Probi AB is building up its own marketing organization in Sweden to further develop its market-leading probiotic food supplement brand and increase sales in the Swedish market.
Researchers observed a significantly reduced loss of lean body mass (LBM) in the early stages of bed rest in women administered a high protein-BCAA diet.
Greater intakes of flavonoid sub-classes, anthocyanin and isoflavone, were associated with lower prevalence of Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) in a new national population based study.
Curcumin supplementation is more effective than coenzyme Q10 in reducing cholesterol levels, but the combination of both had no effect on body composition, hypertension, and glycaemic control, according to a new RCT.
Supplement manufacturer NOW has discovered prevalent mislabeling among magnesium supplements sold on Amazon. It’s part of the company’s ongoing testing program looking at products sold on the site.
Dawna Salter-Farfan, PhD, RD, spent over a decade at Amway, providing expert scientific and technical guidance for product formulation, labeling and advertising claims. After 14 years at Amway, Salter-Farfan joined PLT Health Solutions to support the...
Hydrolysed collagen reduces the synthesis of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and the subsequent release of pro-inflammatory cytokines to preserve skin immune integrity and prevent infections in the elderly, say researchers.
Maternal consumption of probiotics during lactation can improve infant health through maintenance of immune homeostasis and modulation of immune responses, according to research.
Biotech company Double Rainbow has announced commercial-scale biosynthetic production of gastrodin, a natural analgesic that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
DSM is to significantly cut back production of vitamin C at its Jiangshan, China based facility, with immediate effect. It says it will re-evaluate the situation in late January 2023, after the Chinese New Year.
The taste and nutrition specialist aims to simplify formulation by including nutrient as well as legal requirements that cover 35 countries in an easy-to-use calculator. “This is something we have not experienced yet in the industry.”
Scientists are calling for a European legal framework for energy drinks (EDs) to regulate maximum levels of active components, volume size, and initiate labelling improvements to mitigate health risks from excessive exposure.
By Rianne Ruijschop, head of health, and Ann Stijnman, flavour and texture project manager, Nizo
We are regularly hearing about the health benefits of plants and their compounds but converting a promising ingredient into a health-giving product that can be successfully marketed is not a straightforward process. NIZO experts explain the challenges...
Dragon fruit is making the shift from niche to mainstream, says flavors giant Firmenich, which has selected the fruit as its flavor of the year for 2023 after it exhibited “one of the fastest growth rates of any ingredient we’ve tracked in recent years.”
The MiMeDB and gutMDisorder v2.0 databases, launched by researchers earlier this year, collate microbiome research to allow for comprehensive multi-omic integration.
Long-term supplementation with a specific probiotic strain may improve gut health and lower inflammation in elderly women with low bone mineral density, says a new study. The data suggests this may lead to beneficial effects on bone metabolism.
The big opportunities within supplements in 2023 and beyond will be within prediabetes, brain health, fermentates, and bacterial phages, according to predictions from white label supplements firm PharmaLinea.
Contrary to previous findings, only participants with ‘optimal’ diets enjoyed a significant beneficial effect on attentional performance following intake of a multinutrient containing B-vitamins and botanicals.
Pregnant women should consume an average 600 IUs of vitamin D daily to maintain adequate serum levels and reduce the risk of bacterial vaginosis (BV), according to newly published data.
L-arginine combined with vitamin C can improve physical performance, muscle strength, endothelial function, and fatigue in adults with long Covid and should be considered a treatment option to relieve persistent symptoms, according to a study published...
According to experts, January is the most depressing month of the year. As consumers stock up on formulas to stress-proof their lives, what should formulators be on the lookout for?
Popular culture trends have led to predictions for a strong South-east Asian flavour influence in the Sports Nutrition sector from the industry experts Synergy Flavours.
Older adults are not consuming enough protein so more importance should be placed on creating products tailored to these consumers, researchers have said, providing their own recommendations on how to achieve this.
