An 'exciting' new study into a specific probiotic strain has suggested its ability to slow, and perhaps even reverse, build-ups of a protein associated with the development of Parkinson's.
Researchers are calling for improvements to the quality of online probiotic information after a study finds websites using unreliable sources and health claims unsupported by strong scientific proof.
Psychotropic plant medicine has garnered immense attention as more of such products, most notably cannabidiol (CBD) nutraceuticals, and even foods and beverages, enter the mainstream market.
An analysis of recent warning letters underscores the notion that FDA is focused its enforcement efforts on CBD, and is not targeting hemp extracts per se.
Despite all the buzz around CBD and the near steady stream of product launches across food and beverage categories featuring the ingredient, the majority of Americans have not heard of the ingredient, never used it or have no interest in it, according...
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A probiotic strain containing a new type of plasmid could be a ‘promising’ new weapon in the fight against antibiotic bacteria, say the UK Researchers behind the project.
AkzoNobel’s iron compound for use in supplements and fortifying baby foods poses no danger to consumers, say regulators, who rule exposure to nanoparticles possibly in the product as ‘unlikely.’
The omega-3s sector has endured a bad week with the announcement of the failure of clinical trials of two high profile drugs—one based of fish oil and the other on krill.
When it comes to the complex community inside the gut microbiome, scientists have more questions than answers. What is known is that diet impacts the microbiota, with food behind the formation of the microbial flora within the human gut.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) warns of consequences to the heart and cardiovascular system as a result of consuming large amounts of hemp products that includes supplements, teas and energy drinks.
German pharma firm Bayer is to enter a joint development agreement with Azitra that uses the skin microbiome as a basis for new skin care products that address a range of skin conditions.
As the deadline to enter the NutraIngredients Award looms, a 2019 winner sings the praises of the event and reveals a major business breakthrough set to open doors across Europe.
Scientists in Michigan explored the impact of sestrin and their findings suggest that one day it could be used to help reduce muscle decline without the need for exercise.
Influencer designed products will be one of the biggest trends in 2020 for sports nutrition and the market is ripe to capitalise on the trend, according to a market analyst.
Janssen is to team up with Kaleido Biosciences to explore microbiome-related therapies that focus on healthy gut function to help preventing atopic, immune and metabolic conditions in childhood.
Nestlé Health Science and Codexis are to extend a gut health-focused pact that sees the two firms continue to develop a lead candidate to address the gastrointestinal (GI) disorder phenylketonuria.
New products and solutions for personalisation and fortification are key priorities for DSM in APAC for 2020, in order to meet the highly diverse needs of consumers across the region.
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.
From the complexities of regulation and cutting-edge science to the brands behind the boom, the CBD Global Summit will bridge the business and science underpinning this fast-moving category.
A team of top scientists leading the way in designer prebiotics has been selected as one of the most pioneering startups in the microbiome health industry.
Jennewein Biotechnologie has filed a patent infringement suit against Nestlé concerning the unauthorised use of a human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) purification method for infant formula.
Studies pointing to prebiotics as modulators of the microbiome-gut-brain axis could see the non-digestible food ingredient become a basis for preventing the rise in obesity and diabetic cases.
Tea consumption is linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease as well as improvements to health and longevity, especially among consistent habitual tea drinkers, a study concludes.
The first wave of speakers has been announced for this year’s Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, with experts from blockbuster brands Brands Suntory, Blackmores and Herbalife among the confirmed speakers.
Complex commensal microbial communities are an integral aspect of human health, with the human gut microbiome development beginning even before birth. A number of factors are thought to impact the stability of microbial strains in the gut, such as mode...
In just over two years, Title IX will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Since the landmark gender-equity law was passed, the number of girls playing high school sports has grown from 294,000 in 1971, to over 3 million in recent years.
A study using elite and high level recreational athletes has found that a high dose of caffeine boosted anaerobic performance in both groups and boosted mood states, but in the elite group only.
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.
Next month Probiota will bring together top microbiome researchers and global leaders in business and to drive the industry forward into the new decade. After our sell-out 2019 edition in Copenhagen, demand is growing, but there is still time to register...
Bacthera, the joint venture between Chr. Hansen and Lonza looking into Live Biotherapeutic Products (LBP), announces Lukas Schüpbach as the company’s new CEO.
Ketone drinks may be able to put people with diabetes and pre-diabetes into a pseudo-ketogenic state which helps control their blood sugar levels, according to new research.
Recognising biologically similar pathways in those with depression could result in a precision led approach that points people towards more effective methods to address the neurological condition.
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that watermelon byproducts positively alter glucose levels, the gut microbiome, and inflammation in lab mice. Now researchers are ready to take their findings to human studies.
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.
Moderate-intensity exercise combined with an appetite suppressing supplement that plays on the gut-brain axis could boost the rate at which fat is burned in the human body, new research suggests.
Nutraceutical and cannabinoid product manufacturer Medlab are teaming up with UK-based distributors Cultech to expand its probiotic and cannabidiol (CBD) products’ reach into Europe.
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.
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.
APAC’s fragmented, and at times volatile, regulatory landscape can be a major headache for supplements and functional foods firms. As we enter 2020, we look at some of the new rules that will commence from January and the developments that are likely...
With the Asia Pacific food and beverage food industry growing at a rapid rate over the past few years, and even more advancement predicted to come, we bring you three of the most significant emerging categories showing strong potential for growth moving...
The global omega-3 industry will come together at the biannual GOED Exchange next month. As the 'go-to' event for the category moves to Barcelona for the 2020 edition, NutraIngredients caught up with GOED to find out more.
The European Whey Processors Association (EWPA) has created a new B2C communication platform in an aim to establish a European whey protein voice in the health debate on social media.
L’Oréal has unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-led system that allows users to personalise skincare and cosmetic formulations that match specific skin types and tones.
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.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 1.8 million people aged 40 and above are living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the United States. The CDC also said AMD is the leading cause of permanent impairment of reading or...
