Inflammation

Study identifies microbiome's role in attacking cancerous tumors, could lend itself to nutraceuticals

24-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers at the Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary have pinpointed which gut bacteria help the immune system fight off cancerous tumors and the mechanisms in doing so. The breakthrough...

Hemp groups dial up pressure for federal CBD regulation

21-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Hemp industry groups have been submitting plans to the federal government for regulation of the space, something they say is urgently needed.

Upcoming event aims to help fill regulatory holes in hemp/CBD industry

20-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Nascent hemp/CBD firms are often woefully unprepared for the regulatory compliance side of operating a dietary supplement firm, something an upcoming industry event aims to help fix.

Willow Biosciences to start pilot production of biosynthetic CBG in Q3

18-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Canada-based Willow Biosciences Inc. has announced it will soon start to deliver its first samples of “ultra-pure, pharmaceutical grade” cannabigerol (CBG) from its 500-liter pilot production run.

Folium Biosciences joins growing list of Colorado hemp heavyweights

17-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

The announcement by Colorado company Folium Biosciences of a large new extraction facility bolsters the state's position as a world leader in installed CBD extraction capacity.

Study finds D-ribose cuts muscle soreness in untrained young men

17-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

A recent study has found that D-ribose supplementation attenuated muscle soreness after exercise in a cadre of untrained college students.

Lipoic acid supplements may aid weight control for obese people

13-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of lipoic acid may help lower body fat and body weight in overweight but otherwise healthy people, says a new study.

CBD firms lead list of dietary supplement players recognized for rapid growth

12-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

A number of companies active in the dietary supplement industry have landed on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing privately held firms.

Paper suggests looking at microbiome changes as way to judge effect of protein, fiber intake in older adults

11-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Recent research suggests that at looking the microbiome changes that result from increased protein and fiber consumption could be a better way to design nutritional plans that decrease the incidence of sarcopenia and obesity in older adults.

Online China expansion: Nestle’s personalised nutrition brand Persona reveals e-commerce strategy

10-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Persona, a Nestle Health Science-acquired personalised nutrition brand, will be opening flagship stores on Tmall and JD to make its products more widely available to consumers in China via e-commerce.

CV Sciences’ revenue dives, but new products, increased distribution point to brighter future, company says

07-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

CBD manufacturer CV Sciences has reported a sharp drop in revenue, but company officials said wider distribution and new launches—including a product that contains no CBD—promise a bright future.

Engineers create microbiome tool for breeding beneficial gut bacteria

07-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Biological and mechanical engineers have designed a tool which replicates the lining of the colon, in which they can grow gut bacteria and study their effects on human health.

Sabinsa introduces combination liver support ingredient backed by recent research

05-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Indian ingredient supplier Sabinsa has launched a new combination of branded ingredients, named LivLonga, aimed at liver support. The combination will support end users threatened by the steady increase in liver dysfunction as a result of global lifestyle...

Avenanthramides suppress inflammation, muscle damage in downhill running test

03-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Avenanthramides, a class of antioxidant molecules found only in oats, were shown to reduce markers of inflammation in a downhill running trial conducted with young people of both sexes.

Annatto Tocotrienol may improve markers of liver health in people with NAFLD

03-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with delta tocotrienol may improve liver health markers in people with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), says a new study that claims to be the first to the efficacy of this vitamin E form in this population.

New high capacity Colorado CBD extractor enters market

31-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Vantage Hemp, a new hemp/CBD processor, is entering the market with a high capacity facility nearing completion in Colorado.

Unibar President: “Just addressing blue light protection is no longer enough”

28-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

As people continue to adapt to the “new normal,” the shift means trading in class and work for Zoom meetings, in-person gatherings to online events and spending more time under the sun.

Magnolia compound outperforms drug in cognitive impairment trial done in mice

28-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Researchers have found a compound extracted from magnolia bark outperformed a drug in a study using a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.

Amendment to military funding bill would allow soldiers to openly use CBD products

24-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

An amendment to a military funding bill would make it possible for military personnel to openly use hemp/CBD products for the first time. While advocates welcome the development, there is little prospect that CBD products will become part of standard...

Curcumin-pomegranate mix cuts inflammation in runners

24-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

A mixture of curcumin and pomegranate has shown a reduction in systemic inflammation in a study done with runners in a half marathon race.

Research on inflammation among runners wins Research Project of Year

22-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

A well designed trial to measure the inflammatory response of half marathoners to Verdure Sciences’ Restoridyn sports nutriton ingredient caused NutraIngredients-USA’s judges to bestow the Research Project of the Year Award on the company.

Omega-3s linked to protection against brain damage from particulates exposure

20-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

A novel finding connecting omega-3 levels to protection from cellular damage in the brain caused by fine particulates that might be inhaled adds a new wrinkle in the story of the benefits of these fatty acids, says one of the paper's authors.

Reports urges a cultural shift to boost gut health and first 1,000 days of life

17-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

A report believes the reduction of chronic digestive disease risk and improvements to gut microbiome health can be achieved by changing behaviours and attitudes towards food consumption and production.

US omega-3 intakes from fish and supplements are ‘far below recommended amounts’

13-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Average intake of EPA and DHA omega-3s in the US population is less than half the levels recommended by the WHO and NIH, says a new analysis. Omega-3 trade group GOED says the data “strengthens our arguments for increased outreach.”

News in brief

Deerland completes Bifodan integration

08-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Deerland said it has completed the integration of Danish firm Bifodan AS, which it acquired in 2019. The company said this means customers have seamless access to all of its products.

Black seed oil plus omega-3s may counter obesity-induced inflammation: Mouse data

29-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Combining omega-3 fatty acids with a standardized oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may significantly reduce inflammation caused by a high-fat (Western) diet, suggests data from a mouse study.

PLT says new boswellia ingredient solves flavor, solubility issues while expanding benefits to muscle recovery

26-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

PLT Health in concert with an Indian partner has launched a new boswellia ingredient whose flavor profile and solubility characteristics are claimed to open new doors for this longstanding botanical.

TODAY: Webinar to delve into the frenzy surrounding immune health ingredients

22-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Consumers' interest in immune-boosting products remains at an all time high, and manufacturers are rushing to market with products to fill that need, including many botanical formulas.

Active nutrition and immunity: Experts discuss key ingredients, personalization, the microbiome, and more

22-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

From probiotics to omega-3s, and from personalization to the ‘paradoxical’ effects of exercise on the immune system, a diverse panel of experts explored the intersection of exercise, immunity and nutrition during a recent webinar.

Novel findings: Mouse study shows annatto tocotrienols may impact gut microbiota, benefit metabolic health

22-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Tocotrienols from annatto may beneficially modify the composition of the gut microbiome and positively impact glucose homeostasis and inflammation, suggests data from a study in mice.

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 canceled: We’ll be back in 2021

19-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

In light of the ongoing uncertainty around the COVID-19 public health crisis, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 has been canceled, but will return June 16-18, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

Immunity and athletes: What does the science say for immune balancing ingredients?

15-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

There are multiple options available to sports nutrition product formulators looking to create immune products, but what is the state of the science for these ingredients specifically for athletes?

Vitamin D story becomes ever more compelling, supplement brand founders say

12-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Recent research on vitamin D has made an even more compelling case for the critical importance of the nutrient, the founders of a supplement brand say.

CBD firms team up with CRO to conduct large scale safety study

10-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

A group of hemp/CBD purveyors have teamed up with a clinical research firm to conduct a large scale study to provide the safety data that the US Food and Drug Administration says it lacks.

Brazilian study finds higher omega-3s equate to less DNA damage

05-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

A study done in Brazilian adolescents has shown that higher levels of omega-3s are associated with a lower incidence of DNA damage.

Warning letter cites CBD’s regulatory status as leading issue

03-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

A recent warning letter to a Colorado dietary supplement formulator has put front and center FDA’s determination that CBD should not be a constituent of dietary supplements.

Planning, solid inventory, and appropriate health benefits help Benexia win during crisis

29-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Chia supplier Benexia has secured its supply chain to keep producing during the global pandemic, and the company says the inflammation fighting properties of its products has seen demand rise.

Newly identified ‘metabolic signature’ can determine adherence to Mediterranean diet, help predict CVD risk

28-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A newly identified “metabolic signature” can evaluate an individual’s adherence and metabolic response to the Mediterranean diet and help predict future risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new research.

‘Remarkable findings’ reported in RCT on citrus and olive polyphenols for heart health

27-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Eight weeks of supplementation with a combination of citrus flavones and flavanones and olive polyphenols led to “remarkable” improvements in markers of heart health, report Spanish researchers.

Eagle Genomics and Cargill agree on microbiome research collaboration

26-May-2020 By Will Chu

UK-based microbiome firm Eagle Genomics is to enter into a pact with Cargill as part of a multi-year deal looking to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to the agricultural commodity giant’s microbiome and life sciences R&D.

NutraCast Podcast: Kat Merryfield on CBG & CBN

22-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Brace yourself CBD, there are some other cannabinoids in town, and they may even steal the spotlight…

Growing pains: Hemp industry deals with oversupply, shifting retail landscape

21-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The boom in hemp cultivation after the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill has created a supply bulge that the industry is still working through, observers say.

‘No CBD isolate’ and ‘zero THC’ claims indicative on ongoing regulatory uncertainty

21-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

New claims creeping into the hemp/CBD space are indicative of the some of the unsolved regulatory issues that continue to distort the market. These include claims of ‘zero THC’ and ‘no CBD isolate.’

Commentary

Research confirming consumers’ confusion points to yawning gap in CBD market surveillance

21-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

The ongoing CBD regulatory logjam has stunted the development of responsible, informative health claims for these products. I’ve speculated in these pages before that this will lead consumers to make it up as they go along. Two new studies seem to confirm...

Weighing the risks of CBD in sports nutrition

20-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

As cannabis legalization spreads across the country, professional sports leagues are updating their policies, while some players update their portfolios.

Gencor’s Levagen ingredient sidesteps regulatory pitfalls on its way to endocannabinoid system

20-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

The regulatory issues that continue to cloud the CBD market have made room for alternative modes to affect the endocannabinoid system. Bolstered by recent bioavailability research, Gencor Pacifc thinks its Levagen PEA ingredient could be a winner.

Glutathione supplement debuts based on data showing immediate benefits

19-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

A supplement brand has debuted built around an ingredient the manufacturer claims can boost cellular glutathione levels within 90 minutes.

GOED Chief: ‘March was incredible for sales, April may have been slower’

18-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

As has been reported for other dietary supplement categories, “March was an incredible month” for the omega-3 category, but reports are that those levels have not been maintained through April, said Ellen Schutt, executive director of GOED.

From brains to hearts, muscles and immunity: Review highlights omega-3 benefits for athletes

15-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The first ever new systematic review of fish oil supplementation research in athletes adds strong support to a wide range of benefits of omega-3 supplementation for active individuals.

Commercial prebiotics may ‘talk’ to cells when exhibiting gut benefits, scientists say

15-May-2020 By Will Chu

Commercially available prebiotics have the potential to directly increase intestinal integrity and function, say scientists as they believe these carbohydrates ‘crosstalk’ with cells to encode biological information.