Men's Health

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE AND REGULATION

EFSA rejects coffee’s DNA damage-reducing claim

01-Apr-2020 By Will Chu

European regulatory authorities have rejected statements that claim consuming an Arabica roast coffee blend could reduce DNA damage occurring in white blood cells.

Trade war bruise: China to US health foods exports drop by over 11%

31-Mar-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The trade war between China and US has left China bruised, with the export value of health foods and ingredients to the US down 11.7% last year.

Report identifies cognitive health, eSports and personalisation as sports nutrition drivers

30-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

Prominent figures within the sports nutrition industry identify cognitive health, personalised nutrition and the rise of eSports amongst others in insights gathered discussing how best to excel in the sector.

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 postponed until November

24-Mar-2020 By NutraIngredients-USA

In light of the ongoing novel Coronavirus (COVID19) public health emergency, IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas has been postponed until November 16-18, 2020 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Washington DC.

COVID-19 outbreak exposes supplier’s supplier as manufacturing chain weak link

20-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

The impact of Coronavirus on the manufacturing supply chain could affect worldwide revenue to the tune of €14 trillion this year as the nutrition industry sets about assessing the long-term ramifications.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

EC looks to implement “controversial" ban of botanical species used in supplements

18-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) is looking to ban several botanical species containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives widely used in food supplements and herbal medicinal products for their laxative effect.

COVID-19: Expo West canceled as New Hope shifts focus to Expo East

13-Mar-2020 By Elaine Watson

In an announcement that will not likely surprise many stakeholders, New Hope has decided to cancel (rather than postpone) the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim and focus its attention on Expo East in Philadelphia (Sept. 23-26).

Organic certification for contract manufacturer fits into growing trend

12-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

Contract manufacturer Icelandirect has announced it has achieved organic certification, the company announced recently, which is part of a trend of widening organic options with the dietary supplement industry.

Intergalactic plant crop ideal as dietary supplement for space missions: Study

10-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

Cultivation of space-grown lettuce on board the International Space Station (ISS) could be a viable dietary supplement for astronauts, potentially replacing processed, pre-packaged space rations, a study shows.

‘Errant products’: TGA fines Caruso, Juice Plus, and bars HK weight loss capsules from entering

10-Mar-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Australia’s health foods brands Caruso Natural Health and Juice Plus were recently fined for false claims and advertising breaches respectively, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced in a statement.

Nestlé’s personalised vitamin service expands into Europe and worldwide

09-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

Nestlé Health Science’s (NHSc) personalised vitamin subscription program, Persona is now available worldwide, with consumers from the UK, France and Germany among others set to benefit.

CAFIA finds majority of ad breaches concern supplement advertising

04-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA) cites the majority of the cases recorded for breach of advertising rules concern food supplement advertising online and in printed media.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

Spanish authorities aim for greater supplement transparency with online product database

04-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) makes available an online resource that lists details of food supplements and infant formula products marketed in Spain, which they say promotes greater transparency.

Antioxidant supplements do not improve male fertility, claim researchers

03-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Antioxidant supplements do not improve semen quality among men with infertility, according to a new study claiming to be the largest randomised, placebo-controlled trial to examine the effects of antioxidants on male fertility without additional assisted...

Organizers postpone Expo West trade show over COVID-19 cancellations

03-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

The Natural Products Expo West trade show has been postponed, the organizers announced late Monday.

Sports Nutrition Summit 2020

Joseph Gray talks nutrition, research and his desire for more diversity on the trails

02-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

NutraIngredient-USA’s Danielle Masterson sat down with 8-time world running champion Joseph Gray at the Sports Nutrition Summit in San Diego.

Hot Right Now: Probiotics for constipation, SG’s lab grown breast milk, and Nestle China’s FSMPs trending on social media

28-Feb-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Probiotics for managing constipation in children, a Singapore company’s innovation in lab-grown breast milk, and Nestle Health Science China’s two new FSMPs products are some of the most read stories on the social media.

Western diet associated with lower sperm quality: Study

24-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

When it comes to fertility, more attention should be paid to the diets of men, according to a report.

Public health expert ringing the alarm on workplace nutrition

17-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

One health official says more research is needed to explore the link between dietary supplements and productivity in the workplace.

Coronavirus problems: Nutrition businesses in China seek return to normality as extended holiday ends

12-Feb-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Supplement manufacturers and suppliers in China sought return to normalcy as they resume operations as the extended Chinese New Year holiday – lengthened by the novel coronavirus outbreak – comes to an end.

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Last chance saloon: NutraIngredients Awards 2020 deadline TODAY

04-Feb-2020 By Nathan Gray

It is time to pick a category and submit your entry to the NutraIngredients Awards 2020. Make sure you get your submission to one of our 12 categories in before the the end of today (Friday 7th February).

Polish authorities to streamline food supplement red tape with new notification system

30-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

Poland’s Chief Sanitary Inspectorate is to launch a notification system to ‘improve supervision’ of businesses to meet notification requirements of dietary supplements and infant formulas.

NUTRAINGREDIENTS AWARDS 2020

NutraIngredients Awards class of 2019: Stiff competition no match for Nexira’s EnoSTIM

23-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

Recognising pioneering research, technological breakthroughs and market gains all fall within the judges’ thoughts this year as they gather to assess the contenders for the 2020 NutraIngredients Awards.

Expert reaction to study linking omega-3 to testicle size and semen quality

22-Jan-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Experts have given their reactions to an observational study of nearly 1,700 young healthy Danish men which concluded that sperm count and testicle size were higher in men who had consumed fish oils.

Probiota 2020

Strategic thinking: Brilliant science is only half of the battle for microbiome success

21-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

When it comes to commercialising microbiome-related products, having really amazing science is only 50% of the journey towards market success, says industry expert Julian Mellentin.

NutraIngredients Awards 2020

How to make your award entry stand out: Top tips from the judges

17-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, our panel of expert judges share some of their top tips and hints of what makes a winning entry.

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NutraIngredients Awards 2020: A video guide to the categories and criteria

16-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, it's vital that you get your applications in soon. But which award should you apply for, and what are the key criteria for the categories? Our helpful video will...

Study links low fat diet to decreased testosterone in men

13-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In many cases, weight loss may be the key to help increase testosterone levels. However, a new study found that a low-fat diet may be associated with a reduction in testosterone.

Competition winners announced: Startups get golden tickets to Probiota 2020

10-Jan-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Three trailblazing microbiome-focused startups will get to showcase their business ideas to hundreds of industry experts at Probiota 2020 next month after winning NutraIngredients' Probiota Pioneers competition.

Zinc and folic acid fail to improve fertility, say researchers

08-Jan-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Zinc and folic acid, supplements often claimed to aid male fertility, failed to improve pregnancy rates, sperm counts, and sperm potency in a US study involving 2,370 couples.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

Recall round-up: Drug-contaminated supplements and infant milk labelling

08-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

Infant milk and cumen product recalls are among a selection of notices issued by European food agencies last month as NutraIngredients rounds up the alerts that mention nutrition-related products.

GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in December

08-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

See December's 10 most read health and nutrition stories, including Nestlé Health Science China's new product innovation centre, FANCL launching its first cold care supplement, and new nutritional labelling requirements from Taiwan FDA.

New frontiers? Three emerging APAC nutrition markets and strategies to watch out for in 2020

07-Jan-2020 By Guan Yu Lim, Ting Min Koe

As we head into 2020, we shine the spotlight on three emerging health and nutrition APAC markets that could help sustain the industry’s supplements and functional foods growth in the years ahead.

Diet has swift effects on sperm quality

02-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

‘You are what you eat’ - but could that extend to offspring? A new study gives fresh insight into the effects diet has on the quality of sperm.

Calcium supplements have ‘little place in modern medicine’ – Controversial review

18-Dec-2019 By Richard Whitehead

A new review suggests that calcium and vitamin D supplements have little effect in increasing bone density and preventing fractures.

Consistent multivitamin use positively associated with adequate intake of micronutrients: Study

17-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Multivitamins are the most commonly consumed dietary supplement in the United States and worldwide. With micronutrient insufficiency being more common in middle-aged to older adults, and multivitamin use has been shown to improve status in this population.

Guest article

New health claims, new science, and steady sales: Why 2019 was a ‘solid’ year for omega-3s

12-Dec-2019 By Ellen Schutt, Executive Director, GOED

The year 2019 was a solid one for the omega-3 business, with sales remaining steady. In the US, the market was mostly flat, but strong regional growth in the Asia-Pacific region and other emerging markets led to category growth overall.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

Poland updates position by adopting further vitamin and nutrient supplement limits

11-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

Polish authorities continue to bring its supplement guidelines up to date with the addition of maximum amounts permitted for vitamins, minerals, caffeine and white mulberry preparations.

Editor's Spotlight

Nutrition science under fire: Diet trials lack of ‘rigour’ slammed by researchers

29-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Clinical trials involving diet are severely under-funded and more difficult to complete than drugs studies, say researchers who warn that nutrition studies are prone to bias, are often too small and of too short duration and regularly change outcome...

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

Italian supplement seizure hints at cross-border e-commerce retail issues

27-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

Italy's confiscation of supplements worth €400,000 from an express delivery firm brings into focus inconsistencies in notification procedures required for cross-border food supplement e-trade.

Dublin calling: World-class speakers come together for Probiota 2020

26-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

A world-class line up of international experts in the microbiome, probiotics and prebiotics will take centre stage in Dublin this February as Probiota 2020 bridges the science and industry divide.

Probiota Frontiers sessions deadline is today!

LAST CHANCE! Calling all probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome focused researchers

22-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Are you a researcher with compelling new data on the microbiome? Do you have exciting probiotic or prebiotic science to share? Would you like to present your findings at the leading microbiome-focused event? If so, today is the last day to submit your...

DSM bridging personalized nutrition gaps with acquisition of digital platform

19-Nov-2019 By Hank Schultz

Dutch ingredients giant Royal DSM has acquired AVA, a Boston-based company that offers a digital personalized nutrition platform.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

Trade union hits back at consumer report criticising supplement quality

18-Oct-2019 By Will Chu

France’s National Union of Food Supplements, Synadiet says that it is ‘astonished at the total absence of consumer experiences’ in a report that warns the general public of poor quality supplements.

Vitamin Shoppe debuts new store concept, integrating technology, personalization

14-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Vitamin Shoppe recently unveiled a new store concept with the hope to boost sagging revenues by engaging consumers with technology-driven personalization.

‘Let’s face it, the supplements market is somewhat dysfunctional…’

Baze readies for 2020 European debut after €6m cash injection

11-Oct-2019 By Shane Starling

Baze, which in 2018 launched its DIY blood testing service to determine nutrient levels and deliver customised supplement packages in the US, is coming to Europe.

Science Shorts: Read the latest scientific findings in the health and nutrition space

11-Oct-2019 By Tingmin Koe

In this round up, we bring you the latest scientific findings from health foods manufacturers, such as Japanese firm Eminet and Australia's Blackmores, as well as research done by the Chinese and Japanese academia.

Calling all probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome focused start-ups and researchers: Apply now!

We want you: Probiota launches Pioneers and Frontiers sessions for Dublin 2020

09-Oct-2019 By Nathan Gray

Are you an innovative start-up, or a researcher with compelling new data? Would you like to present your company or latest scientific findings at the leading microbiome-focused event? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Irish tax plans place supplements out of reach for many people, says expert

07-Oct-2019 By Will Chu

Plans to tax food supplements in Ireland will place these products and their benefits out of reach for people, especially those living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an experts says.

Study highlights importance of iron in adolescent athletes

04-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Optimal nutrition is fundamental for enhancing training, recovery and performance in athletes. A new study on iron intake and athletic performance in adolescent athletes underscores the importance of iron intake and the need for more research.