Botanicals

Dried goji berries could protect against age-related sight loss

27-Jan-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Eating a small portion of dried goji berries on a regular basis could delay the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or prevent it altogether among healthy middle-aged people, according to a new study.

Bacopa extract may boost sleep, cognitive & mood measures in kids: Study

26-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of a specific Bacopa monnieri extract may improve measures of cognitive flexibility and executive functioning in children aged 6 to 14 years, says a new study from Australia.

New data to help Ayurvedic combo widen unique niche in joint category, developer says

24-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study on TamaFlex, an ingredient arising out of the Ayurvedic tradition, has shown benefits in a population with knee osteoarthritis, bolstering the scientific backing for the ingredient.

This Wednesday! Hear directly from the CEOs of The Vitamin Shoppe, NOW & Pharmavite

24-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

From supply chain to labor challenges, and from product innovation and differentiation to mandatory product listings, the NutraIngredients-USA’s Business Leaders Forum will dig deep into a range of industry issues.

Kemin expands hemp-based ingredients offering with Driftless Extracts investment

20-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Iowa-based Kemin Industries has made a strategic investment in Wisconsin-based Driftless Extracts LLC, a USDA-certified organic hemp producer, processor, and ingredient supplier.

Flavonoid-like peanut extracts appear to promote sleep quality, study suggests

20-Jan-2022 By Will Chu

The flavonoid-like components of peanut stem and leaf extract appear to promote sleep quality via a mechanism of action that decreases neuronal excitability, according to researchers.

Majeed aims to change preconceptions as head of Americas for Chinese supplier BGG

18-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Changing the perception of Chinese ingredients will be among the first jobs that Shaheen Majeed will undertake for his new employer, BGG.

Green tea daily wards off influenza and other respiratory viruses, say researchers

18-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Results from a review and meta-analysis on the effects tea catechins on influenza and other upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) reveals “significant preventative effects.”

Noted botanical photographer Steven Foster passes away suddenly

17-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Noted botanical photographer and herbal medicine expert Steven Foster passed away unexpectedly over the weekend, the American Botanical Council reported today.

Commentary

Why you should attend the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

17-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Making connections between academics and business leaders has been one of the hallmarks of NutraIngredients-USA, and it will be on display at our upcoming don’t-miss event.

NutriLeads builds science and market for innovative upcycled immune ingredient

17-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With data from a “pivotal” double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial just published and the first consumer product set to launch “in the coming weeks”, Netherlands-based NutriLeads is eying a strong 2022 in the US market for its carrot-derived...

AHPA’s McGuffin on 40 years of industry impact and influence

17-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the American Herbal Products Association. We sat down with AHPA President, Michael McGuffin, to look back on the association’s impact and influence over 40 years and look ahead to the industry’s future.

Sports brands scramble to say abreast of market changes wrought by pandemic

14-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition companies will need to stay abreast of how consumers are interacting with their products—and especially how that has changed during the pandemic—to identify and capitalize on new opportunities, said a prominent market analyst.

Immune support plus: Expect formulations to broaden their benefit profiles, says ADM

14-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The future of the immune support category will include other benefits like sleep, stress management, and metabolic health anchored to the core immunity ingredients, according to experts from ingredients giant ADM.

See you in San Diego! Our plans to proceed with the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

13-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA remains committed to hosting its Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA, February 14-16 in San Diego.

Spermidine may protect against age-related heart mitochondrial changes

13-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with spermidine may protect the mitochondria in hearts of older individuals, suggests data from a mouse study from Austria & Germany.

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back! Submit your entries!

12-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2022 with new two categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

Brightseed & Olam partner to unlock novel bioactives in pepper & garlic

12-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Olam food ingredients (ofi) is partnering with AI-phytonutrient pioneers Brightseed and its Forager platform to explore and identify novel bioactives in black pepper and garlic.

Study shows adding artichoke to bergamot helps ameliorate ‘non responder’ issue

11-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has found that adding an artichoke leaf extract to a bergamot phytosome ingredient can benefit subjects with high cholesterol, even if those subjects had previously derived little benefit from bergamot alone.

New study explores CBD and CBN for sleep

11-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

CBD brand CBDistillery in partnership with MoreBetter (dba Releaf App) recently announced the results from a 31-day study it calls the Sleep Pathfinder Mission utilizing CBDistillery's Regular Strength Sleep Synergy Tincture.

New probiotic seeks to capitalize on growing awareness of gut-lung axis

10-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new probiotic has hit the market with an unusual claim to boost lung health. The product arose out of work at a university in Alabama and represents a growing trend.

NutraCast: Eat Beyond's Michael Aucoin on sober culture

07-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

We just entered 2022, and for many, it’s Dry January, which is ditching alcohol in the first month of the New Year to drink less or perhaps "detox" from going a bit overboard with drinking over the holidays. While this is one month for some,...

Hear directly from the CEOs of The Vitamin Shoppe, NOW & Pharmavite

06-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA’s Business Leaders Forum is back, so sign up for FREE to get insights from CEOs from some of the industry’s leading companies.

NIU’s predictions: The categories, ingredients, & industry issues to watch in 2022

05-Jan-2022 By By Stephen Daniells and Hank Schultz

The year is new, and a lot of people are getting out their crystal balls. NutraIngredients-USA is no exception, and here are our issues and topics to watch in the dietary supplements space in 2022.

Skin wellness startup Forest Spa Finland takes ‘inside-out approach’ with adaptogens

04-Jan-2022 By Kacey Culliney

UK-based skin wellness startup Forest Spa Finland has developed a supplement and face serum from a blend of Nordic-sourced adaptogens, both designed to improve overall skin immunity and health from the inside and out, its founder says.

Fire heavily damages VDF manufacturing plant

04-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A fire has extensively damaged a Van Drunen Farms/VDF FutureCeuticals facility in Momence, IL. No employees were hurt in the blaze, company officials said.

Cistanche/ginkgo blend cuts fatigue symptoms, human study finds

03-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

New research suggests a blend of two botanicals used in TCM preparations can relieve some symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Guest article

ABC expanded education mission in 2021, with more to come

23-Dec-2021 By Mark Blumenthal, Founder & Executive Director, American Botanical Council

ABC continues its ongoing commitment to science-based herbal medicinal products and practices, supporting an authentic and sustainable/regenerative global value network with a wide variety of reports, educational materials, and quality and sustainability...

Guest article

Curcumin: The powerful botanical that could

22-Dec-2021 By Traci Kantowski, Communications Director, Global Curcumin Association

When asked to write this article, the Simple Minds song “Don’t You forget about me” immediately popped in my head. While it’s no longer the exciting new kid on the block, curcumin is the “friend” the industry needs.

Krill oil-based delivery system improves absorption and benefits of ginger extract

21-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The oral availability of ginger extracts may be boosted by using a krill oil-based self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS), says a new study from Japan.

Guest article

AHPA celebrates regulatory victories during year that tested industry's resilience

20-Dec-2021 By By Michael McGuffin, President, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)

As the 24th month of 2020 (or so it feels) comes to a close – the herbal and natural products industry continues to adapt to challenges brought on by the global pandemic and move our industry forward. From regulatory progress made virtually to creative...

Sustained release ashwagandha extract shows stress-reducing activity

20-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Ashwagandha root extract sustained-release capsules may boost memory and focus, while also improving sleep quality and lowering stress levels, says a new study.

BAPP lab document for St. John's wort brings clarity to analysis of complex botanical

17-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new BAPP publication will help marketers of St John’s wort products find the best analytical methods to verify this complex botanical.

Sports & Active Nutrition Summit attendees will get insider’s look at rapidly growing esports sphere

17-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

The Sports and Active Nutrition Summit 2022 will feature a special session on esports, one of the fastest growing parts of the sector. An early bird discount is still in place for attendees who sign up today.

Carrot-derived immune ingredient exhibits prebiotic potential: Study

17-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Pectin-derived rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) polysaccharides from carrot may beneficially modulated the human gut microbiota and offer prebiotic potential, says a new study.

Strawberry powder boosted bone health marker in postmenopausal women

16-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

An analysis of earlier data suggests that strawberry consumption improved a marker associated with bone health in a group of postmenopausal women with signs of hypertension.

The Business Leaders Forum is back! Join us in January for insights from the top

16-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Start 2022 with insights from CEOs from some of the industry’s leading companies in a wide-ranging, interactive, and FREE webinar on NutraIngredients-USA.

Guest article

GPA: Prebiotics not just about fiber and go well beyond gut & digestive health

16-Dec-2021 By Len Monheit, Executive Director, Global Prebiotic Association

For years we’ve been predicting the arrival of the category to the main stage as the science booms, the ingredients with demonstrable prebiotic activity proliferate, consumers realize they can obtain prebiotics in multiple forms and formats, and the product...

IFF’s green oat extract may improve mental processing and resilience to mental fatigue: Study

15-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A single dose of a green oat extract may improve a number of neurophysiological parameters, from cognitive control to attention and processing speed, says a new study.

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...

Beetroot fails to aid recovery for marathon runners: Study

14-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

There has been much interest in the potential of nitrate-rich beetroot in the sports nutrition realm, but a recent study suggests that it may not exert any benefits as a post-marathon recovery aid.

Coffee berry extract may boost alertness & mood: PepsiCo study

13-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A single dose of an extracts from coffee berry – the outer layer of the coffee fruit and a rich source of polyphenols – may boost alertness in healthy men and women, with effects still observable six hours after consumption, says a new study.

Habitat loss, climate change cloud saw palmetto’s future, ABC article warns

10-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

The American Botanical Council has published a lengthy article on saw palmetto which sounds a warning about the sustainability of this important botanical while also providing hope for the future.

More extreme weather, continued shipping delays raise risks in botanical ingredient supply chains

09-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

The current supply disruptions are likely to continue until at least the third quarter of 2022, industry professionals have told NutraIngredients-USA. And continuing questions of climate change and the political instability that might cause will put...

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.

Sage extract shows cognitive boosting activity during tiring exercise: Study

07-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of sage extracts may improve cognitive function even during a fatiguing endurance cycling exercise, says a new study using Nexira’s Cognivia ingredient.

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.

USP commentary sounds safety, quality alarm on delta-8 THC

03-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has published a commentary raising potential safety and quality control concerns about the delta-8 THC products flooding the market. The document also raised issues with other cannabinoids that are being isolated...

NutraWomen Wednesday: Rajat Shah, Director, Nutriventia & Inventia Healthcare Ltd.

01-Dec-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Rajat Shah leads the Nutriventia brand for Inventia Healthcare Limited, focusing on clinical strategy for the brand for all new and existing nutraceutical and food ingredients. The Mumbai native explained that her upbringing and appreciation for life...

Company patents seaweed ingredient said to fight arterial plaques

01-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

An Arizona-based supplement company has announced a patent on a seaweed ingredient covering its effects in maintaining a healthy endothelium resulting in less plaque aggregation.