Daily supplementation with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001 may boost happiness and perceived stress scores over four weeks in moderately to highly stressed participants, according to a new study from Fonterra.
Supplementation with an extract from Astragalus may reduce telomere shortening in healthy volunteers, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial from France.
Nutritional ingredients supplier dsm-firmenich announced that the United Kingdom and European Union have approved the company's human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) ingredients—3-FL and a mixture of LNFP-I and 2'-FL—as novel food ingredients.
Supplementation with a fish oil rich in long chain mono-unsaturated fatty acids may increase the Omega-3 Index and support skin health, according to two intervention studies from Epax.
Moderate, long-term dietary intake of CoQ10 may protect against the new onset of hypertension, while excessive consumption can increase the risk of the condition.
CPG Radar is the brainchild of Afif Ghanoum, co-founder of data-driven microbiome company Biohm Health. His new venture aims to harness big data to drive innovation and strategy across the supplements industry.
Danone has launched its first kefir range in the UK as the company aims to tackle consumer scepticism and raise awareness of the fermented dairy product’s health benefits.
Short term supplementation with an extract from Aronia berries may boost cognitive performance in young, healthy adults, says a new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition.
By Livia Menichetti, Director General of the European Federation of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM)
A recent report from the Heads of Food Safety Agencies (HoA) in Europe raised concerns about 13 ingredients in food supplements, including melatonin, piperine, and curcumin. In this guest article, the European Federation of Health Product Manufacturers...
The supplementation of a synbiotic has shown to increase resting energy expenditure in overweight or mildly obese adults, according to a clinical trial funded by Japan confectionery company Ezaki Glico.
There are extensive opportunities for 'holistic product innovation' across three key areas of women’s health: menstrual health, prenatal nutrition, and menopause, says Mintel.
In this guest article, Luca Bucchini, the Chair of the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA), discusses some of the new Commission's policy ambitions impacting the sports nutrition sector.
With expert speakers confirmed from Ani Biome, the Lawson Health Research Institute, Örebro University, ETH Zurich, dsm-firmenich, Novonesis, IFF, Morinaga, Kerry, and more, the upcoming Probiota 2025 is not to be missed.
Plant cell culture manufacturer Green Bioactives (GBL) has secured over £300,000 to advance plant metabolite production in response to the climate crisis.
Tailored probiotic supplements for individuals could help address age-related cognitive decline, according to researchers of a case study conducted in Taiwan.
Over 90% of dietitians surveyed in a recent study believed probiotics and prebiotics have a place in nutritional practice and that fermented foods with live microbial cultures should be part of food-based dietary guidelines.
Japan Bio Science Laboratory has received EU approval of Chalcurb as a novel food ingredient, with EFSA concluding that the ashitaba sap-derived ingredient is safe for use in food supplements at a dose of 35 mg per day.
Longevity medicines researchers are working on a framework to diagnose and prevent age-related ailments, including the classifying of ageing as a disease.
