Antioxidants/carotenoids

Super Bowl winner headlines program at Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022

14-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022 returns in February as an in-person event. Located in sunny San Diego, the meeting will feature cutting-edge content from subject matter experts that will help companies succeed in this market sector that...

Supplements now a health category of its own, according to analysis of searches on health websites

07-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent survey by a native advertising firm shows that dietary supplements as a category has broken into the top health topic searches in 2021.

NuSkin turning to affiliate model to regain sales momentum

06-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

NuSkin Enterprises is among the latest multi level marketing companies transitioning to a hybrid model that includes affiliate marketers, the company announced recently.

Saffron supplement marketer dinged for wide ranging disease claims

01-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

The marketer of a trio of saffron products has received an FDA warning letter citing numerous alleged impermissible disease claims.

LifeVantage returns to Protandim roots to reinvigorate growth

22-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing company LifeVantage is planning to refocus on a foundational product as part of a personalization strategy in an attempt to arrest a soft spot in revenues.

Citrus polyphenols may produce anti-obesity gut health effects: Study

16-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

An hesperidin-rich citrus extract may dose-dependently increase levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut, particularly those with anti-obesity potential, says a new study.

PLT earns carbon neutral status via support for Amazon deforestation project

09-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

PLT Health Solutions has announced it has achieved a carbon neutral certification awarded by a third party organization.

Supplier trying to avoid killing astaxanthin golden goose

08-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

Spreading the claims butter too thin and not investing in science can kill any category, even a popular one with durable demand, an astaxanthin supplier claims.

Pandemic-induced demand created field of dreams for adulterators, Blumenthal warns

08-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

The demand spike caused by the global pandemic has been a bonanza for the botanical supplements industry. But ABC chief Mark Blumenthal says it has been the biggest threat of adulteration during his time in the industry, too.

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IFF Health microbiome hub launched with innovation and collaboration in mind

04-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

IFF Health has made a series of podcasts and virtual educational summits available as part of a new microbiome resource that provides the latest industry insights into the sector.

Ashwagandha root extract shows efficacy for menopausal symptoms

27-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with the branded ashwagandha root extract KSM-66 may improve psychological, somato-vegetative and urogenital symptoms in perimenopausal women, as well as boosting quality of life, says a new study.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Cattie Khoury, founder of Toodaloo,

27-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Cattie Khoury said she created her trail mix brand Toodaloo after she felt inclined to help battle climate change. Today she is not only working on a healing path for the environment, but for people too.

Nitrate can boost muscle power by up to 5%, study finds

26-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Nitrate supplementation can significantly increase peak muscle power, a new meta analysis has concluded.

Pieces in place for sports market to roar back from pandemic, panelists say

25-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

The market dynamics and science backing of sports nutrition will support future growth as the category recovers from a pandemic-induced lull, panelists in a recent webinar said.

Growing astaxanthin market supports investment, including in new organic form

25-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Recent astaxanthin market growth has supported acquisitions, capacity increases and other investments, including new organic offering.

CRN survey: 80% of Americans are now using dietary supplements

22-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Americans have turned to dietary supplements in record numbers over the past two years, with the numbers of users hitting new highs, and confidence in the effectiveness, safety and quality remaining impressively high, according to CRN’s 2021 Consumer...

Most glutathione brands bought on Amazon pass NOW’s tests

14-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

NOW has released its latest round of testing of products sold on Amazon and found that the glutathione supplements it bought were of reasonable quality, though some failures in potency and purity were still observed.

305-Life releases of ready-to-mix supplement line

07-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Musician Pitbull, known by many as Mr. 305, is entering the health and wellness space.

Once sprightly turmeric market showing signs of maturity

07-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent report on sales of botanical supplements was mostly very good news for the industry. But one prominent ingredient — turmeric — saw sales flatten or even decline.

With expansion complete, BGG claims to have biggest astaxanthin production facility in world

29-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

Chinese astaxanthin supplier BGG World has announced an expansion to the company’s closed tube production facility in southern China that the company claims now makes it the biggest in the world.

Lutein supplements may enhance benefits of low-calorie diet: RCT

27-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Middle-aged obese people assigned to a low-calorie diet to promote weight loss may reap greater benefits with additional lutein supplementation, say findings from a double-blind, randomized controlled trial.

Improving patients' at-home nutrition practice improves health, cuts health care costs, study finds

21-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

While healthcare providers (HCPs) are positioned to identify and treat poor nutrition in their at-risk patients, their efforts may fall short because of inadequate time and training.

Resveratrol supplements can reduce muscle damage in high-exertion exercise

17-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Plyometric exercises combined with suitable resveratrol supplementation can help control muscle damage, improve physical adaption, and boost recovering anaerobic capacity, research has concluded.

Elderberry supplement sales skyrocketed to $320 million in 2020: ABC report

15-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Sales of herbal supplements in the US grew by a record-breaking 17.3% in 2020, with elderberry supplements surging to almost $320 million in the combined mainstream and natural channels.

Kiwifruit polyphenols may offer prebiotic potential, protect against leaky gut

15-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A polyphenolic-rich extract from kiwifruit peel may reduce intestinal permeability associated with a high-fat diet by boosting the levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut, suggests a new study from China.

NutraCast: Nature’s Bounty on Brain HP for esports athletes

10-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The increasing interest in boosting and maintaining brain health is driving product demand all over the world, as consumers look for supplements to help improve memory, focus, mood, sleep, creativity, and other brain functions.

Nutraceutical ingredients that are changing the anti-aging game

09-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Skin covers a whopping 20 square feet of the human body—So it’s no wonder consumers want to protect their largest organ.

New research validates improved function of zinc/turmeric complex, company maintains

03-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A Wisconsin-based supplement manufacturer has released new data showing the improved functionality of a proprietary zinc-turmeric complex that underpins a number of its products

Kaempferol cuts inflammation and weight gain in mouse model of obesity

25-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

New research shows that the flavonoid kaempferol boosted intestinal health, prevented detrimental microbiome shifts and cut weight gain for mice fed a high fat diet.

Cyanotech returns to strong growth with 20% year over year sales gain

20-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

Cyanotech, a legacy firm producing spirulina and astaxanthin supplements, reported a return to strong growth after a year of flat financial results in 2020.

Herbalife expanding into beauty from within with carotenoid-based skin supplement

20-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

Herbalife is dipping its toe a bit deeper into the beauty from within category with a new multi ingredient supplement aimed at skin health that features Lycored’s tomato extract as a hero ingredient.

Synthetic astaxanthin marketer suspends financial reporting

18-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

Cardax, a Hawaiian company that has been trying to market a synthetic form of astaxanthin, appears to be on the financial ropes.

Carotenoid & polyphenol skin protective mechanism outlined in study

12-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

Lycored has outlined mechanisms explaining how carotenoids and polyphenols protect the skin against ultraviolet (UV) radiation with a blend of these phytonutrients contributing to skin health and appearance.

Females in focus: The vaginal microbiome

05-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

As women’s health becomes less taboo, we’re still playing catch up on research and development.

July Launch Pad: New products bursting on the scene

29-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

July is overlfowing with new launches—whether it's carotenoids for skin health, omegas for joint support or delta-8 for relaxation, this month caters to a variety of lifestyles.

Usana continues torrid pace as Q2 sales rise 30%

28-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Usana Health Sciences has reached another earnings milestone as the company topped $330 million in revenue for its most recent financial reporting period.

Highlights from the Beauty from Within webinar

26-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The beauty from within category is resonating in the marketplace as consumers look to maintain a youthful glow and even turn back the clock. The nutri-cosmetics market is forecasted to grow significantly over the next few years and the rising interest...

US Military supplement use ‘increasing over time’: Study

26-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Overall use of dietary supplements continues to increase over time in all branches of the US military, says a new survey that shows that 74% of service members reported using at least one supplement at least once a week.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Alex Galindez, CEO of ROAR Organics

21-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

After spending decades leading the likes of Vitaminwater, SmartWater, and Red Bull, ROAR Organics tapped Alexandra Galindez as their CEO. But the CPG executive didn’t just bring her experience with her, she also brought on several women to fill other...

RCT supports Santa herba extract’s weight management and ‘energizing’ potential

21-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing a flavonoid-rich extract from the plant Santa herba may reduce body weight and levels of the appetite hormone leptin, says a new study with overweight and obese women.

NutraCast Podcast: Chris Petersen brings entrepreneurship to Ocean Spray

16-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

CarryOn is a new line of CBD sparkling waters developed by Ocean Spray’s Lighthouse Incubator. CarryOn’s Managing Director, Christopher Petersen, joined the NutraCast to discuss the innovation Incubator and explain how he went from being an army officer...

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...

Subscription model forces Purity Products to focus on quality, efficacy, exec claims

07-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Focusing on products that consumers want for the long haul and providing formulas that provide measurable benefits are what have helped Purity Products succeed long term, according to a company official.

Nature’s Bounty gives beauty supplement makeover with new format, more biotin

29-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

With gummies leading the charge in the beauty supplement, Nature’s Bounty is introducing a new jelly bean format that the company said is the future of hair, skin and nails supplements.

OmniActive presents new studies in energy, cognition, weight management, & eye health

28-Jun-2021 By Emily Jarecki

Further substantiating the claims behind its ingredients, OmniActive Health Technologies presented multiple new studies at the recent American Society of Nutrition Conference.

Private Equity group Siparex takes minority stake in Pharmactive

28-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The French PE group will help ramp up the biotech firm’s plans for rapid growth and expansion.

Nuherbs VP: Shipping issues unlikely to work themselves out until April 2022

24-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With over 80% of global trade transported by sea, ongoing issues and bottlenecks in global shipping will continue to impact international raw material and ingredients supplies, which could drag into Spring of 2022, says Wilson Lau, VP of Nuherbs.

NutraCast: How Sally Schimko brought the Tahini Goddess to life

28-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

When she discovered that the tahini sold in the US was manufactured using “modern machinery,” Sally Schimko, a native Israeli, was inspired to launch her own business.