Maternal & infant health

SupplySide West returns, trade show deemed a success

04-Nov-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The highly-anticipated SupplySide West returned to Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV with positive feedback from attendees and exhibitors alike.

Gates Foundation funds Brightseed to discover plant-based bioactives to improve birth outcomes

04-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Brightseed has received an initial $200k grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to aim its A.I. Forager platform towards discovering plant bioactives to improve maternal health and birth outcomes.

Study argues iodine supplementation should start pre-pregnancy

04-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with iodine should begin pre-pregnancy in order to ensure healthy thyroid function and foetal neurodevelopment, according to the authors of a new cohort study.

Maryruth's recalls liquid probiotic for infants

01-Nov-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Omni-channel health and wellness brand MaryRuth’s announced it is voluntarily recalling two lots of its liquid probiotic for infants due to the possibility of contamination by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

AAK inks deal to supply Progress Biotech’s algae omega-3 oil for infant formula use

05-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

Swedish plant-based oil specialists AAK are to partner with Progress Biotech to supply the Dutch firm’s algae-based omega-3 fatty acid for infant formula.

Probiotic BB-12 beats placebo for improving colic in babies: RCT

23-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily administration of the BB-12 probiotic may shorten crying times and improve daily sleeping time in babies with colic, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Study: Klebsiella overgrowth linked to early brain injury in extreme premature infants

20-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Shifts are likely to occur in premature babies, whose immune system and microbiome have not been able to develop fully. These shifts may result in negative effects on the brain.

Study: Probiotics reduce yeast infection in pregnant women

13-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

New data suggests lactobacilli probiotics are beneficial for pregnant women, especially in reducing vulvovaginal symptoms and recurrences of vaginal candidiasis.

Nutripedia app fights fake news about pregnancy and early life nutrition

13-Sep-2021 By Lynda Searby

A pilot study suggests that an app- and web-based approach could be an “inexpensive” and “high value” way of promoting accurate information on pregnancy and early life nutrition.

NutraCast: Greg Leyer, PhD, on probiotics for vulnerable populations

13-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The number of preemies receiving probiotics in the US and Canada is increasing steadily, but skeptics say there is potential for harm in this vulnerable population. Greg Leyer, PhD, the Senior Director of Scientific Affairs, at Chr. Hansen says if done...

Ingredients that mimic breast milk to propel growth in formula space

10-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A recent analysis has found that the global infant formula ingredients market is expanding steadily with the rising middle class and the demand for high-quality infant formula gains traction.

Clinicians should consider daily DHA supplements during pregnancy to reduce early preterm birth: Study

06-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of 1,000 mg of DHA during pregnancy may reduce the risk of early pre-term birth in women with low levels of the omega-3, says a new study

NutraWomen Wednesday: Leila Strickland, PhD, Biomilq

28-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Biomilq is a women-owned infant nutrition company that is producing cultured breastmilk in a lab. The company’s co-founder and CSO, Leila Strickland, PhD, sat down to discuss the inspiration behind this new kind of infant formula.

Reckitt Benckiser surrenders probiotics, DHA claims for infant product

22-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Nestlé has scored a point against competitor Reckitt Benckiser by inducing it to drop claims for the probiotic and DHA content of one of its infant formulas.

Study: Prenatal choline deficiency linked to mental illness, stress, and preterm birth

20-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers say supplementation may be more realistic than trying to achieve enough choline through diet.

Inside the trends that are driving the nutri-cosmetic boom

15-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

We're taking a look at a what is shaping and defining the category as we gear up for next week's Beauty from Within Webinar.

HR exec: ‘Competition for talent across virtually all disciplines is as intense as I have seen it during my career’

13-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Turnover of employees across the US is increasing, presenting companies with the challenge of recruiting. In the second of our two articles on the changing HR landscape, NutraIngredients-USA explores the challenges of recruiting good people in a competitive...

HR exec: ‘In 20+ years, I’ve never experienced a labor market as fluid & as unpredictable as the current market’

12-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

As the US economy surges back, many industries are bracing themselves for a tsunami of employee turnover. In the first of our two articles on the changing HR landscape, NutraIngredients-USA explores the challenges of staff retention and how the dietary...

Study: Selenium and manganese during pregnancy may have future cardiovascular benefits

08-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A new study suggests that certain trace mineral levels during pregnancy may reduce the risk of high blood pressure when the babies get older.

NutraCast: LifeNome on new precision nutrition pregnancy platform

25-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Health tech company LifeNome is bringing science-based personalization to pregnancy nutrition with 9Moons.

Educational marketing focused on nutrition could help close micronutrient gaps in ‘vulnerable’ toddlers

25-Jun-2021 By Elizabeth Crawford

As children transition away from breast milk, infant formula and other milk as their primary source of nutrition to a diet more reflective of their family’s, they are increasingly vulnerable to micronutrient deficiencies, according to research recently...

NutraDads: An untapped market

18-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

As we head into Father’s Day weekend, NutraIngredients-USA sat down with several dads to discuss their role in their children’s nutrition.

Study unlocks how key bacterium trains infant immune system

18-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Bifidobacterium infantis EVC001 may influence immune system development in infants, says a new study from Evolve BioSystems that highlights the potential to reduce the risk of allergic and autoimmune conditions later in life.

TODAY: IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2021 continues with emerging health endpoints & changing retail landscape

15-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From daily dietary microbe intake recommendations to emerging health endpoints like PCOS and weight management, and understanding the changing retail landscape, the exceptional content at the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit continues...

Mother’s prenatal gut microbiota may predict child behavior: Study

10-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Increased diversity of a mother’s gut microbiota during the third trimester of pregnancy may influence a child’s brain development and behavior, says a new study from Australia.

'Not matched by other conferences': 8 reasons to attend the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2021

08-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2021 is one week away! The leading event for the the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Senate bill would allow savings plans, federal benefits to be used to buy supplements

20-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A US Senate bill introduced this week would allow federal health benefits funds and tax advantaged savings plans to be used to pay for dietary supplements.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021: And the finalists are…

20-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021... the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com in July.

Bovine Colostrum promising for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO): Study

06-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

New research points to bovine colostrum as a favorable solution to strengthening gut wall lining.

Interest in immune-linked ingredients like selenium to persist after pandemic passes, supplier asserts

29-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

A deeper commitment to everyday immune health will buoy select ingredients in the post pandemic world, especially for older consumers, a selenium supplier asserts.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Dr. Tracey Seipel, Urox formulator

28-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Even though urinary incontinence impacts millions of people, it’s still a topic that people don’t want to discuss —not even with their own doctors.

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...

NutraCast: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Expert Bill Harris, PhD

23-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

William Harris, PhD, has been researching fatty acids for over 40 years. To date, he has published more than 300 papers on these nutrients. And recently, he has been ranked in the top 2% of scientists worldwide.

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.

Special edition: Healthy Aging

Recent research bolsters case for lutein's cognitive effects

22-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Recent research reinforces the potential cognitive benefits of lutein, with the carotenoid linked to better brain health throughout the lifespan.

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.

Probiotic Lp299v may help women maintain healthy iron levels during pregnancy

21-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v may improve iron levels in healthy pregnant women and help to prevent iron deficiency for this important group, according to a new study from Sweden.

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.

Persona enters kid space with new gummy packs for entire family

15-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Personalized nutrition subscription company Persona Nutrition is now offering daily gummy vitamin packs for the entire family. The packs target health goals specifically for child, teen and adult wellness.

Honey heavyweights go head to head in NAD case about cough claims

15-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Two honey product purveyors went head to head in disagreement about how Zarbee’s Naturals was advertising its cough soothing formulas.

Iron syrup offers hope for improved compliance and positive outcomes in children

15-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with an iron syrup developed especially for children gained a compliance of 92% and improved ferritin levels by 69% in 12 weeks in a clinical trial of iron deficient children.

Children’s gut microbiota mature along similar trajectories, but at different speeds: Study

06-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

While previous studies have suggested that the microbiota begins to stabilize and evolve toward an adult-like composition two to three years after birth, several bacterial taxa that have been associated with human health are acquired later in childhood...

Multi-strain probiotic + prebiotic superior to reference drug for colic relief: Study

31-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing colicky infants with a combination of eight bacterial strains and a prebiotic may reduce both the number of crying days and the average evening crying duration, says a new study from Poland.

DHA may offset impact of maternal stress on male embryos: Study

30-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Growing research suggests that gender plays a key role in disease risk. While depression and anxiety affect females more often, neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, early onset schizophrenia, and attention deficit hyperactivity,...

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