Beetroot juice supplements could improve muscular endurance and increase tolerance to resistance training, according to a new randomised double-blind crossover study.
The bioactivity of commercial bovine colostrum samples may vary significantly, says a new study partially funded by colostrum-based nutrition company, PanTheryx, which the company says aims to shine a spotlight on sourcing and handling.
There is no evidence to support taking vitamin D supplements to specifically prevent or treat COVID‑19 but everyone should consider taking vitamin D supplements if they are in lockdown, the UK government has announced.
A daily probiotic drink (Lactobacillus Casei) may have the potential to modulate anxiety and enhance training in football players, according to a new randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.
Researchers say a new review reveals that probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics exhibit potential to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by targeting the gut microbiota.
Women are encouraged to look after their physical health during pregnancy, but mental health may be just as important. When babies are exposed to prenatal stress, they may be predisposed to various adverse health outcomes.
A recent warning letter reiterates the importance of collecting adverse event reports in order to demonstrate full compliance with federal laws governing the manufacture and sale of dietary supplements.
Combining omega-3 fatty acids with a standardized oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may significantly reduce inflammation caused by a high-fat (Western) diet, suggests data from a mouse study.
“April was our biggest month ever for online sales and we didn’t change our marketing at all throughout the pandemic. I feel brands are sometimes way too quick to react.”
A carrot derived polysaccharide could be a potential effective prebiotic ingredient, according to a new in vitro study simulating the human colon and the host gut barrier .
There is currently only low-certainty evidence to show that consuming galactagogues can increase breast milk production in nursing mothers, with a group of Malaysian researchers who conducted a recent Cochrane systematic review recommending further studies...
Today’s NutraCast examines the sports nutrition world from a female lens and asks the question: “Do brands truly understand the needs of female athletes?”
PLT Health in concert with an Indian partner has launched a new boswellia ingredient whose flavor profile and solubility characteristics are claimed to open new doors for this longstanding botanical.
Dietary supplementation with Verdure’s Longvida curcumin may improve aspects of memory and mood in healthy older people, says data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial from Australia.
Norway-based vitamin K2 specialist NattoPharma and US-based omega-3 fish oil expert KD Nutra have partnered to create innovative cardiovascular health supplements.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is linked to more than a doubling in the risk of developing dementia with the symptom being diagnosed around 7 years earlier in people with the gut issue, according to a new observational study.
Mars says two large scale studies underway will add to the already thick dossier of data backing its cocoa flavanols dietary supplement. One study looks at cognitive function while the other has a variety of cardiovascular health endpoints.
The US Food and Drug Administration says it will move actively to prevent the worldwide trade in dietary ingredients, food ingredients and whole foods from being restricted because of misplaced coronavirus infection concerns.
Supplements of vitamin D may significantly reduce blood pressure throughout the day, with a higher 2,000 IU dose linked to reducing variability in systolic blood pressure, says a new clinical trial.
The functional beverage trend will gain momentum in 2020 and beyond, according to FMCG Gurus, as consumers become more conscious about their health due to COVID-19.
Specific genes are linked to the existence and amount of certain gut bacteria, according to new research involving nearly 4,000 individuals which authors say could transform our understanding of common diseases, including obesity, irritable bowel syndrome,...
Advances on genetic‐based methods such as DNA barcoding, represent a simple cost‐effective tool for plant product authentication, a review finds, particularly in the analysis of herbal dietary supplements.
A probiotics product consisting of two bacteria strains has shown to be a potential “treatment option” for long-term allergic rhinitis (AR), reported the findings of a four-week randomised controlled trial.
As coronavirus cases trend back up in the United States demand for botanical ingredients to support immunity will continue unabated, a panel discussion concluded yesterday.
Supplementation with L. rhamnosus GG may help maintain and control HbA1c levels in healthy middle-aged and older adults, says a new study that is reputed to be the first of its kind.
Calanus announces its omega-3 rich oil is named in an application by Norway to the Codex Alimentarius Commission to include the product as a named oil in the Codex Standard for Fish Oils.
Practitioners should make micronutrient deficiencies a key consideration during the COVID-19 screening process, a recently published research review argues.
UFC fighter Lyman Good claims his multi-vitamin was adulterated with an illegal steroid, causing him to fail a drug test, but according to a judge, he failed to make his case.
A multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement containing creatine, L-arginine and L-leucine amongst others may be responsible for an increase in energy expenditure and stamina during high-intensity exercise.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected the use of selenite triglycerides as a source of selenium (Se) as a food supplement ingredient due to safety concerns.
The future of botanicals and immunity research should include studies with adequate sample size, long-term safety studies and include more pharmacokinetic data, an expert panel has concluded.
Spanish researchers using a novel intestinal model have shed light on how some of the many compounds found in grape seed extract cause the release of hormones by the cells that line the gut. The findings could help in the development of more effective...
An entrepreneur with a passion for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has proven the power of a fighting attitude after taking his startup from a bedroom NPD factory to global expansion within three years.
Malnutrition remains a risk for one in four adults in UK, according to a newly published survey as the pandemic continues to affect access to food across all members of the household.
When you think of exotic trees, the divi-divi in Aruba or palm trees in the Bahamas may come to mind. But the familiar Sugar Maple tree has its exotic side, too.
A contract manufacturer has received a warning letter for manufacturing products containing the stimulant DMHA, which was the subject of a concerted FDA enforcement action in 2019.
Ahead of the UK Food Standards Agency’s 31 March 2021 deadline for CBD products to have a validated novel foods application, the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI), which works to create a safe, legal and well-regulated CBD market in the UK,...
NutraIngredients' online immunity series continues next week with the brand’s European team overseeing presentations and a panel discussion on the impact of clinical research on immune support.
Global nutrition ingredients manufacturer Galam has invested $20m (€17.7m) in the launch of two new fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) production plants, each with a capacity to manufacture thousands of tons of the increasingly popular gut health benefiting...
Taking a combination of protease enzymes with whey protein may boost levels of leucine post-workout more quickly than whey protein alone, says a new study funded by Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes.
Apple polyphenols (AP) and their major active compounds, procyanidins have several health benefits, particularly for ultraviolet (UV)-damaged skin according to a team of Japanese scientists.
Researchers from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and Harvard University have discovered a group of gut bacteria that can metabolise enough cholesterol to potentially affect people's metabolism.