Bone & joint health

Study: Medical food with omega-3, leucine and probiotic an effective sarcopenia treatment

02-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

A new randomised clinical trial of a medical food composed of omega-3, leucine, and probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei PS23 has concluded that this could be considered as a treatment for sarcopenia in the elderly.

Retail giant signposts supplements for menopause

19-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

UK health and beauty retail giant Boots is collaborating with the menopause brand partner GenM to help women to identify supplements that may be suitable for them.

Polyphenol-rich formula may ease knee pain, support joint health

07-Oct-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Supplementation with a multi-compound polyphenol-rich formula may reduce the pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA), according to a Greek study published in Dietetics.

Just 6% of sport science research focuses on female athletes

30-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

With only 6% of sport science research concentrating specifically on women, the gaps in knowledge in this field are somewhat gapig, but interest in this area is picking up quickly and the discoveries so far offer huge potential for improving women’s performance...

Footballer survey reveals sex differences in supplement use

22-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

A new survey of Turkish footballers has revealed insights into why and how these athletes consume supplements as well as some of the sex discrepancies in consumption.

New curriculum aims to bring nutrition into medical education

14-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

The Association for Nutrition (AfN) has developed a new undergraduate nutrition curriculum designed to create future doctors who will understand and recognise the role of nutrition in health.

Study supports urolithin A's potential for mitochondrial function & joint health

12-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

An investigation into the effect of urolithin A (UA) on mitophagy and mitochondrial function in knee joint cells shows supplementation improved mitochondrial health and had positive effects on joint function and mobility in both healthy and osteoarthritis...

Cellavent launches fermented turmeric ingredient with postbiotics

07-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Düsseldorf-based Cellavent Ingredients has announced the launch of a turmeric ingredient produced by three Lactobacillus strains that is said to offer the benefits of the botanical plus postbiotics and paraprobiotics.

UK biotech launches vitamin microcapsules for the drinks industry

05-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

University of Cambridge tech spin-off, Xampla has launched vitamin D microcapsules using novel technology that protects oil-based ingredients from degradation making them suitable for functional soft drinks.

Balchem acquires MSM manufacturer Bergstrom Nutrition

31-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

Balchem has acquired Bergstrom Nutrition, manufacturer of a nature-identical form of MSM. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Poor children much more likely to have low vitamin D, study finds

04-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has found a direct correlation between socioeconomic status and vitamin D status among Irish children.

Vitamin D does not lower fracture risk in adults, study finds

02-Aug-2022 By Will Chu

Supplementing with vitamin D does not lower the risk of fractures in healthy adults, according to Harvard researchers writing in the New England Journal of Medicine.

CRN disputes wide ranging conclusions drawn from Vitamin D bone health analysis

29-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

The Council for Responsible Nutrition says Vitamin D remains an important bone health nutrient despite a recent null study that spurred an article in The New York Times.

Hops extract may ease knee joint pain, help sleep: RCT

29-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a standardized extract from hops may ease knee joint pain for people with osteoarthritis, and reduce pain-associated sleep disruptions, says a new trial.

Study: Prunes preserve hip BMD in postmenopausal women

28-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Prunes contain vitamins and minerals like fiber, vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, boron, copper and polyphenols that protect the bones. Regular consumption of prunes can reduce proinflammatory cytokines, markers of inflammation that can contribute to...

NEWS IN BRIEF

Gelita unveils collagen protein-focused biotech hub in Frankfurt

28-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

Gelita is to open a new centre for biotechnology, focusing on protein development for applications in nutrition, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical and medical products.

Ageing society boosts Europe’s joint health market, Frost & Sullivan finds

26-Jul-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

An ageing society, along with a growing wish for a healthy lifestyle, is boosting the bone and joint health ingredients market in Europe, a report by Frost & Sullivan suggests.

PLT Health Solutions ingredient supports joints, study shows

22-Jul-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

PLT Health Solutions' Boswellia serrata-based ingredient aids joints and improves their function, according to new clinical research.

Researcher makes case for creatine as nootropic

20-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) featured a variety of presentations to promote the science and application of evidence-based sports nutrition and supplementation, including a non-so-well-known application of creatine.

Bioiberica collagen reduces osteoarthritis symptoms in five days, study shows

29-Jun-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Bioiberica’s type II collagen, Collavant n2, can reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis in just five days when combined with the herbal extract Boswellia serrata, new research suggests.

New survey provides snapshot of menopause experience

28-Jun-2022 By Danielle Masterson

With more than one billion women expected to have entered menopause worldwide by 2025, Bonafide is highlighting the need to increase education on preparing, managing, and addressing solutions for menopause symptoms.

Nutrachampion podcast

Three is the magic number: Australia’s CSIRO principal scientist reveals how to deliver high-quality nutra trials– LISTEN

22-Jun-2022 By Tingmin Koe

With consumers increasingly demanding scientifically-validated nutra products and ingredients, one of the key scientists in Australia’s national research agency has revealed the three factors that are crucial for a high-quality trial.

Collagen peptide impacts cardiovascular markers, study finds

09-Jun-2022 By Asia Sherman

A review of pooled data published in The British Journal of Nutrition provides the first wide-ranging analysis of the effects of collagen peptide supplementation (CPS) on cardiovascular health.

Eggshell membrane improves joint functionality in knee osteoarthritis, study shows

07-Jun-2022 By Asia Sherman

A new study published in Nutrients builds upon research that demonstrates the efficacy of eggshell membrane in alleviating chronic pain and disability associated with knee osteoarthritis.

Stratum Nutrition widens patent protection to Europe and Canada

06-Jun-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Stratum Nutrition has announced that is has extended its patent portfolio to two new geographic regions.

Enter now! Complete the survey for a chance to win a place at the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit

31-May-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

NutraIngredients.com is offering one lucky individual the chance to win a free place at this year’s Sports and Active Nutrition Summit in Europe by taking part in a short online survey.

Mother and daughter's dream teas pandemic success

30-May-2022 By Liza Laws

This is a lockdown success story about a mother and daughter from Brazil who moved to Sussex and wanted to create functional teas that not only did what they said on the tin but tasted good too.

Vitafoods interview: ADM expands its portfolio

30-May-2022 By Liza Laws

At Vitafoods Europe, ADM were showcasing their latest concepts with experts on-site to answer questions about how they will be keeping the health-conscious consumer in mind.

Vitafoods: Rousselot proudly present their study results for joint care products

27-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Collagen experts, Rousselot, used lockdown to conduct a consumer study on the effect their Colartix supplement in its various forms had on joint pain.

Nutraingredients award finalist joins forces to improve women’s menopause experience

20-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Pura Collagen, recently shortlisted for a Nutraingredients award, has joined a collective of likeminded brands and companies to improve the menopause experience for women.

Vitafoods interview: Kappa Bioscience's breakthrough discovery and what's next for the wonder supplement

19-May-2022 By Liza Laws

A scientist working for Kappa Bioscience discovered the secret of how to produce vitamin K on a large scale after noticing a growing demand for K2 due to its extraordinary health benefits.

Sustainability and transparency key, finds Vitafoods

17-May-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

The themes of sustainability and transparency in the supply chain were two of the hot topics that took centre stage at this year’s Vitafoods Europe.

Mango leaf extract with benefits for brain and sports performance patented by Nektium

11-May-2022 By Liza Laws

A mango leaf extract known for improving human health, including cognitive function and sports performance has been through the first round of being patented in several primary markets by botanicals supplier Nektium.

Arjuna Natural supplement relieves workout pain, study finds

10-May-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

An Arjuna Natural supplement helps relieve workout pain, according to a new, randomised, placebo-controlled study.

FutureCeuticals to launch joint health ingredient in EU market at Vitafoods

05-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

FutureCeuticals, a family owned company based in Illinois, has announced that its joint health ingredient FruiteX-B will now be available in the EU.

NUTRAINGREDIENTS AWARDS 2022

Register now to watch the NutraIngredients Awards ceremony today!

03-May-2022 By Will Chu

The NutraIngredients Awards will be broadcast live today (4 May) at 16:00 CET with a virtual ceremony that will reveal this year’s winners.

FSA list of approved CBD products will leave market stagnating and a 'pool of very vanilla products' business owner fears

29-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

One of the UK’s biggest white label manufacturers, purely dedicated to CBD, believes the publication of the Food Standard’s Agency list will leave the market with a “pool of very vanilla products” and says it’s frustrating after the industry has moved...

Prize contender: Why we've entered the Nutraingredients Awards 2022

28-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

The founder of one of the finalists of our prestigious Product of the Year within Sports Nutrition award gives us the lowdown on their product, why they entered and what it would mean to win.

Protective role of vitamin E when exercise causes damage analysed by researchers

25-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

Vitamin E could prevent exercise-induced muscle damage and has greater impact on athletes, researchers conclude

Women’s health company bolsters fat IP portfolio with new SAM-e formula

20-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Bonafide, a company focused on healthcare products for women, has acquired the rights to an enhanced S-adenosylmethionine (SAM-e) formulation. The company said the acquisition means it now has more than 50 issued or pending patents that it owns or has...

Bioiberica to launch brand new ingredients and products at Vitafoods

14-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

Life science company Bioberica will be bringing new ingredients to this year's Vitafoods Europe held in Geneva next month (May).

RCT supports low dose UC-II collagen’s joint benefits for young healthy people

11-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Low doses of Lonza’s UC-II undenatured type II collagen may boost knee joint flexibility in young people who experience activity-related joint discomfort, says a new study.

Israeli start-up is set to launch lab-grown collagen in 2024

08-Apr-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Cultured food innovator, Aleph Farms, is moving to full production of lab-grown collagen and is on course for commercial launch by 2024.

UK Government launches vitamin D review to address health inequalities

07-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

The UK Government is to launch an official review into ways to boost vitamin D levels among the population that could include dietary supplements and fortifying food and drinks.

Vitaminsights: Omnichannel retail – Exclusive In-depth analysis

Success in a post-pandemic world: Major retailers and brands on omni-channel success strategies

04-Apr-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Online purchase of dietary supplements flourished amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but how can brands find synergies and success in the ‘best-of-worlds’ digital and brick-and-mortar retail approach? We speak to a raft of experts to find out…

OmniActive’s new curcumin shows 144x bioavailability at low doses vs standard curcumin: Study

23-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

OmniActive Health Technologies’ new Curcuwin Ultra+ ingredient, launched last fall in the US, is effective at boosting curcuminoid levels in the body at a “considerably smaller dose” than standard curcumin.

Advice on vitamin D needs to change, say scientists

11-Mar-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Guidance on supplementation with vitamin D may need revising to maximise health benefits within and without different ethnic groups, say scientists.

Olive leaf extract can relieve severe knee pain, study finds

10-Mar-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Daily intake of olive leaf extract (OLE) is effective in reducing joint discomfort and increasing mobility in older people with significant high knee pain, according to the results from a Swiss study, sponsored by Nestle.

Omega-3 supplements may ‘modestly’ reduce falls among the elderly: Large RCT

07-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A three-year double-blind randomized controlled trial with over 2,000 participants showed that omega-3 supplements may have an impact on the rate of falls in older people, the first time such a result has been reported.

Bioiberica partners with ByHealth to enhance joint health range

03-Mar-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Global life science business Bioiberica has teamed up with Chinese vitamin and dietary supplements provider ByHealth to expand its joint health product portfolio with the introduction of collagen tablets in China.