Bone & joint health

Scent product could transform dietary supplement marketing, manufacturer says

17-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new product providing long lasting, pleasant scents that has been quietly making inroads in the industry aims to revolutionize the marketing of dietary supplements by improving customer experience.

BASF and Gelita select Azelis as European product distributors

11-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Health ingredient giants BASF Human Nutrition and Gelita announce the formation of two separate distribution agreements with Azelis that capitalises on the group’s European nutraceutical network.

Bioiberica study reinforces collagen credentials in boosting joint health

11-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Collagen, in combination chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine hydrochloride and hyaluronic acid, appears to reduce cartilage degeneration as well as indicators of osteoarthritis (OA), according to a new study.

Continental gelatine trade associations unite to form global group

08-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Gelatine trade associations from four continents have formed a new global organisation that aims to boost consumer awareness of gelatine’s role in nutraceuticals, joint health and cosmetic applications.

New health claim boost: Ginseng recognised for improving bone health in South Korea

18-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Health supplements containing ginseng can now make the claim of improving bone health when selling the products in South Korea.

Calcium and vitamin D deficiencies raises osteoporosis risk in low income people: Study

07-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

In the US, 25% of the older Americans live below the poverty line, and high levels of inadequacy of calcium and vitamin D is putting this already vulnerable population at increased risk of poor bone health, suggests a new study from Pharmavite LLC, the...

Omega-3 and vitamin D role limited in chronic knee pain, study finds

06-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

Supplementation with vitamin D or omega-3 fatty acids appears to have no long-term effect on Osteoarthritis (OA), specifically the function or stiffness associated with chronic knee pain.

Study supports efficacy of eggshell membrane plus fish oil for joint health benefits

05-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of eggshell membrane plus fish oil may provide “rapid relief” of joint pain and stiffness after exercise for healthy adults, according to results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Guest article

New Dietary Ingredients: Will FDA protect consumers from pirates and piggybackers?

05-Aug-2020 By Steve Mister, President & CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition

Why is it so hard to get FDA to enforce the law when it comes to NDIs?

Curcumin-fenugreek complex and glucosamine combo offer joint health benefits: Study

03-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A recent study out of India has found that curcumin-fenugreek complex (CurQfen) combined with glucosamine is beneficial to joint health. The randomized, double-blinded active-controlled clinical study was found to be effective in alleviating pain and...

Study attempts to answer if gut bacteria plays rheumatoid arthritis role

24-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

New research has questioned whether gut bacteria plays a role in the onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in individuals with a high genetic susceptibility to the condition.

Microencapsulation tech tackles vitamin deficiency by boosting shellfish nutrients

23-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

Scientists reveal details of a new microencapsulation technology that fortifies shellfish with enough vitamin A and D to potentially address nutrient deficiencies in countries such as Ghana and India.

3D-printed supplements: Nourished taps vitamin deficiency in Middle East to expand personalised nutrition business

16-Jul-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

UK-based personalised nutrition company Nourished is eyeing the high vitamin deficiency levels in the Middle East region as an opportunity to expand its operations across the region.

‘Disconcerting discovery’: Study shows plant-based milk lacking in calcium, protein, vitamins

06-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

An analysis of 115 plant-based milk sold in Australia showed that the category is lacking in several micronutrients, including vitamin A, B12, calcium, and protein when compared to cow’s milk.

UK government: No evidence to support taking Vitamin D to prevent or treat COVID-19

30-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

There is no evidence to support taking vitamin D supplements to specifically prevent or treat COVID‑19 but everyone should consider taking vitamin D supplements if they are in lockdown, the UK government has announced.