Immune support

Q&A: Well Traveled on developing next-gen immune support for the road

03-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

San-Diego supplement startup Well Traveled launches its first product this month, an immune support powder made with clean, plant-based, clinically proven ingredients that activate immunity in the gut to help the modern traveler stay well on the road.

Deadline for entry is April 7, 2023!

Probiota Americas 2023 call for abstracts: Got groundbreaking research to shout about?

30-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

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

Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

27-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries to Monday, April 10.

Astaxanthin boosts post-exercise immunity without anti-inflammatory effect

24-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

Short-term astaxanthin supplementation provided immune support for runners during rigorous exercise and uniquely countered decreases in plasma immunoglobulin levels, according to a recent study. It did not, however, offset exercise-induced muscle soreness,...

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: What are our judges looking for?

14-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With two weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

Sonomaceuticals upcycles Chardonnay pomace into health benefits

08-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

Two wine industry veterans are channeling research and leftover grape pomace into a superfood ingredient chocked full of bioactive compounds for gut and heart health.

Startup spotlight

Mushroom supplement startup helping consumers power up and chill out

06-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A mind-health supplement startup selling mushroom-powered coffee and a calming pre-sleep powder is expecting to make £5m in revenue within the first year.

High omega-3 blood levels may reduce the severity of COVID-19

02-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

Increased consumption of oily fish and the use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements may reduce the risk of adverse COVID-19 outcomes, according to new research from the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI).

‘Longevity vitamin’ spurs human trials, preps for market growth

01-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

After years of slowly building hype about its essential micronutrient function in the human body, ergothioneine may finally be ready for its moment – with just a little more research.

7 Reasons to Enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

27-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The 2023 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 & beverage.

Happy Viking superfood by Venus Williams packs plant-protein power

23-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

The story behind the creation of the Happy Viking superfood nutrition company starts with tennis champion Venus Williams.

Dole forays into dietary supplement space

23-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Just ahead of Expo West, the CPG giant’s new line of vitamin chews hit the shelves. This spring, the company will also release probiotic fruit sodas.

Q&A: Bill Bookout on the animal supplement market, trends and regulations

16-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

The animal supplement market has come a long way, says Bill Bookout, president and cofounder of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC), which has made it its mission to ensure the survival and quality of animal supplements on the market.

A century of the sunshine vitamin part II: Towards new benefits and dosages

14-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

A hundred years after the discovery of vitamin D as a cure for rickets, science is exploring new niches for the sunshine vitamin and zeroing in on the dosages for maximum health.

Mintel report: Marketers should focus on millennials

14-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

While the pandemic has proven to be a challenge for many spaces, it’s not an obstacle for millennial’s VMS usage and their penchant for single-letter vitamins.

More pet owners are searching for proactive pet health management, experts say

13-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

As owners treat their pets as part of the family, the market for pet supplements is booming, with robust growth predicted to continue for several years at least.

ADM on pet supplements: ‘Everything that is visible is a concern to a pet owner’

10-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Pet ownership soared during the pandemic and pet parents became attuned to the health of their canine and feline companions. Pet supplements will soon be a billion dollar category in the US, but there remains at least one exciting white space…

NutraCast: Digging into postbiotics for dogs

10-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The in-home validation efficacy study of Cargill's EpiCor Pets postbiotic supplement for dogs captured microbiome data and pet owner insights.

Insights from Probiota 2023

Chr. Hansen hints at future synbiotic production following significant research findings

10-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Adam Baker, director of science at Chr. Hansen, discussed recent in-house clinical trials observing an amplified response following administration of probiotics with HMOs, compared with pre- or probiotics given alone, at Probiota last week.

New platform to develop next gen microbiome-safe products

06-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Synthetic chemicals have increased too rapidly over the years, jeopardizing the health of humans and the planet. Now Seed and the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma are combining microbiome science and epithelial immunology knowledge to thwart these...

NutraCast: The power of resistant starch—beyond gut health

27-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Resistant starch has received a lot of attention for its potential to exert a healthy impact on the gut and Supergut is adding to that by offering insights through its research.

5 take-aways we learned during our Business Leaders Forum

27-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

From 2022 sales numbers to consumer enthusiasm remaining high, and from progress with equality and diversity in the industry to the growth in awareness around the importance of the microbiome for health, there were lots of talking points from our 3rd...

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

25-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2023 with new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

This Wednesday! Hear directly from the CEOs of NOW, Nouri, Pharmavite & SuperGut

23-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

From the state of the market to the impact of inflation, and from regulatory initiatives like mandatory product listing to equality and diversity in the industry, the NutraIngredients-USA’s Business Leaders Forum will dig deep into a range of industry...

Black seed oil with astaxanthin may improve mood and immunity in endurance athletes

13-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

A blend of TriNutra’s ThymoQuin black seed oil and Algatech’s AstaPure astaxanthin improved mood and immunity in endurance runners, according to research funded by the two Israeli companies.

Heights introduces Smart Probiotic into growing braincare category

11-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

Braincare startup Heights has added a second product, a bundle of tried-and-true probiotic strains to support mood, stress response, immunity and gut health all at once.

Study: Almonds support metabolic recovery, boosts beneficial fat

09-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Almonds, the edible seeds of Prunus dulcis, are associated with a number of health benefits as they are packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. Now researchers are singing the praises of the polyphenols found in its skin.

NutraCast: Supergut undergoes 'brand therapy', shifts from DTC to content

06-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

In 2011, Google conducted its landmark study that found that 88% of shoppers use what's known as a Zero Moment of Truth — a stage in the buying cycle where a consumer researches a product before buying it. This study is a key reference point in the...

Probiotic yogurt may ease common cold symptoms in healthy adults: RCT

21-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of a probiotic yogurt may decrease symptoms of the common cold and improve immune parameters in healthy people, says a new study from Japan’s Megmilk Snow Brand.

Kemin breaks into functional beverage market with dispersible form of algal immune health ingredient

14-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

Ingredient supplier Kemin Industries is looking to further tap into the thriving functional beverage market with a water dispersible form of its BetaVia immune health ingredient.

'A new class of ingredients...' Precision fermentation-fueled startup Helaina to expand protein offerings beyond babies

12-Dec-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Utilizing precision fermentation to produce immune-system-supporting glycoproteins found in breast milk, Helaina is bridging the gap between traditional formula and breastfeeding. Now the company has its sights set on bringing its technology to a wider...

Standardized black seed oil may improve immunity and wellbeing in endurance athletes

12-Dec-2022 By Asia Sherman

A study funded by Israeli supplement supplier TriNutra demonstrates the benefits of its ThymoQuin black seed oil on immune and psychological health under high-stress physical conditions.

From the archives: Reflecting on one year of war in Ukraine

Developing biotics under the shadow of war

08-Dec-2022 By Danielle Masterson

For Stellar Biotics, it’s anything but business as usual as the Ukrainian CEO runs a New Jersey-based business with family ties in Ukraine.

SHARE YOUR INSIGHTS

We want to hear from you! NutraIngredients-USA survey assesses state of industry

07-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Are your supply chain challenges easing? Did you have to reformulate products because of ingredient shortages? Which ingredients will burn brightest in 2023? Will we see a renewed push for mandatory product listing for dietary supplements?

FREE Webinar: Postbiotics - New tools for microbiome modulation

30-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Postbiotics are establishing themselves as a strong weapon in the arsenal for modulating the microbiome. There is wholesale excitement about the science and potential health benefits for these preparations, and how these ingredients may offer more formulation...

LC40 probiotic significantly reduces gastrointestinal infections in C-section infants

29-Nov-2022 By Asia Sherman

A probiotic isolated from human breast milk may reduce gastrointestinal infections in infants born by Cesarean section by up to 73%, according to recent review published in the Frontiers in Pediatrics journal.

Botanical combination may boost immune response to flu vaccination: Study

23-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of extracts from Acacia catechu and Scutellaria baicalensis may significantly increase antibodies in response to a flu vaccine in healthy adults, says a new study conducted by KGK Science Inc.

Sempera Organics targets “core” health categories with new mushroom extracts and blends

21-Nov-2022 By Asia Sherman

Sempera Organics, a new supplier of mushroom ingredients, is ramping up its fungiceutical offering with the addition of extracts and a line of CORE blends in the mushroom-as-medicine growth category.

Ashwagandha and apple cider vinegar sales surge as consumer spending on herbal supplements continues: ABC report

18-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

US sales of herbal dietary ingredients grew by almost 10% in 2021 as the category exceeded $12.3 billion, according to the 2021 Herb Market Report from the American Botanical Council.

PanTheryx launches extra-strength colostrum supplement for health care practitioners

15-Nov-2022 By Asia Sherman

Bovine colostrum supplier PanTheryx is introducing Life’s First Naturals PRO, an extra-strength immune support and digestive health supplement formulated for the health care practitioner channel.

Friends with microbial benefits

14-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

New research highlights the connections between social behavior, microbiome composition and health.

GPA works to defend meaning of ‘prebiotic’ even as new ingredient technology muddies waters

10-Nov-2022 By Hank Schultz

Dilution of the prebiotic message is a concern for the category even as it grows, a trade organization official says. And new methods of constructing prebiotic molecules could further complicate the issue, another expert says.

Hofseth Biocare’s salmon oil shows respiratory and immune health potential

10-Nov-2022 By Asia Sherman

A new study from Norwegian biotech company Hofseth BioCare carried out in mice supports the restorative respiratory and immune rebalancing benefits of its full spectrum OmeGo salmon oil.

IFF Health unveils new health concepts for women

10-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

It’s no secret that women have long been underserved by the health and wellness industry, but if you walked the SupplySide West floor, you may have noticed a shift. More and more companies are introducing cutting-edge products for women, including IFF...

NutraWomen Wednesday: Asli Samanci, PhD, CEO of BEE&YOU

09-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The award-winning biologist, food scientist and natural bee products provider sat down to discuss how her company, BEE & YOU, is a family affair.

Scientists detect suicidal ideation via saliva bacteria

27-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The research underscores the power of the oral-gut-brain axis, something the researchers tell us could help inform the development of a probiotic strain for mental health.

October Launch Pad

27-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Know your ABCs: Algae, bee propolis and CBD are a few standout ingredients that are out in full force this Fall.

Scientists construct complex, complete prototype for the microbiome

25-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers figured out a way to build a synthetic microbiome that housed 100+ human gut strains to form a stable and resilient community – an accomplishment that is helping them learn more about the connections between the microbiome and human health.

Pureboost clean energy drink raises more than $2 million via crowdfunding

25-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

Within a few hours of public launch, Pureboost antioxidant clean energy drink mix raised more than $2 million in crowdfunding from early investors on Wefunder.

MLM founded on benefits of berry species advised to drop health claims

24-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

Visi, an MLM founded on the benefits of the Arctic Cloudberry, has been advised by a self regulatory body to discontinue some health claims made on its products both in company communications and statements by distributors.