Polyphenols

Study shows grape seed extract speeds oxygen delivery to working muscles

06-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study suggests grape seed extract may improve the delivery of oxygen to working muscles which could lead to performance benefits down the road.

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.

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...

Polyphenol-based bacterial coating may promote “living biotherapeutics,” MIT says

14-Dec-2021 By Will Chu

A polyphenol-based coating used on bacterial strains to protect them from oxygen’s harmful effects could pave the development of “living biotherapeutics” that are more resistant to the manufacturing process.

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.

Null study on tart cherries blurs picture of polyphenols’ role in microbiome modulation

05-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Tart cherries supplementation showed no effect on gut microbiome makeup nor on inflammation markers in a recent study. The ingredient also showed no change in markers of blood glucose control.

Kiwifruit polyphenols may offer prebiotic potential, protect against leaky gut

15-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A polyphenolic-rich extract from kiwifruit peel may reduce intestinal permeability associated with a high-fat diet by boosting the levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut, suggests a new study from China.

Kaempferol cuts inflammation and weight gain in mouse model of obesity

25-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

New research shows that the flavonoid kaempferol boosted intestinal health, prevented detrimental microbiome shifts and cut weight gain for mice fed a high fat diet.

Experts wary of study’s advocacy of ‘duplibiotics’ term

13-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent review of the action of polyphenols in the gut proposes yet another descriptive term for get health ingredients which might create further confusion and blurring of categories, experts say.

Carotenoid & polyphenol skin protective mechanism outlined in study

12-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

Lycored has outlined mechanisms explaining how carotenoids and polyphenols protect the skin against ultraviolet (UV) radiation with a blend of these phytonutrients contributing to skin health and appearance.

Research highlights ability of polyphenols to improve oral health

29-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

New in vitro research supports the notion that polyphenol-rich beverages can be an important adjunct to oral health, according to an executive at Ocean Spray, whose products were used in the study.

Israeli firm claims to have cracked plant tissue production code with polyphenol, cannabinoid ingredients

19-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Israeli technology firm BioHarvest Sciences claims to have cracked the cell tissue production code as it brings the first fruits of its labor to market — a resveratrol-heavy offering made from cells taken from the skin of red grapes. Cannabinoids...

Targeted crop breeding may offer novel ways to benefit our microbiomes: Expert

08-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A more refined and holistic approach to trait breeding in food crops could create opportunities to influence human health via the microbiome, says Andy Benson, Professor of Food Science and Technology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Kemin's sleep ingredient shows promise in new study

26-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Kemin Human Health and Nutrition announced the publication of a clinical study on their sleep ingredient DailyZz, a proprietary blend rich in naturally occurring polyphenols.

RCT: High-dose strawberry supplementation reduces cardiometabolic risk in obese adults

26-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with freeze dried strawberries, equivalent to 2.5 servings a day, decreases serum insulin and concomitant insulin resistance in obese adults, according to a new randomised controlled crossover trial.

Elderberry quality: New standards needed for dosage forms, and separate monographs for European vs American Elder, say experts

17-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Increasing consumer demand for elderberry products combined with a proliferation of different dosage forms and the constant threat of adulteration means more standards and monographs will be of great value to industry, according to a recent forum hosted...

Polyphenol-blend may boost ‘health-related quality of life’ for overweight and obese adults: Study

24-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a blend of polyphenol-rich extracts from grapefruit, grape, green tea, guarana and black carrot may improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) by over 5%, says a study using Fytexia’s Fiit-ns ingredient.

Grapes may act as an edible sunscreen: Study

22-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

New human research has found that consuming grapes can protect against ultraviolet (UV) skin damage --and polyphenols are the likely culprit.

RCT: Sage extract offers working memory and cognitive performance benefits

02-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A sage extract and essential oil combination can significantly improve cognitive performance, according to a new industry funded RCT.

Kemin launches DailyZz for better sleep and daytime functioning

19-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Iowa-based Kemin Industries is targeting the sleep category with a new propriety blend branded as DailyZz that's rich in naturally occurring polyphenols.

High degree of standardization sets new propolis ingredient apart, PLT says

20-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

After a search over a period of years PLT Health Solutions says it has brought a propolis ingredient to the North American market that meets the company’s requirements for quality control and standardization.

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.

Quicksilver pairs resveratrol, quercetin to achieve NAD+ boost

03-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Quicksilver Scientific is upping the ante in the anti aging arena with a liposomal supplement that claims to boost NAD+ with a variety of ingredients.

High flavanol diet may lead to lower blood pressure: Study

21-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

While dietary recommendations for high blood pressure prevention have focused mainly on dietary patterns and macronutrients, increasing attention has been given to bioactives, a group of non-nutritive dietary compounds that are thought to exert a physiological...

Mouse study reveals positive connection between dried plums and bone health

07-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new study is adding to the growing research on the benefits of prunes on bone loss associated with spinal cord injury.

Black soybean powder may improve vascular stiffness, boost heart health: RCT

11-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

“Functional” cookies formulated with polyphenol-rich black soybean powder may improve vascular function and decrease systolic blood pressure in healthy adults, says a new RCT from Japan.

Intervention trial: Polyphenol-rich diet improves psychological wellbeing

18-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A diet rich in polyphenols could lead to beneficial cognitive effects, including reduced depressive symptoms and improvements in general mental and physical health in hypertensive patients.

Single dose of blueberry polyphenols boosts cognitive performance in middle aged adults

05-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

A study has found a single dose of blueberry polyphenols can improve markers of metabolic function and cognitive performance in a cohort of middle aged adults.

Polyphenol & omega-3 supplement may boost brain health in young kids: Study

24-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

A supplement containing cocoa polyphenols and omega 3 oils may have sizable benefits for children as noted improvements to brain function and nutritional status could tackle childhood undernutrition.

Research on inflammation among runners wins Research Project of Year

22-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

A well designed trial to measure the inflammatory response of half marathoners to Verdure Sciences’ Restoridyn sports nutriton ingredient caused NutraIngredients-USA’s judges to bestow the Research Project of the Year Award on the company.

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...

Apple polyphenols cut UV effects in skin, study shows

18-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Chinese ingredient developer BGG World says new data shows its apple polyphenol ingredient can lessen skin darkening with UV exposure.

Red wine polyphenols plus zinc and vitamin E may aid muscle performance and recovery: Pilot data

16-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of red wine polyphenols, zinc and vitamin E for 12 days may reduce markers of muscle damage, and maintain muscular power capacity in healthy men, suggests a new pilot study by Seppic.

Pharmactive launches carob fruit extract that offers weight management support

28-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The manufacturer says its new product, dubbed CSAT+, a blend of carob bean extracts, is showing promise in weight management and metabolic syndrome (MetS).

‘Remarkable findings’ reported in RCT on citrus and olive polyphenols for heart health

27-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Eight weeks of supplementation with a combination of citrus flavones and flavanones and olive polyphenols led to “remarkable” improvements in markers of heart health, report Spanish researchers.

Prebiotics group signs powerhouse new member as interest in ingredients spikes

30-Apr-2020 By Hank Schultz

The Global Prebiotics Association has signed an influential new member—Dutch ingredients firm FrieslandCampina—which points to the growing market influence and consumer awareness of this class of ingredients, the group’s director says.

Beetroot-based gel speeds up handgrip strength recovery in combat sports athletes: Study

01-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers from the Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Research Group, Nutrition Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, examined the effect of beetroot-based gel supplementation in recreational combat sport athletes. Specifically, they...

Pomegranate polyphenols show conflicting results in strength training study

23-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

The polyphenols in pomegranate juice beneficially affected the balance of steroidal hormones among trained weightlifters but did not cut an inflammation marker, a recent study found.

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.

Grapes plus blueberries may boost cognitive function in college students

05-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Acute supplementation with polyphenol-rich extracts from grape and blueberries may improve cognitive performance for college students, suggests a new study.

Polyphenols show promise in shifting microbiome away from obesity states

14-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new paper by Brazilian researchers elucidates ways in which polyphenols may help shift the gut microbiome away from states associated with obesity and metabolic disorders.

Two apples a day may lower cholesterol levels, study concludes

17-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

The polyphenols and fibre contained within apples appear to have a mild cholesterol-lowering effect, according to a UK-based research team, which also point to the fruit’s vascular benefits.

Cardioprotective properties found in pterostilbene: Study

19-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Sabinsa researchers and academic scientists released a new study that links the polyphenol to heart health.

INS Farms partners with Asiros to bring full spectrum of berry ingredients to market

07-Nov-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new berry competitor has emerged on the North American market with the announcement that INS Farms will distribute ingredients made by Danish company Asiros.

Study supports branded hesperidin’s performance enhancing potential

15-Aug-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Spain linked consumption of a citrus-derived form of hesperidin to improved anaerobic performance in amateur cyclists.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.