Breast cancer patients who take antioxidant supplements, as well as iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids, during chemotherapy may be at increased risk of disease recurrence and death, according to researchers from SWOG Cancer Research Network....
The science is still developing, but data does support a role for probiotics for athletes, according to a new position paper by the International Society for Sports Nutrition (ISSN).
The recently formed American Nutrition Association has proposed a definition for “personalized nutrition”, which it says Is necessary for the acceptance, utilization, and expansion of the field.
Swedish gut analysis and microbiome therapeutics player Carbiotix will partner with the University of Verona on neuroinflammation research using its Microbiome Modular Therapeutics (MMT) platform.
Christmas dinner with the in-laws may have a detrimental impact your microbiome health, according to new research that links changes in people to psychological stress.
In our last NPD round-up of the year, FoodNavigator gets festive to bring you a selection of Christmas treats being rolled out across retail shelves in Europe this season.
By Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association
Successful evaluation of the progress or travails of 2019 requires more than measuring growth in dietary supplements sales, which by that measure alone indicates we had a banner year.
By Stefan Gafner and Mark Blumenthal, American Botanical Council
The news about CBD and hemp extracts dominated 2019, says the American Botanical Council. But issues surrounding the ongoing climate crisis, questions of sustainability, and the ongoing questions of adulteration were important topics as well.
A new year is upon us and so it's time for NutraIngredients' editors to take on our annual trend-tracking test. We've put together our list of what we believe will be the new and exciting trends in the health and wellness world in 2020.
Deadline today: Calling all microbiome, probiotics and prebiotic start-ups
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for bright start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and pitch their company and ideas to a room full of experts in Dublin next February. Do you have what it takes? If so there is just one day left to apply!
Pre-packaged food such as instant noodles, chicken nuggets, chips and other snacks with long shelf lives have been linked to greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
By Steve Mister, President & CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition
The question of CBDs, and of a mandatory product listing, have dominated a year that for the dietary supplement industry has not been as tumultuous as some.
Research by FrieslandCampina and market insights firm FMCG Gurus has revealed 'clear changes' in the preferences and priorities of the active nutrition market.
An Australian gut health specialist turned healthy snack startup founder who gained the backing of snacks giant Mondelez International only weeks after launch is set to reveal her secrets for success at Probiota 2020.
The Lancet recently published a warning report calling attention to the “new nutrition reality” facing low and middle-income countries that is driven by the modern food system.
CBDepot has applied for Novel Food (NF) application for a synthetic form of cannabidiol (CBD) for food supplement use in a move the firm says has a better chance of regulatory approval.
A ‘high quality’ observational study has concluded regular consumption of chilli pepper is associated with a lower risk of death but experts have questioned the causality in the results.
After revealing the top health concerns for consumers across 23 countries, global nutrition giant DSM has revealed its tailored solutions to hit the mark with key markets.
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.
Start-up Prime Bar wanted to create a high-protein sports snack that stands out in a market that, co-founder Freddie Gore Browne says, is ‘riddled with sugary over processed products’. The answer? A meat-based bar that packs a beefy punch.
The polyphenols and fibre contained within apples appear to have a mild cholesterol-lowering effect, according to a UK-based research team, which also point to the fruit’s vascular benefits.
The European Commission (EC) adds phenylcapsaicin, a synthetic chemical compound of the chili pepper extract capsaicin, to its list of Novel Food (NF) ingredients.
One of the latest celebrity trends sweeping wealthy, beautiful people involves a novel approach to taking vitamins and supplements, but a Malaysian clinic is also touting the benefits for more down-to-earth consumers.
A pilot trial tested the effect of skin UVB exposure on the human gut microbiome and found changes in the human gut microbiota in response to UVB light
A mega-merger between International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) and DuPont nutrition & biosciences unit will create a new industry giant worth more than $45 billion (€40.4 billion), say those involved in the deal.
Researchers linking the effects of vitamin B3 deficiency to incidences of psychosis could hold the key to solving ‘medical mysteries’ associated with the condition, and may provide hopes for those in developing countries.
Alterations in gut microbiota composition are associated with metabolic syndrome and chronic inflammatory diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers recently investigated whether elicitation of anti-flagellin antibodies might serve as a...
By Daniel Fabricant, PhD, CEO and President of the Natural Products Association (NPA)
2019 will be remembered as the year Cannabidiol (CBD) hit the American mainstream. From Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream to pet food and hand lotions to vape pens, CBD is everywhere we look. Which is why it is easy to understand why the majority of Americans...
Professor Tim Spector and Professor Pascal Hols have been named this year’s recipients of the Danisco Science Excellence Medal and Microbiome Science Award by the Danisco Foundation.
A research paper detailing a method that detects interactions between botanical dietary supplements and drug metabolism unexpectedly confirmed the presence of caffeine in all donated blood samples.
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.
Sugars found in breast milk appear to act as a natural prebiotic, influencing how the infant gut microbiota responds to dietary iron, according to a Swiss study.
Arctic Nutrition is to form a scientific collaboration with Norwegian firm Møreforsking to provide marine lipid and cell study expertise in developing its omega-3 fatty acid-enriched herring roe extract.
Fatty liver disease may be causing a type of iron deficiency in the body that leaves patients too tired to get off the couch, according to Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers.
The nutraceutical industry offers more opportunities for developing new products beneficial to patients compared to the pharma industry, but more science-based evidence is needed, according to a leading Indian academic who stars in our second Nutra Champions...
A new study looking at the effectiveness of dietary supplements on the immune system found that prebiotics and probiotics may need to be targeted according to sex to achieve optimum health benefits.
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.