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Fish oils rich in omega-11 (cetoleic acid) may significantly reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels by around 50%, says a new rat study from Norway using Grøntvedt Biotech’s CETO3 herring oil.
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iHerb and multi-level marketing company Market America are among the companies that are recognizing the benefits of palm fruit extract compounds, including tocotrienols and squalene, for healthy aging.
Dietary supplements are an overlooked solution when it comes to general population health, according to a new review, which found that micronutrient inadequacy is rampant across Europe.
Supplier Balchem launched its consumer-facing marketing campaign for its K2VITAL ingredient following a successful trial partnership with the FC Bayern (FCB) women’s football team.
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A liposomal formulation of Coenzyme Q10 may improve bioavailability compared to standard CoQ10, says a new study that also hinted at favorable shifts in biomarkers of inflammatory or oxidative stress after only one dose.
Formulating beverages with Beneo’s Palatinose (isomaltulose) may significantly increase levels of key hunger hormones, such as GLP-1 and PYY, in people with Metabolic Syndrome, says a new study from an international team of researchers.
Sales of herbal supplements in the United States increased by 5.4% in 2024 to reach a record $13.23 billion, according to the American Botanical Council’s latest Herb Market Report.
Rapid climate change and rising consumer demand are hitting botanical supply chains and impeding the production of sustainable, high quality products.
Plant-derived exosomes offer a new opportunity for microencapsulated active botanical ingredients with additional health benefits.
Medicinal mushrooms are gaining the interest of previously plant-focused consumers, businesses and academics alike. But with new-found glory comes fast-growing concerns around quality control.
Scientists and industry gathered this week to address the quality control conundrum within the botanical supplement sector, noting cost-focused innovation, highly concentrated extracts, weak regulatory oversight, and the need for data to challenge safety...
Dietary supplementation with phytosterols may improve a range of factors associated with metabolic syndrome, according to a new review published in Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome.
Overweight and obese people should take vitamin D supplements to reduce the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events, says a new meta-analysis.
Supplementation with a cocoa extract may reduce incident hypertension by 24% in participants with normal systolic blood pressure, according to a new analysis of data from the COSMOS study.
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The European Commission has approved changes to the daily intake limits and labelling rules for Zooca Calanus Oil under the EU’s Novel Food regulation.
After a life-altering health scare in her 30s, Mary Beech, now chief growth officer at Thorne, recounts her transformative journey from a high-powered corporate executive to a passionate advocate for health and wellness.
A recent study from Rice University focused on metabolic engineering strategies that cause L. lactis to overproduce K2 in order to make it more sustainable and cost-effective.
Functional coffees have taken the industry by storm, but a new trend has emerged, raising the question of whether coffee alone is already functional enough.
A nutraceutical blend may reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in those with borderline dyslipidemia, according to new research.
Whey-based concentrates rich in milk fat globule membranes (MFGMs) and extracellular vesicles (EVs) may reduce biomarkers predictive of cardiovascular risk and lipid-lowering effects, according to a study published in Nutrients.
A new study from Greece suggests that small amounts of high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) could improve cholesterol more than higher-dose, low-phenolic oil.
A novel bacterium found in rice may benefit both plant and human health, with a new study highlighting its potential to reduce cholesterol levels and body weight in lab animals.
New research reinforces Bifidobacterium’s role in cardiovascular development and opens opportunities for microbiome-targeted supplement innovation.
Adding krill oil supplements to an alternate-day fasting diet may help preserve muscle mass and muscle strength in overweight but healthy adults.
From messy content creation and smart-stacking ingredients to thinking beyond the gym, presentations at the recent NutraIngredients Active Nutrition Summit provided concise instructions to help formulators succeed in an increasingly saturated market.
Seed oils are under attack, but major new study finds they could actually improve health
Omega-6 linoleic acid is more likely to be anti-inflammatory, and efforts to limit its consumption are not warranted, says a new study published in Nutrients.
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Spanish firm Nutris is eyeing opportunities and seeking local partners in the Chinese market on the back of growing interest in functional gummies.
Supplementation with chromium, Indian gooseberry and shilajit may enhance the effects of diet and exercise on body composition and metabolic syndrome markers, says a new study.
The Akkermansia Company has been acquired by Danone as the global food company looks to invest further in gut health and next-generation biotic science.
Acute purple grape juice (PGJ) consumption tailored to individual body mass may benefit endurance, explosive power and fatigue in young male elite soccer players, according to new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Last chance to get tickets as the NutraIngredients Active Nutrition Summit returns with its face-to-face event next week, bringing researchers and industry together for a deep dive into the evolving active nutrition landscape.
Global dietary guidelines should target fat reduction from nutrient-poor foods instead of dairy, nutrition researchers argue
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on probiotics’ preventive effects on cognitive decline and childhood obesity, as well as how post-meal blood sugar levels could affect sleep quality.
Asparagus extract combined with high-intensity intermittent training (HIIT) may improve heart rate variability in individuals with obesity, according to new research published in the Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology.
From India’s ‘new drugs’ ban, to Nestle’s new findings on how post-meal blood sugar levels could affect sleep quality, here are the 10 most-read stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in May 2025.
Supplementation with vitamin D3 may help slow the shortening of telomeres, a marker of biological age, and could reduce aging by three years, according to data from the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL) trial.
Ergothioneine, an ‘under-recognized’ compound, may improve cognitive function and reduce the risk of age-related neurodegenerative disorders, says a recent review that highlights the ingredient’s potential in the emerging healthspan category.
Fish oil supplementation in rats diminished the detrimental effects of a maternal high-fat diet (HFD) on the offspring’s brain, according to a new study.
NutraIngredients celebrated its 11th annual industry awards, announcing the winners of this year’s competition announced at ceremony held last night in Barcelona.
Acute single and combined supplementation of caffeine and beetroot juice may enhance muscular power and endurance in lower body exercises, according to a small study published in Scientific Reports.
Over one thousand exhibitors will be showcasing their latest product developments, formulation solutions and research at Vitafoods 2025.
A one-gram daily dose of olive leaf extract may reduce systolic blood pressure by 11.45 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 4.65 mmHg, according to a new study published in Phytotherapy Research.
Suannutra has partnered with the D2C brand Myota to distribute its prebiotic fiber blend for blood sugar and cholesterol management.
Selenium intake may help promote cardiovascular health, according to a large-scale analysis of U.S. population data.
A consortium of nine probiotic strains may improve morning vagal nerve function and gut microbiota composition in people with depression, according to a new pilot, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
Protein consumption through enriched functional foods is on the rise as consumers seek to boost intake levels