Botanicals

Botanical blend improves near visual acuity in the farsighted: Study

02-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A blend of chokeberry, honeysuckle berry and bilberry extract improved near vision in people with age-related farsightedness, according to a team of Polish researchers.

Anju and Shaheen Majeed to lead Sami-Sabinsa Group

01-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

Multi-national health sciences company Sami-Sabinsa announced that Dr. Muhammed Majeed’s children will carry on their father’s legacy at the helm of the business he founded 36 years ago. Dr. Majeed died March 13 at age 75 following complications from...

Symrise's cranberry extract exerts rapid prebiotic effect: Study

29-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a polyphenol- and oligosaccharide-rich cranberry extract can exert a potent bifidogenic effect in as little as four days, says a new study.

Bacopa and the brain: Study highlights mood and memory benefits

29-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

A first clinical trial sponsored by Indian ingredient supplier Samriddh on the effects of its Bacopa monnieri extract reports significant improvements to emotional and cognitive well-being in a group of healthy adults.

2024 Expo West trend spotting with SPINS: Algal omega-3, greens, sleep, kids and more

21-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Natural Products Expo West is always a launch pad for brands, so we walked the supplement aisles with Scott Dicker from market research firm SPINS to pick out some key trends and newsworthy topics.

AHPA names its 2024 herbal products industry award winners

21-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The American Herbal Products Association has announced the recipients of its 2024 AHPA Awards, which are given to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the continued success of the herbal products industry.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Sofia Elizondo, co-founder and COO, Brightseed

20-Mar-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Raised on Flintstone Vitamins, Sofia Elizondo predicts that future generations will grow up with vitamins, minerals and bioactives.

Teen launches TEJA, a supplement brand for youth

19-Mar-2024 By Danielle Masterson

After recognizing a white space, 13-year-old Sriteja Kataru came up with the concept for TEJA, a supplement brand for teens.

‘One of the best summits I've attended in a long time!’ Save the Date for the 2025 Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

18-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

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.

Greenvit partners with Swisseutic for exclusive distribution of plant extracts

18-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Polish family-owned plant extract producer Greenvit has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Swisseutic, a new venture led by industry veteran Christian Artaria.

Top trends to watch in beauty supplements for 2024

14-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The latest beauty-from-within trends spotlight comprehensive and preventive measures, such as scalp care, skincare toolboxes, sun protection, and teenage acne solutions.

Combination of ginger and V. negundo may help alleviate low back pain

14-Mar-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

A supplement containing a combination of ginger and Vitex negundo showed promising results for alleviating low back pain in a clinical trial. The results of the trial, funded by Enovate Biolife, showed improvements in pain intensity and other markers.

Five specialty categories open for entries in NutraIngredients-USA Awards

13-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are open for entries, with our five specialty categories recognizing the best and brightest in women’s health, nutrition research, start-ups and more.

Zynamite goes water soluble with non-stim energy for functional beverages

11-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

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.

Monteloeder studies mechanism of action behind botanical blend skin health benefit

11-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A new pre-clinical study indicates that Zeropollution, a beauty-from-within blend developed by global botanical ingredient supplier Monteloeder, improves skin complexion by inhibiting pollution-induced damage and inflammation.

UNPA signs MOU with Southern African Botanical Products Association

08-Mar-2024

The United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) has signed an MOU agreement with the Southern African Botanical Products Association (SABPA) to advance knowledge of Southern African botanicals throughout the U.S. dietary supplement industry.

Plant stanols increase COVID-19 antibody response in the overweight

08-Mar-2024 By Claudia Adrien

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...

Progress or a giant nothingburger? Trade associations react to FDA NDI guidance announcement

06-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

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.

6 reasons to enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

06-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back with new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people and initiatives in food supplements and functional food and beverage.

ABC Market Report: Dietary supplement sales fell for the first time in 20 years

05-Mar-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Supplement sales jumped in 2020 and 2021 as consumers became hyper-aware of immunity and overall well-being amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, sales in 2022 decreased for the first time since 2003 as the market readjusted.

Chlorella may improve exercise tolerance and recovery: Study

01-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

Findings from a new study show that chlorella supplement significantly decreased blood lactate concentrations and an increased O2 pulse in healthy young adults performing submaximal and maximal cycling, indicating greater exercise tolerance.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2024: What are our judges looking for?

29-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

We are still accepting entries for the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards, and we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024 in pictures

27-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA's 6th Sports & Active Nutrition Summit attracted over 250 delegates to sunny San Diego for three days of content and networking.

PLT targets restorative sleep with botanical blend for aches and pains

26-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Ingredient supplier PLT Health Solutions has entered the sleep category with its new Serezin-branded botanical formula, designed to provide fast-acting pain relief for more restful nights and upbeat days.

Disruptive tech: The AI, genetic and bioactive research guiding supplement development

23-Feb-2024 By Claudia Adrien

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...

Huel modernizes mission with botanical Daily Greens supplement

22-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Huel has "bent its mission statement" to launch Daily Greens, its first powdered supplement, which aims to fill nutritional gaps identified in competing products on the market.

Uriach on delivering award-winning botanical solutions for global populations

22-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

NutraIngredients Award Winner Uriach shared how it is addressing consumer needs from sleep aids to cholesterol management, prioritizing holistic, natural and sustainable health based on improved habits and prevention.

Combatting stress: Efficacy and safety of Rhodiola rosea and Ashwagandha reviewed

22-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

A review of preclinical studies and human trials concluded that Rhodiola rosea and Ashwagandha are both safe and effective in combating stress, but with differing mechanisms of action, their use in product formulation should be carefully considered based...

FDA updates supplements ingredient directory to reflect stakeholder feedback

21-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has renamed its Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory and added classification categories following “some constructive stakeholder feedback”.

Expo West 2024: Our picks of the best supplements-specific education

21-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The industry's annual pilgrimage to Anaheim is only a couple of weeks away, so we looked at the education session to pick out the key supplements-related sessions that we’ll be adding to our agendas.

Staying stronger longer: PLT presents muscle health ingredient for mobility and vitality

20-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

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.

Do you have what it takes to win a NutraIngredients-USA Award?

20-Feb-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Entries are open for the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards, with four categories dedicated to the best and most innovative products.

Crataegus extract shows promise for weight management

19-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

A recent study has found that supplementation with a mixture of Crataegus pinnatifida leaves and Citrus unshiu peels, resulted in significant improvements to body weight and fat percentage in overweight adults.

Nutrabolt chief legal officer on state-led restrictions: ‘We need to work together’

16-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Attempts to restrict access to certain dietary supplement categories at the state-level could potentially pose the most significant threat to the industry since the passage of DSHEA, and the industry needs to unify in response, says Nutrabolt’s chief...

Plant extracts may help reduce hot flashes during menopause

15-Feb-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

A systematic review published in Phytotherapy Research reported benefits for soy, red clover and other plant-based extracts for hot flashes and other menopause symptoms.

Nammex more than doubles turkey tail mushroom cultivation

07-Feb-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Mushroom extract supplier Nammex has expanded its cultivation of turkey tail mushrooms in response to an exponential growth in demand.

Study: Turmeric extract improves blood sugar levels in overweight individuals

07-Feb-2024 By Priyom Bose

Curcuma longa extract (CLE), commonly known as turmeric, may effectively reduce inflammation and support glucose metabolism in overweight individuals, according to recent findings published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.

NutraIngredients-USA awards highlight success of past winners

06-Feb-2024 By Claudia Adrien

The companies who win the NutraIngredients-USA awards each year focus on innovation, long-term market success and novel research.

Rockstar Energy hops on functional mushroom trend with Focus launch

01-Feb-2024 By Ryan Daily

PespiCo’s flagship energy drink – Rockstar Energy – is out with a new functional mushroom-infused beverage line called Focus, designed to provide an energy and mental boost, Danielle Barbaro, VP of PepsiCo North America Beverages R&D, told FoodNavigator-USA.

Licorice limit questioned following low dose blood pressure increases

01-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

Swedish researchers suggest the safe limit for licorice might need to be reconsidered after discovering a significant impact on blood pressure in healthy adults.

Ayana Bio partners with Wooree Green Science for plant cell-derived saffron

29-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Boston-based plant cell tech company Ayana Bio has signed a seven-figure joint development agreement with South Korea’s Wooree Green Science to develop plant cell-derived saffron and other important bioactive ingredients.

Alkemist Labs expands testing capabilities, protects COAs with HealthLOQ

29-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

“We finally launched the full suite,” said Elan Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs, after the company announced an expansion to its testing capabilities that now includes microbiological and residual solvents testing.

And the supporting role in the weight management category goes to supplements

26-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

The weight loss market is evolving, spurred by consumer consumption of rapid slim down fads but also the growing understanding that supplementing active lifestyles may be a more sustainable approach to keeping off the pounds.

SANS 2024: Join Ghost, GNC, NutraBolt, Coca-Cola, MuscleTech, Glaxon and more in San Diego

25-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

With just under three weeks to go, there’s still time to join the leading conference for the U.S. sports and active nutrition sector featuring a raft of the category’s leading brands and subject matter experts.

The 'promising' role of saffron in stress resilience

25-Jan-2024 By Olivia Brown

New research conducted in partnership with botanical product manufacturer Pharmactive reveals that its standardized saffron extract Affron was able to normalise HPA axis dysregulation following chronic mild stress stimulation in a rat model.

Raw bee pollen may not have gastrointestinal benefits: Study

23-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Unprocessed bee pollen may not offer gastroprotective, anti-inflammatory or antioxidant effects when used as a supplement, according to Polish researchers.

Start-up Spotlight

Q&A: Man Brands enters market with Man Honey for man stamina

22-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Man Brands says that its new honey-based supplement is catching fire with the modern, health-conscious man and particularly among hardcore fitness enthusiasts.

Timeline raises CHF 56M from L’Oréal and Nestlé in Series D financing

19-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Swiss longevity biotech company Timeline (parent company Amazentis) announced that it has raised CHF 56 million (US$ 66 million) in an oversubscribed Series D financing round that included strategic investments by L’Oréal and Nestlé.

Nutrabolt expands into greens and superfoods with Bloom Nutrition investment

18-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Texas-based Nutrabolt has taken an approximately 20% ownership stake in Bloom Nutrition, a California-based dietary supplement brand founded in 2019 by Mari Llewellyn and Gregory LaVecchia.

One week to go! Register now for NIU’s 4th Annual Business Leaders Forum

17-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to register for our Annual Business Leaders Forum, and your chance to ask a burning question (or two) to senior leaders from Gaia Herbs, Nouri, NOW, Pharmavite and The Vitamin Shoppe.