Healthy aging

Ruling issued in ZMC, Kaneka in CoQ10 patent dispute

03-Dec-2015 By Hank Schultz

Chinese CoQ10 supplier ZMC and Kaneka, the Japanese company that pioneered a process for producing the dietary ingredient, have apparently reached a milestone in their longstanding patent dispute. Details of the ruling have been sealed, but one stakeholder...

Product developers seek sweet spot in natural systems such as inflammation, blood pressure

02-Dec-2015 By Hank Schultz

The body is made of numerous overlapping systems. Keeping these in systems in balance, running neither too hot nor too cold, so to speak, is one of the key facets of good health and disease prevention. Finding dietary ingredients to aid in this is one...

Sustained release powdered CarnoSyn opens doors to new markets, applications for beta-alanine

30-Nov-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

Natural Alternatives International’s new sustained release CarnoSyn powder significantly expands the appeal of the muscle-building and endurance-boosting beta-alanine ingredient beyond just hardcore fitness enthusiasts to women, the elderly and consumers...

“There is significant opportunity for relaxation beverages," Traditional Medicinals manager says

24-Nov-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

Traditional Medicinals sees untapped potential for growth in the emerging calming beverage category, which consumers are turning to for help counterbalancing the effects of popular energy drinks and everyday stress.

Forum delves into state of inflammation claims enforcement and research backing for those claims

23-Nov-2015 By Hank Schultz

How can you best show an anti inflammatory effect for a dietary supplement, and, having proved that, what can you say about that effect? Participants in a recent NutraIngredients-USA forum, now available on demand, tackled these and other questions.

Niagen nicotinamide riboside may reduce obesity-related inflammation

20-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Nicotinamide riboside, a vitamin B3 derivative, may reduce inflammation linked to obesity, and reduce the risk of diseases linked to this type of inflammation, according to pre-clinical data from scientists at the National Institutes of Health.

Glanbia says new wheat protein has powerful sports, functional food possibilities

19-Nov-2015 By Hank Schultz

Glanbia Nutritionals is going all in on glutamine (and gluten) with a new wheat protein ingredient line it is bringing to the US market. Called HarvestPro, the new ingredient is anticipated to have a big future in sports nutrition and functional foods.

Special edition: inflammation

Suppliers make case to go to the source with supplementation of endogenous antioxidants

17-Nov-2015 By Hank Schultz

Managing inflammation is something the body does naturally, without inputs, via a complex system of endogenous antioxidants. What’s the case for trying to boost this activity by supplementing the body directly with these substances?

ChromaDex files successful NDI on Niagen; surging sales of ingredient helps firm near break-even mark

17-Nov-2015 By Hank Schultz

ChromaDex has announced a successful New Dietary Ingredient notification on its Niagen ingredient. Strong demand for the ingredient has driven the company to a sixth consecutive quarter of record earnings and has helped ChromaDex near break-even territory...

Scientists trace lycopene activity

17-Nov-2015 By Louisa Richards

Scientists in the US have found a novel way to trace the activity of lycopene in the human body, which could help explain its potential cancer-combating properties.

Special edition: Inflammation

Are we set to see an increase in demand for anti-inflammatory formulations?

16-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Healthy aging and increasing coverage by the mainstream media could help drive demand for products addressing inflammation over the next few years, say experts.

New high potency oil allows Nordic Naturals to enter one-pill-a-day omega-3s game

13-Nov-2015 By Hank Schultz

Nordic Naturals has delved into the “one pill a day” omega-3s space with a new product featuring its latest, super high concentrate triglyceride fish oil. The company says the product, called Omega One, gets over one hurdle that drives some consumers...

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The state of the health and wellness market in 2015

13-Nov-2015 By Ewa Hudson, head of health and wellness research at Euromonitor International

Is organic still selling? Does the 'natural' trend mean fortified/functional food is now passé? And why are consumers turning their noses up at better for you (BFY) offerings? Ewa Hudson, head of health and wellness research at Euromonitor International,...

Special edition: Inflammation

High potency omega-3s & curcuminoids: NBTY’s top scientists on what’s next in inflammation

13-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

New product delivery formats, a long list of ingredients, and scientific consensus are driving developments in supplements positioned for inflammation, NBTY’s top scientists tell NutraIngredients-USA.

AstaReal launches direct to consumer supplements to expand astaxanthin market, applications

12-Nov-2015 By Hank Schultz

AstaReal Group has launched two direct to consumer astaxanthin supplements under its Astavita brand name. The supplements feature raw material from the company’s newly expanded Moses Lake, WA production facility.

Glucoraphanin supplements match broccoli sprouts for sulforaphane bioavailability: Study

12-Nov-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

The bioavailability of sulforaphane from commercially available glucoraphanin supplements is equal to that observed from broccoli sprouts, says a new study from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Medicine.

Despite El Niño threat, Peru says new stock estimate allows for second anchovy fishing season

10-Nov-2015 By Hank Schultz

In a welcome bit of news for the omega-3s industry, the Peruvian government has opened a second fishing season for anchovies. The season had been under threat of closure because of the effects of the impending El Niño ocean warming phenomenon.

Probiotic combination shifts intestinal microbiota toward a healthier (and younger) profile: Study

06-Nov-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements containing Lactobacillus gasseri KS-13, Bifidobacterium bifidum G9-1, and Bifidobacterium longum MM2 may shift the microbiota of elderly adults to those of healthier and younger people, says a new study.

Two decades of data and 100,000 participants support role of lutein-zeaxanthin in lowering AMD risk

06-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Increased levels of lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with a whopping 40% reduced risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to researchers from Harvard and Brown.

ChromaDex, P&G announce deal for nicotinamide riboside

05-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

ChromaDex Corp. has entered into a joint development agreement with Procter & Gamble for development of forms of nicotinamide riboside (NR) for select applications.

Blue California bringing cost effective L-ergothioneine to market

04-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Ingredients supplier Blue California is ramping up its development of L-ergothioneine, a potent antioxidant, with stock expected to be available by March 2016.

Vitamin E improves bone density for women but not men: Study

30-Oct-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Greater dietary intakes and blood levels of vitamin E are associated with greater bone mineral density (BMD) in women but not men, Chinese research in over 3000 adults has found.

Opportunity exists to boost astaxanthin awareness, new player Solix Algredients says

29-Oct-2015 By Hank Schultz

Despite all of the hubbub surrounding astaxanthin, there’s room for more, said new category entrant Solix Algredients.

Prebiotics could be used to battle neuropsychiatric disorders: Oxford study

28-Oct-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Prebiotics may play a modulatory role in neuro-immuno processes and could reverse anxiety induced by inflammation, research in mice has suggested for the first time.

Tualang honey reduces risk of heart disease in smokers: Study

28-Oct-2015 By Louise Reid

Malaysian researchers have found that Tualang honey supplementation reduced the oxidative stress status of smokers, suggesting its potential in reducing the risk of smoking-related cardio-vascular disease.

Fruit d'Or launches organic cranberry powders featuring nutrient-preserving drying technique

27-Oct-2015 By Hank Schultz

Canadian cranberry supplier Fruit d’Or has further differentiated its product offerings with the launch of a range of organic cranberry juice powders, the company announced recently.

Emerging health concerns could cast shadow on protein, but for now ingredient shines

27-Oct-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

The health halo around protein continues to shine brightly, but a shadow could be cast on the ingredient as some consumers start asking if it is possible to have too much protein, according to a market research expert.

Consumer confidence in supplements remains high, says CRN survey

26-Oct-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Eighty-four percent of US adults expressing overall confidence in the safety, quality and effectiveness of dietary supplements, according to the results of the newest survey commissioned by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).

Perrigo to sell US supplements business to help stave off hostile takeover bid

26-Oct-2015 By Hank Schultz

Perrigo plans to sell its US VMS business as part of an effort to stave off a hostile takeover bid, the company announced late last week.

'Shadiness' of supplement market drove EXOS to create own sports line with Thorne

23-Oct-2015 By Hank Schultz

EXOS, a sports performance firm, says the increasing murkiness of the supplement market drove it to create its own sports nutrition line manufactured by practitioner channel specialist Thorne Research.

Cost stability, blending capabilities bode well for pea protein, supplier says

19-Oct-2015 By Hank Schultz

Blending is the way forward for plant based proteins in sports nutrition and their price stability can help manufacturers, says World Food Processing president Tyler Lorenzen.

IPA chief: "Regulators are starting to turn the corner on probiotics"

16-Oct-2015 By Stephen Daniells

A new-look International Probiotics Association is creating dialogue with key regulators around the world, and the regulators are starting to turn the corner on how they regulate the friendly bugs, says the association’s executive director.

Childhood microbiome shows distinct & functional differences to adult gut

09-Oct-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

The gut microbiome of pre-adolescents has distinct differences to the adult microbiome, says a new study from Texas that may enhance the development and efficacy of childhood microbiome interventions.

DuPont touts rapid dispersability of new soy protein aimed at sports nutrition

06-Oct-2015 By Hank Schultz

DuPont has thrown down the latest gauntlet in the sports nutrition protein contest with the launch of a rapid dispersing form of soy protein aimed at fortification beverages and powdered workout products.

Multi-ingredient formula shows good results in Mild Cognitive Impairment test

05-Oct-2015 By Hank Schultz

A multi-ingredient formula previously studied for cognitive effects has additional evidence to bolster its efficacy in cases of mild cognitive impairment with the results of a recent study. Participants in a long-term trial showed significant improvements...

Finding the right endorsers & mixing the right proteins are part of winning in sports nutrition game, say experts

02-Oct-2015 By Hank Schultz

Opportunities abound in the growing sports nutrition market, speakers on NIU’s recent forum told listeners. The forum, available on demand, covered topics of marketing, formulation and label transparency.

Youtheory surfs cresting beauty-from-within wave on a board made of collagen

30-Sep-2015 By Hank Schultz

The perpetually almost-ready-for-prime-time beauty-from-within is a concept seems finally to be achieving market relevance in the US, and supplement brand youtheory is capitalizing on that wave.

PLT debuts standardized nitrate ingredient from red spinach

29-Sep-2015 By Hank Schultz

PLT Health Solutions believes it has a winner in the sports nutrition field with the introduction of a standardized nitrate ingredient branded as Oxystorm.

‘Niagen is growing like crazy, unlike anything I have seen before,’ says ChromaDex CEO

29-Sep-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

ChromaDex’s Niagen nicotinamide riboside (NR) continues to defy expectations, with new science and product launches helping to drive growth for ChromaDex.

‘An adequate supply of antioxidant nutrients may have a beneficial role for healthy aging’, says study

24-Sep-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Specific sub-populations may benefit from antioxidant intakes to support healthy aging, with men particularly seen as an ‘at-risk’ group, says a new paper published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.

Egg shell membrane improves joint mobility, comfort in study on healthy subjects

23-Sep-2015 By Hank Schultz

BiovaFlex, a water soluble egg membrane ingredient, enhanced joint function, especially shoulder mobility, and was associated with increased comfort in daily activities and elevated physical activity, according to a recent study.

Protein trends

Blending soy and dairy proteins adds benefits for consumers, manufacturers, DuPont says

23-Sep-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

Two sources of protein in a finished product are better than one when it comes to blending soy and dairy, according to DuPont Nutrition and Health.

College students more likely than general population to use dietary supplements, says survey

23-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Sixty-six percent of students use dietary supplements at least once a week, says a survey of students from five universities.

NAI sues generic beta-alanine supplier in ongoing effort to defend CarnoSyn brand

22-Sep-2015 By Hank Schultz

Natural Alternatives International Inc. has filed a complaint against Creative Compounds Inc. in its ongoing effort to protect the intellectual propert surrounding its CarnoSyn brand of beta-alanine.

Robert Kral: 'People want to build lean muscle without calories'

Protein water hits the mainstream as Protein2o rolls out at Walmart

18-Sep-2015 By Elaine Watson

Protein2o – a rapidly-growing line of flavored waters infused with electrolytes and 15g of protein – is rolling out to 750 Walmart stores this month, says the firm, which is targeting consumers that are looking for more refreshing beverages that pack...

Health of select ethnic groups at risk with significant nutrient shortfalls

16-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

A greater percentage of Non-Hispanic Blacks may be below the Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) for calcium, magnesium, vitamins A and D relative to Non-Hispanic Whites across all ages, says a new study.

JAMA study links low vitamin D levels to ‘profound’ and ‘rapid’ cognitive decline

15-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency may have “substantial” accelerating effects on cognitive decline in the elderly, says a new study from UC Davis and Rutgers University.

Probiotic specialist brings Mitsubishi's 'immunobiotic' ingredient to US market in gummy form

11-Sep-2015 By Hank Schultz

Florida-based probiotic specialist Viva 5 Corporation has launched an ‘immunobiotic’ ingredient in a gummy delivery system for the US market.

$35 million for cognitive & metabolic resilience, women’s health & cutting edge technologies: NIH’s natural product research projects

10-Sep-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Five research centers will focus on topics ranging from high-throughput functional annotation of natural products to botanicals for women’s health, with funding coming from the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) and the...