China has a rich tradition of growing, cultivating, studying and using mushrooms in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Deep-rooted expertise, historical background and substantial research contribute to a profound comprehension of mushroom chemistry and biology....
The NutraIngredients-USA Awards celebrated its 2024 Ingredient of the Year winners at a ceremony held in Chicago on July 15, recognizing ingredients that demonstrated genuine market demand, scientific merit, commercial success, and innovation and differentiation....
Biotechnology company FitBiomics has launched VNella, a product the company says is the world’s first lactic acid metabolizer to fight fatigue and promote endurance.
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has made six rulings against brands making anti-anxiety claims, utilizing its new AI monitoring system to catch breaches.
From spirulina to mushrooms to probiotics, July has an ingredient for every need state. This month is wrapping up with formulations for cellular health, cognitive support, hydration, metabolism and more.
Low-dose CBD supports healthy sleep in healthy participants and increases immune cell expression, according to a recent study published in the journal Nutrients.
NutraIngredients-USA announced its 2024 Product of the Year winners, celebrated across botanical, microbiome modulation, omega-3 and sports nutrition categories at last week’s awards ceremony in Chicago.
Giving preterm infants probiotics comes with relative risks so research is needed to help make this common procedure in low-risk cases, according to experts speaking at the recent International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)...
With over 500 members, 30-plus sponsors and thousands of social media followers, the powerhouse group of men and women is showing no signs of slowing down.
A personalized dietary and lifestyle program positively impacted the gut microbiome and demonstrated significant associations between gut microbial changes and weight loss, according to a recent study sponsored by Digbi Health.
The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) is inviting public comment on its upcoming five-year strategic plan, which includes a reimagining of the office and an expansive research agenda.
A new paper published in the journal Advances in Nutrition examines whether the efficacy evidence currently available supports population-based, preventive recommendations for probiotics. This has raised questions within the dietary supplement industry...
J.P. Morgan Research predicts that there will be 30 million GLP-1 users in the U.S. by 2030—about 9% of the population. The dietary supplement industry is actively responding to the opportunities presented by the GLP-1 era, with a focus on innovation,...
A novel dietary supplement for targeted delivery of LPC-EPA/DHA derived from krill may protect against neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, according to a new animal study from the Netherlands.
Probiotic supplementation (PS) in preterm infants reduces risk of hospitalization in the first two years after discharge from the neonatal unit, according to a recent study from Western Australia published in the journal Nutrients.
London-based personalized nutrition company Bioniq has announced it will use the funds from its recent Series B funding round to further expand globally through “continued disruption of the dietary supplements market."
Much more is now known about how dietary supplements act on the body, but evidence surrounding the associated health effects is still building, according to a recently published digest of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) 2023 Science in Session...
After spending 20+ years in the natural products industry, Sarah Burden has decided to take a more ‘radicle’ approach, highlighting the importance of education, compliance and research.
Amare Global recently announced the appointment of Asma Ishaq as Chief Executive Officer. The new CEO said she is determined to position Amare Global as a leader in the mental wellness category through innovative product offerings.
Despite being 51% of the population, it's no secret that women still face huge data gaps and lack of representation. Nouri founder Caroline Carralero has witnessed firsthand some of the emerging science and market response to women's health...
Dr. Jake Burlet is CEO of Canada-based CanBiocin, a company founded in 1998 that focuses on species-specific probiotics that target animal health. Burlet spoke about the organization and its recent research during this year’s Probiota conference in Salt...
According to Bonafide Health’s Annual State of Menopause Study, women are increasingly open and vocal about menopause, but confusion and misperceptions about symptoms and treatment remain rampant.
Consumers should consult their healthcare professionals about their supplement use to ensure efficacy and safety of self-care routines, suggests a new study led by researchers from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is among four organizations that filed an amicus brief Thursday to combat a New York law which bans the sale of weight loss and muscle building supplements to minors.
Dr Zack Abbott, founder and CEO of ZBiotics, says the science supporting probiotics is inconsistent because like a fingerprint, everyone has a unique microbiome. Instead, Abbott suggests genetically engineered probiotics.
Supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids improves recovery after exercise by reducing signs of oxidative stress, suggests a review in Nutrients.
Prominent industry law firm Amin Wasserman Gurnani (AWG) has announced that renowned FDA attorney Robert “Bob” Durkin has joined the firm as a partner and co-chair of its Regulatory Group in Washington, DC.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2024 in Salt Lake City highlighted many of the innovations happening in the prebiotics space, including how GLP-1s are impacting the category.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is continuing its effort to fight a New York law that imposes an age restriction on the sale of weight loss and muscle-building supplements to minors, arguing that it restricts first amendment rights.
There’s still time to register! Don’t miss the chance to hear from experts on everything from innovative delivery systems to emerging ingredients that are shaping the future of the sector and why consumer attitudes are shifting from anti-aging to well-aging.
The recent retraction of a controversial 2013 paper that used a DNA testing methodology to allege widespread adulteration in herbal products has been welcomed by the former CEO of GNC.
Evonik’s probiotic enhances gluten digestion and promotes gut microbiota homeostasis, new research has found, providing health support for people with gluten intolerance and coeliac disease (CD).
Findings from a Korean study showed that a higher intake of prebiotic and probiotic foods was significantly associated with lower severity of anxiety symptoms.
The Editor of BMC Medicine has announced the retraction of a controversial 2013 paper that used DNA testing to allege widespread failings in herbal products.
Probiotics and postbiotics play an important role in the management of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, although research into this field is still evolving.
Increasing dietary intake of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, in particular docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), cuts the risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a study has found.
Supplementation with a probiotic supplement with saffron extract over six months can improve serum triglycerides in people with type 1 diabetes (DMT-1) and may be a valuable adjunct for enhancing glycemic control, according to new research.
The ink on the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron deference was barely dry when dietary supplements stakeholders were asking about potential implications for their industry.
Artificial intelligence poses both promise and risk to copyright and intellectual property for several fields, including the sciences, according to legal experts who spoke at a recent United Natural Products Alliance webinar.
The health of half the population has been largely ignored in research and on the shelves. However, the recent IPAWC + Probiota Americas highlighted how more brands are using gut health to tap into a range of needs–from fertility to PMS to menopause.
Supplementation with Probi’s LpHEAL9 probiotic strain may modestly reduce markers of inflammation in older adults while also conferring cognitive benefits, says a new study from Sweden.
In a constantly evolving marketplace, dietary supplement companies are exposed to a constantly evolving risk profile determined by off-script influencers, generative AI, elongated supply chains and the proliferation of new ingredients and manufacturing...
A new study supports the safety and efficacy of a specific hemp-derived cannabidiol product from cbdMD, and the company remains committed to building the science behind its products with an eye on international opportunities.
As consumers continue to treat their pets like children, fads that are typically reserved for humans are now tracking in the pet category. One trend that is on the rise is pet supplements, a topic highlighted at the recent IPA World Congress + Probiota...
Personalized nutrition company Care/of cancelled all subscriptions June 17 after parent company Bayer said it will be closing the subsidiary’s operations. So what went wrong for the company that Bayer acquired for $225 million in 2020?
A panel at the recent IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas discussed ways to better engage the healthcare practitioner community in all things -biotics, with three main takeaways.
Since the passing of DSHEA 30 years ago, the dietary supplement industry has gone from about 4,000 products in 1994 to an estimated 80,000 today. With 80% of U.S. consumers using dietary supplements, some say a stronger regulatory framework is needed...
Future space travel will lead to advances in aerospace nutrition, improving the health of crews, and offering precision space health care, according to an international team of researchers.
