Current evidence suggests that creatine monohydrate may improve certain facets of cognitive function in adults with differing effects among populations, according to a new review funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Low-dose CBD supports healthy sleep in healthy participants and increases immune cell expression, according to a recent study published in the journal Nutrients.
Nutraceutical ingredient supplier Sabinsa has highlighted the results of a preliminary study evaluating the safety, tolerability and health benefits of its standardized beetroot extract Sabeet.
Founder of athlete-focused CBD firm turned general wellness brand B-Yond Performance discussed the company's expanding opportunities since extending its portfolio beyond an ingredient troubled by turbulent regulation.
Taiwan's Greenyn Biotechnology is working to get regulatory approvals in key Asia markets for Antrodia cinnamomea, after the so-called 'miracle mushroom' was found to improve the liver function of regular drinkers and chronic Hep B patients...
Liquid I.V.'s mission is all about enhanced hydration: and it's quadrupled in size since 2020 to become the #1 powdered hydration brand in the US. Mike Keech, CEO, tells us how it's got there - and how billion dollar brand status is in...
Unilever is leveraging new technology while focusing on business basics as its $2 billion Health & Wellbeing Collective continues to register double-digit, volume-led growth quarter after quarter.
Giving preterm infants probiotics comes with relative risks so research is needed to help make this common procedure in low-risk cases, according to experts speaking at the recent International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)...
Gut health experts have spotlighted a new study that backs the efficacy of a supplement combining a postbiotic and a second-generation prebiotic in lowering blood sugar levels in a prediabetic population.
Flexible zein nanoparticles (FZP) can encapsulate and transport cannabidiol (CBD) to the small intestine for improved absorption, according to new research published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.
A Taiwan study has found that supplementation of a probiotic strain can enhance neuropsychological performance in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), showing promise as a complement to drugs treatment.
M2 Ingredients, a North American organic mushroom powder supplier, showcased its recent research during IFT FIRST on the prebiotic potential of its products which highlighted the possibilities mushrooms offer for the booming functional food and beverage...
A personalized dietary and lifestyle program positively impacted the gut microbiome and demonstrated significant associations between gut microbial changes and weight loss, according to a recent study sponsored by Digbi Health.
B3 Labs, a pioneering premium white label CBD product manufacturer, has become the latest UK category casualty amid innovation restrictions, flat lining consumer interest, rising costs and increasingly challenging retail channels.
Despite ongoing calls from campaigners for menopause-friendly foods, manufacturers have been slow to respond. Devon-based start-up, Mena, is hoping that gives it an advantage.
A new paper published in the journal Advances in Nutrition examines whether the efficacy evidence currently available supports population-based, preventive recommendations for probiotics. This has raised questions within the dietary supplement industry...
A novel dietary supplement for targeted delivery of LPC-EPA/DHA derived from krill may protect against neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, according to a new animal study from the Netherlands.
Beta-alanine supplementation improves sports performance in key high-intensity functional training (HIFT) measures, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrients.
Following a significant slowdown in food tech funding last year, six months into 2024 the prospects aren't looking any better. But there is hope on the horizon.
dsm-firmenich is selling its marine lipids business to the KD Pharma Group in exchange for a minority stake in the enlarged KD company. The deal would make KD Pharma the largest manufacturer of omega-3 fish oils.
Sports nutrition knowledge (SNK) among NCAA collegiate athletes is low, leading to inappropriate intake of macro and micronutrients, according to a study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
New Hampshire-based MegaFood has unveiled its fully-integrated ambassador platform to provide practical, credible advice on health and wellness topics for women.
New research in precise small intestine sampling takes the industry a step closer to offering real-time insights into host-diet-microbiota interactions.
Probiotic supplementation (PS) in preterm infants reduces risk of hospitalization in the first two years after discharge from the neonatal unit, according to a recent study from Western Australia published in the journal Nutrients.
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research on the potential of Rhodiola rosea and Nelumbo nucifera extracts in improving sleep in adults suffering from subthreshold insomnia, how findings of a new meta-analysis have shown curcumin's...
The Chinese dairy major will leverage microencapsulation in order to fortify products such as heat-treated dairy beverages, providing additional health benefits to consumers.
London-based personalized nutrition company Bioniq has announced it will use the funds from its recent Series B funding round to further expand globally through “continued disruption of the dietary supplements market."
Soil-derived microbiota could offer future solutions for immune health, researcher Aki Sinkkonen told an audience at the ISAPP annual meeting last week.
Much more is now known about how dietary supplements act on the body, but evidence surrounding the associated health effects is still building, according to a recently published digest of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) 2023 Science in Session...
An ethanolic extract from the peel of a Japanese citrus fruit may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota of lab mice fed a high fat diet and may lower the animals’ body weight, says a new study from Taiwan.
Gut health-focused tech firm Zoe has launched its first own brand whole-food supplement designed to be sprinkled on meals to provide a microbiome diversity boost, utilizing an (as yet) unpublished RCT to help market its benefits.
Supplementation with cornelian cherry may impact diverse cardiometabolic risk factors among individuals considered to be at high risk, according to a new study.
Supplementation with a blend of four probiotic strains and an amylase enzyme may boost the abundance of beneficial Saccharomyces cerevisiae 200-fold, while also decreasing potential pathogens, says a new study.
According to Bonafide Health’s Annual State of Menopause Study, women are increasingly open and vocal about menopause, but confusion and misperceptions about symptoms and treatment remain rampant.
Adding mulberry fruit extract (MFE) to carbohydrate-rich meals may reduce postprandial glucose (PPG) and insulin (PPI) responses in individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to new research.
Life Lab, formerly Blackburn Distributions, is set to launch new Stak Pack supplement kits providing consumers the tools to create their own capsules at home for a fraction of the cost.
Supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids improves recovery after exercise by reducing signs of oxidative stress, suggests a review in Nutrients.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2024 in Salt Lake City highlighted many of the innovations happening in the prebiotics space, including how GLP-1s are impacting the category.
Concerns that fish oil supplements may increase the risk of bleeding are not supported by data from randomized clinical trials, according to a new meta-analysis from the UK.
Cambridge Nutraceuticals, the parent company of healthy aging focused supplement brands FutureYou Cambridge and Prime Fifty, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of beauty-from-within brand GP Nutrition.
Described as a formidable advocate for women's health, Komal Baldwa, founder of Waleria Health Tech, is a serial entrepreneur and women's health proponent. Baldwa's boldness in launching Bleu, the first vegan condom brand in India, addressed...