Botanicals

Are Spirulina’s benefits blunted by obesity?

09-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Spirulina supplements may improve cholesterol levels and markers of immune health in normal weight but not obese people, says a new study from Korea.

DNA barcoding is still a science project: BI Chief

03-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The dietary supplements industry has done a great job coming together to address raw material supply in the wake of the New York Attorney General’s action, says George Pontiakos, CEO of BI Nutraceuticals.

Turnkey marketing, claims support packages become point of differentiation for suppliers

02-Aug-2016 By Hank Schultz

Branded ingredient suppliers are increasingly being called upon to present customers with sophisticated, turn-key solutions for claims and marketing support to differentiate themselves and to justify the higher price point of their ingredients.

Diminishing consumer trust driving demand for HyperPure ingredients, says Frutarom

29-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Demand for Frutarom’s HyperPure ingredients is growing twice as fast as its non-HyperPure since the beginning of 2016, linked to a diminishing consumer trust in supplements and the call for short ingredient lists, says the company.

The NutraIngredients-USA Anti-Aging Forum 2016

Beauty-from-within category success will require a combination of topicals and supplements, say experts

29-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Marketers of supplements positioned for beauty-from-within need to tie-in closely with cosmetic beauty products to further develop the market, and supplements products should be packaged much more like cosmetic products, experts told viewers of the NutraIngredients-USA...

'this hasn't been seen before'

Ketone esters boost endurance in elite athletes: Study

28-Jul-2016 By Shane STARLING

A ketone ester drink developed by an Oxford University start-up for the US Army has shown benefits to elite endurance athletes by unlocking “greater human metabolic potential.”

Consumer Reports names ‘15 supplement ingredients to avoid’

28-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Green tea extract, yohimbe, kava, and caffeine are among 15 ingredients to avoid in dietary supplements, according to Consumer Reports.

RCT supports Ashwagandha root extract’s weight management potential

28-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract may help people with chronic stress manage their body weight, says a new study from India.

Tespo: The ‘complete delivery system’ boosting compliance with liquid supplements

26-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

With a dispenser that sits nicely on the counter, Tespo is aiming to boost compliance and deliver the daily nutrients and bioactives in a liquid.

Zeaxanthin shows skin health benefits from within: Study

25-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements of the carotenoid zeaxanthin with sea buckthorn fruit oil and wheat ceramides may reduce wrinkles in women, says a new study.

‘A milestone’: Pomegranate metabolite shows anti-aging potential

25-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A metabolite from pomegranate compounds may improve mitochondrial and muscle function and enhance endurance during aging, says a new study from Switzerland.

PureCircle invests $100 million in stevia agronomy program

20-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

Stevia giant PureCircle is expanding its agronomy program to more than 15 stevia plant growing regions around the world and further developing its farming footprint outside of China.

Flavonoid intakes linked to lower depression risk for women: Harvard study

19-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Higher dietary intakes of flavonoids from fruit, vegetables and herbs are associated with a lower risk of depression in older women, says a new study from Harvard scientists.

AMA warns members about rise of nootropics

18-Jul-2016 By Hank Schultz

A new policy by the American Medical Association on nootropics once again highlights the blurred edges of what can legitimately be called a ‘dietary supplement.’

Special Edition: Anti-Aging

Seeing is believing: Managing consumer expectations for beauty from within products

15-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

When consumers use beauty-from-within products they expect to see the effects in the mirror, and sometimes quickly, but this is actually more of an opportunity than a challenge, say experts.

FDA has no objections for GRAS status of Axiom Foods’ rice and pea proteins

15-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no objections regarding the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status of Axiom Foods’ Oryzatein, an organic brown rice protein ingredient, as well as the company’s Vagotein pea protein.

Can pistachio hulls be a functional ingredient?

13-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

A new study, funded by the American Pistachio Growers, suggests that even the often discarded hulls of pistachios may find use as a nutraceutical ingredient for its phytochemical properties.

Expert review: ‘DNA barcoding unsuitable as a stand-alone tool for identifying & authenticating botanicals’

13-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

DNA barcoding to identify and authenticate botanical ingredients in dietary supplements should only be used in addition to other existing analytical methods, says a new expert review.

Evo Hemp to expand use of US-grown hemp: 'It's only a matter of time before the federal cultivation ban is lifted'

13-Jul-2016 By Elaine Watson

With 28 US states now allowing farmers to grow industrial hemp – a crop that stubbornly remains on the DEA’s controlled substances list although it has no psychoactive effects – it is only a matter of time before the federal ban on its cultivation is...

Pomegranate juice may improve knee joint health: Study

11-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Improvements in physical function and joint stiffness were recorded after six weeks of supplementation with pomegranate juice, report researchers.

Yohimbe, Guayusa, and Mucuna comprise BSN’s new pre-workout supplement product

07-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

Marketed for its energy-boosting qualities, BSN looked to the Amazon, the Himalayas, and West Africa for botanical ingredients for one of its new EDGE pre-workout products.

Rosemary + grapefruit extracts show beauty-from-within potential: RCT

06-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from rosemary and grapefruit may improve skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles, says a new study from researchers in Spain and Italy.

GNC raw material proposal in active revision, AHPA says

05-Jul-2016 By Hank Schultz

The botanical raw material GMP proposal put forward by GNC earlier this year is in active revision, according the American Herbal Products Association.

Shelved Massachusetts bill part of rising tide of attempts to regulate supplements at state level

05-Jul-2016 By Hank Schultz

A moribund Massachusetts bill that would have restricted the sale of certain dietary supplements is part and parcel of a rising tide of state bills that affect the industry, according to CRN.

Cranberry beverage fared better than placebo in latest study on UTIs

01-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

Delving deeper into a popular remedy that has lacked solid scientific backing, a new placebo-controlled study found that cranberry juice consumption lowered clinical urinary tract infection (UTI) episodes in women with a recent history of UTIs.

Joint health rich field for innovation, panelists agree

01-Jul-2016 By Hank Schultz

Joint health is seen as an innovative category, whereas bone health is a more stable, mature market, said participants in yesterday’s Brand Panel in William Reed’s online Bone & Joint Health.  Experts from Jarrow Formulas, NBTY and NOW Foods participated...

Polyphenol and fiber from dried fruit, green tea, may attenuate blood sugar levels

01-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

There has been some evidence that polyphenols inhibit starch-digesting enzymes and fiber delays glucose absorption, lowering the glycemic index of some foods. A new study explores how the addition of polyphenol- and fiber- rich food together in a starchy...

Omega Protein shareholders elect Wynnefield's slate of board candidates

29-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

The management of Omega Protein Corporation has lost its defensive battle with Wynnefield Capital as the investment’s firm’s preferred board nominees were overwhelmingly elected by shareholders on Tuesday. 

Danish botanicals player buys fruit extraction facility

29-Jun-2016

Danish berry extract start-up Asiros has bought an extraction facility from Swedish Nordic Food Group for an undisclosed sum.

NPA, CRN claim efforts helped derail move to pile on more regulations in Puerto Rico

28-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

A bill that would have set into stone onerous requirements on dietary supplements in Puerto Rico has been set aside, and two trade associations are taking credit for helping to avert the threat.

Today! GNC, NBTY, Jarrow Formulas & NOW Foods headline Bone & Joint Health event

28-Jun-2016

Experts from some of the most recognizable brands in dietary supplements will discuss the market forces, science, supply chain, and future opportunities in bone and joint health in a FREE online event hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.

Federal report on alternative health understates impact of supplements, CRN says

27-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

A recent communication from two federal agencies paints a promising picture of Americans’ allegiance to alternative health approaches but may understate how big a part dietary supplements play.

Walnut properties cracked as nut linked to healthy ageing

27-Jun-2016 By Will Chu

The nutritional properties of walnuts are again under the spotlight as a review points to the nut’s omega-3 content as a factor in reducing the risk of developing physical impairments in old age.

Attention given to preventing adulteration on the rise, but has that curbed the problem?

24-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

Is the dietary supplement industry getting a handle on the adulteration issue?  The baseline data does not exist to be able to say one way or another. But sources agree that in the one thing you can measure—the attention the issue is getting—the situation...

‘A lot more consumers have digestive issues than they wish to admit’: NutraClick CEO

24-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of more prevalent digestive issues and effects consumers can feel are boosting the US probiotics sector, says the CEO of NutraClick.

Federal GMO labeling bill hailed as 'true compromise,' but critics say it's woefully inadequate

23-Jun-2016 By Elaine Watson

Attempts to reach a federal GMO labeling solution have failed miserably to date. However, a bipartisan deal requiring mandatory GMO labeling (via smartlabels, symbols or as yet undetermined wording) thrashed out in the Senate on Thursday looks like it...

Special edition: Bone & Joint Health

Are alternatives to glucosamine & chondroitin driving the joint health market?

22-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The category is reportedly growing, but established ingredients like glucosamine and chondroitin are declining as consumers look for alternatives. In this gallery, we will review the market, key ingredients, and some other key considerations for the joint...

Special edition: Bone & Joint Health

Bone & Joint Health Quiz: Do you know your MSM from your ESM?

22-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Do you know what MSM stands for? How much is the global glucosamine market worth? Which ingredient is driving a lot of growth in the joint health sector?

Special edition: Bone & Joint Health

'Joint health is a strong, long-growing category': Opportunities for vegetarian glucosamine suppliers

21-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A rising tide lifts all boats: Dietary supplement consumer interest in vegetarian options is helping to drive growth in vegetarian glucosamine, says a leading supplier.

Strawberry powder forever: Study tips nitrate drink for overweight teenage heart health

21-Jun-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Upping nitrate intakes through a daily strawberry powder drink may be one strategy to improve cardiovascular health, a study in overweight teenage boys has suggested.

Special edition: Bone & Joint Health

Staying flexible helped Osteo Bi-Flex stay on top, exec says

20-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

Osteo Bi-flex has maintained its category-leading position by being open to embracing new ideas. That it, by staying flexible, an executive said.

Horphag extends US availability of Robuvit oak wood extract

20-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

In response to increased global interest and having completed a dedicated production line in France, Horphag Research is extending the availability to additional US customers.

PurEnergy + ElevATP combination shows muscle building potential: Study

17-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of an extended-release caffeine with ancient peat and apple extracts may enhance muscle volume increases after resistance training, says a new study.

Ayurvedic herbs shows joint health support potential: RCT

16-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from Terminalia chebula, a plant commonly used in ayurvedic medicine, may improve joint health in people with joint discomfort, says a new study.

Study supports cranberry + probiotics combination for anti-UTI benefits

15-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of proanthocyanidins (c-PAC) derived from cranberries with select probiotic strains may reduce the invasiveness of Escherichia coli, and help protect against urinary tract infections (UTIs).

PLT assembles dossier of memory claims for Synapsa ingredient

15-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

Memory claims are a potential pitfall for marketers of cognitive health products. One ingredient supplier has made navigating those troubled waters easier.

'When the price is low you should be suspicious.'

Action needed to curb boswellia adulteration: QC analyst

15-Jun-2016 By Shane Starling from Paris

Boswellia serrata adulteration remains a major problem in the EU and elsewhere and responsible players need to do more to identify fraudulent material and actors, an expert has said.

ABC updates black cohosh adulteration with new bulletin

14-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

The American Botanical Council has extended its series of adulteration documents with the release of a Black Cohosh Bulletin.

Study supports Prosterol saw palmetto extract for prostate health

13-Jun-2016

A CO2 supercritical saw palmetto extract may inhibit an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement, says a new study from Euromed in Spain.

Sea buckthorn compounds show eye health support

10-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Proanthocyanidins (PACs) from sea buckthorn seeds may protect retinas from harmful light effects, says a new study.