Inflammation

Views differ sharply on whether CBD legislation is best way to break logjam

17-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Dietary supplement industry stakeholders are divided over whether proposed legislation to alter the regulatory definitions of dietary ingredients to specifically include CBD is the best way to break the logjam on the substance.

SPM-enriched fish oils may help control immune responses: RCT

17-Jan-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Fish oil enriched with specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) precursors may reprogram key blood cells and help control immune responses in healthy people, says a new clinical trial from the UK.

Consumers urged to question online probiotic health-benefit claims

17-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

Researchers are calling for improvements to the quality of online probiotic information after a study finds websites using unreliable sources and health claims unsupported by strong scientific proof.

2020 predictions: Staff changes at FDA, CBD, personalization, and the microbiome

15-Jan-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The year is new and a lot of people are getting out their crystal balls. NutraIngredients-USA is no exception, and here are our top big issues that will impact the dietary supplements industry in this new decade.

CBD line launches using cranberry seed oil as differentiator

13-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new line of hemp products has launched trading on the bioavailability advantages that are supplied by the inclusion of cranberry seed oil.

Drinking green tea may contribute to a ‘longer and healthier life,' study finds

13-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

Tea consumption is linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease as well as improvements to health and longevity, especially among consistent habitual tea drinkers, a study concludes.

CBD and turmeric absorption: Holista Colltech files for delivery system global patent

13-Jan-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Holista CollTech has filed for a global patent for its water-soluble delivery system, which it claims makes fat-soluble molecules such as cannabidiol (CBD) more readily absorbed by the body.

Paucity of testing ensures olive oil adulteration continues to plague market, BAPP bulletin says

10-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

The Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program has released a bulletin on olive oil adulteration that shows that the issue, though widely acknowledged, continues to plague the market.

BB-12 probiotic strain may help lessen the impact of colic in infants, says study

09-Jan-2020 By Natasha Spencer

A new scientific trial suggests that Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB‐12 may offer relief for infants experiencing colic.

Nestlé Health Science acquires personalized medicine platform

08-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New year, new acquisitions. Nestlé Health Science is once again bolstering its presence in the personalized nutrition space by acquiring LivingMatrix.

Watermelon supplements found to benefit obese mice: Study

08-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that watermelon byproducts positively alter glucose levels, the gut microbiome, and inflammation in lab mice. Now researchers are ready to take their findings to human studies.

Fresh Thyme expands its CBD set: ‘We’ve been surprised with the potency levels some people are looking for'

08-Jan-2020 By Elaine Watson

CBD is the fastest-growing category in supplements and bodycare in Fresh Thyme Farmers Market stores, increasing average basket spend in the category and attracting new shoppers, says the Midwest retailer. However, sales growth is slowing as the category...

Startup Spotlight

Nespresso-style gut health: Bioengineer creates personalised probiotic yoghurt machine

06-Jan-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A Swedish startup is on a mission to make yoghurt truly good for the gut with a kitchen counter machine that makes personalised probiotic and prebiotic filled yogurts, the founder tells NutraIngredients ahead of her debut as a Probiota Pioneer next month.

Study clouds picture of role of aronia extract in muscle growth

03-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Aronia berry supplementation can increase signaling associated with muscle protein synthesis but doesn’t result in more muscle growth in the end, a study in rats has found.