An ongoing multi-country study led by the Public Health Foundation of India is trying to determine if maternal DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) supplementation may have beneficial effects on neurodevelopment in the offspring during its first 1,000 days of life.
Boysenberry polyphenol and its anthocyanins may be able to inhibit blood and lymphatic vessel dysfunction and help to maintain vascular stability, according to a study by Japan's Niigata University.
Prostate health is an often neglected area of men’s health, one that could drive significant growth in the future sales of herbal supplements as questions of healthy aging come to the fore, a prominent industry executive says.
The UK Government’s clampdown on rogue health supplement firms scored a victory in the High Court as a company was ordered into liquidation after taking advantage of elderly and vulnerable customers.
UK-based Evermore has developed a range of organic superfood capsules as part of a mission to drive transparency and quality in the dietary supplements market, its founder says.
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) have extensive potential to offer a range of health benefits in products beyond infant formula, DuPont's global business director for HMOs, Steen Lyck, said at Vitafoods Asia on Tuesday.
A new study has found that supplements marketed for weight loss and sports applications that contain the ingredient higenamine had widely varying and unpredictable dosages of this stimulant.
PepsiCo has announced it will select 10 startups that can drive change to the industry to support the launch of its food and beverage accelerator program in North America.
The food industry's Evolved Nutrition Label (ENL) showed "inconsistent" results across food categories, and even appeared to nudge consumers towards choosing more chocolate spread than no label at all in a 25,000-strong study.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has identified a number of knowledge gaps in the hazard and risk assessment of nano-sized pigments used for colouring a range of products including supplements.
Practitioner channel specialist Designs for Health has bet on a high CFU count and branded, proprietary strains to create a line of probiotic supplements that it says has garnered the confidence of health care providers.
Danish wholesaler Greens has developed a high-fibre, baking-friendly carrot flour made from carrot pulp, a by-product of the juicing industry, that previously went to compost.
How I did it—or ‘Hiddit’—is the Belgian startup that counts double Ironman world champion Luc Van Lierde on board a venture that has a triathlete’s nutritional needs in mind, both in formulation and ease of use.
Gut microbiome research is fast-advancing with plenty of insight into colon activity but there still isn't true mechanistic understanding on its link with nutrition, says group leader of microbiomics at NIZO.
A new BBC article dismisses the benefits of probiotics because a study failed to find colonization. It is a serious mistake to confuse colonization with efficacy and we need to get this message across to consumers.
Astaxanthin’s strong anti-oxidant activity may help prevent mitochondrial dysfunction, which could explain it’s strong potential benefits for a range of health conditions, says a new mini-review from South Korea.
A recent study reported something very impressive: A decade after the end of a randomized clinical trial, the benefits of dietary supplementation not only persisted, but seemed to be getting bigger. So why are we not talking about this more?
French microalgae startup Algama Foods is looking for investors and partners to re-launch its spirulina water after extensive product development to improve taste and stability, its R&D manager says.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing a series of standards that verify ingredients contained in infant formula further addressing consumer health and fair food trade practices.
The US Food and Drug Administration today issued a draft guidance on labeling of live microbial ingredients (probiotics) as colony forming units (CFUs) in addition to weight, as is currently specified in the regulations.
A consumer survey commissioned by consulting firm Trust Transparency Consulting found that around 91% of consumers will not buy a supplement if it’s labeled as synthetic.
Growing consumer numbers are driving the global sales of weight management products in response to soaring overweight and obesity rates as meal replacement powders or bars find an audience eager to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Belgian flavour and ingredient firm Frutarom Health is targeting APAC expansion with its cosmeceutical products, starting with its most recent launch, PhytoflORAL.
Dietary supplementation with the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium breve B-3 may help reduce body fat levels in healthy pre-obese adults, according to a new study from Japan’s Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
Latvia has published a draft regulation concerning plants, plant parts and other substances for consumer use, as it seeks to clarify how firms can use these ingredients in food supplements, tea, syrup, and other products.
The organic and vegan UK startup is primed to launch a line of energy gels and pre-mix hydration drinks and has opened a seed funding round to raise capital to expand.
The debate about what constitutes 'good evidence', always a controversial point, has recently become even more heated, writes complementary medicines consultant Michael Smith.
In the first of our monthly reviews of the latest supplement and functional food regulatory and policy news, we reveal the most recent developments in China, India and Japan, while also shining the spotlight on decisions from the UK and US.
Delivery systems for probiotic supplements will determine probiotic storage, release time and viability through the body, according to recent research with these systems' ability largely determining product success.
The mental aspect of sport is a crucial yet overlooked aspect of athletic performance, according to a performance nutritionist, who believes nutrition tweaks can aid in making match-winning decisions.
Health and Happiness (H&H) achieved a revenue of RMB4573.6m (about US$669m) in the first half of 2018, which is 28.8% higher than the same period last year.
Personalised nutrition start-up Mixfit have been causing a stir in recent months, as the company launched concepts for its consumer-facing personalised nutrition system, before selling a 50% stake DSM. So, what’s all the fuss about?
From the health benefits offered by turmeric infused coconut oil, to the morning wake-up call offered by cereal made with coffee extracts and meat-free mince made using oats, FoodNavigator brings you a rundown of some of the most interesting new products...
Increased carbon dioxide levels are contributing to nutritionally inferior crops such as rice and wheat that may lead to increased populations who are deficient in protein and zinc, say researchers.
Whey peptide consumption may help to improve cognitive function in people who experience a high level of subjective fatigue, according to a study by beverage company Kirin.
