Inflammation

Fatty15: New supplement brand brings good saturated fat from US Navy dolphins to consumers

19-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Decades of work with US Navy dolphins led to the discovery of a potentially essential saturated fatty acid, and a new dietary supplement brand is bringing the fat to market with a science-first approach.

NutraCast Podcast: Mantra Labs on Chrononutrition

13-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Taking care of ourselves is more important than ever. Two major pieces to the self-care puzzle are sleep and nutrition. However, that may not be enough. Research is mounting to suggest that there are very real and important implications for when we eat....

Whether vitamin C can help COVID sufferers may depend on level of transporter

11-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

One of the reasons COVID-19 is so unsettling is because the virus’ impact on each individual is so different. Researchers say a number of factors could impact this — including age, race, gender and an underlying mechanism.

Supply chain revamp leads to new line of algal omega-3 concentrates

11-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New omega-3 concentrates have recently entered the North American supplement market. Algarithm Ingredients just added thetamega3 to their lineup of vegan Omega-3s, which are derived from the co-stream of their alphamega3 oils.

Nature's Sunshine records first $100 million quarter

11-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Nature’s Sunshine Products has reported record earnings as lockdown restrictions lift in overseas markets such as Asia and Latin America.

Pharmacy driven: McPherson’s paving new retail focus for soon-to-be acquired Blackmores’ TCM business

11-Nov-2020 By Tingmin Koe

McPherson’s will be focusing on the pharmacy distribution network for the TCM and oriental botanical brands that it will be acquiring from Blackmores.

Today! IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit

10-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Kicking off at 12pm Eastern, the three-day event will combine dynamic live broadcasts with exclusive on-demand content about probiotics, prebiotics, and the microbiome. There is still time to register for FREE.

Probiota Americas Poem: Our editor's rhyming welcome to this week's Digital Summit

09-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A Probiota America tradition, my welcome poem gives attendees a glimpse of what to expect during the event. And this year, I've added a special message ... and a fire place.

ADM announces new investment in microbiome-focused fund

09-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

ADM Ventures is to invest in Seventure’s European Health For Life Capital (HFLC) Fund II, which counts Danone and Novartis as investors in the health, nutrition and microbiota microbiome-based fund.

NutraCast Podcast: Dr. Ivan Petyaev on female fertility support

06-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

About 28 million women around the world encounter fertility problems every year. Micronutrient status is one risk factor that may have a major impact on female fertility.

Quicksilver pairs resveratrol, quercetin to achieve NAD+ boost

03-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Quicksilver Scientific is upping the ante in the anti aging arena with a liposomal supplement that claims to boost NAD+ with a variety of ingredients.

Lubrizol introduces novel spirulina microencapsulated astaxanthin for healthy aging

02-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

To create a synergistic algae blend, Lubrizol Life Science Health collaborated with Neoalgae Micro Seaweeds Products, SL, a company dedicated to microalgae biotechnology.

GOED study on fish oil oxidation puts to rest toxicity concerns raised in 2016 paper

02-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

GOED has published a study that takes a comprehensive look into potential fish oil oxidation products in response to an earlier, much criticized paper that had raised toxicity concerns about a fish liver oil that had been artificially brought to a high...

CRISPR is going to reshape the future of probiotic genomes: Expert

29-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

We are just on the cusp of realizing the opportunities offered by CRISPR technology to open up a new generation of probiotic ingredients, says one of the leading scientists in this field.

ADM expands probiotics production ‘five-fold’ with new Spanish facility

26-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

US ingredient giants ADM are to expand its microbiome-related production activities five-fold with the creation of a European facility that is expected to be in operation in 2022.

NutraCast Podcast: Jennifer Jimenez on Sun Chlorella for sport nutrition

23-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

When you think of supplements to give your workout an edge, a few ingredients may come to mind. But what about algae?

Sabinsa gets Canadian patent, health claims approval on curcumin ingredient

23-Oct-2020 By Hank Schultz

Sabinsa Corporation has achieved a new patent and a Health Canada claims approval on its uC3 Clear water soluble curcumin ingredient. In addition, the company announced two other Canadian patents on a ginger compound and a cosmetic ingredient.

Hemp Synergistics launches new patent-pending CBD lines

19-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Hemp Synergistics, a biotech company that develops intelligent hemp products, recently announced the launch of Pure Synergistics and Lily + Rein.

Unibar launches mushroom extract for immune support

09-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Ingredient supplier Unibar recently introduced Maitake Pt78, a clinically-validated immune modulating mushroom extract.

News in Brief

Curated omega-3 studies brought to healthcare experts' desktops

08-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

GOED has updated its FatsofLife.com website showcasing the benefits of EPA and DHA omega-3 consumption for healthcare practitioners.

Probiota Americas Digital Summit to explore next gen pre- & probiotics, benefits beyond digestions, & communication best practices

07-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Experts from Seed Health, P&G, Culturelle, Fitbiomics, University College Cork, and North Caroline State University are just some of the confirmed speakers for North America’s flagship event for the prebiotics, probiotics, and microbiome community.

Arizona algae company rounding final bend toward full scale production

05-Oct-2020 By Hank Schultz

An Arizona-based algae company is building on work done by a predecessor to bring an EPA-rich supplement ingredient to market. The company says an additional facility that will bring it to commercial scale will be completed by the end of this year.

CV Sciences further differentiates line with addition of PEA-based immune health product

02-Oct-2020 By Hank Schultz

New immune health launches are helping CV Sciences transform itself into a broader based supplement brand, company officials said recently.

CBD news: New extraction facility; products planned for Latin American markets

01-Oct-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new extraction facility is about to come online in Florida, while at the same time a California company is planning a launch of CBD products in Brazil and Uruguay.

GNC meets with White House office to advocate for CBD in supplements

30-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

GW Pharmaceuticals and supplement retailer GNC have reportedly been among the companies meeting recently with a White House division to discuss aspects of CBD regulation.

Microalgae supplementation may boost athletic measures: Study

29-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Thirty days of microalgae supplementation (TetraSOD) may boost cardiovascular and respiratory (ergospirometric) parameters in amateur athletes, suggests a new study from Spain.

Gut simulation expands health benefits of HMOs in adults

28-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The potential health effects of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for adults may extend beyond just promoting the growth of beneficial Bifidobacteria to also impacting immune function and the gut barrier, says a new study.

News in brief

FTC issues refunds in case of pain relief supplement

25-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

The Federal Trade Commission has issued refunds in a case brought against an herbal based pain relief supplement that the Commission alleged had insufficient backing for its claims.

Chr. Hansen adds Jennewein HMO expertise to microbial platform in €310m deal

24-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Chr. Hansen is to acquire Jennewein Biotechnologie for €310m in a deal designed to merge the bioscience firm’s probiotic interests with the gains Jennewein have made in the Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO) market.

Resveratrol reduces pain, improves quality of life for menopausal women: Study

22-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Swiss biotech firm Evolva has released their fourth and final installment on Resveratrol Supporting Healthy Aging in Women (RESHAW), with the last clinical study focusing on pain perception, menopausal symptoms and overall well-being.

Sept. 24 Omega-3s webinar

Do omega-3s have place in pandemic plan? Tune in on Thursday to find out

22-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Omega-3s are the one of the oldest and best researched of ingredients, but new science is being done all the time. A NutraIngredients-USA webinar this week will look at some of the emerging evidence in immune health, sports nutrition, cognitive benefits...

A credit score for your gut? Scientists develop index to distinguish between healthy and diseased microbiomes

18-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

We may have taken a step closer to understanding what a ‘healthy microbiome’ looks like, as scientists at the Mayo Clinic report the development of the Gut Microbiome Health Index. The proposed index may help differentiate a healthy microbiome from a...

Sustainability picture remains bright for marine sources of omega-3s

17-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Smoke-choked skies from wildfires in the western US and a roiling hurricane season put consumers on edge about the state of the natural world. But omega-3s experts say that gloomy scenario shouldn’t cloud the outlook for omega-3s sustainability, which...

FDA’s Tave highlights ‘Regulatory Gap’ for dietary supplements

17-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A ‘Regulatory Gap’ exists within the US dietary supplements industry, and recent talk of modernizing the regulations are ways to close that gap, FDA’s Steven Tave said yesterday

Meta analysis finds strong support for cardiovascular health benefits of omega-3s

17-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new meta analysis further underscores the efficacy of omega-3s in cardiovascular health, and emphasizes the importance of higher dosages in achieving these results.

Thorne, Onegevity partner with organic meal delivery service

15-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Supplement manufacturer Thorne Research and its testing affiliate Onegevity Health have partnered with a meal delivery service to offer seamless nutritional support for consumers, the companies announced recently.

Recent upheavals put renewed emphasis on minority representation in cannabis/hemp sphere

14-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

The recent upheavals in the United States around race relations has the nation questioning the insidious role prejudice has played in many walks of life. One group is seeking to use that rekindled awareness as added leverage to ensure equal opportunity...

NR pioneer: ‘I think if we combine Niagen with exercise that we’re really going to get some place’

10-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

With recent data providing “solid evidence” for nicotinamide riboside’s effects on inflammation and body composition, combining NR with exercise will see us “really get some place”, says Dr Charles Brenner.

Deerland’s PreforPro bacteriophage plus probiotic may improve gut health: Study

10-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of a specific probiotic strain and bacteriophages may improve inflammation in the gut and increase levels of beneficial Lactobacillus, compared to the probiotic alone, says a new study.

Sept. 24 NutraIngredients-USA webinar

Latest research continues to hone in on best usage of omega-3s to achieve optimum results

08-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

The ability to test for blood levels of omega-3s has revolutionized omega-3s research, as has the appreciation that higher dosages are necessary to achieve statistical significance in shorter term studies, an expert says. An event on Sept. 24 will look...

Viome launches precision personalized supplements based on deep health insights

08-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Personalized nutrition player Viome has launched Viome Precision Supplements, individualized supplement formulas based on a person’s cellular, mitochondrial and gut microbiome health insights.

AI-discovered peptides show efficacy in reducing age-related inflammation: Study

07-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Ireland-based biotech firm Nuritas reveals details of natural rice-based peptides discovered using Artificial Intelligence (AI) that could help reduce age-related chronic inflammation.

Herbal supplements had another stellar year in 2019 with 8.6% sales growth, ABC report says

02-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Herbal supplements continued the strong growth they have enjoyed for over the past decade by notching an 8.6% sales gain in 2019, according to the American Botanical Council.

Palm fruit ingredient smooths flavor notes, adds nutrition in coffee pairing

01-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new functional food offering shows how an ingredient can do double duty as a food additive as well as a dietary ingredient packing a powerful phytochemical punch.

Despite raw material oversupply issues, hemp/CBD market forecast to grow strongly

28-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Robust growth for the hemp/CBD sector was forecast during an online event hosted yesterday by the American Herbal Products Association.

Higher omega-3 DHA levels linked to less lung inflammation, lower ILD risk

27-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Increased levels of the omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are associated with a lower risk of hospitalizations due to interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a new population-based cohort study.

TB12, brand that rests on superstar QB’s shoulders, reaches out to new consumers

25-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Health and wellness brand TB12, which is built upon Tom Brady’s and Alex Guerrero's training methods, is launching new products in an effort to reach a broader set of consumers beyond the hard core performance set.

Larger studies 'frankly overdue': Daily multivitamin linked to less-severe illness

25-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Older adults who take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement experience sickness for shorter periods and with less severe symptoms, according to a 12-week study.

CBD industry headed toward big overcapacity, expert asserts

24-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

The hemp/CBD industry may have gotten the cart before the horse in terms of extraction capacity and raw material supply, said an investment analyst familiar with the sector.

Industry watchdog gives 64% of CBD beverages an “F” on label claims

24-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

It’s back to school season and scores on a new CBD report card suggest certain manufacturers need to hit the books.