Bone & joint health

Diet and rheumatoid arthritis: Review shows no specific diet more effective for managing condition

20-Oct-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

There is no clear indication that supports a specific dietary management strategy for managing rheumatoid arthritis, according to a review by researchers from Australia and Ireland.

From the Editor: Exciting changes at NutraIngredients

19-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Many readers will have noticed some changes to how they access the award-winning content on our site, so here’s more information about the how and why of those modifications.

Fermented soymilk-honey improves bone marker in menopause

19-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study has found that soymilk-honey fermented with a strain of Lactobacillus plantarum significantly reduces a blood biomarker of osteoporosis in menopausal women, thanks to its synbiotic impact.

Supplier taps gut health benefits of glucosamine

12-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Armed with a new study, TSI Group will be pushing a new indication for its vegan glucosamine ingredient — gut health.

Child nutrition round-up: See new innovations across omega-3, iron, probiotics and milk

12-Oct-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Our latest round-up features on new innovations from a2 milk, an infant formula containing novel lipid structure by Danone, to new omega-3 and probiotics launches targeted at infants and young children.

Once sprightly turmeric market showing signs of maturity

07-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent report on sales of botanical supplements was mostly very good news for the industry. But one prominent ingredient — turmeric — saw sales flatten or even decline.

Ginseng linked to improved bone health in postmenopausal women

04-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

In a recent randomised clinical trial, intake of 3g of ginseng extract per day over 12 weeks improved bone metabolism and arthritis symptoms in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.

Innovations and scientific discoveries in the spotlight at Vitafoods 2021

23-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New product developments and scientific discoveries will be given the spotlight during Vitafoods Europe in Geneva next month (Oct 5-7).

Three weeks to go! Stage set for the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit

20-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

With just three weeks to go until NutraIngredients' annual Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, the virtual stage is set for some of the industry's biggest names.

Pro skateboarder launches CBD water with Vertical Wellness

16-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The partnership has spawned a product extension into the sparkling water category.

Lifestyle-focused startup looks to plump up UK's collagen market

13-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The founder of a science-backed collagen startup explains how she took her knowledge of the international sports nutrition sphere and created a brand to fill a huge gap in the UK market.

New research validates improved function of zinc/turmeric complex, company maintains

03-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A Wisconsin-based supplement manufacturer has released new data showing the improved functionality of a proprietary zinc-turmeric complex that underpins a number of its products

Chicken collagen may improve joint health measures versus placebo: Study

13-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a hydrolyzed chicken collagen type II supplement may lead to significant improvements in WOMAC scores, according to findings from a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

Vegan women cut hip fracture risk with vit D and calcium supplementation

09-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Among women, a vegan diet is associated with significantly higher risk of hip fracture but supplementing with both vitamin D and calcium removes this increased risk, according to a new large-scale study.

Study: Low-dose turmeric effective for knee pain after workouts

05-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

India-based Nutriventia brand from Inventia Healthcare Ltd., has announced a new study on its turmeric ingredient.

July Launch Pad: New products bursting on the scene

29-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

July is overlfowing with new launches—whether it's carotenoids for skin health, omegas for joint support or delta-8 for relaxation, this month caters to a variety of lifestyles.

EFSA Panel rules on trio of supplement ingredients

26-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

The European Food Safety Authority (ESFA) has taken the month of July to give its scientific opinion on a number of dietary supplement ingredients following requests from the European Commission.

Joint discomfort eased by hydrolysed type II chicken collagen supplements, study finds

26-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Hydrolysed type II chicken collagen in supplement form is effective in reducing joint pain and stiffness and in improving joint function among healthy adults, US researchers suggest.

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WATCH: Amado Group and COSMAX on beauty, weight management trends amid COVID-19

23-Jul-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Companies are still seeing opportunities in developing supplements that address the evergreen needs of weight management and skin protection, even as consumers tighten their purse strings and spend more on hygiene and immune health supplements.

New product developments in whey protein and mobility health

06-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New product developments in the nutraceuticals space include an ingredient which overcomes taste issues with whey protein hydrolysates and a brand refresh which aims to reframe mobility health products.

Formula for success? More children and student formulas launched in China amid shrinking birth rates

05-Jul-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Milk formulas for children and young teens are gaining traction in China, with both local and foreign companies rushing to compete in this emerging market.

Prebiotics may improve bone health in female athletes: Study

02-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of consuming an inulin and lactulose-fortified prebiotic food may boost Bifidobacterium levels in the gut and suppress markers of bone resorption in female athletes, says a new study from Japan.

Switching diet promotes healthy skin and joints, say scientists

29-Jun-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A study, carried out by researchers at the University of California, found that simple changes in diet can have significant effects on skin disease, such as psoriasis - a chronic skin condition triggered by an overactive immune system that attacks healthy...

From joints to guts: RCT supports glucosamine’s gut health benefits

25-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Glucosamine supplements may improve functional gut health benefits such as reduced bloating, constipation and hard stools, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial in healthy men and women.

Max Biocare’s herbal formulation shown to reduce pain in people suffering from mild knee osteoarthritis

09-Jun-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Supplementation of Max Biocare’s herbal formulation, Tregocel, for 36 weeks has been found to reduce pain and improve walking distance in people suffering from mild knee osteoarthritis.

IADSA resource highlights vitamin D importance in wake of COVID-tackling role

03-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) is underlining the link between inadequate vitamin D levels and a higher risk of falling with its online resource that highlights nutrition’s role in vulnerable populations.

Project seeks to turn eggshells into next-gen bone regeneration biomaterial

01-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

A new approach to extract calcium from eggshells has been perfected by a team of scientists, who believe this waste material could be the starting point to create biomaterials used to regenerate bone.

NutraCast: Dr. Andrew Myers, CEO and Chief Science Officer of NutraGenetics

14-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Overcoming micronutrient deficiencies could become part of an effective strategy in the fight against COVID-19. While vitamin D supplementation has gained wide attention amid the pandemic, in the shadows is a lesser known but equally important nutrient:...

Biomega’s new biorefinery set sights on nutrition sector with fish oil offerings

14-May-2021 By Will Chu

Salmon oil specialists Biomega is to expand operations by investing in a biorefinery in Denmark that will drive salmon peptide production as the firm sets its sights on the human health and nutrition market.

2021 NutraIngredients Awards: Winners announced!

13-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The winners of the hotly contended 2021 NutraIngredients Awards were revealed in an online awards ceremony yesterday (May 12).

Today! Find out the winners of 2021's NutraIngredients Awards

07-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The 2021 NutraIngredients Award winners are to be announced in a live-stream broadcast ceremony taking place today, at 4pm CET (3pm BST).

Nestlé confirms plan to purchase The Bountiful Co. in deal in $5 billion range

26-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Swiss nutrition giant Nestlé has reportedly confirmed that it will acquire The Bountiful Co. prior to a planned initial public offering for the maker of Nature’s Bounty supplements.

Lonza says it's filling gap in US market with new organic collagen ingredient

20-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Swiss ingredient manufacturer Lonza has expanded the reach of it UC-II branded line of collagen with a new organic option, which fills in what the company characterizes as a gap in the market in the United States.

Hofseth Biocare expands international distribution deal with IMCD

16-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Norways’s Hofseth BioCare (HBC) has expanded its internation distribution deal for its salmon-derived portfolio of ingredients with IMCD, headquartered in the Netherlands.

DSM's new personalized nutrition guru said effort will benefit customers and end users alike

13-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Personalized nutrition pioneer Ian Brady said DSM’s new venture in the space, branded as Hologram, will be a way to better serve both DSM’s brand clients as well as end users.

Hofseth BioCare eying global surge for unique salmon-derived ingredients

06-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With its first purchase order from Nestlé-owned Garden of Life in hand, Norwegian biotech company Hofseth BioCare (HBC) is gearing up for significant growth in North America with new products, exciting science, and unique claims.

EPA, DHA supplementation helps protects muscle damage following exercise – Four-week study

23-Mar-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of EPA and DHA could protect against muscle damage following strenuous exercise, according to a four-week RCT conducted in Japan.

Does a plant-based diet lead to poorer bone health?

19-Mar-2021 By Flora Southey

Scientific assessments seeking to identify the risks and benefits of following a vegan diet indicate the regimen could affect bone health.

New herbal joint health blend debuts promising functional benefits

15-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new herbal formula for joint health has debuted on the market to compete with old category standbys glucosamine and chondroitin. The Indian/American company behind it says its vegan positioning and clinical backing sets it apart.

Probi probes the probiotic-bone link in university team up

12-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

Sweden’s probiotics firm Probi continues its collaborative mood by striking an agreement with an Australian-based university to pursue further insights into how probiotics promote bone health.

Amazon’s dietary supplement specifications: “These requirements shouldn’t be terribly onerous”

10-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From the ISO accreditation issue to concerns around “by input”, the new Amazon specifications are sparking a lot of debate within the dietary supplements industry...

Gelita study finds collagen peptides reduce knee joint discomfort in adults

17-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

Tests carried out on collagen peptides suggests they may play a role in reducing the intensity of knee joint pain in healthy adults, potentially delaying the onset of chronic degenerative joint diseases.

Ghost CEO predicts proliferation of esports categories

16-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The esports supplements category is dominated by energy and focus products, but as gamers warm up to supplements expect to see a proliferation of categories targeting this community, says the CEO of Ghost Lifestyle.

Kerry partners with Pharma Foods International for development of joint health technology

15-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Ireland’s Kerry has agreed a strategic licensing partnership with Japan’s Pharma Foods International Co. Ltd. for the development, application and global sales of a joint health ingredient technology for functional foods and dietary supplements.

Meta-analysis finds tart cherry juice effective exercise recovery aid

11-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Research suggests tart cherry juice enhances recovery and attenuates symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD), likely a result of the potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the cherry. Now, a new meta-analysis that documents the...

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...