The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) concludes that the Novel Food tetrahydrocurcuminoids, derived from turmeric (C. longa L.), is safe for adult use in supplements at 140 milligrams per day (mg/day).
Two separate omega-3 fatty acid studies conclude that while the fats could help reduce the onset of atherosclerosis, they could also have minimal effects on improving mood or preventing depression.
Agricultural ministers of France and Austria are urging the Commission to develop an EU-wide plant-based protein strategy, which they say would contribute to more sustainable and diversified agriculture.
In a year dominated by COVID-19, the countdown for 2021 has been dominated by stories about the gut, vitamins, minerals and anything else linked to supporting immune health and warding off the virus’ effects.
With increasing consumer demand for healthy and functional foods and beverages, probiotics offer a path for producers to differentiate products and meet the needs of customers.
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA)’s chief executive is urging the CBD industry to market their products responsibly and has offered support to local authorities that need help with their enforcement efforts.
By Traci Kantowski, Communications Director, Global Curcumin Association
When asked to write this article, the Simple Minds song “Don’t You forget about me” immediately popped in my head. While it’s no longer the exciting new kid on the block, curcumin is the “friend” the industry needs.
Acute supplementation with Nutrition 21’s inositol-stabilized arginine silicate ingredient may enhance cognitive function and memory in healthy aduts, says a new study.
Four probiotic strains isolated from Centenarians may exhibit anti-aging potential and protect against neuro-inflammation via the microbiota-gut-brain axis, suggests new data from a mouse study.
Nestlé Health Science has launched a new online platform that focuses on the importance of nutrition for patients and carers of those undergoing cancer treatment.
Researchers have detailed a new method of supplementing cow milk with vegetable protein, which the team believes may open opportunities to create new functional, multisourced dairy products.
The supplementation of a formula containing seven herbal extracts has shown effects comparable to the blood sugar control drug metformin in prediabetic and newly diagnosed diabetic patients, according to a RCT by Sabinsa.
A dietary supplement based on CaAKG (calcium alpha-ketoglutarate) reduced biological age as measured by a DNA test, according to a recently published study.
The oral availability of ginger extracts may be boosted by using a krill oil-based self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS), says a new study from Japan.
A combination of omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, meso-zeaxanthin, and zeaxanthin, and vitamin E may improve working memory in cognitively healthy older adults, says a new study from Ireland.
The European Commission (EC) rounds off this month and this year with a few last-minute additions to the Novel Food register as a mushroom powder and boron source for supplements all make the grade.
Researchers have proposed a more detailed explanation as to why faecal microbial transplants (FMT) from a healthy donor can improve outcomes in patients with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI).
Lactalis Ingredients has officially inaugurated a new whey drying tower at its Verdun site in France. The facility now has a production capacity of 30,000 tonnes, allowing the dairy and ingredients supplier to expand into new markets.
A Belgian supplement brand has launched in the US market with a variety of formulas based on herbs, vitamins, neurotransmitters and more, while another brand has announced broader distribution with Sams Club.
Ashwagandha root extract sustained-release capsules may boost memory and focus, while also improving sleep quality and lowering stress levels, says a new study.
Nestle Health Science has launched a mulberry leaf supplement, Nutren GlucoSmart, that disrupts the digestion of carbohydrates to protect pre-diabetics from developing full blown type 2 diabetes.
In 2021, KÄÄPÄ Biotech joined a rather exclusive group winning the NutraIngredients Award for best Start-Up. Previous recipients of this Award included NORDIQ Nutrition, Nutrinovate AB and Pharmako Biotechnologies.
The European Council has adopted the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which restores tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels of hemp varieties back to 0.3%.
Pectin-derived rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) polysaccharides from carrot may beneficially modulated the human gut microbiota and offer prebiotic potential, says a new study.
Chinese scientists believe probiotics can help alleviate behavioural issues linked to cerebral palsy (CP) by reducing inflammation along the gut-brain axis.
Focussing on ‘future guilt’ combined with an educational intervention that discusses the potential risks of sport supplements may be key to warding off doping temptations, according to a new study.
By Steve Mister, President and CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition
As the dietary supplement industry turns the corner to 2022, a range of challenges confronts us— supply chain disruptions, staffing shortages, and inflationary pressures, to name a few. Some difficulties must be addressed individually, but I suggest the...
An analysis of earlier data suggests that strawberry consumption improved a marker associated with bone health in a group of postmenopausal women with signs of hypertension.
Gummies are now firmly established as a popular delivery format for nutrients and active ingredients where a controlled dose release wrapped up in a pleasant tasting ‘sweet’ is key to its adoption.
As preparations for the 2022 NutraIngredients Awards gather pace, we take a look at Revvies Energy, the UK-based food firm that impressed in the Product of the Year: Sports Nutrition category earlier this year.
The cash injection will enable Verdify to roll-out global expansion plans and enhance data collection protocols, brand endorsements and digital link ups with major retailers.
An industry-academia-led review suggests that probiotics and synbiotics may improve child growth with strains Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota showing beneficial effects.
A single dose of a green oat extract may improve a number of neurophysiological parameters, from cognitive control to attention and processing speed, says a new study.
I recently came across, what was dubbed a space movie and recalled one of the reviews which stood out the most; “The Martian is a film about human error, the will to survive, and the responsibility that we have as human beings, not just to the work that...
Results of a Spanish study appear to corroborate a link between artificial sweeteners and impaired metabolism and oxidative stress, which can exacerbate cognitive decline (CD).
Probiotics firm Roelmi HPC has been awarded Platinum status for 2021 by ratings firm EcoVadis, for its efforts in implementing environmental-friendly practices core to its No Impact In Progress (NIP) program.
The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022 returns in February as an in-person event. Located in sunny San Diego, the meeting will feature cutting-edge content from subject matter experts that will help companies succeed in this market sector that...
There has been much interest in the potential of nitrate-rich beetroot in the sports nutrition realm, but a recent study suggests that it may not exert any benefits as a post-marathon recovery aid.
The US online probiotic supplements market grew 30% to $580 million in 2020 as COVID-19 drove people to that sales platform and toward immunity-focused self-care, according to a just-released Lumina Intelligence report.
Ingestible skincare appeals to consumers of all skin tones on both sides of the Atlantic and could create a “platform for inclusivity” within the beauty industry, a survey says.
The International Alliance of Dietary Supplement Associations (IADSA) has set out guiding principles on sustainability for the supplements sector as part of efforts to address malnutrition and noncommunicable diseases.
A polyphenol-based coating used on bacterial strains to protect them from oxygen’s harmful effects could pave the development of “living biotherapeutics” that are more resistant to the manufacturing process.
A high dose of DHA omega-3 supplementation has shown to improve symptoms of dry eye and oil glands dysfunction, according to findings from an eight-week RCT conducted in South Korea.
A single dose of an extracts from coffee berry – the outer layer of the coffee fruit and a rich source of polyphenols – may boost alertness in healthy men and women, with effects still observable six hours after consumption, says a new study.
New research has concluded that the Fenugreek supplement 'Furosap' is effective in improving testosterone levels, cardiovascular health, healthy sperm profile, and mental alertness in men.
