Healthy aging

Star fruit juice consumption may improve quality of life of the elderly

22-Feb-2016 By Adi Menayang

Researchers found that 40 healthy elderly subjects who drank star fruit juice daily for four weeks showed lowered secretion of pathological cytokines and increased ability for 6-minute walks.

Gut microbiome uses breast milk to promote healthy infant growth: Study

22-Feb-2016 By Will Chu

Sugars found in breast milk promote healthy infant growth driven by interactions with gut bacteria, a study has found.

Start-up Vitagene uses DNA to design tailored supplement subscriptions

19-Feb-2016 By Adi Menayang

On Wednesday, the start-up company Vitagene announced that its supplement subscription service has raised $5.5 million from notable investors, including Netflix Chief Product Officer Neil Hunt and Yahoo CFO Ken Goldman.

Special Edition: Innovations in Minerals

Zinc: 40% sales growth sees mineral closing in on magnesium

18-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

An increased interest in zinc’s clinical effects is driving consumer interest in zinc supplements, with supplier Albion reporting sky-rocketing sales of its zinc ingredients.

SPECIAL EDITION: INNOVATIONS IN MINERALS

Magnesium sales to surpass calcium sales by 2020?

18-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

With double sales growth across multiple channels, deepening science and expanding health benefits, and growing consumer awareness, magnesium sales could surpass those of calcium by the end of the decade, say experts.

Fenugreek extract shows benefits for the “male menopause”: Human data

17-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of an extract from Fenugreek may reduce symptoms of age related androgen decrease and boost testosterone levels in middle aged and older men, say results a new study from Australia.

What's driving supplement growth? Ageing, fitness & self-care

17-Feb-2016 By Will Chu

Recent years have seen an upsurge in supplement use. Products that were only available in specialist health food stores have gone mainstream, available alongside groceries in the supermarket and online. 

Flavonoid metabolites but not flavonoids themselves linked to heart health benefits

16-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The potential heart health benefits of flavonoids are linked to their metabolites and not the unmetabolized precursors, say a new study from the UK.

NBTY Q1: Strong brand performance offsets contract manufacturing exit

12-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplement giant NBTY has reported strong sales for many of its flagship brands it its Q1 earnings, and its CEO has dismissed media reports that it will sell its Holland & Barrett retail group.

Anthocyanin-packed tart cherry beverage reaches non-athlete audience

10-Feb-2016 By Adi Menayang

Teams from the Blackhawks to the Patriots, and numerous university athletic teams, are ordering Cheribundi by the bulk, its CEO said.

FDA sends warning letters to 8 companies marketing CBD products

10-Feb-2016 By Hank Schultz

The Food and Drug Administration has sent eight warning letters out to companies marketing dietary supplements containing CBD. The warning letters cite illegal drug claims and also hinge upon the existence of CBD as the active ingredient in two drugs...

GOED EXCHANGE 2016

Judging data choice, extraction methods can help mark a meta-analysis as good or suspect, GOED attendees told

09-Feb-2016 By Hank Schultz

Not all meta-analyses are created equal. Trying to figure out which ones hold water and which are riven with holes was the subject of one of the most gripping sessions as the recent GOED Exchange meeting in the Canary Islands.

Study shows adding milk protein to breakfast and lunch benefits seniors

09-Feb-2016 By Jim Cornall

Protein is a critical nutrient for building and maintaining muscle, and new research published in the January edition of The Journal of Nutrition has found that eating an even amount of protein at each meal throughout the day might be better than the...

RCTs the only way for probiotic acceptance, says leading professor

09-Feb-2016 By Will Chu

The only way probiotics will be accepted into mainstream medicine is to conduct randomised clinical trials that conform to drug standards, a leading gastroenterologist has said.

Science short

Zinc supplements may boost immunity markers for the elderly

08-Feb-2016

Supplements of zinc may boost the function of immune T cells in nursing home elderly, says a new study.

GOED EXCHANGE 2016

'Noisy,' 'anxious' language dilutes message of omega-3s, analysts say

03-Feb-2016 By Hank Schultz

Omega-3s messages are “noisy” and “anxious” according to consumer insights shared during the GOED Exchange meeting taking place this week in Tenerife, Spain.

Gilad & Gilad defends usage patent for agmatine in nerve health

29-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

Gilad & Gilad, formulators of a neuroprotective dietary supplement, have defended their patent on the usage of agmatine in a settlement with an alleged infringer.

IPA challenges article's assertion that science behind probiotics is 'shaky'

29-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

A recent online article that labeled the science backing probiotics as “shaky” was criticized by the International Proibiotics Association as lacking context and a basic understanding of the industry and the evidence behind it.

ChromaDex closes deal to place Niagen in wide array of national chains

28-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

ChromaDex has hit another milestone in the market penetration of its Niagen ingredient with a deal that will put it into a number of national retail chains.

Special edition: Microbiome metrics & advances

Beyond microbiota: Prebiotics need hard health endpoints

28-Jan-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Hard health endpoints, not just changes to microbiota, are needed to secure EU prebiotic health claims and bring fibre intakes up to recommended levels, according to European researchers.

XOS alters microbiome of pre diabetic individuals in study

27-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

In a UCLA study on xylooligosaccharide the prebiotic fiber showed the potential for altering the gut microbiome of pre diabetic individuals.

HMB decreased mortality among recently hospitalized, malnourished elderly subjects in study

27-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

A new study on the affect of sports nutrition ingredient HMB on malnourished older adults bolsters the strong science behind the ingredient by decreasing mortality, even though it missed its primary endpoint of lessening early hospital readmissions.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Market research company estimates sports supplement market to surpass $10 billion in 2020

26-Jan-2016 By Adi Menayang

A new market report published by Persistence Market Research projects the global sports supplements market to reach an estimated value of $12.4 billion in 2020.

New Jersey makes it easier for MDs to distribute supplements in move abetted by CRN

25-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

The New Jersey state legislature recently passed a law making it easier for health practitioners to integrate the use of dietary supplements into their practices. It’s a move that was supported by the Council for Responsible Nutrition.

New kid on EU sports nutrition block?

Finish line in sight for D-ribose novel food application

25-Jan-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has called for feedback on its positive draft novel food opinion for sports nutrition ingredient D-ribose.

Deficiency of vitamin B12 a concern among elderly

22-Jan-2016 By Adi Menayang

Lack of vitamin B12 among the elderly has been linked with serious health conditions, and researchers in Canada found that vitamin B12 deficiency is prevalent in long-term care facilities.

Mangosteen rind ups 'cheap chocolate' polyphenols by 50%: Research

21-Jan-2016 By Louisa Richards

Adding a mangosteen fruit by-product to cheaper low cocoa chocolates could improve their nutritional content without compromising flavour, researchers have discovered. 

More lycopene linked to longer lives for people with metabolic syndrome

19-Jan-2016 By Stephen DANIELLS

Higher blood levels of lycopene may reduce the risk of mortality in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Bone health benefits of botanical extracts linked to genetic pathways

18-Jan-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from pomegranate, grape seed, licorice, and quercetin may affect bone health by modulating gene expression relating to bone breakdown and formation.

Using efficacious dosages founding principle for new supplement line

18-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

Supplement company Specialty Nutrition Group is partnering with GNC to launch a line of supplements that have clinically relevant dosages as their foundational principle.

Delivery matrix may influence anti-inflammatory effects of probiotics, says study

18-Jan-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming a yogurt with Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 added after fermentation could boost the anti-inflammatory actions of the strain, says a new study.

Creatine forms unlikely basis of new mood support product

14-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

A product formulator has plucked an ingredient from the pre workout space and is basing a new mood support supplement on it. The unlikely new star? Creatine.

Higher Omega-3 Index linked to better processing speeds in teenagers

13-Jan-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Teenagers with higher blood levels of omega-3s may have better information processing speeds, compared with those with lower levels, says a new study.

Dietary guidelines seen as big win for supplements, step forward for omega-3s

13-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

The new dietary guidelines release by the US Department of Health and Human Services are seen as a win for the concept of supplementation, and helped boost the fortunes of specific nutrients such as EPA and DHA.

Algae will be nutritional star of the century, sports nutrition formulator asserts

12-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

Catharine Arnston, founder of the brand Energybits, said she believes her company is the only sports nutrition formulator based solely on whole algae products.

Krill oil supplier Neptune bolsters formulation, marketing support with Biodroga acquisition

11-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

Canadian krill oil supplier Neptune Technologies and Bioressources is moving up the value chain by acquiring formulation service provider Biodroga for about $10.6 million (USD).

California firm set to become major Moringa supplier with new cultivation method

11-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

Aquaculture and agricultural technology firm New Global Energy Inc. is betting hard on the botanical Moringa. The company is seeking to become a major supplier of raw material, pioneering a new cultivation method on its acreage in California’s Coachella...

Resveratrol + exercise may lead to increased mitochondrial capacity

08-Jan-2016 By Adi Menayang

Test participants that consumed resveratrol supplementation after low-intensity exercise training experienced higher mitochondrial capacity in their forearm, says a new study.

Olive oil polyphenols may boost cognition: Nutrigenomic data

08-Jan-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with olive oil polyphenols may beneficially affect gene expression linked to brain function, says a new nutrigenomic study from Italy.

Researchers look at lasting effects of early-life exercise on gut microbes, brain health & metabolism

07-Jan-2016 By Louisa Richards

The immature gut may be more sensitive to environmental influences and provide a 'window of opportunity' for better health, say researchers behind a study in rats. 

Sabinsa concludes curcumin patent suit that was part of a series involving Indian suppliers

06-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

Sabinsa Corp. has prevailed in yet another patent infringement suit based on its Curcumin C3 Complex ingredient. The most recent settlement is one in a series of suits the company filed to defend its patents in this red-hot sector.

Omega-3 levels in older adults linked to better blood lipids levels: Study

05-Jan-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A higher omega-3 index – a quantification of the fatty acid status of a person – is linked to lower triglyceride levels in older adults, says a new study from Australia.

What’s on NutraIngredients-USA's special edition calendar for 2016?

04-Jan-2016 By Stephen Daniells

From transparency to an in-depth look at the Ayurveda, omega-3s, probiotics, contract manufacturing, and the latest trends in sports nutrition and minerals, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2016 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends in...

Study praises fortified dairy products’ effect on osteoporosis

23-Dec-2015 By Will Chu

New research has recommended the use of dairy products as a first-line strategy in the prevention of osteoporosis-related fractures, highlighting its benefits as a rich source of calcium and vitamin D for ageing males and females.

Already healthy people take supplements while those most in need of them don't, researchers conclude

22-Dec-2015 By Hank Schultz

A paper that will be presented at an upcoming social science meeting suggests that dietary quality determines dietary supplement usage, not the other way around, and that the people who could most benefit from dietary supplements are not taking them.

GOED updates monograph to keep up with rapidly changing omega-3 industry

18-Dec-2015 By Hank Schultz

In an effort to keep up with a changing industry, GOED has published an updated version of the GOED Voluntary Monograph, which sets specifications for omega-3 oils.

Special Edition: Battling Malnutrition

All in: Making malnutrition a global priority

17-Dec-2015 By Will Chu

Nutritional programmes and interventions are a starting point - but genuine multi-stakeholder involvement is what's required to tackle the world's problem of malnutrition and under nutrition.

With right approach liposomes can be 'natural,' manufacturer says

16-Dec-2015 By Hank Schultz

Making a ‘natural’ liposome is a matter both of manufacturing technology and of careful messaging, says formulation pioneer Empirical Labs.

Curcumin, synbiotics, omega-3s & garlic: The Top 10 Science of 2015

16-Dec-2015 By Stephen Daniells

From breakthrough studies to controversial hypotheses, it has been a fascinating year for science for dietary supplements. In this special gallery we review the top science headlines from 2015.

Optimum aims at hole in market with launch of Trusource sports brand for Kroger

16-Dec-2015 By Hank Schultz

Optimum Nutrition is seeking to reach a new set of average consumers with a  sports brand called Trusource that will launch at Kroger stores nationwide.