Women's health

Taiyo gets non-GMO verification on Sunfiber prebiotic ingredient

22-Apr-2016 By Hank Schultz

Japanese ingredient supplier Taiyo has expanded the certification support for its Sunfiber prebiotic ingredient with a Non-GMO Project verification.

special edition: gender-specific nutrition

Supply eye: What gender-based nutrition means to the worlds’ biggest herbal player

22-Apr-2016 By Shane Starling

We asked Naturex what gender-based nutrition means to the French botanicals giant.

Special edition: Gender-specific nutrition

Protein bars are from Mars, fat burners are from Venus: Gender-specific sports nutrition

21-Apr-2016 By Will Chu

As sports nutrition makes gains in the mainstream, the emergence of the fitness-minded female is driving manufacturers to reconsider the typically male-dominated image of the sector.

Study finds ferric pyrophosphate mix can increase iron bioavailability

12-Apr-2016 By Adi Menayang

Designing a stable product with highly bioavailable iron isn’t an easy task, as the nutraceutical world knows. A group of scientists propose mixing ferric pyrophosphate powder with other ions that can influence the protolytic equilibrium to achieve this...

Unigen research confirms safety of joint care botanical ingredient Univestin

08-Apr-2016 By Adi Menayang

Researchers from Unigen analysed the effects of botanical composition UP446 on the respiratory, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems in dogs and rats and found minimal to no pharmacotoxicolocal effect.

Spring 2016 Launches: From melatonin joint care tablets to probiotic gummies for kids

07-Apr-2016 By Adi Menayang

What's in store for the supplements market this spring? We've gathered some new releases from the past month or due to launch soon, and they run the gambit: From iron and probiotic combos to collagen hair-health capsules to relaxation lozenges...

“One of nature’s greatest gifts to mankind”: Curcumin/turmeric’s staggering growth in supplements and beyond

31-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

After establishing itself as the number one herb, turmeric/curcumin is increasingly moving into functional beverages.

Updated AHP cranberry monograph includes tools to help stem tide of adulteration

30-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

A newly updated AHP monograph on cranberry identification will set a new standard in ensuring the quality and efficacy of this botanical, said one of the paper’s co-authors.

Special edition: Ayurveda

How reductionism vs whole spectrum plays out in the real world

29-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Applying Ayurvedic principles can lead product formulators in different directions. Products from two brands—EuroPharma and Gaia Herbs—illustrate how these differences play out in the marketplace.

'Social retailing' model used to popularize fiber/probiotic blend

29-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Regular Girl, a prebiotic-probiotic blended product, is debuting on the market via a “social retailing” model that is low risk for retailers and attractive for consumers, the brand holder believes.

SPECIAL EDITION: AYURVEDA

Changing conversation around Ayurveda leading to massive growth for herbal products

29-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Disillusionment with allopathic medicine among Americans is driving interest in Ayurveda and other herbal supplements, says Amy Keller, Director of Education and Training at Organic India.

Research on holes in diet informed Dr Low Dog's formulation of new line of Megafood multis

25-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Multivitamin manufacturers are all about differentiation.  How do you stand out from the multitude? Megafood believes it has found the answer with a new line of multis launched with Dr Tieraona Low Dog.

Special edition: Ayurveda

Continuing science will boost Ayurveda, even given tension over best research models to use, experts say

24-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Accelerating interest in the personalization of medicine and the accumulation of a body of research will help drive increasing acceptance of Ayurveda in the West, experts say, albeit with a continuing tension between synergistic and single-ingredient...

Regulatory experts to open 2016 IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

23-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Experts from the US FDA, EFSA, Food Standards Australia New Zealand, and Anvisa will provide regulatory insights about global probiotic regulations at the 2016 IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas.

FDA issues warning to consumers about tainted products sold in ethnic markets

08-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

In a move widely applauded by industry groups, the Food and Drug Administration sent out a warning on a category of purported health products sold in ethnic communities that are subject to tainting with undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients.

Aster spathulifolius extract shows weight management potential: Human data

08-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of supplementation with extracts of Aster spathulifolius Maxim may reduce body weight by over 4%, says a new study from Korea.

SmartyPants attracts capital infusion, extends line with women's and men's gummy formulas

04-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

SmartyPants Vitamins is expanding its range of gummy vitamins with specific women’s and men’s formulations. The company’s success in this product category recently attracted an infusion of private investment capital.

Deadline for submission: March 18!

We want you! Scientific committee calls for cutting-edge science at the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2016

01-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The scientific committee of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2016 is calling for submission of abstracts for this year's event. Don’t miss your chance to present!

Collagen supplements offer cellulite benefits: RCT study

01-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Collagen peptide supplementation may improve the appearance of cellulite, says a new study that uses Gelita’s Verisol branded ingredient.

Overcoming the taboo of vaginal health – the next frontier of probiotics

26-Feb-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

A paradigm shift is needed to force delicate women’s health issues like vaginal infections and discharge out into the open, says industry microbiologist.

Omega-3 supplements in pregnancy reduces baby's anaemia risk, study finds

25-Feb-2016 By Will Chu

Taking omega-3 supplements while pregnant may help prevent or reduce the risk of anaemia in newborns, a study has concluded.

New patent on PMS to help Lipogen defend market position of its phospholipid formulations, CEO says

23-Feb-2016 By Hank Schultz

Lipogen, a pioneer of phosphatidylserine and phosphatidic acid for stress applications, is venturing into a new type of stress, helping women deal with symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. The company announced today a new US patent on the application for...

Start-up Vitagene uses DNA to design tailored supplement subscriptions

19-Feb-2016 By Adi Menayang

On Wednesday, the start-up company Vitagene announced that its supplement subscription service has raised $5.5 million from notable investors, including Netflix Chief Product Officer Neil Hunt and Yahoo CFO Ken Goldman.

Innovations in minerals

Research continues to make iron more bioavailable and palatable

17-Feb-2016 By Adi Menayang

The World Health Organization says iron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder. Can this be a chance for supplements and functional foods to step in?

Ashwagandha root extract may improve sexual function & satisfaction in women

11-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract may improve sexual function in healthy women, according to results of a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot trial.

Omega Pharma criticised for pushing poor body image in slimming ads

05-Feb-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) says adverts for Omega Pharma’s weight management aid presents an “irresponsible approach to body image and confidence”.

Bone health benefits of botanical extracts linked to genetic pathways

18-Jan-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from pomegranate, grape seed, licorice, and quercetin may affect bone health by modulating gene expression relating to bone breakdown and formation.

Curcumin may aid fat loss in rats

06-Jan-2016 By Adi Menayang

Curcumin may help mitigate metabolic and oxidative alterations caused by hormone deprivation in events such as menopause, suggests a new study with rats. 

Study praises fortified dairy products’ effect on osteoporosis

23-Dec-2015 By Will Chu

New research has recommended the use of dairy products as a first-line strategy in the prevention of osteoporosis-related fractures, highlighting its benefits as a rich source of calcium and vitamin D for ageing males and females.

Special Edition: Battling Malnutrition

All in: Making malnutrition a global priority

17-Dec-2015 By Will Chu

Nutritional programmes and interventions are a starting point - but genuine multi-stakeholder involvement is what's required to tackle the world's problem of malnutrition and under nutrition.

Infants, the elderly & US Air Force personnel: Abbott exploring life stages when nutrition has the most impact

11-Dec-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Uncovering relationships between nutrition and cognition is a top global priority for Abbott, and the insights are helping the healthcare to giant create the next generation of brain health products.

ABC releases lab document to help clean up black cohosh adulteration

10-Dec-2015 By Hank Schultz

The American Botanical Council has released a Laboratory Guidance Document on black cohosh in an attempt to help industry stakeholders better identify this frequently adulterated botanical.

Special edition: Inflammation

Are we set to see an increase in demand for anti-inflammatory formulations?

16-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Healthy aging and increasing coverage by the mainstream media could help drive demand for products addressing inflammation over the next few years, say experts.

New high potency oil allows Nordic Naturals to enter one-pill-a-day omega-3s game

13-Nov-2015 By Hank Schultz

Nordic Naturals has delved into the “one pill a day” omega-3s space with a new product featuring its latest, super high concentrate triglyceride fish oil. The company says the product, called Omega One, gets over one hurdle that drives some consumers...

Probiotics may prevent recurrent vaginal infections: Study

09-Nov-2015 By Louisa Richards

Probiotic strains are effective against recurrent vaginal infections when used alongside prescribed medication, according to a study using Bifodan’s patented EcoVag probiotic. 

Personalized medicine startup offers breast milk testing kits; hopes data can be used for large scale nutritional study

02-Nov-2015 By Hank Schultz

Personalized nutrition is taking a step forward with the release of a home test kit for mothers to test breast milk. The data can be used to tailor supplementation, and could form the basis of a longitudinal study.

Fruit d'Or launches organic cranberry powders featuring nutrient-preserving drying technique

27-Oct-2015 By Hank Schultz

Canadian cranberry supplier Fruit d’Or has further differentiated its product offerings with the launch of a range of organic cranberry juice powders, the company announced recently.

Consumer confidence in supplements remains high, says CRN survey

26-Oct-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Eighty-four percent of US adults expressing overall confidence in the safety, quality and effectiveness of dietary supplements, according to the results of the newest survey commissioned by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).

Jail term, indictment handed down in recent spiking cases

21-Oct-2015 By Hank Schultz

Two cases of drug spiking in products purporting to be dietary supplements drew enforcement actions announced recently by the Food and Drug Administration. One case in Puerto Rico involves sex enhancement products, while another in Pennsylvania dealt...

EFSA dispels fear that soy supplements cause breast cancer

21-Oct-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Isoflavones in food supplements do not pose a health risk to post-menopausal women, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said in response to an appeal from the German authority.

Iodine excess linked to thyroid disease in lactating women

28-Sep-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Excessive iodine intake may cause thyroid disease in lactating women and should be monitored as closely as deficiency, Chinese research of 343 women has said.  

Sports nutrition: NIU forum to explore the trends in the booming sports sector

25-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Experts from Health Wright, Muscle Pharm, Texas A&M, and Euromonitor will discuss the trends in sports nutrition in a FREE forum hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.

‘An adequate supply of antioxidant nutrients may have a beneficial role for healthy aging’, says study

24-Sep-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Specific sub-populations may benefit from antioxidant intakes to support healthy aging, with men particularly seen as an ‘at-risk’ group, says a new paper published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.

Health of select ethnic groups at risk with significant nutrient shortfalls

16-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

A greater percentage of Non-Hispanic Blacks may be below the Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) for calcium, magnesium, vitamins A and D relative to Non-Hispanic Whites across all ages, says a new study.

$35 million for cognitive & metabolic resilience, women’s health & cutting edge technologies: NIH’s natural product research projects

10-Sep-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Five research centers will focus on topics ranging from high-throughput functional annotation of natural products to botanicals for women’s health, with funding coming from the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) and the...

‘The future of probiotics is in delivery forms’: Pharmachem exec talks encapsulation innovations

08-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

As probiotics expand into a greater variety of health conditions, delivery forms are going to become ever more important, says Pharmachem’s director of business development.

Calcium supplementation again questioned, this time in Harvard newsletter

27-Aug-2015 By Hank Schultz

How much calcium is too much?  Despite recent determinations by health authorities, it’s a question that won’t be put to rest.  The most recent stirring of the pot came in an interview published by the Harvard Women’s Health Watch that said recommended...

NBTY's acquisition of Dr Organic mirrors trend in supplement industry toward personal care

26-Aug-2015 By Hank Schultz

Dietary supplement manufacturing giant NBTY has acquired UK skincare line Dr Organic, a move that mirrors a trend in the supplement industry toward higher margin personal care offerings.

Over 90% of Twentysomethings have suboptimal vitamin E status. What does that mean for health?

24-Aug-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Huge proportions of the US population are consuming sub-optimal levels of vitamin E, according to a new study from DSM Nutritional Products and Cornell University which raises questions about potential detrimental health effects.

Early lutein doesn’t impact kids’ diabetes, heart disease, stroke risk: 2000-strong 5-year study

20-Aug-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Taking lutein at 13 months of age does not benefit the child’s cardiometabolic health at six, say researchers.