Bone & joint health

Novel marine oil lipid blend may offer exercise recovery benefits: RCT

15-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A novel combination of green-lipped mussel oil and krill oil may protect joints following exercise more than green-lipped mussel oil alone, says a new study from Indiana University.

Babies of color at highest risk of Vitamin D deficiency: Study

05-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Vitamin D deficiency isn’t colorblind, according to a new study that highlights the need for providers to pay closer attention to certain groups.

Nestlé launches milk product in China to support mobility during aging

17-Dec-2020 By Jim Cornall

Nestlé is launching a milk product for adults, consisting of a unique combination of ingredients supporting what the company said are the three pillars of mobility: bone health, muscle strength and joint functionality.

ASA ruling bans claims made for multi-nutrient joint supplement

25-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered a nutrition firm not to state or imply its food supplements could prevent, treat or cure human disease after its ad used unauthorised health claims.

Study shows maternal vitamin D linked to child IQ, finds disparities among black women

03-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new study found that a mother’s vitamin D level during pregnancy is associated with their children's IQ — suggesting that higher vitamin D levels in pregnancy may lead to greater childhood IQ scores. The study also revealed significantly lower...

Lonza boosts capsule making capabilities with €78.2m investment

27-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Lonza’s €78.2m ($93m) investment in its Capsules and Health Ingredients (CHI) Division will increase the capsule production capacity by 15%, according to company executives.

New microalgae analysis tool could assist omega-3 production

20-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have discovered a novel way to detect lipid production inside live microalgae which they believe could assist in the development of omega-3 supplements.

Chicken eggshell membrane upcycled for bakery: ‘Eggbrane alleviates joint stiffness and pain’

09-Oct-2020 By Flora Southey

An egg membrane powder for the food and supplement industries has been developed in the Netherlands. Marketed as ‘Eggbrane’, the insoluble powder is designed to help alleviate joint stiffness and pain.

Researchers zero in on supplement use among college athletes

08-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The high prevalence of dietary supplementation use in the athletic population means there is a risk of inadvertent doping for those users who don’t do their research or get their information from reliable sources.

Mouse study reveals positive connection between dried plums and bone health

07-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new study is adding to the growing research on the benefits of prunes on bone loss associated with spinal cord injury.

Fish oil shows potential to alleviate joint health burden: Study

06-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Daily fish oil supplementation may help ease the pain associated with osteoarthritis in older overweight and obese adults, says a new study.

Co Enzyme Q10 has potential to help chronic condition symptoms, review finds

02-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Co Enzyme Q10 supplementation could be behind improvements in symptoms seen in disorders like heart disease, diabetes and kidney disease, according to a new review.

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.