Inflammation

Polyphenol pills counter inflammation in women on hormonal contraceptives: RCT

07-Apr-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing a mixture of polyphenols may counter increases in pro-inflammatory markers in women of childbearing age using combined hormonal contraceptives, says a new study.

Claims on adaptogens might overreach, but the herbs really are powerhouses, experts say

29-Mar-2017 By Hank Schultz

The comprehensive properties of adaptogens could lead marketers to overblown claims, but experts familiar with these ingredients say their many benefits really do lend themselves to ‘magic pill’-type language.

Colostrum supplements may reduce muscle damage and inflammation post-exercise: RCT

29-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A daily supplement containing bovine colostrum may reduce markers of muscle damage and blunt inflammation after exercise, says a new study with soccer players.

Citrus compound protects against effects of high-fat diet, study from Korea and Japan reports

22-Mar-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Long-term supplementation with low-dose nobiletin can protect against high-fat diet induced inflammation, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia and liver disease, despite not contributing to weight loss, a study by Korean and Japanese academics found.

Just Thrive Probiotic chosen for HIV trial, company says

21-Mar-2017 By Hank Schultz

Thrive Probiotic has gathered data on the company’s Just Thrive Probiotic supplement and its effect on leaky gut syndrome. The results, which have yet to be published, were compelling enough that researchers have approached the company to do a trial on...

Gut bug imbalance could help disease prevention, suggests study

20-Mar-2017 By Will Chu

A gut flora imbalance caused by a high-fat diet might help protect healthy people from the metabolic effects of unhealthy diets, a study says.

Enzyme combination may offer recovery benefits for athletes

20-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

An oral enzyme combination may reduce exercise-induced fatigue, muscle soreness and damage in endurance athletes, says a new study.

Bioactive flavonoid from apple trees eases asthma symptoms: Taiwan study

17-Mar-2017 By Millette Burgos

Phloretin from apple trees helped ease asthma symptoms in a mouse study, pointing to the bioactive flavonoid’s therapeutic potential, according to researchers in Taiwan.

AHA advisory on omega-3s effectiveness for CVD sufferers seen as win for industry

15-Mar-2017 By Hank Schultz

A recent advisory by the American Heart Association on the role of omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention of heart disease is seen as a significant win by industry stakeholders.

Study shows Ahiflower oil’s anti-inflammatory and immune potential

14-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A daily dose of Ahiflower oil from Buglossoides arvensis may increase production of the cytokine IL-10,  which plays a role in immunoregulation and inflammation, says a new study.

Fruit & veg juice concentrate reduces systemic inflammation in obese people

13-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

An encapsulated concentrate of fruit and vegetable juice may reduce systemic inflammation and improve cholesterol levels in obese people, says a new study.

Omega-3's could defend against air pollution damage: Mice study

07-Mar-2017 By Will Chu

Supplementing the diet with omega-3 fatty acids could restrict the tissue and organ damage caused by air pollution, says research.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PROBIOTA 2017 IN BERLIN

Is pharma interest in probiotics a challenge or opportunity?

06-Mar-2017 By Nathan Gray

The probiotic category continues to grow rapidly on a global basis. And with growth comes increased interest probiotics and microbiome modulation therapies from the pharmaceutical sector. But is this increased interest a good thing for the traditional...

New study supports enhanced bioavailabilty for gammadextrin-curcumin complex

02-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Complexing curcumin with gamma-dextrin can increase the bioavailability of curcumin by a factor of 40, according to a new human trial with Wacker’s Cavacurmin ingredient.

Prebiotics may lower markers of obesity-associated inflammation: Human data

24-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Incorporating prebiotic oligofructose in the diet as supplements or functional foods may help lower levels of some markers of obesity-associated inflammation, says a new study.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PROBIOTA 2017 IN BERLIN

Probiota Insights: What have the last five years taught us about probiotics?

23-Feb-2017 By Nathan Gray

There has been a revolution in technology. But what do we now know about probiotics that we didn’t know five years ago?

Organic & Natural Health launches omega-3 field study

21-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The Organic and Natural Health Association has launched a consumer education campaign to encourage consumers to test their omega-3 levels to identify supplementation needs, following on from the success of its “Power of D” campaign.

Precedent setting: The development and legacy of the GOED monograph

20-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The early 2000s were a time of health claims success and growing consumer awareness around the benefits of omega-3s, but concerns over quality in the sector spurred stakeholders to work together to create quality standards for the industry. The result...

Did a Nobel Laureate spark the obesity epidemic?

20-Feb-2017 By Mark Miller, PhD. Chief Science Officer, Healthy Directions

The old discussions about the causes of obesity are becoming lame. Certainly it is true that societies are gravitating to large serving sizes, that processed food lacks specific micronutrients and we exercise a lot less. However do these factors adequately...

Updated: Aker finally achieving necessary scale in krill business, CEO says

17-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

If you want to play in the krill game, you have to go big, says Aker BioMarine CEO Matts Johansen. And after years of development and investment, Aker BioMarine is finally achieving the scale necessary to be reliably profitable.

In a move to heighten differentiation, Evolva rebrands its fermented resveratrol

15-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

A branding makeover is the next step in Evolva’s multi-year development project for its fermented form of resveratrol.

To prep for April public launch, Supplement OWL site gets a few tweaks

15-Feb-2017 By Adi Menayang

The Supplement Online Wellness Library (OWL) website has been updated to include easier data input instructions, streamlining the data population process for the first industry-wide registry of finished products.

Cyanotech's sales rise slightly as Costco expansion boosts BioAstin

14-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

Hawaii-based astaxanthin and spirulina manufacturer Cyanotech reported a slight rise in sales but a significant increase in net loss in a recent earnings report.

What next for Health Canada’s proposed NHP changes?

14-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Health Canada has received over 3,500 written comments in response to its proposed changes to how natural health products and dietary supplements are regulated.

China probe propels Usana stock price slide

09-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

Usana Health Sciences’ shares declined as the company reported disappointing earnings and announced an internal investigation of its business in mainland China.

Metals chemistry expertise sets its detox products apart, Quicksilver says

09-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

An in-depth understanding of metals chemistry and an advanced liposomal delivery system are what puts Quicksilver Scientific ahead in the detoxification field, an executive says.

Açai pulp may improve antioxidant defenses, protect arteries

09-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet of healthy women with açai pulp (Euterpe oleracea Martius) may improve antioxidant defenses, decrease markers of oxidative stress, and help protect against the formation of plaques in arteries, Brazilian researchers report.

Synthetic astaxanthin finished product hits GNC shelves in Hawaii

27-Jan-2017 By Hank Schultz

Cardax, a manufacturer of synthetic astaxanthin, has launched a finished product on GNC store shelves in Hawaii as part of a coordinated market entry.

Only 3% of study population had ‘good’ omega-3 levels linked to lower heart disease

Two-thirds of middle-aged German women have low omega-3: Increased risk of heart disease

27-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

More than 70% of middle-aged women are at an increased risk of heart disease risk because of low omega-3 status, says a new German population study that recommends nearly all should increase intake.

Black cumin’s anti-inflammatory potential may have airways/asthma benefits: RCT

27-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may improve asthma control and lung function, says a new study.

What’s on NutraIngredients-USA's 2017 Editorial Calendar?

26-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

From immune support to deep dives into sports nutrition, personalized nutrition, botanicals, omega-3s, probiotics, pet supplements, and more, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2017 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends in the industry.

Can a Registry Build Trust?

25-Jan-2017 By Steve Mister, president & CEO, CRN

Trust is a fickle thing. Just ask the political candidates in the recent election. It’s built over time and can be squandered overnight.

Novel curcumin formulation may improve arterial health for young obese people

24-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of supplementation with a novel curcumin formulation may reduce arterial stiffness and pulse pressure in the brachial artery, both risk markers for cardiovascular disease, says a new study.

Sabinsa's founder maintains commitment to quality has driven explosive growth

20-Jan-2017 By Hank Schultz

During a press tour of its Indian operations, Sabinsa Corp founder Dr Muhammed Majeed detailed how the company has grown from a basement operation decades ago in New Jersey to a firm that has offices or operations around the globe.  

Special Edition: Immune Support

Interest in immune support clinical trials increases, despite complexities of immune system

19-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Consumer interest in immune health is high but supporting potential structure-function claims for dietary supplements is challenging given the complexities of the immune system. Multiple options are available, leading CROs tell NutraIngredients-USA.

Berry compounds’ heart health benefits linked to impact on platelets

17-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The potential cardiovascular benefits of anthocyanins may be associated with their ability to influence the expression of chemicals by platelets in the blood, says new data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

The key ingredients in the immune health sector

17-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Immune supplement sales were valued at an impressive $2.45 billion in 2014 (Nutrition Business Journal), and in this gallery we look at the key market trends and ingredients for this growing sector. 

Blue maize extract may lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels

13-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Blue maize antioxidants may help protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and diabetes raising possibilities of using blue maize as a nutraceutical and functional food component.

Probiotic fermented milk may ease GI distress: Danone study

10-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Probiotic fermented milk (PFM) may relieve gastrointestinal discomfort via a modifying effect on the gut microbiota, says British research commissioned by French dairy giant Danone.

Office of Dietary Supplements outlines five-year strategic plan

06-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Creating and disseminating analytic tools for biomarkers, seeking to better understand the microbiome, and enhancing consumer to the Dietary Supplement Label Database are just some of the new directions outlined by the Office of Dietary Supplements for...

Modest increase in zinc intake may reduce 'wear and tear' on DNA

05-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A modest 4 milligrams of zinc extra every day in the diet may reduce DNA strand breaks and improve levels of proteins involved in DNA repair, oxidative stress, and inflammation.

'Impressive': Omega-3s during pregnancy may protect kids from asthma

05-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Fish oil supplements during the third trimester of pregnancy may reduce the risk of the children developing asthma or wheezing, says a new study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine.

Company forms to push benefits of sciadonic acid

04-Jan-2017 By Hank Schultz

A new company is coming together around a ‘new’ fatty acid — sciadonic acid, which the developer says has potent anti-inflammatory properties.

GNC to overhaul in-store experience in bid to halt sales slide

19-Dec-2016 By Hank Schultz

Supplement retailing giant GNC will hit the reset button on its customer experience by closing all of its corporate-owned stores for one day next week to install new checkout terminals and institute a new pricing structure.

Study supports French oak wood extract’s liver benefits

14-Dec-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with an extract from French oak wood may support liver function by boosting the elimination of toxins, says a new pilot study from Italy.

Omega-3s may turn off chronic low-grade inflammation in obese women: Study

13-Dec-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Adding omega-3 supplements to a calorie-controlled diet may combat the chronic inflammation associated with obesity by boosting specialized pro-resolving mediators derived from DHA, says a new study European scientists.

Collaborations, workshops and continuing outreach: IPA celebrates key achievements

13-Dec-2016 By George Paraskevakos, executive director of the International Probiotics Association

In a few months’ time I will be celebrating my two-year anniversary running IPA. Time flies when you are passionate about what you do! From a transition period in 2015 to the significant strides we made in 2016 – we truly are living up to being the Global...

Experts recommend kratom & CBD players file NDIs first, before asking for new product category

12-Dec-2016 By Hank Schultz

Some proponents of botanicals such as kratom or CBDs have chafed under regulatory restrictions that have forestalled wider acceptance and availability. But the full market is potentially available for those companies willing to go through accepted channels,...

FDA open to notion that new fermentation medium doesn't change probiotic identity, expert says

09-Dec-2016 By Hank Schultz

A recent presentation to FDA that was well received made the case that simple changes in fermentation media would not result in the creation of a New Dietary Ingredient.

CBD marketer goes for functional food positioning

09-Dec-2016 By Hank Schultz

A new marketer of CBD products is hanging its hat on a functional food positioning and restricting claims to other ingredients in the products in an effort to find a regulatory safe harbor.