Immune support

Precision probiotics aid gut health for shift and night workers

11-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Researchers have concluded that probiotic supplementation could hold the key to maintaining balance and diversity of the gut microbiota in the face of shift working disruption.

China CBEC phenomenon: Tmall Global on overcoming supplements supply chain woes as products hit peak popularity

11-Jul-2023 By Tingmin Koe

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.

Polyphenol supplement shows “significant promise” across multiple conditions

10-Jul-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new review highlights the multiple health benefits exhibited following intakes of the anthocyanin malvidin, an anthocyanidin polyphenol present in red grape skin, ranging across cardioprotective, antidiabetic and neuroprotective effects.

Science builds for novel P.UF1 probiotic as first commercial product launches

06-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A next generation probiotic may support immune health, vitamin B12 production, and offer a range of other health benefits, with one commercial product already in the market formulated with the beneficial bacteria.

June 2023 Launch pad

28-Jun-2023 By Olivia Brown

Nootropics and natural energy alternatives to support cognition have dominated product launches throughout June, whilst players in protein and immunity categories hold strong.

Exploring the relationship between microbiome, immune system and cognitive health

16-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A recent review has shed light on the interplay between gut microbiota, the immune system, and cognitive health, highlighting their profound impact on human well-being, particularly in children.

Data shows consumer perceptions of immunity driving sales

13-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

According to consumer insights from market researchers FMCG Gurus, 67% of consumers in Europe have plans to improve their immune health.

Nektium secures global distribution partnerships for botanical extracts

13-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Nektium, the botanical ingredients supplier, has unveiled three new global distribution partnerships for its clinically researched and branded botanical extracts.

Holistic immunity for the whole market

13-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Driven by the growing global trend of holistic health, consumers of all ages are now looking for immune-supporting ingredients to improve their overall well-being. In this article, Sophie Zillinger Molenaar, global marketing lead, Biotis at FrieslandCampina...

Active Nutrition Summit: First speakers revealed!

12-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

As we come close to the Early Bird ticket deadline for NI's Active Nutrition Summit 2023, we reveal some of the first confirmed speakers to join the agenda, which is already packed with diverse and engaging content.

Podcast: Ensuring the continued success of the postbiotic market

09-Jun-2023 By Olivia Brown

Aubrey Levitt, CEO and co-founder of Postbiotics Plus Research, speaks to NutraIngredients about the current market growth of postbiotics, but underlines the key areas that should be addressed by the industry to ensure the continued success of the category....

Antivirals: the “promising” potentials of microbiome-targeted functional foods

08-Jun-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new review has noted the significant dysbiosis and loss of microbial diversity occurring in COVID-19 patients, highlighting the potentials for targetted probiotic dietary interventions.

BLIS eyes sports nutrition category as RCT shows K12 probiotic may support athletes' immune health

07-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with the oral probiotic BLIS K12 may improve immune parameters in healthy people performing a high-intensity training (HIT) program, says a new RCT.

Review highlights promising potentials of allergy-targeted biotics

31-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new literature review highlights the positive results of studies investigating microbiome modulatory treatments for allergies in children, including prebiotic and probiotic dietary interventions.

Tilman discusses the science behind award winning immunity supplement

25-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

The Belgium-based botanical manufacturer Tilman won the NutraIngredients award for 'Immune Support Product of the Year', with the turmeric, vitamin D, and quercetin-containing Nasafytol product.

Vitamin D: deficiencies may cause cascade of adversities in those with glucose dysregulation

24-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new systematic review reports that type 2 diabetic (T2D) patients with vitamin D deficiencies may have an increased risk of developing an array of adverse health outcomes.

Abbott study: HMO 2'-FL formula modulates infant microbiome to support immune homeostasis

18-May-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation of infant formula with the human milk oligosaccharide 2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) elevates the production of secondary microbial metabolites in the infant's microbiome to levels closer to that seen in breastfed infants, according to...

Insights from Vitafoods

Prebiotic power: five-year research journey concludes “distinct effect” of cranberry polyphenols

16-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

In a Vitafoods presentation, Yves Desjardins, PhD, professor at Laval University in Quebec, discussed soon-to-be published findings on the observed prebiotic effects of cranberry polyphenols.

Pomegranate extract may benefit eye health, study finds

12-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

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.

Study: Supplement use prevalent among junior military

02-May-2023 By Olivia Haslam

New study reveals 68% of Slovenian military personnel use food supplements, with variations based on military rank and participation in operations.

Covid complications: synbiotic may lower risk of adverse outcomes in the vulnerable

27-Apr-2023 By Olivia Brown

The new RTC in elderly and type 2 diabetic individuals finds that in the group administered a SIM01 synbiotic formulation, there were significantly less reported adverse health outcomes.

TopGum acquire R&D specialists in move to advance gummy production

25-Apr-2023 By Olivia Brown

TopGum, a global leader in the gummy nutritional supplements space, has signed an agreement to purchase pharmaceutical R&D specialist PharmItBe in a move to advance the company’s development efforts for their nutraceutical range.

Vitamin D deficiency: study highlights “concerning reality” in pregnant women during Covid-19

20-Apr-2023 By Olivia Brown

The new retrospective study of Spanish pregnant women during the Covid-19 epidemic highlights significant vitamin D deficiencies (VDDs), resulting from the imposed strict lockdown in the region.

Study: Bovine colostrum reduces risk of respiratory infections in higher-risk young adults

19-Apr-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new trial concludes that bovine colostrum (COL) can reduce risk of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in non-athletic adults at heightened risk of infection, adding to a body of research previously concentrating on athletes.

Review concludes vitamin D may reduce mortality risk, blaming “substandard” studies for contradictions

18-Apr-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new systematic review and meta-analysis of available randomised controlled trials (RCTs) identifies a significant relationship between a lower risk of all-cause mortality (ACM) and vitamin D supplementation in higher quality studies, with no such association...

Startup spotlight

Hippie Herbal Turtle Co: the startup fitting wellness into the modern day

17-Apr-2023 By Olivia Brown

Ashley Heeley, director and founder of the health and wellness supplements company Hippie Herbal Turtle Co, explains the brand's uniquely wide consumer range due to a heightened demand for convenient natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals.

Iprona showcases immune-supporting power of ElderCraft

13-Apr-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Iprona, a food ingredients supplier and international fruit processing company, is set to showcase its CraftIngredients range of botanical extracts from European black elderberry, tart cherries, blackcurrants and aronia.

ASA ruling removes 'virus fighting' drink promo from TikTok

29-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A video posted by supplement brand Tonic Health has been removed from social media after making un-authorised claims that one of its products can help fight disease.

Osavi’s omega-3 oils for achieving an optimum index

28-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

The UK-based health, nutrition and supplements company has released the ‘Norwegian cod liver oil’ and ‘Osavi daily omega’ products following the finding that “98% of adults fall below the optimum omega-3 index.”

Astaxanthin boosts post-exercise immunity without anti-inflammatory effect

24-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

Short-term astaxanthin supplementation provided immune support for runners during rigorous exercise and uniquely countered decreases in plasma immunoglobulin levels, according to a recent study. It did not, however, offset exercise-induced muscle soreness,...

Probiotic reverses sleep deprivation damage in mice, study suggests

22-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new study notes that an eight-strain probiotic was able to significantly reduce oxidative stress and markers of inflammation within mice exposed to chronic sleep restriction (CSR), compared to the controls.

Study: Fucosylated HMOs may improve infant cognitive development, whilst sialyated types may not

21-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new study analysing the HMO contents of breastmilk during the infant’s first 12-weeks of life, observes that greater intakes of fucosylated types correlated with higher scores for executive function at age three.

Bifidobacterium probiotic may incur “remarkable” benefits to infant gut, study finds

17-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

The randomised control trial notes that frequency of defecation and watery stools reduced following supplementation with B. infantis M-63 in infants up until three months of age, compared to the placebo group.

Synbiotic improves inflammation in ADHD-medicated children, study finds

09-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new randomised controlled trial notes a significant reduction in markers of inflammation in children taking medication for ADHD, whilst SCFA levels were shown to increase, following administration with a synbiotic composed of lactic acid bacteria and...

Sonomaceuticals upcycles Chardonnay pomace into health benefits

08-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

Two wine industry veterans are channeling research and leftover grape pomace into a superfood ingredient chocked full of bioactive compounds for gut and heart health.

Insights from Probiota 2023

VIDEO: 4D evolution of the EU microbiome market with innovation driving growth

27-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

With the strong growth of the European 'biotics’ market revealed in the doubling of online product reviews, Lumina Intelligence ecommerce insights highlight postbiotics, women’s health and synbiotics as key opportunities.

Insights from Probiota 2023

VIDEO: How to sustain probiotic interest during cost-of-living crisis

24-Feb-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Probiotic brands need to prove they offer efficacy and value-for-money, as the cost-of-living crisis creeps into the minds of health and wellness consumers.

Insights from Probiota 2023

VIDEO: Massive metagenomic database looking beyond microbiome diversity

23-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown and Nikki Hancocks

Vast consumer datasets have led scientists at personalised nutrition platform ‘Zoe’ to pinpoint ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria and provide precision advice which goes beyond general microbiome diversity.

Omega-3s against disease: review states need for RCTs to focus on primary prevention

20-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new review collating the highest level of research on n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and chronic disease prevention establishes significant inconsistencies in the literature, resulting from an expectation of a “drug” like effect by the researchers...

Fruit peel for the future: researchers stress “dire need” for use in nutraceuticals

17-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

A recently published study investigating the antioxidant profiles of 12 fruit peels identified potent quantities, suggesting strong potential for their usage within nutraceuticals and food products to tackle a vast source of waste whilst offering food...

Global review spotlights most widely used supplements during Covid-19

14-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Vitamin C, D and Zinc were the most widely reported supplements used during COVID, whilst natural/herbal products including ginger and honey were also popular, a new systematic review concludes.

Insights from Probiota 2023

Yoba for Life: a starter culture project feeding African children

13-Feb-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Non-profit organisation (NPO) Yoba for Life provided an inspirational story revealing the benefits of probiotic yogurt in East Africa, during NutraIngredients' Probiota conference last week.

Nutricia launches new plant-based Fortimel drink

06-Feb-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Nutricia has launched a new plant-based medical nutrition drink under the Fortimel range, to provide the same nutritional benefits to patients with specific dietary preferences.

Review provides consensus on vitamin D recommendations for Poland

31-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Clinicians and researchers from across Poland have contributed to a review of scientific literature, concluding with a consensus of vitamin D recommendations, pointing out the importance of the vitamin to reduce the risk of spectrum of diseases.

Offspring obesity: review stresses “urgent need” to address maternal vitamin D deficiencies

30-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

A recent literature review highlights collated evidence that maternal low vitamin D (VD) levels may result in abnormal growth of the offspring, as well as disordered lipid and glucose metabolism disorders.

NutraCast: The power of resistant starch—beyond gut health

27-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Resistant starch has received a lot of attention for its potential to exert a healthy impact on the gut and Supergut is adding to that by offering insights through its research.

5 take-aways we learned during our Business Leaders Forum

27-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

From 2022 sales numbers to consumer enthusiasm remaining high, and from progress with equality and diversity in the industry to the growth in awareness around the importance of the microbiome for health, there were lots of talking points from our 3rd...

Sold out! IPA World Congress + Probiota in Barcelona sets new records

27-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota is officially sold out. The event, which will take place 6-8 February, will bring together over 450 delegates in Barcelona.

European black elderberry extract can treat SARS-CoV-2 viruses, according to in-vitro research

26-Jan-2023 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

In vitro tests on European black elderberry (Sambuscus nigra L.) have established antiviral activity that inhibits disease progression of SARS-CoV-2 Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Omicron variants, say researchers.

Plant power: study suggests mechanism of action behind anti-inflammatory effect of yellow mangosteen extract

25-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

A recent study modelling inflammation in both human and rodent macrophage cells in-vitro observed that extract of Garcinia dulcis, aka yellow mangosteen, was able to reduce secretion of pro-inflammatory factors.