Polyphenols

Standardization from filtration process will boost elderberry ingredient, supplier says

14-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

Berry specialist Artemis International says the standardization bona fides of a European elderberry ingredient it is debuting in the US market will set it apart in a crowded space.

Method for quantifying insoluble PACs in cranberry could open up new avenues of research, expert says

12-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

A study using cranberries supplied by Fruit d’Or outlines a new test method for quantifying the insoluble proanthocyanidins (PACs) within the fruit. The method could potentially open up new avenues of research for ingredients derived from the berry.

Polyphenols from carob linked to performance improvement in pilot study of taekwondo athletes

01-Aug-2019 By Adi Menayang

Polyphenols from carob—a plant producing brown pods ubiquitous in the Mediterranean and the Middle East—may have some sports nutrition potential, according to a new paper.

Blueberries aid healthy ageing, studies suggest

01-Aug-2019 By Oliver Morrison

A collection of new studies further quantifies how blueberry consumption can contribute to healthy aging.

High bioavailability curcumin formula boosts neurocognitive function in healthy elderly – Australian study

31-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

An Australian trial has found that curcumin extract with high bioavailability is able to improve neurocognitive function and mood in healthy aged subjects.

Prebiotic-blueberry blend uses keto diet tie in to boost awareness

24-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

A gut health product based on a botanical, a grain and a berry is using the popularity of ketogenic diets as a way to raise awareness of its microbiome modulating effects.

July new product launches: Performance gummies, CBD sports drink, eye vitamins, and more

19-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Energy drink for e-sports, prebiotic powder by an iconic coffee company, and an entirely new brand specializing in performance gummies, here’s a quick round-up of recent product launches:

BioActor study: Evidence so far suggests citrus flavanones, metabolites benefit gastrointestinal function

18-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

A group of Dutch researchers looked at 22 published studies to summarize the evidence we have so far on the health benefits of a group of compounds (called flavanones) found in citrus.

Study boosts microbiome fitness and diet quality link

18-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

Researchers continue to link diet with gut health as a US team find fruit, vegetable and whole grain consumption results in higher beneficial bacteria whilst diets that include fat, alcohol, and added sugar result in higher harmful bacteria numbers.

Super infusion? Brazilian inventor seeks patent on instant bioactive tea concentrates

12-Jul-2019 By Kacey Culliney

An inventor from Brazil has developed highly concentrated, portable blends containing plant and wine extracts to enable on-the-go bioactive teas rich in trans-resveratol and other compounds.

Berries for breakfast: Polyphenol-rich foods may have cardioprotective effects, study suggests

05-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Results from a study published yesterday on 13 healthy but overweight volunteers suggest that consumption of bilberries, lingonberries, and cinnamon for breakfast may offer heart health benefits.

HI / FI China

Evidence of efficacy: China’s regulator urges firms to contribute ingredient data to health food registry

04-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is encouraging health food firms to contribute to the expansion of the Health Food Raw Materials Directory by presenting evidence to support the functional efficacy of ingredients to the unit.

Company launches supplements to boost—and mute—coffee’s effects

03-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

Another company has joined the ‘better’ coffee fray with a line of supplements meant to turbocharge the popular beverage while at the same time allowing users to get better sleep.

Curcumin may enhance green tea's anti-hyperlipidaemia effects: Indian rat study

03-Jul-2019 By Cheryl Tay

The presence of curcumin in green tea can enhance the drink's health benefits against hyperlipidaemia, according to a study by researchers at India's Shahu College of Pharmacy and Research.

Review supports heart health benefits of Aronia berry consumption

28-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of Aronia may significantly improve cholesterol levels, says the first systematic review and meta-analysis of the berry’s potential health benefits.

First human clinical trial suggests anti-ageing benefits of pomegranate molecule

19-Jun-2019 By Nikki Cutler

A first in-human clinical trial has suggested that dietary supplementation with Urolithin A, a pomegranate metabolite, could offer an anti-ageing benefit thanks to its impact on mitochondrial and cellular health.

Nutrition and Health China Industry Summit 2019

Swisse and BioIsland lead the pack for brands imported to China as Australia secures number one status

19-Jun-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Swisse and Biolsland took the top spots for imported brands in China last year, with Australia named the number one exporter to China, according to statistics gathered by the China Chamber of Commerce of Medicines and Health Products Importers and Exporters...

Fruit d’Or now testing cranberry ingredients for anti-adhesion activity at Rutgers

18-Jun-2019 By Hank Schultz

Cranberry ingredients supplier Fruit d’Or says it is raising the transparency bar by testing its offerings to verify their biological activity, not just to assure that they met spec and are not adulterated.

Success of Amarin trial could jumpstart further omega 3s research, expert says

18-Jun-2019 By Hank Schultz

The recent success of an omega 3 drug trial should help to reinvigorate research into these ingredients’ effects, especially at higher dosages, said one of the field’s prominent experts.

Variability of research methods makes establishing reference intake for polyphenols difficult, researchers argue

17-Jun-2019 By Adi Menayang

Though the body of science around polyphenol intake generally supports its health benefits, it is “difficult to establish an evidence-based reference intake for the whole class and subclass of compounds,” researchers argue in a paper.

Heart benefits: Tomato juice bioactives linked to lower CVD risk

13-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

The rich profile of bioactive components found in tomato juice is the 'likely' link to its strong link to lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, say researchers.

Notes from Nutrition 2019

In older adults, more strawberry consumption linked to reduced cognitive decline risk

12-Jun-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers at Rush University studied 924 residents of retirement communities in the Chicago area for around 6 years. Among the many patterns they analyzed was that residents who consumed more strawberries were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s dementia.

‘Provocative’: Cocoa flavonoids may improve mobility & quality of life for older people

07-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Flavonoid-rich cocoa supplements may improve biomarkers of heart health, boost mobility, and improve the quality of life for people over 55, suggests a new study.

Mars Inc. teams with Jerusalem Venture Partners to support food-tech startups focused on wellness, agriculture and nutrition

06-Jun-2019 By Elizabeth Crawford

Mars Inc. may be best known for its confections, but the global food giant is taking a closer look at personalized nutrition as a “critical focus” area for its new Mars Edge segment, which is dedicated to human health through targeted nutrition, according...

UK-US team reveal ‘special relationship’ between blueberries and CV benefits

05-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Consuming a portion of blueberries may reduce the risk factors that lead to cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a group of researchers from the UK and US.

Maqui berry extract shows potential to improve dry eyes: RCT

22-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

A standardized maqui berry extract may improve symptoms of dry eye, with greater tear production and less eye fatigue, according to a new study.

The case for berries as an ingredient in supplements, functional foods and beverage

21-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

Polyphenol-rich fruits like blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries only grow in certain parts of the world and are available fresh only for a certain period of time. By freeze-drying and extracting some of its phytonutrients, product developers can...

Personalization could provide boost to healthy aging market, expert says

20-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

The trend toward personalization and the concept of health aging are likely to converge in teh future, according to a dietary supplement industry expert.

NDIs under the microscope at FDA public meeting

15 highlights from the FDA’s public meeting on responsible innovation in dietary supplements

20-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

It was a who’s who of the dietary supplement world in College Park for the FDA public meeting on responsible innovation in dietary supplements. Here are some of the key comments:

Berries have a long history of use in cosmeceuticals, says berry researcher

14-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

Berries may be a beneficial ingredient for skin protection, says Dr Mary Ann Lila, a professor at North Carolina State University.

Berries and brain health: What do we know so far?

13-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

Early studies on animals have linked consumption of polyphenol-rich berries to improvements in some cognitive markers. This has warranted studies on humans, and results are shedding more light on how berries may benefit our brain health.

Compound found in blueberries linked to increased physical activity in mouse study

13-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers at Laval University in Quebec studied the impact of polyphenols on metabolic disorders in obese mice, and unexpectedly observed an increase in physical activity in a group of mice supplemented with the compound proanthocyanidins.

From the Editor's Desk

The US military and dietary supplements: The opportunities and challenges

10-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Increasing attention is being paid to dietary supplements use among US military personnel, with survey data showing that consumption levels are high, but brand loyalty may be low. So where’s the white space for industry?

‘Go for the athlete market with berries,’ says keynote speaker at Berry Health Benefits Symposium

10-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

In a conference that focused on a broad spectrum of berry health benefits, from brain health to cardiovascular disease risk reduction, applications for performance and exercise took the spotlight during the keynote speech.

Montmorency tart cherries are ‘promising intervention’ for metabolic syndrome patients, pilot study suggests

07-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

British researchers suggest that the consumption of tart cherry, either in capsule or juice format, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease by improving cardio-metabolic markers.

Can chocolate have a positive influence on bone health? New review explores existing data

30-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

A review of published studies concerning chocolate consumption and bone health found that moderate chocolate intake was linked to greater longitudinal bone growth in adolescents, but little to negative bone effects for postmenopausal women.

Combo products, better appreciation of science helping to drive omega-3s market, expert says

30-Apr-2019 By Hank Schultz

The omega-3s market is flourishing, with new combination products driving the growth and a newfound appreciation of the science among consumers and healthcare professionals, an expert says.

Dark chocolate consumption linked to improved markers of cardiovascular health in new study

29-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

Eating dark chocolate was linked to improvement of several markers of cardiovascular health, according to results from a clinical trial of 30 participants conducted in Portugal.

Constellation exits polyphenols business for the promising vistas of cannabis

23-Apr-2019 By Hank Schultz

Constellation Brands has pivoted out of a smaller ingredient category—polyphenols—and into a much larger one —cannabis. Eyebrows were raised last week when the company projected that Canopy Growth, the cannabis grower that Constellation invested heavily...

DSM partners with personalized supplement ‘gel pack’ company Panaceutics

23-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

Chemicals giant DSM has partnered with Panaceutics, which makes personalized nutritional gels and purees to compete against the personalized packs of pills that dominate supplement subscription services.

Pharma exec seeks to make splash with bioavailability enhanced curcumin

16-Apr-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new player in the crowded curcumin field has debuted with a ‘super micronized’ product.

Winemaking byproduct has potential for fiber fortification, says new study from Brazil

16-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

An extract of grape pomace, a solid byproduct of winemaking, has a “promising application [as an] antioxidant dietary fiber ingredient,” report researchers from Brazil.

Guest article: CRN's Steve Mister on DSHEA at 25

DSHEA Was Not Carved in Stone

16-Apr-2019 By Steve Mister, President & CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition

Want to spark controversy? Just suggest to some audiences that it’s time to amend DSHEA.

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DSHEA at 25: In conversation with Scott Bass and Loren Israelsen

15-Apr-2019 By Stephen Daniells

The brilliant strategy of Sen. Orrin Hatch, the upswell of grassroots consumer pressure, and the ‘highly unusual’ personal intervention of an FDA Commissioner: The development and passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act is a fascinating...

Taura seeks to bring next level gummies to market with Viva 5 partnership

12-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

A partnership with nutraceutical developer Viva 5 will help Taura, a 35-year-old firm that specializes in fruit pieces that go into bakery and confectionery products, bring a new kind of vegan gummy supplement to market.

Rat study links flavonoids to less depression among offspring of overfed mothers

28-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

A study has linked the intake of two flavonoid compounds to lessened incidence of depression among the offspring of lab rats fed hyper caloric diets.

Traditional Indian wisdom: Amway raises awareness of herbal supplements as consumer acceptance blooms

26-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Amway India is striving to promote the health benefits of traditional Indian herbs to consumers in the market, having recently conducted a series of seminars showcasing its Nutrilite Traditional Herbs range of supplements.

From the Editor's Desk

Do synthetic ingredients have a place in the ‘natural’ products industry?

22-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

Synthesized analogs of botanical ingredients, and ingredients of wholly artificial origin, could have a place in the dietary supplement industry. But if they do, full transparency would argue that they be labeled as such.

Editor's Spotlight

Betting on black elderberry for a farm-to-table super fruit story

20-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

Missouri berry producer Innovative Natural Solutions is betting that black elderberry can become the next big botanical on the dietary supplement front, capitalizing on a growing trend of high antioxidant fruits in the market.

US Military, A.I., and mechanisms of action: First speakers announced for IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

14-Mar-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Delegate registration is now open for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas in Vancouver, with speakers already confirmed covering topics including the US Military, Artificial Intelligence, and probiotic mechanisms of action.