Botanicals

Ingenious Ingredients self-affirms GRAS status for paraxanthine ingredient

23-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Ingenious Ingredients (Ing2) has announced it has achieved self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status for its Enfinity-branded paraxanthine ingredient for use in food and beverages.

Journal retracts botanical DNA barcoding paper by Newmaster

23-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A paper that concluded that DNA barcoding techniques were more cost-effective than traditional practices for identification of vegetation species has been retracted after the lead researcher – Dr Steven Newmaster – failed to respond to questions about...

NXT awarded composition patent on TamaFlex botanical extract combo

23-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

The ingredient is a combination of extracts of tamarind seed (Tamarindus indica) and turmeric (Curcuma longa). The new use patent claims a synergistic action for these two constituents.

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.

Leafreport: Half of CBG products tested don't meet label claim

19-Nov-2021 By Danielle Masterson

With CBG more difficult to source than CBD, Leafreport sought to find out whether this meant a lot of CBG products were on the market that didn't meet label claims listing the amount of the cannabinoid shoppers should expect to find inside.

News in Brief

Health Canada approves Kemin’s Neumentix for brain health

19-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Kemin’s spearmint extract Neumentix Phenolic Complex K110-42 has received approval from Health Canada for use in helping support cognitive function, sustained attention and working memory.

The growing urinary health category and the science behind it

18-Nov-2021 By Danielle Masterson

According to industry analysts, urinary health supplementation is trending and is a rising health focus for consumers.

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.

Compound Solutions study highlights nootropic benefits for esports

15-Nov-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A new study at Statespace's Aim Lab examined how nootropics would impact esports athletes’ cognitive and motor performance.

Unigen debuts two new botanical ingredients at SupplySide West

11-Nov-2021 By Danielle Masterson

There are plenty of products out there that claim to boost your immune system, help you sleep better or be more focused. But those claims mean little if they have no scientific substantiation. Unigen is a company that says proven health benefits are what...

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.

Study finds Ayurvedic supplement effective for bedwetting children

08-Nov-2021 By Danielle Masterson

In a clinical study with potty-trained children who still wet the bed, Urox showed statistically significant improvement for occasional bedwetting.

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.

Matcha boosts cognition in healthy young subjects, study shows

05-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study shows a special form of matcha, a type of green tea ingredient, enhanced cognition and reaction times in healthy young adults.

Gates Foundation funds Brightseed to discover plant-based bioactives to improve birth outcomes

04-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Brightseed has received an initial $200k grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to aim its A.I. Forager platform towards discovering plant bioactives to improve maternal health and birth outcomes.

NEWS IN BRIEF

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.

‘This is caffeine-evolved’: Ingenious Ingredients co-founder talks up potential of paraxanthine

03-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

In addition to benefits for focus and athletic performance, without any of the negative effects of caffeine, Ingenious Ingredients’ new paraxanthine ingredient is being felt by consumers "in a way that they’ve never felt caffeine".

‘This is just the tip of the iceberg for ginger’: OmniActive VP

03-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With established science for nausea and digestive and emerging data supporting a potential impact on the gut microbiota (and therefore immunity), the market opportunity for ginger ingredients continues to grow.

Could elderberry boom carry within it seeds of bust?

01-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

The unprecedented growth of elderberry demand carries with it a potential poison pill if dilution produces enough ineffective products that consumer confidence is lost, one supplier maintains.

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.

‘Crop diversity underpins food security’: Scientists flag ‘enormous’ diversity loss

26-Oct-2021 By Katy Askew

An international team of scientists have completed what they claim is the ‘largest review ever conducted’ looking at agricultural crop diversity. The results are in: we are seeing ‘enormous’ diversity loss, with implications for future...

Data supports curcumin’s post-exercise muscle benefits for sedentary people

26-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with curcumin may protect against muscle damage and enhance performance after acute physical exercise for sedentary individuals, says a new systematic review of the data that supports the effects observed in athletic adults.

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.

Shakeup in ashwagandha sector? India’s AYUSH caution against use of leaves in supplements

25-Oct-2021 By Tingmin Koe

India’s Ministry of AYUSH has released a statement that advised against the use of ashwagandha leaves in Ayurveda and products for therapeutic purposes.

NutraCast: Ashish Malik on Bee Vectoring Technologies

22-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Our supplement and vitamin bottles have nutrition labels on them of course, but what do we know about where these botanicals were grown?

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...

Study: Replenology hair system prevents hair loss, promotes growth

22-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

About 40% of women have visible hair loss by the age of 40, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Expanding FDA's tool box, fending off state laws among priorities laid out at CRN meeting

21-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

CRN president and CEO Steve Mister laid out four priorities for the supplement industry at a meeting yesterday. Among the highlights were to prepare for state based regulations and strengthening self regulation.

Mushroom-based prebiotic: Prenexus Health partners with Aloha Medicinals for MyceliaGI ingredient

21-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Prenexus Health has signed an exclusive partnership with Nevada-based Aloha Medicinals to bring a new prebiotic to market called MyceliaGI. The ingredient is a blend of three mushrooms.

October Launch Pad

21-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

This month has a variety of offerings for all ages, from probiotics for the tiniest guts to a formulation for menopausal support.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Tricia Horst, Co-founder of High Falls Hemp NY

20-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

From runways to more natural landscapes, you could say Tricia Horst has an appreciation for beauty. The former top model-turned-hemp grower is the co-founder of High Falls Hemp NY, a business she launched with her husband Rick Weissman in 2018.

Second study bolsters relaxation benefits of AlphaWave brand of l-theanine, supplier says

19-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Ingredient supplier Ethical Naturals said a second study on its AlphaWave shows the ingredient eased stress among participants who were completing a mental arithmetic test. Several measures, including a brain wave scan, supported the conclusion.

Study: Low turmeric dose delivers higher concentrations

18-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The comparison study from Inventia Nutriventia brand TurmXTRA 60N highlights notable pharmacokinetics.

Pandemic put wind in sails of personalized nutrition

14-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

The pandemic has supported the growth of personalized nutrition companies, though that trend has not been as obvious as some, like the increased demand for immunity products.

Quicksilver Scientific unveils Apricō line

12-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

From the creators of Quicksilver Scientific, the Apricō line features cutting-edge nanoemulsion technology in several formats.

AHPA event to delve into botanical supply headaches made worse by energy shortage

12-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Economic dislocation from the pandemic continues to send shock waves through the supply of botanical raw materials and will necessitate a new mindset about supply chain integrity in the future, experts say. The issue will be a key focus at an upcoming...

Molson Coors, Hexo Corp serve up CBD sparkling water in more states

11-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

With the success of Veryvell in Colorado and Canada, Truss is expanding its distribution.

Mushroom blend shows prebiotic activity in TIM-2 model

11-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A blend of three mushrooms may dose-dependently increase levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut and increase levels of the short chain fatty acid butyrate, says a new study.

World's 5th biggest economy now fully open to hemp/CBD products

07-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law making hemp/CBD supplements and foods legal after an unsettled period in which the state health department was following a federal lead in ruling that CBD was not a legal dietary ingredient.

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.

AHPA member survey shows more opposition than support for mandatory product listing

07-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A recent survey by the American Herbal Products Association showed that over 50% of its members oppose a mandatory product listing for dietary supplements, with only 18% supporting the listing.

Hangover cures keep coming despite FDA action

06-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Despite a recent FDA enforcement action, bringing hangover products to market with provocative claims continues to be a siren call for the dietary supplement industry.

FDA warns Arizona firm over numerous alleged disease claims

06-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

An Arizona supplement marketer has been warned by FDA over claims relating to blood sugar management, stress relief, immunity and more.

M&A ferment continues in CBD space with new deals

04-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

The tide of acquisition and diversification in the hemp/CBD space continues to rise with two deals announced recently.

NutriLeads launches upcycled carrot-derived ingredient for immune support

04-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Dutch health ingredients company, NutriLeads, has officially launched its immune health ingredient derived from upcycled carrot pomace for use in supplements and functional food & beverages.

Benexia launches encapsulated oil as latest move in quest to derive added value from chia seeds

01-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Chilean firm Benexia has made big strides in moving toward becoming a supplier of chia-based ingredients as opposed to being purely a purveyor of the seed itself.

News in brief

OmniActive draws new line in curcumin bioavailability sand

29-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

Branded ingredient supplier OmniActive says it has produced a more highly bioavailable form of its flagship curcumin ingredient line. The new offering is called Curcuwin Ultra +.

Good data on extended release herbal weight loss blend expected to turbocharge sales

27-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

New evidence backing the effects of a four herb plus fiber blend in weight loss is expected to boost the ingredient’s already significant uptake in the market.