After years in the making, the taxonomic changes to the genus Lactobacillus have been published. The changes have significant impacts on many areas, from labeling to scientific publications and IP.
With the sports nutrition sector constantly seeking the next truly unique ingredient, formulation or product, the race is on to achieve that breakthrough and capture the public’s attention. This challenge, along with others, will be the focus of a webinar...
China accounts for about 80% of the global biotin supply, making it the largest biotin production country in the world. While supply chain dependency on China is a well-known fact for the United States, the crippling impact of the coronavirus in recent...
A new study has found that a ketogenic diet helped trained female subjects lose fat while maintaining muscle. But it concluded the diet was ‘suboptimal’ for building additional muscle during a training regimen.
Supplementation with Lab4P, a probiotic blend of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria for at least six months, appears to contribute to a significant reduction in weight, according to UK-based scientists.
Using prebiotics to manipulate the microbiota of breastmilk is possible, says researchers, who also find that the mother’s age can influence this response with these changes varying for each individual.
Backed by two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, Lucozade Sport is keeping the fitness community active by giving coaches £1,000 rewards for their online training sessions.
Analysts for the customer insights firm FMCG Gurus have predicted the short and long term impacts of COVID-19 on consumer attitudes and how food, drink and supplement brands can remain front of mind after customers’ purchasing decisions have been transformed...
What is believed to be a first-of-its-kind review and meta-analysis assessing the effectiveness of supplements to help treat gout has concluded that poor quality trials mean it is impossible to definitively back what appear to be promising findings.
Many dietary supplement companies are experiencing surging sales as consumers seek out health-promoting products, and Chicago-based NOW is no different. The company experienced “incredible” sales in March, but ingredient supply bottlenecks and the economic...
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) members publishes guidance for infant formula makers on how best to comply with new EU food law that came into force this year.
Habitual intake of fish oil supplements is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to a large prospective cohort study.
As demand for dietary supplements continues to surge, immune products, including probiotics, are among the most in-demand. We spoke to some leading probiotic players to find out how supply is being impacted by the novel coronavirus and what the next 3-6...
Scientists from Quadram Institute in the UK have discovered a way to screen the quality and authenticity of argan oil, one of the world’s most expensive edible oils.
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has warned consumers of the increase in companies and individuals making unfounded claims in light of the current coronavirus situation.
A long-term study adds to the science backing resveratrol’s benefits as it finds the regular consumption of this plant compound could slow cognitive decline by as much as a decade.
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an additional six warning letters in recent days on coronavirus claims. The letters coincide with an industry coalition raising a red flag on the growing flood of such claims on dietary supplement-type products.
As disruptions due to the novel Coronavirus ripple through global supply chains, plus FDA’s announcement that it is reducing inspections, the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) is urging buyers to be “more vigilant than ever”.
Holland & Barrett staff have set up a petition, signed by thousands of staff and customers, begging the company to close its stores during the coronavirus pandemic as they argue their lives and the lives of customers are being put at risk.
Consuming a diet high in fibre is linked with a reducing in incidence of breast cancer, according to a random‐effects meta‐analysis published in the journal CANCER.
Vitamin D supplements may aid in the resistance of respiratory infections such as the coronavirus or limit the severity of the illness in those infected, according to researchers.
Swiss firm Caviarlieri makes available supplements made from Sturgeon black caviar that are said to have anti-ageing and inflammatory-reducing properties thanks to its marine peptide and collagen ingredient blend.
The huge demand for vitamin C has sent stocks running low for retailers and the situation is further complicated by longer delivery times and more expensive freight costs.
A coalition of dietary supplement industry trade associations have come out in support of FDA actions against fraudulent coronavirus treatment claims and have urged retailers to not stock products with such claims on their labels.
A new study in mice has concluded that a compound found in the peels of fruits such as apples and prunes, and some herbs, can reduce and even reverse damage to brain cells in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Early introduction to solids may make infants more inclined to being overweight at least in part by altering the gut bacterial population, a study suggests, confirming prior studies to this observation.
Miguel Toribio-Mateas, director of nutrition and health research at Atlas Biomed, speaks about the importance of personalised nutrition and citizen science to the future of nutrition innovation and advises how to utilise this period of quarantine to educate...
Video gaming has exploded during the coronavirus pandemic as consumers shelter in place, but the eSports opportunity for dietary supplement brands and ingredient firms has been around for a while. Will more brands pivot and what do they need to know?
A marine ingredient start-up is tapping into the 'immense potential of marine supercrops’ with its next-gen platform for cultivating customised, pharmaceutical grade microalgae on demand.
An omega-3 origin verification tech company is working to boost awareness in an aim to build a new and improved level of trust and transparency across the industry.
Vitamin C supplements are flying off the shelves but is there any truth in claims that this could help in the fight against COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses? Independent dietitian Carrie Ruxton explains all.
The European Commission (EC) is to allow lacto-N-tetraose (LNT) to be placed on the market as a Novel Food for use in food supplements and infant product formulations.
The dietary supplement industry has an opportunity to communicate with a new range of consumers in light of the current crisis. Highlighting the excellent safety of the products and quality initiatives underway can help keep the embarrassment of rampant...
The Botanical Adulteration Prevention Program has issued a lab guidance document on turmeric. The publication is timely as interest in the botanical, which was already high, has spiked during the current coronavirus crisis.
Long term consumption of lutein can improve cognitive functions, according to a systematic review of randomized controlled trials, but the potential benefits of astaxanthin are less clear, concluded the scientific authors.
The raft of technologies and digital tools used in Personalised Nutrition (PN) represents a scalable approach that could help transition to a service based on individual prevention and self‐care.
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) reveals details of a three-tiered certification scheme that looks to provide safety and quality assurances for cannabidiol (CBD)-based products.
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued another warning letter on COVID-19 claims. This one was issued to a Nevada company marketing CBD products.
Vitafoods has announced it will be hosting a Digital Week (11-15 May 2020) dedicated to supporting and inspiring the nutraceutical industry by giving exclusive access to the latest science, insight and trends.
The ongoing threat of coronavirus could increase the potential for deficiencies in key micronutrients supporting the immune system, according to The Council for Responsible Nutrition UK (CRN UK).
New Zealand start-up NZ Fulvic is studying the use of fulvic acid, a nutrient from soil extract, in providing sports nutrition, gut, and immune health benefits.
Industry experts have slammed statements made in a recent JAMA Viewpoint that called for probiotics to be regulated to the same standard as drugs, and decried the “paucity of high-quality data supporting the value of probiotics”.
Researchers from the Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Research Group, Nutrition Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, examined the effect of beetroot-based gel supplementation in recreational combat sport athletes. Specifically, they...
