Regular consumption of foods containing moderate and high levels of live microbes is correlated with a reduction in cardiovascular health risk, according to a team of researchers from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Jinan, China.
Described by one recent attendee as “hands-down the best event”, NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 Sports & Active Nutrition Summit.
Consumers are demanding additional functional ingredients in beverages as they look for products to support their mental and physical energy while attaining hydration goals.
The latest beauty-from-within trends spotlight comprehensive and preventive measures, such as scalp care, skincare toolboxes, sun protection, and teenage acne solutions.
New York’s law, which prohibits retailers in the state from selling certain dietary supplements to consumers under age 18, lacks clarity and creates confusion for consumers, retailers, marketers and manufacturers, explained Steve Mister, president &...
By Daniel Fabricant, PhD, President & CEO, Natural Products Association
In this guest column, the Natural Products Association's Dr. Daniel Fabricant outlines his organization's opposition to FDA's proposal for a mandatory product listing for all dietary supplements.
More than 1m children in the UK are at risk of their development being impacted because they lack nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D, according to a new report from kids’ yoghurt manufacturer Yoplait.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has outlined its budget and legislative proposals for 2025, with the only dedicated section concerning dietary supplements renewing calls for mandatory product listing and seeking clarifications on the Agency's...
As a heritable trait influenced by both environmental and genetic factors, athletic performance varies widely from person to person. Speaking at the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy, chief science officer at Toronto-based Nutrigenomix,...
Global health and nutrition company dsm-firmenich is partnering with U.S. supplement manufacturer SCN BestCo to package high-dose, algae-derived omega-3 gummies that overcome traditional formulation challenges and address sustainability issues in the...
Increasing an individual’s Omega-3 Index levels can improve long-term health outcomes following a heart attack, according to new findings published in the International Journal of Cardiology.
At the recent Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, GLP-1 medications was a hot topic – with just about every panel receiving a question about the medication’s impact on the sector. While weight loss medications can present challenges for the industry,...
PLT Health Solutions is introducing a water-soluble version of its Zynamite ingredient to serve the surging demand for sports, energy and hydration beverages in the North American market.
While FDA may not be able to assess the safety of as many chemicals in the food supply as it or the public would like due to budget constraints, the agency last week pulled back the curtain slightly to reveal which chemicals it is reassessing, how they...
Overweight and obese individuals who consumed plant stanols decreased the overall inflammatory activity of the immune system while simultaneously increasing antibody responses to COVID-19, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical...
Previously reserved for health care practitioners and select eCommerce channels, the Pure Encapsulations supplement brand is now available at The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements stores nationwide.
Connecticut lawmakers once again seek to ban the sale of energy drinks to consumers younger than 16 years, as regulators and researchers raise concerns about the negative health impact of caffeine.
Experts speaking at this year’s Sports and Active Nutrition Summit expressed concern that New York, California, Massachusetts and a growing number of states are moving to restrict access to the use of weight loss and muscle building supplements by minors.
With topics covering women’s health, prebiotics, healthcare practitioners, companion animals and much more, the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is not to be missed.
FDA's final guidance on New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) notification procedures and timeframes has prompted a range of responses from the dietary supplement industry trade associations, with some more welcoming than others.
FDA will not object to two qualified health claims linking consumption of yogurt and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of fat or sugar content, but in an enforcement discretion letter to Danone North America detailing its decision the agency...
Tailored prebiotics may be needed to improve gut microbiota composition for better endurance sport performance, as probiotic supplementation is ineffective without the considering the ecological effect of exercise and diet on gut health, according to...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized guidance for industry titled “Dietary Supplements: New Dietary Ingredient Notification Procedures and Timeframes: Guidance for Industry".
Hélène Guillaume launched Wild.AI in 2017 to track the various life stages and fitness levels women experience. The company applies the science of female physiology to active women to help them train, recover and supplement based on their cycle.
Yogurt brands will be able to leverage a scientifically-backed health claim for the first time thanks to a successful petition lodged by Danone North America.
FDA's massive reorganization to create a unified Human Foods Program under one leader who reports directly to the agency’s commissioner may take longer than originally anticipated, but is “going quite well,” the program’s first Deputy Commissioner...
Food law expert Dr Mark Tallon, of the UK-based food law firm Legal Foods and the Food Law Academy believes a key skill missing for professionals in the food industry is a strong understanding of the threats and opportunities surrounding intellectual...
The dietary supplement industry has come a long way. A significant number of new dietary supplement products have appeared in the marketplace since Congress passed the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. At that time, there were...
In its latest round of supplement policing, natural product manufacturer NOW reported that half the creatine gummy brands it tested failed to meet dosage claim on label. This was not the only red flag raised.
The month of February encourages a smile with a dentaceutical and a happy mood chew, while Nutrafol goes skin deep, and EyePromise taps the brain health market.
The ‘ecology of strains’ is imperative to consider in the research of the infant microbiome, as not all Bifidobacterium strains work equally, Dr. Bernard Berger, R&D expert microbiome and probiotics at Nestlé Research told NutraIngredients.
NutraIngredients Editor Nikki Hancocks speaks with gut-brain researcher, product developer, author and educator Miguel Toribio-Mateas about the exciting scientific discoveries and the many innovation challenges in this field.
NutraIngredients-USA is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Salt Lake City.
Gut health education means communicating with consumers about holistic wellness, not individual supplements, according to health and wellness retail giant Holland & Barrett.
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No longer bound to limited DVD disc space, BODi super trainer Joel Freeman said he’s enjoying the wide open opportunities that his streaming platform offers. But while technology advances, one thing remains the same: simplicity.
A specific combination of probiotic strains may restore vaginal microbiota and relieve vaginal distress in postmenopausal women, according to a new study from Italian probiotic manufacturer SynBalance.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition is calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to act against products formulated with the Alzheimer drug galantamine and marketed as dietary supplements .
Technologies presented at this year’s Sports and Active Nutrition Summit tackled a range of personalized nutrition needs, addressing everything from hydration to bioactives. Researchers spoke during the talk: ‘Disruptive Tech—From Nutrigenomics to AI...
A multi-year case involving dietary supplement startup PPO Lab, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and COVID-19-related health claims has come to a close, culminating in a truce that removes fines and lightens administrative burdens on the defendants.
The Gut Stuff, an education brand founded by sisters from the Zoe TwinsUK microbiome study cohort, is working to spread microbiome science knowledge by cutting through the noise on and offline with an ethical approach to shock factor tactics.
Biotic supplements might not be enough without ‘gut conditioning’, Dr. Wilbert Sybesma, founder of consultancy firm Microbiome Solutions told the audience at NutraIngredients' Probiota event earlier this month.
Ingredient supplier PLT Health Solutions has launched a new brand derived from its botanical blend of Mangifera Indica tree bark and Sphaeranthus Indicus flower to help aging adults maintain muscle health and physical function.
According to 2023 data from Alkemist Labs, an independent lab specializing in botanical screening, 47% of samples it tested contained inorganic bromide at pesticide levels above the USP <561> limits.