Botanicals

Nitrates in amaranth boost aerobic performance, study finds

14-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

An extract of amaranth was shown to boost the aerobic capacity of young male subjects in a cycling test, a study has found.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020 Winners Revealed

13-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

WATCH NOW: NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020 – and the winners are…

Majority of lavender products on market adulterated in some way, BAPP bulletin reveals

09-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new publication from the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program reveals that as many as 90% of the lavender essential oil products on the market can be considered to be adulterated.

FDA report details poor quality control, undisclosed THC in many CBD products

09-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

An FDA report on the CBD marketplace reveals that many of the products tested contain THC that was not identified on the labels. In addition, a majority of the products did not meet label claim for CBD content, with either too little or too much CBD.

CBD and female sexual wellness: An emerging category

08-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

It’s been promoted for relaxation, muscle spasms, depression, gastrointestinal issues, and more. Now, a number of products claim cannabidiol can help in the bedroom.

Supplier debuts concentrated acerola extract with high level of ‘natural’ vitamin C

06-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

An ingredient supplier based in California but with significant operations in Brazil has staked a new claim in the natural vitamin C fray with a new concentrated acerola ingredient.

Elderberry demand continues; so does adulteration

06-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

The huge spike in demand for elderberry products has seen a rise in the amount of adulterated material entering the market, sources say.

New NZ sports nutrition brand touts benefits of pro and antioxidants balance in NZ blackcurrants

06-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

New Zealand sports nutrition firm 2before Performance Nutrition has launched a blackcurrant powder beverage that enhances exercise performance and recovery by providing a balanced amount of pro and antioxidants.

Ingredient from buckwheat shows immune fitness promise via unique pathway, developer asserts

02-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

An ingredient new to the market could help support immune health via a unique pathway, according to the developers. The ingredient, dubbed 2-HOBA, is said to foster immune fitness by improving vascular system function.

Study: Beetroot supplements could boost weight training performance

01-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Beetroot juice supplements could improve muscular endurance and increase tolerance to resistance training, according to a new randomised double-blind crossover study.

Beyond immune support: Current trends in sports nutrition

30-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

As consumers reconfigure their life and nutrition choices, brands are also adapting to not only to stay relevant, but to survive.

June new product launches: from anti-inflammatories to zinc

30-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it's probiotic chews or oral immune spray, delivery systems are getting convenient and creative this summer.

Black seed oil plus omega-3s may counter obesity-induced inflammation: Mouse data

29-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Combining omega-3 fatty acids with a standardized oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may significantly reduce inflammation caused by a high-fat (Western) diet, suggests data from a mouse study.

Turmeric tumbles: India’s merchant association says raw material price has dropped 10%

29-Jun-2020 By Tingmin Koe

India’s raw turmeric price this year is about 10% lower than last year partly because COVID-19 lockdowns and market closures have led to a surplus, said a major merchant association in India.

PLT says new boswellia ingredient solves flavor, solubility issues while expanding benefits to muscle recovery

26-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

PLT Health in concert with an Indian partner has launched a new boswellia ingredient whose flavor profile and solubility characteristics are claimed to open new doors for this longstanding botanical.