Inflammation

‘Exciting news’: High dose omega-3 may boost ‘stress resilience’

05-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a high dose of omega-3 fatty acids may help slow the effects of aging by suppressing damage and boosting protection at the cellular level during and after a stressful event, says a new study.

CBD industry consolidation continues with manufacturing facility sale

05-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

In a sign of further consolidation within the CBD/hemp products industry, THC Farmaceuticals Inc has announced it has acquired a contract manufacturer in Southern California.

Omega-3 oxidation: South Korea considering new standardising measurements in EPA, DHA products

05-May-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The South Korean authorities have released a proposal on how oxidation should be measured in EPA and DHA products, in what is being seen as a move to bridge the gap between locally-made and imported products.

Shelf space battle will intensify with Nestlé/Bountiful deal, observers say

04-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Now that Nestlé has completed its acquisition of brands of The Bountiful Co. observers expect the CPG giant’s move into nutrition and wellness will continue to gather steam.

Gastroenterologist believes valid gut biomarkers are on horizon

04-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A prominent gastroenterologist who operates a gene sequencing lab said the large and growing sets of data in gut health are going a long way toward answering some of the basic questions in the field.

PEA supplements may reduce joint discomfort: Study

03-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Two weeks of supplementation with palmitoylethanolamide, an endocannabinoid-like molecule with potent anti-inflammatory properties, may reduce joint discomfort and improving quality of life in adults, says a new study.

IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2021: Early bird discount expires this week

28-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From the potential of artificial intelligence and CRISPR to modulate the microbiome to the science around probiotics and prebiotics and immune function and the changing retail landscape, the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is not to be...

Trends boosted by pandemic will benefit plant-based omega-3s, developer says

26-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

The convergence of trends in the marketplace boosted by changes wrought by the global pandemic will further boost plant-based solutions, a product developer believes.

Help us shape the future of NutraIngredients-USA: We want to hear from you!

23-Apr-2021

2020 was a year of changing business practices, challenged global supply chains, and skyrocketing sales of dietary supplements and functional foods as consumers took more control of their own health and wellness.

The emperor of all macronutrients to conquer healthy aging realm, expert predicts

22-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Protein will play an ever increasing role in healthy aging, an expert in the subject says.

Highest omega-3 levels cut death risk by 13%, research shows

22-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Want to live longer? Boost your blood levels of omega-3s, a new review of data from trials involving thousands of subjects shows.

ABC announces search for day-to-day replacement for founder Blumenthal

22-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

The American Botanical Council says it’s planning for the future in seeking a new day-to-day chief executive as founder Mark Blumenthal shifts to a more advisory role.

Lonza says it's filling gap in US market with new organic collagen ingredient

20-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Swiss ingredient manufacturer Lonza has expanded the reach of it UC-II branded line of collagen with a new organic option, which fills in what the company characterizes as a gap in the market in the United States.

Culturelle unveils medical food for IBS support

19-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Culturelle Probiotics has just entered the medical food market by introducing Culturelle IBS Complete Support.

Surging sales, more transparency pressure driving contract manufacturing transformation

16-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Rising demand in the contract manufacturing realm is driving both consolidation and pressure to make more transparent this sometimes closed section of the dietary supplement industry, observers say.

Hofseth Biocare expands international distribution deal with IMCD

16-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Norways’s Hofseth BioCare (HBC) has expanded its internation distribution deal for its salmon-derived portfolio of ingredients with IMCD, headquartered in the Netherlands.

Researchers use cocoa to tackle obesity in mice

15-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Dietary supplementation with cocoa can improve obesity and obesity-related comorbidities, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.

Kyowa Hakko launches clinically-researched paraprobiotic for eye health

15-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The EyeMuse-branded ingredient is supported by published studies, giving formulators a new option for products for consumers with digital device-related eye fatigue, from everyday professionals to gamers.

CV Sciences, Alkemist Labs team up with NIST to improve hemp/CBD testing

14-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Leading hemp/CBD firm CV Sciences is partnering with Alkemist Labs and a government agency to improve the state of the art in cannabinoids testing.

Researchers engineer probiotic yeast to deliver nutrients ‘on-site’

13-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers from North Carolina State University have genetically engineered Saccharomyces boulardii, a probiotic yeast, to produce beta-carotene. Yeasts can form as important a part of the human microbiome as probiotics, they said.

DSM's new personalized nutrition guru said effort will benefit customers and end users alike

13-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Personalized nutrition pioneer Ian Brady said DSM’s new venture in the space, branded as Hologram, will be a way to better serve both DSM’s brand clients as well as end users.

Loneliness decreases gut diversity, greater wisdom has opposite effect, study suggests

13-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Greater wisdom or more loneliness are associated with positive and negative manifestations in gut microbial diversity, an exploratory study has found.

KD Pharma expands CBD manufacturing capability with acquisition

12-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Fish oils supplier KD Pharma has moved more aggressively into the cannabinoid space with the acquisition of the manufacturing assets of a Swiss CBD and phyotextract specialist firm, the company announced today.

Beverage brand bets on pterostilbene, unique turmeric constituent to boost health benefits

12-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new functional beverage has launched based on white tea with added phytonutrients to deliver on a promise of everyday health support, the brand founders claim.

Blackcurrant extract meets demand for natural cognitive health products

12-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Iprona, the Italy-based B2B fruit processing leader, has launched a European blackcurrant extract named CurrantCraft for use in cognitive health focused products.

Synbiotics may offer blood sugar management potential, protect gut integrity: Study

09-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of human-origin probiotics and plant-based prebiotics may help manage blood sugar levels via the Microbiome–Intestine–Pancreas Axis, suggests a study with mice.

HempFusion bets on success with major FDM partner, 'digital relaunch' to drive brand

07-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

HempFusion, a manufacturer of CBD-containing ingestible and topical products, said a successful initial public offering and a refocus of its digital sales efforts will position the brand to become one of the major hemp/CBD players in 2021.

Study: Curcumin a powerful anti-inflammatory for knee osteoarthritis

07-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study has concluded that a proprietary turmeric extract is as effective as paracetamol in reducing pain and other symptoms of knee osteoarthritis (OA

Hofseth BioCare eying global surge for unique salmon-derived ingredients

06-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With its first purchase order from Nestlé-owned Garden of Life in hand, Norwegian biotech company Hofseth BioCare (HBC) is gearing up for significant growth in North America with new products, exciting science, and unique claims.

Santé Labs offers liposomal cannabinoid delivery technology to market

05-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Texas delivery technology development firm Santé Laboratories is opening up its cannabinoid delivery system to brand holders. The approach has been validated with a direct to consumer control brand called RESET Bioscience.

Paul Schulick on Mediterranean herb: “I’ve yet to see another herb deliver such powerful results”

01-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

For The Biome, founded by master herbalist Paul Schulick, has unveiled his latest formulation, Immune Therapy Cistus+ Infusion.

Innovation will reinvigorate plodding CoQ10 market, supplier argues

01-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

An innovation in the delivery of CoQ10 could revolutionize a market that is both robust and staid at the same time, a supplier contends.

BAPP puts out lab guidance to help detect olive oil adulteration

31-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

The Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program has published a guidance document for one of the most commonly adulterated ingredients of all: olive oil.

Colorado unveils plan to bolster state support of hemp industry

30-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

The state of Colorado aims to remain a leader in the hemp industry, Gov. Jared Polis said at an industry event last week. He announced the release of a detailed state plan for the industry at the meeting, which includes scientific support, data sharing,...

HUM Nutrition launches low FODMAP protein powder

29-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Wellness brand HUM Nutrition has just unveiled Core Strength, a low FODMAP protein powder certified by Monash University.

Caution replaces euphoria as hemp event attendees wrestle with changing market

29-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

The CBD/hemp markets, both in finished goods and on the supply side, are in a state of transition, attendees at an industry event learned on Friday. The message was that some growers and some finished product marketers are likely to fall by the wayside...

TOMORROW: Ashwagandha: Ayurveda’s flagship herb goes mainstream

29-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to register for tomorrow’s FREE webinar exploring the science, supply and market opportunities for ashwagandha.

Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021

29-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries until Monday, April 12.

New astaxanthin player debuts armed with ‘dark fermentation’ patent

25-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new player is on the verge of entering the astaxanthin and other markets with the granting of a patent on a ‘dark fermentation’ process for cultivating Haematococcus pluvialis and other algae species.

Plant-based RG-I ingredient may support immune function, modulate the microbiota: Study

25-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Pectin-derived rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) polysaccharides from bell pepper and carrot may stimulate the immune system and modulate the gut microbiota, says a new study from Europe.

FDA warns CBD companies about illegal pain treatment claims

23-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

The US Food and Drug Administration has sent out warnings against companies claiming to relieve pain with products containing CBD.

Aker to partner with renewable energy leader Uruguay in green ammonia plan

17-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

So-called ‘green ammonia’ is central to Aker BioMarine’s recently announced plan to reduce its CO2 footprint. Key to the plan is a developing partnership with the county of Uruguay, which has become a leader in renewable energy.

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit is back for 2021

17-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

After a record-breaking 2020 Digital Summit, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is back for 2021 with a dynamic extended program, a more immersive platform with new features, and more on-demand content.

Study explains how citrus flavonoid improves recovery for cyclists

16-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with 2S‐hesperidin for eight weeks can boost recovery after intense exercise by improving oxidative and inflammatory status, according to a new study.

GNC leverages store footprint via same-day delivery deal

12-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

GNC is finding a way to leverage its extensive store footprint to improve its ecommerce performance by pairing with delivery service Shipt to enable same day delivery of products direct to consumers.

Amazon has ‘unique opportunity’ to engage manufacturers on adverse event reports, says expert

12-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The new dietary supplement specifications from Amazon are comprehensive, but adverse event reporting is not currently part of the picture and that presents challenges for brands and consumers, says an expert.

NPA, others support CA CBD bill while still advocating for federal solution

11-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Yesterday the Natural Products Association testified in favor of a California bill to regulate the CBD trade in that state. NPA and others, however, have reiterated a call for federal legislation that would forestall the growing patchwork quilt of state...

Meal replacement builds on tragedy to bring healing plant power to masses

10-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

A Canadian entrepreneur who began by trying to improve the nutrition of patients on feeding tubes is now bringing his product to the US market via a new vegetarian sales platform.

Industry group clarifies hemp definition in wake of Delta-8 THC confusion

10-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Recent news reports about the marketing of products featuring Delta-8 THC as a prominent constituent have muddied the waters enough that the US Hemp Roundtable felt it necessary to clarify again what should—and shouldn’t—be called a hemp product.

Amazon’s dietary supplement specifications: “These requirements shouldn’t be terribly onerous”

10-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From the ISO accreditation issue to concerns around “by input”, the new Amazon specifications are sparking a lot of debate within the dietary supplements industry...