Immune support

Paper summarizing antiviral evidence for botanical ingredients becomes global touchstone

22-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent review paper that summarizes what’s known about the antiviral effects of various botanical ingredients has generated keen interest among researchers, according to one of the authors.

Nutrition Asia Video Series

WATCH: Activated Probiotics and Chr Hansen on studying probiotics for immunity, atopic conditions and sleep

22-Jan-2021 By Tingmin Koe

In this month’s edition of Nutrition Asia we shine the spotlight on two firms – Australian brand Activated Probiotics and global supplier Chr Hansen – which are assessing the potential of probiotics to aid immunity, atopic conditions, and sleep.

USP to hold forums on elderberry standards, pyrrolizidine alkaloids

21-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

USP will virtually host two open forums over the next eight days, one covering possible addition standards for elderberry – one of the hottest and most in-demand ingredients of 2020 – and another covering pyrrolizidine alkaloids – toxic compounds that...

Personalized nutrition: The ‘holy grail’ of pet industry

21-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

As concerns over immune health climb, so does the interest in gut health. About 100 trillion live microorganisms live inside the gut, along with 70% of the immune system.

Special edition: Supplements for pets

NASC President: Pet supplements sales surged in 2020

21-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

As we saw on the human side, the market for pet supplements expanded in 2020 and this growth has been sustained, says Bill Bookout, president of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC).

Glutathione-boosting supplement wins immune health challenge award

21-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

A relatively new-to-market ingredient that boosts glutathione levels has won a research award in a challenge sponsored by multinational pharmaceutical and CPG firm.

Surveys suggest veterinarians not meeting pet nutraceutical needs

20-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

While veterinarians may be able to diagnose diseases and perform difficult surgeries, many have received little education on animal nutrition.

Zinc supplementation increases cellular immune response in children – Nestle-funded study

19-Jan-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Zinc supplementation was shown to increase cellular immune responses, especially in boys and children younger than 3.5 years old, according to a study conducted on young children in Indonesia.

Pandemic boosts pet ownership, supercharges supplement market

18-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

The pandemic has boosted pet ownership and has dramatically expanded the market for pet supplements, an executive says. And when those new pet owners reach for a supplement, it’s likely to be one that contains CBD.

PanTheryx touts bovine colostrum as differentiator

18-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

With immune health top of mind for many consumers, bovine colostrum is emerging as a key player in immune defense.

Business Leaders Forum: Hear directly from the CEOs of The Vitamin Shoppe, Pharmavite, SmartyPants & NOW!

18-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Start 2021 with insights from CEOs of some of the industry’s leading companies in a wide-ranging, interactive, and FREE webinar on NutraIngredients-USA.

Private equity boost to help OmniActive expand existing footprint and eye future M&A opportunities

14-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new private equity investment will help ingredient supplier OmniActive Health Technologies increase its existing capabilities and consider future strategic acquisitions, said the company’s founder.

Prebiotic wellness brand Muniq secures $8.2M in series A round

13-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Muniq, a company offering a functional nutrition line that promotes blood sugar control and gut health, recently closed a new round of funding — a move the company said will allow them to expand their line and get their product into the hands of people...

Microbiome impacts COVID-19 severity and duration, study suggests

13-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Gut microbiota composition may be associated with the severity of COVID-19 and the risk of on-going symptoms, according to a newly published observational study.

Patients with more omega-3s in blood less likely to die from COVID-19, pilot study finds

12-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Patients with the most omega-3s in their system were 75% less likely to die from COVID-19, a preliminary pilot study suggests.

Vitamin D supplements linked to increased microbiome diversity

12-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of vitamin D may beneficially shift the composition and diversity of the gut microbiota in vitain D-deficient/insufficient, but otherwise healthy, women, says a new study from Qatar.

Microbiome and COVID-19: Lower levels of key gut bacteria linked to severity of disease and immune response – China data

12-Jan-2021 By Gary Scattergood

The composition of patients’ microbiome may influence the severity of COVID-19, as well as how the immune system responds to the infection, according to new research from China, which found lower numbers of F. prausnitzii and Bifidobacterium bifidum to...

Algae cultivator Qualitas Health (DBA iwi) closes first round of new investment

11-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Texas-based Qualitas Health, best known for its algae brand iwi, has secured $10 million in venture funds at a $73 million post-money valuation in a push to expand its plant-based protein and omega-3 business.

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back! Submit your entries!

11-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2021 with new two categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

Indian COVID-19 patients have lower levels of selenium, researchers call for supplementation of general population - Study

11-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

COVID-19 patients from southern India had lower selenium serum level compared to healthy individuals, prompting industry players to call for its supplementation considering selenium’s well-known defence mechanism against infectious diseases.

Probiotic DE111 supports GI Health in daycare-attending children

07-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes has announced advancements in probiotic research for children’s health.

Company with ‘naturals’ as part of name agrees to qualify its marketing

07-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Supplement manufacturer Zarbee’s Naturals has been advised to qualify some of its claims in a National Advertising Division case that bears on the question of what is meant by the term ‘natural.’

NutraVideo: Envara Health launches therapy to enhance fat absorption

06-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Envara Health, a company focused on advanced nutrition, has launched Encala, a new medical food formulated to address fat malabsorption in patients with conditions such as cystic fibrosis.

Babies of color at highest risk of Vitamin D deficiency: Study

05-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Vitamin D deficiency isn’t colorblind, according to a new study that highlights the need for providers to pay closer attention to certain groups.

L. fermentum probiotic may boost cognitive and immune health: Mouse data

04-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of the probiotic Lactobacillus fermentum JDFM216 may boost cognitive performance and balance ability – for mice at least – says a new study from Korea.

Eating in restricted time window cut fat, boosted immune systems of elite cyclists

22-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

Does it matter when you eat? A new study on elite cyclists says yes, with a cohort that ate only between late morning and early evening showing weight loss and loss of fat mass compared to others that ate throughout the day.

COVID-19 rapid reviews: Task force to make recommendations on vitamins, botanicals to health authorities

22-Dec-2020 By Tingmin Koe

A group of Australian naturopathic experts is gathering on-the-ground data from health practitioners on the effectiveness of nutraceuticals in helping to combat COVID-19, and will present the findings to health authorities.

Protecting the category, fostering education and science top curcumin group’s 2021 priorities

21-Dec-2020 By By Traci Kantowski, Communications Director, Global Curcumin Association

Curcumin has been a star on the rise for a number of years. Even before COVID, curcumin was one of the growth areas within supplements.

Probiotics for immunity: Online reviews surged 26% in first half of 2020

21-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

While digestive health remains the leading health position for probiotics in the US, immune support is the second most popular positioning with online reviews growing 26% in the first half of 2020 to hit 179,000 in July, says Lumina Intelligence.

Experts send Vitamin D and Covid-19 open letter to world's governments

21-Dec-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

In an open letter being sent to world governments today (21st December), 120 health, science and medical experts from the UK, US, and Europe say there is clear scientific evidence that vitamin D reduces Covid-19 infections, hospitalisations, and deaths.

UK health bodies: ‘Use vitamin D for winter but not for coronavirus’

18-Dec-2020 By Will Chu

Leading UK health bodies have published updated guidance on vitamin D for COVID-19, in which they support its use during autumn and winter but stop short of recommending the vitamin to tackle the virus.

Resistant starch plus LactoSpore may reduce inflammation in IBD: Mouse data

16-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A synbiotic combination of green banana resistant starch and probiotic Bacillus coagulans MTCC5856 (LactoSpore by Sabinsa) may reduce gut inflammation in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), says a new study from Australia.

‘Any company that is not doing personalization is going to die’: Viome founder

16-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

“Every person in the next five years is going to ask for foods that are personalized for them, and every ingredient is personalized for them,” said Naveen Jain during a recent webinar hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.

Microgel supplement manufacturer poised for breakout 2021

15-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

HealthyCell, a supplement company based on a proprietary delivery system, has announced a major distribution deal that will take it into the new year.

Guest article

Omega-3 Overview 2020: COVID and Contradictions (in Science)

15-Dec-2020 By Ellen Schutt, Executive Director, GOED

The year 2020 will go down in history as a year like no other; the overused adjective “unprecedented” doesn’t even seem to do the situation justice anymore. In a year dominated by COVID-19, it’s impossible to look at any industry segment without examining...

India’s probiotic controversy: Industry questions methodology used by researchers who criticised label claims

15-Dec-2020 By Tingmin Koe

A study that claims that commercial probiotics sold in India are not true to label claims has come under fire for the methodologies used.

Big Bold Health brings in first crop of organic Tartary buckwheat

08-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

Seattle supplement brand Big Bold Health has announced the harvest of the first certified organic crop of Himalayan Tartary buckwheat, a food and supplement raw material the company has under development.

Pandemic will boost vitamins C & D, zinc and ALA in 2021, retailer says

04-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

Supplement and organic foods retailer Natural Grocers said a continued emphasis on vitamin D, immune support and blood sugar management will lead industry trends in 2021.

Amazon issues sweeping quality specs for supplements sold on its site

04-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

Amazon has begun requiring supplement marketers to provide comprehensive testing results and other documentation in order to be able to sell products on its site.

Finnish study paves the way for health-driven blackcurrant NPD

04-Dec-2020 By Lynda Searby

New findings from Finnish researchers suggest that a blood glucose response benefit can be derived from eating a smaller portion of blackcurrants than previously thought, and from blackcurrants with added sugar.

Bacillus subtilis DE111 modifies gut microbiome in preschool-aged children: Study

03-Dec-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Growing research suggests that modulations in gut microbiota play an important role in inflammation and immunity, highlighting the importance of probiotics and their ability to promote a healthy microbiome.

Study links microbiome diversity to active vitamin D level

03-Dec-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The gut microbiome's diversity is strongly linked to levels of active vitamin D in older men, according to new research, suggesting that the body's ability to metabolise vitamin D may be more important than the amount stored.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY SURVEY

NutraIngredients-USA survey on the state of the US Dietary Supplements industry in 2020

02-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

How has Covid-19 affected business? Beyond immunity which categories were big winners in 2020? And did we learn anything about delivery formats this year?

UK Gov prioritises at-risk groups with free winter vitamin D

02-Dec-2020 By Will Chu

The UK Government is to offer free vitamin D supplements to the most vulnerable in a move that supports bone and muscle health affected during lockdown but stops short of directly addressing COVID-19.

For the Biome makes leap from skin to immune health

01-Dec-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The company said they are redefining immunity health with a new 3-product system that begins in the gut — home to 70% of the immune system.

Probiota Champions: In conversation with Prof Gregor Reid

01-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

From leading the FAO/WHO working group on Probiotics to his pioneering work in Africa, Prof Gregor Reid’s impact on the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome fields is immense. We caught up with him to hear his stories, opinions, and thoughts on what’s...

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