Supplementation with pumpkin seed extract could help relieve the symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), according to a new study from the University of Graz, Austria.
Individualised nutrition not only helps patients consume more protein and calories, but also improves clinical treatment outcomes and reduces mortality rate, according to a Swiss study of more than 2,000 patients.
Progress on tackling the childhood obesity crisis and increasing breastfeeding has been slow and inconsistent throughout Europe, according to studies released at this year’s European Congress on Obesity in Glasgow, UK.
The omega-3s market is flourishing, with new combination products driving the growth and a newfound appreciation of the science among consumers and healthcare professionals, an expert says.
A pilot study adding to the raft of research backing Taiyo’s Sunfiber prebiotic ingredient has shown gut health, inflammation and even behavioral benefits for young children diagnosed with autism.
Researchers have found that the type of health claim on foods can be completely uncorrelated with actual nutritional quality yet these messages directly influence consumers' expectations of healthiness and prompt their food choices.
The essential vitamin D3 is not easy to come by if one follows a vegan diet. That’s why Ingredient supplier AIDP highlighted its VegD3 ingredient at the SupplySide East show earlier this month.
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Two officers from the German Armed Forces have created a range of biohacking supplements which aim to help customers reach their full physical and mental potential.
Daily consumption of chicory root fibre in children may keep levels of Bifidobacteria in the gut higher and more stable, even during antibiotic treatment, says new research commissioned by Beneo.
Nutrition guidelines must ask the right questions and include a degree of complexity to improve their relevance and quality, according to a research team writing in the BMJ.
Researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Singapore have developed a new encapsulation technology that boosts the bioavailability of lactoferrin, a naturally occurring protein in human breast milk.
The hormone insulin can adjust circadian rhythms in our cells and tissues, new research has found, helping to explain why meal timing is a primary signal that helps regulate the body clock.
Struggling retailer GNC reported first quarter 2019 earnings that included an ‘unexpected decrease in revenue’ from its new China ecommerce joint venture.
A plant-based diet cuts heart failure risk by over 40%, claims new research which strengthens the case that an intake of mainly of fruits and vegetables can reduce risk of heart disease.
The debate over front-of-pack nutritional labelling is intensifying in Germany after the country’s consumer watchdog slammed an industry-backed labelling scheme and the Hamburg Regional Court ordered Iglo to remove NutriScore from its products.
The high-fat, low-carb keto diet is enjoying 'spectacular popularity' according to Mintel, but will it remain relevant in the years to come? The agency's food market analyst picks apart the trend to advise brands how they can innovate around...
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have advised the use of chia oil in food supplements to be safe at a maximum level of two grams per day (g/day) in a ruling that also rejects concerns over contaminant formation.
With just weeks to go before the best and brightest of the industry come together in Geneva, the NutraIngredients team caught up with the man leading the team behind the show, to find out more about new additions for this year, and what the future has...
Canadian company Comet Bio has earned recognition for its method of up cycling agricultural waste into functional ingredients, including a new prebiotic and a low calorie sweetener.
Healthspan, the online vitamins and supplements supplier, has signed an agreement with leading high street pharmacy Boots UK which will see the retailer sell CBD Oil in over 400 stores across the UK and online.
Italy’s Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) has fined companies trading under the Juice Plus + brand with a €1m penalty citing dubious marketing practices that were in breach of EU advertising law.
A probiotic strain of Bifidobacterium longum appears to improve the ability to respond and cope with stress as research provides more proof of the bidirectional communication between the gut and brain.
Do we need to know a probiotic’s mechanism of action? It’s a question posed by DuPont Nutrition and Health’s Dr Arthur Ouwehand as he took to the stage at Probiota.
Missing breakfast is “associated with a significantly increased risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease”, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Pairing theacrine with caffeine may improve reaction times and increase or maintain energy in soccer players, says a new study from Rutgers University.
Functional food ingredient developer Lipofoods has revealed a 'highly bio-available' micro-encapsulated curcumin ingredient for use in beauty-from-within beverages.
Chitin-glucan (CG) is an effective novel prebiotic, say researchers who believe this compound could supplement the diet to boost bifidobacteria numbers and their benefits to gut health.
Indian entrepreneur incubation hub Biovalley Incubation Council has announced the five start-up products it will fund in the nutrition and biotechnology sectors, among them a high-protein chilli and a novel probiotic technology that speeds up fermentation.
Chemicals giant DSM has partnered with Panaceutics, which makes personalized nutritional gels and purees to compete against the personalized packs of pills that dominate supplement subscription services.
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) releases its consensus statement on sports nutrition for athletes that preaches a food first philosophy as well as a personalised approach.
Mango peel may selectively boost the growth of beneficial bacteria, and open up opportunities to use the waste material as a prebiotic ingredient, suggests a new study from Mexico.
The move toward transparency can run up against competitive concerns when it comes to blends. Participants at a recent botanicals conference had taken to referring to proprietary blends as the ‘bane of the industry.’
The US arm of global consumer products giant Unilever will acquire San Francisco-based supplement brand Olly. With functional foods and gummy supplements ranging from multivitamins to beauty-from-within, Olly fits in the cross section of Unilever’s two...
Read about Blackmores' strategy overhaul in the wake of weak Q3 results, Bod Australia's continuing CBD innovations, Sirio Pharma's global R&D plans, and probiotics news from BLIS Technologies and Indian start-up MO's Superfoods.
With Europe’s biggest nutraceutical event less than a month away, the NutraIngredients team takes a look at how Vitafoods Europe will be tackling one of the one of the hottest trends and fastest-growing market segments in the industry.
A study published in a major journal shows a cardioprotective role for linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, further complicating the message about the role of fats in the diet.
With ever-blurring lines between the food and pharmaceutical space, the NutraIngredients team asked experts at our recent Probiota conference how they believe the microbiome space will develop in the future.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected a health claim related to a probiotic that claims to boost the immune system against pathogens in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts.
Israeli supplement developer Anlit, has created a women's health probiotic chew containing six strains of live bacteria plus cranberry extract to support genitourinary tract health.
An unhealthy diet can contribute to the development of eye diseases which lead to a loss of vision, University of Southampton research has revealed, indicating a potential new treatment route through which these cells could be rescued before diseases...
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) are asking the industry’s view on the Agency’s decision that deems the appropriate age to introduce complementary infant feeding to be 3-6 months.
The US Food and Drug Administration issued 11 warning letters yesterday to companies that have non NDI ingredients in their products. Eight of the warning letters concerned DMHA, with the other three concerned phenibut.
As sports nutrition becomes increasingly of interest to mainstream consumers, is this all one great opportunity for brands or is this mass orientation diluting the messages and alienating the core consumers?
Holland & Barrett says it is making substantial investments to be a 'better fit for the future' after being publicly criticised by the small business commissioner for late payments to suppliers.
Australia supplements giant Blackmores has announced weak Q3 results thanks to slower domestic and China sales, but the firm is confident its new development strategies will get it back on track.
An extract of grape pomace, a solid byproduct of winemaking, has a “promising application [as an] antioxidant dietary fiber ingredient,” report researchers from Brazil.