Women's health

May new product launches: Plasma-blasted protein, probiotics for vaginal health, and more

11-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

In this month’s round-up of recently released finished products, we see some product launches in the probiotic space, a protein powder manufactured with relatively new technology, and an iconic pre-workout supplement powder now in canned and carbonated...

LifeVantage Vitality Stack Packets drive double-digit growth in order rates

11-May-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

LifeVantage, an international multi-level marketing firm, is seeing strong consumer acceptance of its single-serve Vital Stack Packets that provide a personalized dietary supplement experience.

Personalization and the microbiome in precision medicine: Probiota Americas 2018 program revealed

07-May-2018 By Stephen Daniells

From the microbiome in precision medicine to personalized probiotics for sports nutrition, and from next-gen analytical advances to how online customer engagement is driving the market, Probiota Americas will again bridge the science and business of the...

Dr Low Dog: Nutrient testing is a key missing part of Western medical training

02-May-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The often-quoted message that "everyone gets everything they need by eating a healthy diet" is clearly not true, says Tieraona Low Dog, MD, but testing for micronutrient deficiencies / status in primary care remains very limited.

Nutrient timing favours ‘with meal’ protein supplementation to aid lean mass gains

30-Apr-2018 By Will Chu

The timing of nutrient consumption is the focus of a recent review, which demonstrates that protein supplements are more effective when taken with meals following a resistance-training programme.

Health & nutrition disparities faced by older, low-income Americans reveals marketing opportunity

26-Apr-2018 By Elizabeth Crawford

New research showing low-income, older Americans want to eat well to improve their health, but face additional barriers to doing so compared to their wealthier counterparts also reveals a marketing opportunity for better-for-you and wellness-oriented...

Twinlab / Reserveage launch new products for sleep, heart health, and for her

25-Apr-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The company used the recent Expo West show in Anaheim to discuss a raft of new products developed by collaborating with some big name experts.

Special edition: Multivitamins

Selenium, vitamin K2 and nicotinamide riboside ride new research toward roles beyond being multivitamin bit players

24-Apr-2018 By Hank Schultz

New indications for ingredients that have been featured in many multivitamin products have helped to expand their reach into different formulations and even standalone products.

Thrive+ founder: ‘We want to be used any time someone drinks alcohol’

20-Apr-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Trademarked as an “After-Alcohol Aid”, Thrive+ is targeting legal drinking age adults who regularly consume alcohol with its patented combination of Dihydromyricetin (DHM) and N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC).

Study grant to open new door for antioxidants in role of lessening CVD risk in diabetic young women

18-Apr-2018 By Hank Schultz

A research study that is just getting under way will look at the effects of antioxidants in maintaining vascular health and lessening cardiovascular disease risk among younger women with Type 1 diabetes.

ONHA lobbies legislators for new health claim linking vitamin D with reduced preterm birth

16-Apr-2018 By Elizabeth Crawford

The Organic and Natural Health Association recently visited Capitol Hill to ask Congress for help reducing the more than 1,000 preterm births that occur daily in North America by supporting its FDA petition for a health claim declaring the link between...

Clinical trial supports absorption, assimilation of magnesium from Jigsaw Health’s MagSRT

10-Apr-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with the commercial MagSRT product improved serum magnesium levels by 22%, and reduced magnesium deficiency symptoms by 63%, according to a recent clinical trial.

Lipogen said study shows new lipid ingredient is effective in addressing PMS symptoms

04-Apr-2018 By Hank Schultz

Israeli lipid ingredients supplier Lipogen has released research on a new ingredient that shows significant reduction in PMS symptoms.

FDA shuts down firm's supplement sales over presence of APIs

03-Apr-2018 By Hank Schultz

Another dietary supplement manufacturer has been shut down by FDA, in this case for including illicit active pharmaceutical ingredients in its products.

CRN says more enforcement should go with FDA's plan to step up package screenings

02-Apr-2018 By Hank Schultz

FDA is stepping up monitoring illegal products entering the country, according to a blog post from Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. The development was welcomed by industry stakeholders, assuming it is more than mere window dressing.

Pin Up Girl Protein co-founder: ‘We want to help build strong women’

02-Apr-2018 By Adi Menayang

The co-founders of Pin Up Girl protein were tired of the dichotomous narrative they observed in the protein powder category. On one end, you have the hyper-masculine branding focusing on bulking and powering up, and on the other end, powders targeting...

News in Brief

EC bestows novel food status on herb blend for supplement use

28-Mar-2018 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) has given the go ahead for a blend of three herbal roots to be used as a novel food in a supplement intended for post-menopausal women.

Special Edition: Botanicals

From calming capsules to energizing teas: Botanical product launches at Expo West

20-Mar-2018 By Adi Menayang

What’s new in the botanical supplements and functional foods this year? We caught up with some botanical-focused companies at the Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim, CA, earlier this month to get the scoop.

In conversation with Jas Krdzalic, CEO of BodyBuilding.com

'If the people are getting results, they're feeling better and healthier, then the industry has a lifespan': BodyBuilding.com CEO

08-Mar-2018 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA traveled to Boise, Idaho, to the HQ of BodyBuilding to catch up with its (relatively new) CEO Jas Krdzalic to talk about a wide variety of topics. In Part 1, we cover compliance, the new Signature range, and BodyBuilding.com's...

Probiotics and fish oil during pregnancy could cut children’s allergy risk

02-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Allergy and eczema risk in infants and toddlers may be reduced if mothers take probiotics and fish oil supplements during pregnancy, suggest researchers.

Study: Botanical blend may reduce number of bathroom breaks due to urinary tract symptoms

22-Feb-2018 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Australia compared the effects of taking a botanical blend versus a placebo among participants with symptoms of urinary incontinence and overactive bladder. They found that those who took the botanical blend had significantly lower bathroom...

NIH awards $2.6 million grant to researchers developing choline status lab test

21-Feb-2018 By Adi Menayang

Researchers at the University of North Carolina Nutrition Research Institute have been awarded a four-year, $2.6 million grant by the National Institutes of Health to develop and validate laboratory tests to assess choline status in humans.

View from the Editor's Chair

Where’s the innovation in dietary supplements? Part 2: From delivery to personalization

15-Feb-2018 By Stephen Daniells

In part 2 of my two part series on innovation, I will look at innovation in delivery techniques and the rise of customization and personalization in dietary supplements.

New study points to bone health benefits of annatto-derived tocotrienols, a form of vitamin E

26-Jan-2018 By Adi Menayang

Supplementation with annatto-derived tocotrienol decreased bone resorption and improved bone turnover rate in postmenopausal women more than a placebo, according to a new study.

Iron deficiency may increase risk of maternal depression in pregnancy

19-Jan-2018 By Adi Menayang

Pregnant women who were iron-deficient were more likely to have higher levels of perinatal depression, according to Canadian researchers from the University of Toronto and McMaster University.

Omega-3's bone health benefits underlined in hip fracture meta-analysis

19-Jan-2018 By Gary Scattergood

Higher intake of fish and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) is linked to a lower risk of hip fractures.

Finding right partners key to entering US market, Canadian distributor says

18-Jan-2018 By Hank Schultz

Branded ingredient distributor CK Nutraceuticals, up to now a Canadian market specialist, is leveraging a deal with a direct response marketing company to expand into the US market.

Confusion abounds for adaptogens, says expert

17-Jan-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Industry and consumer interest in adaptogens is on the rise, but the list of actual adaptogens may be a lot smaller than many think, says a leading expert.

Alcyon Health co-founder: ‘We want to be mass, we want to have national distribution’

Start-up Alcyon Health wants to fill gap in reproductive health space

15-Jan-2018 By Adi Menayang

With stark branding design and claims printed boldly on its minimalist packages, co-founder of Ohio-based startup Alcyon Health believes his company is filling in a gap in the reproductive health supplement category.

"This study provides new insight on the potential contribution of adequate iodine intake to fertility"

NIH study finds link between iodine levels and pregnancy chances

12-Jan-2018 By Adi Menayang

Iodine deficiency may reduce pregnancy chances, according to a recently published study by National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers, who crunched data from 501 US couples planning pregnancy between 2005 and 2009.

What’s on NutraIngredients-USA's calendar for 2018?

04-Jan-2018 By Stephen Daniells

From weight management to deep dives into sports nutrition, multivitamins, beauty-from-within, personalized nutrition, botanicals, omega-3s, probiotics, and more, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2018 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends...

BAP bulletin details adulteration of increasingly popular cranberry supplements

19-Dec-2017 By Hank Schultz

The latest Botanical Adulterants Program bulletin focuses on a foodstuff of seasonal interest — cranberry — whose application as a dietary ingredient is rapidly expanding.

Study finds anti-depressant potential in saffron, botanical expert calls results ‘encouraging’

14-Dec-2017 By Adi Menayang

Saffron fared better than a placebo in improving depression symptoms among mothers with mild post-partum depression, say researchers at the Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran.

Soy-derived, non-hormonal supplement to alleviate menopause symptoms launches in the US

29-Nov-2017 By Adi Menayang

There are 13 published studies backing the benefits of the ingredient S-equol on easing menopausal symptoms. Supplements with the ingredient have been on the market for women in Japan, and it has now made its US debut in the dietary supplement Equelle....

New study links supplementation of three mineral chelates with better aerobic performance

28-Nov-2017 By Adi Menayang

Compared to protein and amino acids, minerals aren’t often in the sports nutrition spotlight. But Ohio State University researchers found that supplementing women with three mineral chelates, carnitine, and phosphatidylserine increased aerobic exercise...

GRMA nears completion of national standards for supplier audits

13-Nov-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) is in the final stages of completing a comprehensive set of consensus-based standards for dietary supplements, OTC pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and medical devices.

‘Clinical Significance’: Dietary magnesium linked to stronger muscle and bones

09-Nov-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Higher dietary intakes of magnesium may protect against age-related skeletal muscle and bone loss, says a new analysis of data from the UK Biobank cohort.

Aker invests in expensive promotion to boost overall omega-3 category

08-Nov-2017 By Hank Schultz

Claiming to be a category leader can be expensive. Aker BioMarine CEO Matts Johansen said his company accepted that challenge when it produced a pricey video highlighting the importance of testing omega-3 levels in consumers.

Rose hip supplementation significantly lowered UTI incidence in women post C-section, study finds

23-Oct-2017 By Adi Menayang

Capsules containing 500 mg of R. canina rose hips fared better than a placebo in reducing urinary tract infection (UTI) incidences in mothers following a cesarean section birth, a new study finds.

Fonterra probiotic strain may help relieve post-natal depression, suggests study

19-Oct-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Women who consumed the probiotic strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 during and after pregnancy showed fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety in the weeks after their infant’s birth, according to research published in EBioMedicine.

Should women on a paleo diet be taking iodine supplements?

28-Sep-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The paleo diet may increase the risk of iodine deficiency, says a new study that calls for iodine supplementation for people adhering to the growing trend.

Swisse Wellness back in the USA after three-year hiatus

27-Sep-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Australian supplement company Swisse Wellness is re-entering the US market with its most popular multivitamins and supplements, which are now available for online purchase.