Antioxidant

Ergothioneine may boost endurance & recovery, for mice at least

04-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with the antioxidant ergothioneine may extend the time to exhaustion on a treadmill by over 40%, suggests a new study with lab mice.

New research validates improved function of zinc/turmeric complex, company maintains

03-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A Wisconsin-based supplement manufacturer has released new data showing the improved functionality of a proprietary zinc-turmeric complex that underpins a number of its products

Study: Blackcurrant extract improves exercise recovery

31-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Consumption of New Zealand blackcurrant (NZBC) extract prior to and following exercise reduces muscle damage and improves functional recovery, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

Goji berry consumption may lower long-term CVD risk

16-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Incorporating a daily helping of dried goji berry into a healthy diet can improve blood lipid−lipoprotein profile and may lower long-term CVD risk.

Study explains how citrus flavonoid improves recovery for cyclists

16-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with 2S‐hesperidin for eight weeks can boost recovery after intense exercise by improving oxidative and inflammatory status, according to a new study.

Sesame seed extract may slow Parkinson’s Disease progression, scientists say

08-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

An antioxidant found in sesame seeds may offer a degree of protection against the onset of Parkinson’s disease (PD) according to Japanese scientists, who now want to take their findings to the clinical trial phase.

Bench study unlocks ergothioneine’s link to ‘biological aging’

14-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The antioxidant ergothioneine may preserve the length of telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, suggests a new in vitro study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements.

Studies support Neumentix’s antioxidant activity for cognitive support

13-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The potential cognitive health benefits of Kemin’s Neumentix-branded spearmint (Mentha spicata) extract may be linked to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, according to recent preclinical research.

High CoQ10 levels may prevent muscle damage in pro football players: Study

03-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Higher levels of the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) in the blood may help reduce the severity of muscle damage seen in professional football players.

Avenanthramides suppress inflammation, muscle damage in downhill running test

03-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Avenanthramides, a class of antioxidant molecules found only in oats, were shown to reduce markers of inflammation in a downhill running trial conducted with young people of both sexes.

Designer corn shows 'promising' results in mouse model of IBD

09-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic intestinal inflammatory condition that has seen an uptick in recent years. There are over 3 million IBD sufferers in the United States alone, much of which can be attributed to the Western diet. Researchers...

Ingredient from buckwheat shows immune fitness promise via unique pathway, developer asserts

02-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

An ingredient new to the market could help support immune health via a unique pathway, according to the developers. The ingredient, dubbed 2-HOBA, is said to foster immune fitness by improving vascular system function.

Robuvit French oak wood extract supports post-surgery recovery: Study

13-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new double-blind, placebo-controlled study suggests that the antioxidant boosts physical and mental recovery following surgery.

Plant-based diet could be 'helpful' to vulnerable during pandemic, say researchers

30-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The high antioxidant, flavonoid and fibre intake associated with a plant-based diet can help manage asthma and this could be helpful for many vulnerable people during this pandemic, according to the authors of a new clinical review.

Pine bark extracts may offer benefits for ED and diabetes: Study

12-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New research out Slovakia may excite those dealing with erectile dysfunction.

News In Brief

'New generation' aged garlic offers better flavour and function

21-Jan-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Pharmactive Biotech Products S.L. has revealed a 'new generation' of aged black garlic extract for better functionality and flavour in supplements and food.

Vitafoods Asia 2019

Tibetan goodness: US firm Puredia eyes Asia’s female nutrition market with sea buckthorn products

04-Nov-2019 By Tingmin Koe

California headquartered firm Puredia is eyeing Asia expansion in the beauty and women’s nutrition markets with its flagship sea buckthorn-based health food ingredients.

Pilot Study finds almond consumption minimizes effects of wrinkles

30-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

New research using high-resolution imaging shows reduced measures of wrinkle width and severity in postmenopausal women who ate almonds as a daily snack.

New palm fruit ingredient touts sustainability, health benefits

15-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

The developer of a new palm oil ingredient sourced from a reliably sustainable plantation intends to make a splash at SupplySide West trade with information on brain, heart health benefits.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019

Tea and mushrooms: Two promising targets for tackling cognitive decline ‘amid failure of big pharma’

30-Jul-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

There is growing evidence that certain plant-based nutrients in tea and mushroom may help to delay cognitive decline as we age, and may provide more promising focuses for further research after multiple products touted by the pharma sector ended in failure.

Editor's Spotlight

Finding opportunity for nutritional supplements in the coffee channel

17-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

While in a coffee shop one day, Canadian entrepreneur Chris Tester realized that there’s an untapped opportunity to distribute supplements and functional ingredients in the inescapable and thriving coffee supply channel.

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.

Pilot study: Blackcurrant extract may aid in post-exercise recovery

04-Jun-2019 By Adi Menayang

Consumption of blackcurrant extract before exercise may suppress the amount of oxidative stress in the body, suggesting recovery benefits for use in sports nutrition products.

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.

Study supports use of French oak wood extract to complement PTSD therapy

11-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

Italian researchers explored the effects of French oak wood extract supplementation among earthquake survivors. They found a correlation between supplementation and improved symptoms of PTSD.

Lonza positions new phytoplankton-derived ingredient for performance nutrition market

25-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Swiss biotechnology giant Lonza launched an antioxidant-rich ingredient called Oceanix at the Natural Products Expo West show earlier this month.

Study supports oak wood extract’s fatigue-fighting potential

12-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Results of a study on a standardized oak extract suggests that the ingredient may improve fatigue and other symptoms related to infectious mononucleosis.

Taking vitamin C prior to workout may have recovery benefits, study suggests

29-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

Women who ingested 1000mg of ascorbic acid before performing 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cycling exhibited increased antioxidant capacity post-exercise.

Robuvit supplementation linked to improved sleep quality and mood

18-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

Results from a new study suggests that supplementing with aqueous extract of French oak wood may improve the sleep quality and mood of individuals with insomnia and high oxidative stress.

Editor's Spotlight

After success among pro athletes, tart cherry sports drink brand CHERRiSH eyes mainstream consumers

07-Nov-2018 By Adi Menayang

Entrepreneur Dan Haggart learned from avid marathoners that many of them would down a mix of tart cherry concentrate and water as a recovery drink. He decided to make a ready-to-drink version of it.

From açaí to buriti to camu-camu: Study makes case for increased commercialization, research on Brazilian small wild fruits

10-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

Most studies looking at bioactive compounds have focused on temperate climate berries, argue researchers from Brazil. They make the case for the commercialization of Brazilian small fruits to compete with so-called ‘temperate berries.’

Can pomegranate help athletes recover after strenuous exercise?

27-Jul-2018 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Poland found that male rowers who consumed pomegranate fruit juice had a significantly higher total antioxidant capacity after strenuous exercise than those that didn’t.

Quercetin supplements may have exercise benefits: RCT

03-Jan-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with quercetin, a polyphenol found in food like apples and onions, may boost antioxidant defenses and protect against exercise-induced oxidative damage, says a new study from Italy.

Mushrooms revealed as potent source of key antioxidants: Study

13-Nov-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Mushrooms, particularly certain wild varieties, are abundant in glutathione and ergothoniene, important protectors against oxidative damage, according to recent research published in Food Chemistry.

Antioxidant rich diet linked to lower diabetes risk in women: Study

10-Nov-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Consuming a diet rich in antioxidant foods is associated with a reduction in risk of type-2 diabetes (T2D) in middle-aged women, reports a new study in Diabetologia.

Liposomal glutathione may enhance immune function: Study

14-Sep-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Using liposomes to deliver glutathione, a potent antioxidant, may decrease measures of oxidative stress and enhance immune function, says a new study.

Probiotic supplementation heightens breast milk antioxidant levels: RCT

04-Sep-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Lactobacillus supplementation increases antioxidant levels in human breast milk, a new RCT has concluded.

Study: Vitamin E supplementation may decrease muscle injury

28-Aug-2017 By Adi Menayang

Can oral ingestion of vitamin E help reduce muscle fiber damage? Yes, according to a group of researchers in Brazil… in mice at least.

Saying goodbye to ORAC was a good thing for industry, suppliers say

18-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

For the marketers of ingredients from the fruit and berry category that show robust antioxidant potential, the fact that ORAC values are no longer a marketing tool is a challenge and an opportunity as much as it is a drawback.

ORAC values might be passé, but antioxidant activity still demands research, experts say

15-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

Quoting ORAC values as a marketing tool has gone the way of the dinosaurs. But the measure of antioxidant activity still points to potentially important beneficial properties of ingredients, experts say.

Ginkgo may enhance performance, boost brain health for active men

09-Aug-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts of Ginkgo biloba leaves may offer body and mind benefits for young, active men, according to a small supplementation trial from Poland.

Cochrane review that belittled carotenoids' role in slowing AMD didn't value AREDS II result highly enough, researchers say

03-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

An article published last week in Cochrane Reviews that concludes lutein and zeaxanthin have little effect on the progression of AMD drew a strong reaction from researchers and suppliers in the field.

Pomegranate juice aids recovery in weightlifters: Study

02-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Supplementation with pomegranate juice (PJ) may reduce oxidative stress and improve recovery time after intensive resistance training, reveals a recent study published in Nutrients.

Science short

Green tea-capsaicin-ginger combo linked to weight and metabolic improvements

19-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements containing green tea, capsaicin and ginger extracts may lead to weight loss and improvements in BMI, says a new study.

Green tea polyphenol shows anti-fatigue effects: Animal data

02-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a polyphenol from green tea, may extend the time it takes to tire during exercise, suggests data from a mouse study by Chinese scientists.

Bergstrom wants to take lead in setting record straight on MSM

12-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

Careful and consistent work on claims substantiation and a commitment to transparency has helped make Bergstrom a leader in the developing field of MSM, a company executive said recently.

Dispatches from Experimental Biology 2017

Polyphenols for blood sugar management: ‘Sometimes you need to anchor the novel ingredient with the time-tested,’ says expert

13-Feb-2017 By Adi Menayang

A combination of strawberry and cranberry polyphenols may improve insulin sensitivity in overweight and non-diabetic, insulin-resistant adults, according to a new study.