A combination of a specific Bifidobacterium strain and a prebiotic fiber may improve resting energy expenditure and energy balance, known to be a major factor of obesity, says a new study.
Over recent decades, Americans have significantly reduced the amount of minerals they get from dietary supplements, says a new analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
The potential immune health benefits of Hofseth BioCare’s OmeGo full spectrum, enzymatically liberated salmon oil continue to expand, with a new study showing impressive results in people with mild-to-moderate COVID.
Daily consumption of kaempferol, a plant flavonoid, may induce behavioral changes, such as an increase in physical activity (PA) and the number of recreational weekend outings, which improve sleep quality, says a new study.
Daily supplementation with an extract from coffee cherry may boost working memory in middle-aged Americans, according to data from a “first-of-its-kind remote clinical trial".
When prompted, AI chatbots Bard (now Gemini) and ChatGPT failed to create meal plans with adequate amounts of certain macro- and micro-nutrients, which would require supplementation in certain populations.
Citing trustworthiness red flags, an updated Cochrane review of the evidence on the effects of vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy significantly reduced the number of studies included in previous assessments.
A combination of three probiotic strains with or without a postbiotic may reduce levels of liver enzymes and support liver health and function, says a new study from Glac Biotech Co. in Taiwan.
Six months of supplementation with Nutrafol Women's Vegan Capsules, a multi-ingredient product, may boost a woman’s hair growth and quality, according to data from a multi-site, single-blind prospective clinical study.
Three quarters of Americans take dietary supplements and that number continues to grow, especially post-pandemic. Pure Branding, a strategic consulting, market research and brand development agency for dietary supplement brands, highlights takeaways from...
A low dose of guayusa leaf extract may boost cognition and mood in health young adults, while a higher dose may also promote motor-cognitive performance, according to results of a small acute-dosing study.
High temperatures pose micronutrient deficiency risks at the historic 2024 Olympics—the first games with an equal gender split—according to a nutrition advisor working with athletes as they enter the fourth and final week in Paris.
The combined intake of vitamins D and K could improve cardiovascular and bone health in postmenopausal women, highlighting the potential benefits of supplementation, according to a new review.
A paper published this week in the JAMA Network Open medical journal spotlights the use of six herbal supplements frequently associated with potential hepatotoxic effects. The reliability of the data, approach, conclusions and call to action quickly came...
The free-spirited scientist with over 25 years of experience in botanicals research has spent many happy years researching on remote islands and giving courses at the University of Hawaii. Today Holly Johnson, PhD, is the Chief Science Officer for the...
Probiotics and casein supplements could improve endurance of male soccer players, according to a recent double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled study.
Supplementing with a trace component of dietary saturated fat could help overcome a newly discovered nutritional deficiency identified as Cellular Fragility Syndrome.
Consuming an oral dose of keratin may provide beauty-from-within benefits for hair and skin in women between the ages of 45 and 60, according to a new study on supplier AIDP's KeraGEN-IV ingredient.
Research in professional football players indicates that the response to increased muscle mass under creatine supplementation in professional football players is associated with a genetic score.
Weizmannia coagulans BC99 (formerly Bacillus coagulans) reduced the symptoms of constipation via the modulation of Bifidobacterium and Ruminococcus impacting metabolic pathways that impact metabolism and inflammation, according to new research.
Taking a single nightly dose of kava extract surprisingly increased the daytime motivation to move during two weeks of military special operations training, according to a recent study led by researchers at wellness company Thorne HealthTech.
Health technology company Nimble Science received this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Start-Up of the Year award for its groundbreaking potential to unlock the complexities of the human gut and ability to deliver actionable data for personalized microbiome...
Consumers do not necessarily actively look for science-backed research when purchasing nutritional products, but they tend to trust that brands would do their due diligence and are the gatekeepers of the science and quality of their products.
Spanish ingredient supplier Nektium received this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Nutrition Research Award in recognition of the science supporting the exercise-mimetic properties of its Zynamite PX ingredient in skeletal muscle.
A patented herbal ingredient for menopause symptoms, EstroG-100 launched well before the influx of brands and ingredients that now make up the rapidly expanding menopause supplement market.
A new review of supplements targeting insomnia, depression and anxiety has concluded there is a lack of research into the effects of products in older consumers, especially those with anxiety and comorbidities.
Monteloeder, a subsidiary of SuanNutra, has introduced BeRelief, a study-backed botanical formula to address musculoskeletal discomfort, created with the help of machine learning tools.
Biotechnology company FitBiomics has launched VNella, a product the company says is the world’s first lactic acid metabolizer to fight fatigue and promote endurance.
Current evidence suggests that creatine monohydrate may improve certain facets of cognitive function in adults with differing effects among populations, according to a new review funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Low-dose CBD supports healthy sleep in healthy participants and increases immune cell expression, according to a recent study published in the journal Nutrients.
Nutraceutical ingredient supplier Sabinsa has highlighted the results of a preliminary study evaluating the safety, tolerability and health benefits of its standardized beetroot extract Sabeet.
M2 Ingredients, a North American organic mushroom powder supplier, showcased its recent research during IFT FIRST on the prebiotic potential of its products which highlighted the possibilities mushrooms offer for the booming functional food and beverage...
A personalized dietary and lifestyle program positively impacted the gut microbiome and demonstrated significant associations between gut microbial changes and weight loss, according to a recent study sponsored by Digbi Health.
The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) is inviting public comment on its upcoming five-year strategic plan, which includes a reimagining of the office and an expansive research agenda.
A new paper published in the journal Advances in Nutrition examines whether the efficacy evidence currently available supports population-based, preventive recommendations for probiotics. This has raised questions within the dietary supplement industry...
A novel dietary supplement for targeted delivery of LPC-EPA/DHA derived from krill may protect against neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, according to a new animal study from the Netherlands.
Beta-alanine supplementation improves sports performance in key high-intensity functional training (HIFT) measures, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrients.
Sports nutrition knowledge (SNK) among NCAA collegiate athletes is low, leading to inappropriate intake of macro and micronutrients, according to a study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
New Hampshire-based MegaFood has unveiled its fully-integrated ambassador platform to provide practical, credible advice on health and wellness topics for women.
New research in precise small intestine sampling takes the industry a step closer to offering real-time insights into host-diet-microbiota interactions.
Probiotic supplementation (PS) in preterm infants reduces risk of hospitalization in the first two years after discharge from the neonatal unit, according to a recent study from Western Australia published in the journal Nutrients.
Much more is now known about how dietary supplements act on the body, but evidence surrounding the associated health effects is still building, according to a recently published digest of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) 2023 Science in Session...
