Severe vitamin D deficiency is an independent contributor to hospital and 1-year mortality in critically ill cancer patients, therefore ICU survivors may benefit from supplementation, research has concluded.
Beetroot shot market leader Beet It is challenging other beetroot players to put up their nitrate (NO3) numbers or beat it out of the rising sports nutrition category.
By the year 2030, trend forecaster Dr Morgaine Gaye predicts much will have changed in terms of how food is consumed: supermarkets will be forced to diversify, urban areas will be transformed by biodiversity legislation, and we will be on our to using...
More good news for the CBD industry. The European Commission has abandoned its plans to classify non-synthetic CBD a narcotic and resumed Novel Food applications for edible CBD products.
By By Scott Steinford, Founder and President, CoQ10 Association
Very few ingredients have enjoyed the consistent growth that CoQ10 has experienced in the past 20 years. In 2000, the global market for ubiquinone had just surpassed 35 metric tons of CoQ10 demand and ubiquinol had yet to be introduced.
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HEAL9 and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei 8700:2 can reduce the incidence but not severity of colds in people prone to catching colds, a Swedish study has found.
Does it matter when you eat? A new study on elite cyclists says yes, with a cohort that ate only between late morning and early evening showing weight loss and loss of fat mass compared to others that ate throughout the day.
While the cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 fatty acids have been known for decades, there was disagreement about whether fish oil supplements may raise LDL-cholesterol levels. A new analysis provides reassurance about the safety of these products.
The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2021, set to celebrate the best of the nutrition and dietary supplements industry, and a 2020 winner has explained why they'll be entering again.
Researchers have detailed the possible mechanism the mother's diet triggers in which human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) are shaped to boost the health benefits of maternal milk for the baby.
While digestive health remains the leading health position for probiotics in the US, immune support is the second most popular positioning with online reviews growing 26% in the first half of 2020 to hit 179,000 in July, says Lumina Intelligence.
An Austrian startup selling health focused fruity water 'drops' is hoping to shake up the soft drinks industry with its sustainable and convenient solution.
In an open letter being sent to world governments today (21st December), 120 health, science and medical experts from the UK, US, and Europe say there is clear scientific evidence that vitamin D reduces Covid-19 infections, hospitalisations, and deaths.
DSM is hoping to shed new light on optimum HMO (Human Milk Oligosaccharide) combinations by furthering scientific knowledge around their structural diversity.
French authorities have highlighted the need to take precautions when taking food supplements containing tea tree, niaouli and cajeput essential oils, citing risks to children, pregnant or breastfeeding women resulting from their misuse.
Subjects with a Omega-3 Index showed a more rapid heart rate recovery after exercise in a new study. The results suggest a cardioprotective role for these essential fatty acids, the authors said.
Infant formula enriched with milk fat globule membrane, omega-3 fatty acids, and synbiotics may lead to fewer behavioral problems up to 2.5 years of age, says a study from Spain.
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has weighed in on Spain’s recent decision to permit probiotic labelling despite an EU ban, saying an international standard could resolve Europe’s increasingly splintered probiotics position.
Leading UK health bodies have published updated guidance on vitamin D for COVID-19, in which they support its use during autumn and winter but stop short of recommending the vitamin to tackle the virus.
The business environment has been hard hit by COVID-19 and small players are usually the most affected, but two APAC nutra start-ups are flourishing amid the crisis.
A study done on trained recreational swimmers showed a high carbohydrate diet did not improve swimming efficiency at moderate paces. But a nutrition expert observed that the intensity level was too low and duration too short to show the differences the...
Nestlé is launching a milk product for adults, consisting of a unique combination of ingredients supporting what the company said are the three pillars of mobility: bone health, muscle strength and joint functionality.
An international consortium of vitamin C advocates wants regulators to bring vitamin C into the therapeutic bag of measures in the battle against COVID-19.
Omega-3 manufacturers Epax Norway has received just under €750,000 in funding for research looking into the role of less well-known fatty acids in brain health, eye health, skin health and fertility.
A synbiotic combination of green banana resistant starch and probiotic Bacillus coagulans MTCC5856 (LactoSpore by Sabinsa) may reduce gut inflammation in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), says a new study from Australia.
By By Michael McGuffin, President, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)
Each New Year presents an opportunity to take stock of where we are and to reevaluate our priorities for the near- and long-term future. We each make our resolutions and then motivate ourselves to meet our goals, whether modest or lofty. With 2021 upon...
As the industry enters the final few weeks of 2020, the raft of products, ingredients and extracts to incur the wrath of authorities does not let up as NutraIngredients presents a round-up of food alerts involving a folic acid spray, vegan protein bars...
Italian fruit extracts firm Iprona makes available CherryCraft, a tart cherry extract that could prove useful in sports nutrition products after studies link it to improved muscle recovery and cardiovascular health.
Krill oil supplier Aker BioMarine has formed a new business unit called AION that is aimed at capturing plastic waste and recycling it into new products such as grocery shopping baskets and food service trays, in what the company calls a ‘circularity...
The year 2020 will go down in history as a year like no other; the overused adjective “unprecedented” doesn’t even seem to do the situation justice anymore. In a year dominated by COVID-19, it’s impossible to look at any industry segment without examining...
To tackle the challenge of muscle loss in cancer patients, Danone Nutricia Research has joined Food4Health’s MuscleCancer project that aims to incorporate nutrition and exercise into cancer treatment programs to prevent malnutrition and muscle mass loss.
With supplements on course to catch up the OTC category by 2025, PharmaLinea’s founder urges brand owners to “take a serious look at their business models for the future”.
International marine certifiers Friend of the Sea (FOS) has certified Norway-based Calanus AS for its efforts to promote sustainability of its omega-3 enriched-products.
See our top 10 most read research studies assessing effects of botanicals, herbals, vitamins and minerals on COVID-19, featuring ingredients such as coconut oil, honey, curcumin, and probiotics.
The antioxidant ergothioneine may preserve the length of telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, suggests a new in vitro study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements.
Supplementation with an extract of Persicaria minor may improve visual memory and negative mood in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, says a study from Malaysia.
A Paris-based personalised supplements service is working to become a ‘one stop shop’ for high quality tailored supplements delivered to customers' doors.
CiiTECH is to switch to TTS Pharma for the supply of cannabidiol (CBD) for its UK brands in preparation for the Food Standards Agency’s impending Novel Foods deadline.
FrieslandCampina is addressing the global consumer demand for natural solutions to support cognitive health, with its new duo of microbiome modulating solutions.
See our top 10 most read regulatory stories of 2020, including COVID-19 lockdown and essential business status, South Korea’s control on imported krill oil and more.
Attorney Bob Durkin said that he regularly comes across clients who are curious about the prospects of studying an ingredient for use in both food and drugs.
A curcumin-fenugreek complex (CurQfen) may produce greater improvements in joint pain, stiffness, and physical functions in people with osteoarthritis compared to glucosamine-chondroitin, says a new study from India.
With the digi-ink still drying on its freshly minted pro cycling sponsorship, nutritionals giant Royal DSM is demonstrating its commitment to sports nutrition and personalised nutrition.
Food and nutrition appears to have taken a back seat as Europe rests its hopes for 2021 on a raft of vaccines to support immune health. Meanwhile, firms continue to jostle for top talent as NutraIngredients rounds up the moves made for November.
Supplementation with alpha-lipoic acid helped a group of healthy young male athletes maintained muscle strength following hard training, a new study has found.