As bodies age, their systems do, too. The concept of addressing ‘immunosenescence,’ or the specific aging of the immune system, has risen as a way to look at keeping older individuals healthier for longer as a subset of supporting their overall health.
The immune support category continues to dominate dietary supplements as the pandemic proceeds to push consumers toward prioritizing their immune health. But with more than two million Americans getting the COVID-19 vaccine every day, where does the category...
Despite the presence of established ingredients, an expanding consumer pool and constant demand for immune health products is offering opportunities for new ingredients to break through and offer formulators different ways to support immunity.
Folium Biosciences has become another US-based firm to submit a Novel Foods application to the UK for its cannabidiol (CBD)-based oil in response to the 31 March deadline set by the country’s food authority.
UK food giants Unilever has ramped up its interest in the gut microbiome in a new partnership with Microba Life Sciences looking at the link between gut health and sleep quality.
More than half of the core medical training programmes available in the UK fail to incorporate the minimum number of nutrition learning objectives, according to a new study.
After a record-breaking 2020 Digital Summit, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is back for 2021 with a dynamic extended program, a more immersive platform with new features, and more on-demand content.
Dutch authorities are advising consumers to exercise caution when consuming dietary supplements and tea containing St. John's wort, owing to adverse effects observed in combination with medicines.
A new study suggests turmeric extract combined with purified essential oil of turmeric may improve spatial learning and memory and offer some protect against neurotoxins.
They were already gaining traction pre-pandemic, and now, products in the immune support category are continuing to pop up everywhere—from elderberry water to CBD gummies to dairy-based probiotics. We spoke with a few brands who launched their own immune...
Botanical ingredients titan Indena is celebrating 100 years as "protagonists of the market" with plans for its centennial year including the creation of a green biodiversity terrace over its HQ in Milan.
Supplementation with 2S‐hesperidin for eight weeks can boost recovery after intense exercise by improving oxidative and inflammatory status, according to a new study.
To support new and emerging start-up companies developing dairy-alternative products, and to create further collaboration opportunities with the food industry, AAK AB is investing in Big Idea Ventures’ (BIV) New Protein Fund I.
Treehouse Biotech has submitted a Novel Foods application to UK authorities for its Cannabidiol (CBD)-based ingredients in a move that signals the US firm’s intent to capture a slice of the UK’s burgeoning CBD market.
A new herbal formula for joint health has debuted on the market to compete with old category standbys glucosamine and chondroitin. The Indian/American company behind it says its vegan positioning and clinical backing sets it apart.
Danone’s board of directors bowed to pressure from activist investors and announced that Emmanuel Faber – Chairman and former CEO – will leave the company with immediate effect.
The CEO and founder of a CBD e-commerce startup company is set to launch his own brand of entry-level oils and gummies as he aims to pull curious consumers into the market.
New York-based Maypro has announced the launch of NeuroHD for neuro-cognitive support. The ingredient is a non-synthetic histidine dipeptide complex derived from a natural source.
A new analysis of folic acid supplements available on the Spanish market for pregnant women has found supplements are consistent with declared dosages and meet legal requirements for stated health claims.
Norway supplement specialists Orkla Health are to acquire fellow Nordic nutrition firm NutraQ for €307m (NOK 3.1 bn) in a deal that adds a subscription-based model to its nutritional offerings.
It’s milk, but not as we know it, Jim… To be precise, GoodSport is dairy milk, but with the protein and fat removed via ultra-filtration, leaving a clear sugary fluid loaded with electrolytes and vitamins. But does this upcycled elixir (better known as...
The new dietary supplement specifications from Amazon are comprehensive, but adverse event reporting is not currently part of the picture and that presents challenges for brands and consumers, says an expert.
The FSA (Food Standards Agency) has backtracked on its initial expectation for companies to make their novel foods applications at least five weeks in advance of the deadline and confirmed that it will accept applications up until March 31st, after receiving...
Sweden’s probiotics firm Probi continues its collaborative mood by striking an agreement with an Australian-based university to pursue further insights into how probiotics promote bone health.
Whether it’s snake oil remedies or the latest diet scam, fake health news is not a new phenomenon. The pandemic has only exacerbated the problem, with more people increasingly turning to social media for information. Now, researchers are sounding the...
Researchers identified a link between certain metabolites in the blood and perceived satiety after consuming food. The findings could lead to personalized nutrition options that help curb hunger and satiety.
A new study in mice with social behaviour deficits has suggested the gut plays a lead role in behaviour and brain function and microbiome modulating products may hold the key to treatment of social neurological disorders.
Ingredient producers have extended their portfolios to offer further natural solutions for immune health focused supplements and functional food and drink.
Aker BioMarine has set out its sustainability goals for the decade in which it aims to reduce CO2 emissions per ton krill produced by 50% by 2030 and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Individuals consuming Thai ginseng for 12 weeks saw a significant reduction to their visceral fat and total fat areas, according to the findings of a new RCT.
The new weekly show that celebrates the women behind the wellness premieres with collagen pioneer Asma Ishaq, who led the burgeoning growth in today’s nutricosmetic market.
From the ISO accreditation issue to concerns around “by input”, the new Amazon specifications are sparking a lot of debate within the dietary supplements industry...
Researchers at Action on Salt are demanding a restriction on the use of what it calls misleading nutrition claims on HFSS products after its new data revealed seemingly ‘healthy’ snacks contain often higher salt levels than crisps and flavoured nuts.
A new study has outlined one possible mechanism of action of tea compounds that involve the activation of ion channel proteins in the blood vessel wall, relaxing the structure and thus reducing blood pressure.
RiceBran Technologies says it plans to move more aggressively into speciality markets, including dietary supplement excipients, to help stem losses. The company has stumbled trying to compete as a high volume food ingredient supplier.
Extracts from the bark of French Maritime Pine may reduce oxidative stress and ease pain symptoms in people with fibromyalgia, suggests a new study supported by Horphag Research.
March 2021. With signs of lockdown coming to an end, thoughts naturally turn to missed career opportunities and setting plans into motion. Here, NutraIngredients rounds up Feb’s movers and shakers.
Daily consumption of the fermented soy beverage Q-CAN induces a number of changes in the faecal and oral microbiome which can benefit our health, according to a new study.
Four weeks of supplementation with pine bark extract may improve ADHA scores as assessed by parents and teachers of children with attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says a new study from Taiwan.
In adults with sufficient protein intake, post-race carbohydrate supplementation is more likely to be effective in reducing mild exercise-induced muscle soreness than protein supplementation, according to a new study.
An antioxidant found in sesame seeds may offer a degree of protection against the onset of Parkinson’s disease (PD) according to Japanese scientists, who now want to take their findings to the clinical trial phase.
Norway-based vitamin K2 supplier NattoPharma has highlighted new evidence connecting statin use to increased cardiovascular risk which it says further proves the need for Vitamin K2 supplementation in these patients.
