-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

SmartyPants Vitamins is expanding its range of gummy vitamins with specific women’s and men’s formulations. The company’s success in this product category recently attracted an infusion of private investment capital.