Ayurvedic ingredients supplier Cepham has introduced Luteye, an eye health product that packages lutein and zeaxanthin in an extra virgin olive oil carrier enriched with anti-inflammatory phenolic compound oleocanthal.
A paper published in The Journal of Nutrition makes the case for increased diagnostic testing to improve omega-3 status and related health outcomes around the world.
Not only is it the world’s most expensive spice, but saffron may help reduce vision loss and the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) when taken as dietary supplement over an extended period.
Pushing the boundaries within nutritional scientific research, the finalists for the 2024 NutraIngredients award for research project of the year have been announced.
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.
Aker BioMarine, the world’s largest krill oil supplier for supplements, aquaculture and pet food, is diversifying into algae oil to prepare for a supply-and-demand squeeze in the omega-3 fish oil space.
Maternal consumption of lutein and zeaxanthin carotenoids may improve offspring language and cognitive development in early childhood, according to a study led by City University of New York and SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University researchers.
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...
The side effects of digital lifestyles are increasing focus on eye health, mental energy and sleep success, revealing significant market opportunities to address these growing concerns, according to a new report from marketing and branding firm Healthy...
The active nutrition category has a stable blueprint of trends, but consumers have fast-evolving needs so brands must focus on evolving their communication strategies to hit the right note with the modern customer.
Norwegian fishery and biotech company Aker BioMarine announced that it has partnered with Kilyos Nutrition to introduce its Superba Krill oil ingredient to key supplement brands in Brazil.
While there are huge benefits to testing and personalising omega-3 doses, this industry is being held back by a lack of consumer understanding, poor knowledge and support from healthcare professionals and policy barriers, according to speakers at this...
GOED member products are performing extremely well on label claim compliance, oxidative quality and most contaminants, but there is cause for concern as the European Commission looks to enforce a limit on hydrocarbons that the industry find notoriously...
The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2024 and celebrating a decade of honouring the best and brightest in the industry, but what are our judges looking for?
The NutraIngredients Awards are back with a bang in 2024 as we celebrate our 10th year honouring the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people and projects across the dietary supplements industry.
With the NutraIngredients Awards celebrating its 10 year anniversary in 2024, we speak to winners from the last decade and find out how their award win has impacted their business.
The event earlier this year brought together experts from around the world to shed light on the critical issues surrounding global nutrition challenges and policy efforts.
The NutraIngredients Awards will be back with a bang in 2024 as we celebrate our 10th year honouring the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people, and projects across the dietary supplements industry.
Nutrition giant dsm-firmenich has announced a strategic partnership with Italian botanicals supplier Indena to develop science-backed novel botanical solutions for human health.
Menopausal women are an overlooked demographic in the health and wellness industry, but one that could offer untapped opportunity for businesses, says co-founder of the menopause brand partnership company, Gen M.
From brain function to heart health, there is escalating consumer demand for both fish and vegan omega-3 alternatives as long as they can assure quality, sustainability, and transparency, according to Ståle Søfting, sales and marketing director at GC...
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have identified significant alterations to vitamin A distribution in the body of rats following alterations of the brain, suggesting the potential involvement of the brain in the body’s vitamin homeostasis.
A new RCT reveals improved scores of cognition and reduced eye dryness in healthy adults after consuming an anthocyanin and fibre-rich “Anthaplex” ingredient, compared with the placebo.
A new AI powered tool has been developed to allow researchers to process insights into thousands of diseases, gene associations, and ingredient interactions, to develop efficacious nutraceutical solutions.
Mid-summer launches have seen substantial additions to the plant-based category, with supplements to support women’s and cardiovascular health, whilst the consumer demand for novel protein sources continues.
Overseas supplements sold into China via cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) can get popular easily, but supply chain pain points are making it difficult for brands to replenish their goods in time, says the head of Tmall Global.
NutraIngredients will present a webinar entitled “Esports: A Multiplayer Opportunity”, on June 29th, bringing experts together to discuss trends and directions of the nutrition for gamers industry.
Oral intake of Kemin’s Neumentix spearmint extract may preserve the activity and viability of ganglion cells in the retina and support an expanded role for the nootropic for neural tissues beyond the brain.
A new study suggests that Euromed S. A.’s pomegranate extract, Pomanox (PMX), may exhibit significant anti-inflammatory benefits within an in vitro model of human reconstituted corneal epithelial cells.
Dietary supplementation of taurine, which plays a protective role in the retina, is pivotal in reducing visual fatigue and for the maintenance of ocular health, say researchers.
The biotech company that focuses on microbiome science will showcase its latest innovations in the probiotic space at Vitafoods 2023, including a renewed brand identity and two new solutions: MetaGuard and AB-Protears.
A combination of astaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin – all shown to improve some parameters of eye health on their own – increased eye-hand coordination after visual display terminal (VDT) use, according to a recent study.
Consumption of a bilberry and fish oil combination supplement for three months improved severe dry eye symptoms in young and middle-aged adults, according to a study led by researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
The 2023 NutraIngredients Awards are back with new categories but the same commitment to honour the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in food supplements and functional food & beverage.
Relying on a varied diet to provide all the nutrients your body needs is simply not realistic in today's society and the industry needs data to prove this, industry advocates agreed during the Food Supplements Europe event last Friday (Nov 18).
The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2023 with new categories but the same commitment to honour the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.
Freeze-dried powder of the mycelium of Cordyceps cicadae, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus, may improve tear quality and help manage dry eyes, suggests a study from Taiwan.
Astaxanthin supplementation has been found to reduce visual display terminal (VDT) work-induced visual stress in people aged over 40, according to a new Japan trial sponsored by supplier BGG Japan.
Brand positioning experts at HMT (Healthy Marketing Team) have revealed a new report detailing the secrets for successful innovation within sports nutrition.
The oral supplementation of vitamin D among the elderly is unlikely to reduce the incidence of cataract surgeries, according to a five-year long RCT conducted in Australia.
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is diversifying its business with the launch of BioKodeLab – a supplement brand aimed at improving cognitive performance.
A new study has found that a formula containing omega-3s, carotenoids and vitamin E had a significant positive effect on measures of cognitive decline among an older cohort suffering from milder Alzheimer’s disease.