PMS and menopause support, mental and emotional well-being, supporting active lifestyles, and creating tailored solutions are the key trends emerging in women’s health, according to industry experts.
Experts speaking at this year’s Sports and Active Nutrition Summit expressed concern that New York, California, Massachusetts and a growing number of states are moving to restrict access to the use of weight loss and muscle building supplements by minors.
With topics covering women’s health, prebiotics, healthcare practitioners, companion animals and much more, the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is not to be missed.
The greater stability and shelf life of postbiotics, coupled with documented benefits for performance and recovery, may make postbiotics an attractive option for athletes leading strenuous lives with demanding travel schedules.
Levagen+ is safe and effective for reducing discomfort and duration of migraines in healthy adults, according to a recent study funded by the ingredient's supplier, Gencor Pacific.
FDA's final guidance on New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) notification procedures and timeframes has prompted a range of responses from the dietary supplement industry trade associations, with some more welcoming than others.
The 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back with new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people and initiatives in food supplements and functional food and beverage.
FDA will not object to two qualified health claims linking consumption of yogurt and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of fat or sugar content, but in an enforcement discretion letter to Danone North America detailing its decision the agency...
PharmaLinea is highlighting findings from a newly published study asserting that its synergistic supplement is effective in reducing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Tailored prebiotics may be needed to improve gut microbiota composition for better endurance sport performance, as probiotic supplementation is ineffective without the considering the ecological effect of exercise and diet on gut health, according to...
International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Europe has announced a new Vitamin K2 task force, designated to advance the scientific understanding of the health benefits of Vitamin K2 and provide evidence-based insights to enhance public awareness.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized guidance for industry titled “Dietary Supplements: New Dietary Ingredient Notification Procedures and Timeframes: Guidance for Industry".
Eight weeks of supplementation with resistant starch may lead to an average weight loss of 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs) and improve metabolic measures such as insulin resistance in overweight and obese people, says a new study.
Supplement sales jumped in 2020 and 2021 as consumers became hyper-aware of immunity and overall well-being amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, sales in 2022 decreased for the first time since 2003 as the market readjusted.
There may be significant opportunities to harness the skin microbiome to control body odours with the discovery that strong bacterial diversity, high levels of Cyanobacterium species and low levels of Staphylococci are associated with unpleasant odours.
Doctors Lydia Mapstone, Sioned Fôn Jones and Tara O'Driscoll founded Boobybiome in 2019 on a mission to better preserve beneficial breast milk bacteria and develop synbiotic supplements to support the infant microbiome.
Hélène Guillaume launched Wild.AI in 2017 to track the various life stages and fitness levels women experience. The company applies the science of female physiology to active women to help them train, recover and supplement based on their cycle.
Yogurt brands will be able to leverage a scientifically-backed health claim for the first time thanks to a successful petition lodged by Danone North America.
Prebiotic supplementation may boost cognitive function in older people, according to new data from the UK-based PROMOTe (effect of PRebiotic and prOtein on Muscle in Older Twins) trial run by scientists from King’s College London.
FDA's massive reorganization to create a unified Human Foods Program under one leader who reports directly to the agency’s commissioner may take longer than originally anticipated, but is “going quite well,” the program’s first Deputy Commissioner...
Gaia Herbs is targeting gut and immune health with its new range of “full spectrum postbiotics” made with lactic acid bacteria from spontaneous fermentation in either Ginger-Turmeric, Sauerkraut, Ginger-Beet or Kimchi capsules.
A new case-control study investigating the microbiomes of male athletes and non-athletes following maximal exercise reports significant associations between performance measures and composition.
Food law expert Dr Mark Tallon, of the UK-based food law firm Legal Foods and the Food Law Academy believes a key skill missing for professionals in the food industry is a strong understanding of the threats and opportunities surrounding intellectual...
The dietary supplement industry has come a long way. A significant number of new dietary supplement products have appeared in the marketplace since Congress passed the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. At that time, there were...
In its latest round of supplement policing, natural product manufacturer NOW reported that half the creatine gummy brands it tested failed to meet dosage claim on label. This was not the only red flag raised.
Supplementation with a combination of four probiotic strains led to improved sleep quality, increasing the ability to fall asleep and reducing daytime dysfunction, says a new study.
Danish contract research organisation Clinical Microbiomics has acquired DNASense, which specializes in long-read DNA and RNA sequencing technologies and cutting-edge bioinformatics.
The Kerry Group has announced the launch of its first postbiotic ingredient Plenibiotic, offering dual benefits for gut and skin health to consumers looking to tackle healthy aging holistically.
Findings from a new study show that chlorella supplement significantly decreased blood lactate concentrations and an increased O2 pulse in healthy young adults performing submaximal and maximal cycling, indicating greater exercise tolerance.
Postmenopausal muscle is resistant to the potent anabolic stimuli of resistance exercise and protein supplementation, according to findings from a recent study.
We are still accepting entries for the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards, and we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…
The month of February encourages a smile with a dentaceutical and a happy mood chew, while Nutrafol goes skin deep, and EyePromise taps the brain health market.
Belgian gut health ingredient startup BioKuris is on the search for commercial partners to expand the reach and potential of its innovative chitin-glucan based products.
The ‘ecology of strains’ is imperative to consider in the research of the infant microbiome, as not all Bifidobacterium strains work equally, Dr. Bernard Berger, R&D expert microbiome and probiotics at Nestlé Research told NutraIngredients.
NutraIngredients Editor Nikki Hancocks speaks with gut-brain researcher, product developer, author and educator Miguel Toribio-Mateas about the exciting scientific discoveries and the many innovation challenges in this field.
NutraIngredients-USA is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Salt Lake City.
The spice can lower glucose levels significantly in obese and prediabetic middle-aged adults, according to a small study from University of California, Los Angeles researchers.
As a recognized senior executive in the nutrition industry as well as founder and chief executive officer of Avant Nutrition, LLC, Lynda Doyle has nearly 35 years of experience in the dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages sectors.
Gut health education means communicating with consumers about holistic wellness, not individual supplements, according to health and wellness retail giant Holland & Barrett.
A moderate caffeine dose is most effective for boosting high-intensity physical performance in young female team sports athletes, without the side effects, according to a new study.
Biotechnology company Nuritas began its AI journey not in a laboratory but in the wild with wallabies. Nora Khaldi, Nuritas founder and CEO, found inspiration from the unlikely source, observing that wallabies have two types of milk with different kinds...
New data pulled from the UK Biobank suggests high dietary iron intake increases the risk of irregular heart rhythm, with the link particularly significant for those with genetic variations associated cardiac development and cell signal transduction processes.
A skin care expert who founded the first microbiome-focused skin care brand Gallinée would love to get stuck on the scientific backing of her probiotic products, but the consumer understanding just isn't there yet.
Ingredient supplier PLT Health Solutions has entered the sleep category with its new Serezin-branded botanical formula, designed to provide fast-acting pain relief for more restful nights and upbeat days.
Mounting evidence suggests a bidirectional relationship between the gut and ovarian aging, according to Chinese researchers who reviewed studies linking the gut microbiota to ovarian function.
