Bone & joint health

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We want you: Probiota launches Pioneers and Frontiers sessions for Dublin 2020

09-Oct-2019 By Nathan Gray

Are you an innovative start-up, or a researcher with compelling new data? Would you like to present your company or latest scientific findings at the leading microbiome-focused event? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Study highlights importance of iron in adolescent athletes

04-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Optimal nutrition is fundamental for enhancing training, recovery and performance in athletes. A new study on iron intake and athletic performance in adolescent athletes underscores the importance of iron intake and the need for more research.

Gut-healthy plant-based diets may ease arthritic pain, say researchers

03-Oct-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

The high fibre, gut health benefits of a plant-based diet may help alleviate painful symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new review.

Rousselot reorganisation places fortunes on collagen’s meaty shoulders

30-Sep-2019 By Will Chu

American ingredients business Rousselot is to reshuffle its segments in a move that places its collagen-based products at the forefront of the firm’s growth and direction.

Early Bird Deadline Is Tonight

Don't Miss Out: Probiota 2020 early bird tickets end today!

26-Sep-2019 By Nathan Gray

After its sell-out 2019 edition in Copenhagen, Probiota will be heading to Dublin in February 2020. Check out the key themes and outline agenda for the leading probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome event … and register now for the three-day festival of...

Czech authorities flag supplements containing excess mercury levels for sale on eBay

13-Sep-2019 By Will Chu

The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA) is warning consumers to avoid food supplements containing excess mercury levels that are available on the auction site eBay.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

Vitamin D ‘one-size-fits-all’ rules queried as optimal levels vary between groups

04-Sep-2019 By Will Chu

Recommended vitamin D intake levels vary between countries with optimal levels for one group differing for another group, a review says as it questions the "one-size-fits-all" guidelines.

Plant used in traditional Chinese medicine linked to bone health benefits, in mice at least

09-Aug-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine posit that extract of Forsythia suspensa may be used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, based on their observations of using the plant extract on mice.

Editor's Spotlight

A bone to pick: Researchers dispute both 'benefits' and 'dangers' of protein for bones

10-Jul-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Protein supplements may not reduce the risk of fractures or improve bone health in healthy adults, nor may they have any detrimental effect on bone health, according to a comprehensive analysis covering 40 years of research.

Calls for supplement uptake drive as vit D deficiency highest in adults aged 50+

21-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

More than a quarter of adults aged 50 and over are vitamin D deficient, say researchers, who urge supplement uptake and a mandatory food fortification policy as most effective in tackling deficiencies.

WATCH: Collagen proves credentials to compete in sports nutrition segment

29-May-2019 By Will Chu

Collagen - revered for its links to bone and joint health appears to be comfortably transitioning to a feature ingredient in the sports nutrition sector, where its benefits to muscle health and body toning are now recognised.

Study looking at population data finds glucosamine cuts CVD risk

28-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

A recent population-based study published in a major journal postulates a cardiovascular disease benefit for longtime joint health standby glucosamine.

French authorities issue warning for populations to avoid joint health supplements

08-Apr-2019 By Will Chu

Select populations should avoid consuming food supplements containing glucosamine and/or chondroitin sulphate, French authorities warn after receiving a series of reported adverse events.

Seven key supplement trends from Expo West 2019

12-Mar-2019 By Stephen Daniells

We walked and we talked and we took photos, and here’s our list of 7 key trends for supplements from Expo West 2019 in Anaheim.

Probiota 2019: Probiotics create 'amazing' boost to bone health, research reveals

15-Feb-2019 By Nikki Cutler

A clinical trial showing the ‘amazingly’ positive impact of probiotics on bone health has opened up a whole new market of women’s health, a probiotics researcher revealed during Probiota 2019.

Growing industry calls to Irish Government for VAT supplement hike rethink

05-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

Growing dislike for Ireland’s plans to tax vitamins, minerals, probiotics and fish oils continued this week as the country’s largest retail industry body called on the Government to review the VAT hike.

Nutritionist's view: How to cater to the ageing population

08-Jan-2019 By Nikki Cutler

With the global 60+ age group growing at a rate of 3% per year (United Nations 2017). Registered nutritionist Dr Laura Wyness has some tips for food companies as to how they can appeal to these consumers with products tailored to their specific needs....

EFSA unable to determine MgCM bioavailability in food supplements

12-Dec-2018 By Will Chu

The European and Food Safety Authority (EFSA) state that magnesium citrate malate (MgCM) is a bioavailable magnesium source but cannot verify the extent of its bioavailability in food supplements.

A tax on health? Irish government threaten to tax supplements…again

22-Nov-2018 By Will Chu

Proposed plans could see food supplements such as probiotics and Omega 3 fatty acids subject to a VAT rate of up to 23% in moves set out by the Irish government in time for January next year.

Consumers on the hunt for youth-boosting food and drink, says Mintel

21-Nov-2018 By Nikki Cutler

Food, drink and supplement innovators should take tips from the beauty industry as consumers want to fill-up on products that will help them fight the ageing process, says Mintel.

Biova secures ‘first of a kind’ EU approval for eggshell membrane

08-Nov-2018 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) has given its seal of approval to Biova’s eggshell membrane for use in food supplements, representing the first approval of its kind for this ingredient.

NutraIngredients speaks to nutritionist to find out what deficiencies people are risking when following on-trend diets, and what they must do to stay healthy.

Trendy diets lead to dangerous disorders, warns nutritionist

06-Nov-2018 By Nikki Cutler

Trendy diets touted on social media are leading people to have serious nutritional deficiencies and irreversible illnesses, a nutritionist has warned.

Evonik gains EU marketing approval for high-concentration omega 3 powder

04-Oct-2018 By Will Chu

Evonik has received the go-ahead from European authorities to market its high-concentration omega-3 lysine powder complex AvailOm in the European Union, the company confirmed.

News In Brief

Multi-nutrient collagen soft chew health claims go beyond skin deep

01-Oct-2018 By Nikki Cutler

A new collagen soft chew is claiming to contain added vitamins and nutrients which enhance energy levels, immune system and bone health as well as providing skin health benefits.

DSM expands German vitamin-B2 production in response to demand

20-Sep-2018 By Will Chu

Royal DSM has announced plans to expand vitamin B2 production capacity at its facility in Grenzach, Germany, in a move intended to meet rising demand across the food and dietary supplement markets.

Demand for Indian frankincense threatens health of slow growing raw material, authors say

04-Sep-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent study cast doubt on the future health of the raw material for Indian frankincense, an increasingly popular botanical.

New product trend tracker: Turmeric-infused coconut oil, coffee cereal and oat-based mince

03-Sep-2018 By Katy Askew

From the health benefits offered by turmeric infused coconut oil, to the morning wake-up call offered by cereal made with coffee extracts and meat-free mince made using oats, FoodNavigator brings you a rundown of some of the most interesting new products...

Dairy alternatives continue to make inroads with consumers around globe, Cargill finds

18-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

New consumer research from Cargill has implications for formulators of functional foods, sports nutrition products and dairy products. Dairy ingredients are generally in decline, while plant-based alternatives are filling in the gaps.

Collagen-based supplement shows skin and joint health benefits: RCT

09-Jul-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Oral supplementation with collagen bioactive peptides, plus chondroitin, glucosamine, L-carnitine, vitamins, and minerals may simultaneously improve both skin and joint health, says a new study.

Probiota Asia: World-leading probiotics summit returns to Singapore — calls for abstracts

02-Jul-2018 By Gary Scattergood

NutraIngredients-Asia is delighted to announce that the second Asia edition of the global probiotics and prebiotics summit, Probiota, will be held in Singapore in October.

No bone benefit for high-dose vitamin D3

04-Jun-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

Daily supplementation with vitamin D3 at three times the standard dose provides no additional bone strength benefits in healthy infants, a clinical trial has found.

Vitamin D could improve inflammation in type-2 diabetes: Meta-analysis

11-Apr-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Reduced levels of inflammatory markers were seen in diabetic patients supplemented with vitamin D, says a new systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs.

Genetic risk? Chondroitin sulphate supplements linked to skin cancer growth

20-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Chondroitin sulphate could accelerate cell growth in certain types of melanoma in certain genetic groups, a new study has suggested.

Is placebo ethical in vitamin D supplementation trials?

19-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Placebo-controlled trials that limit supplementation potentially place people at risk of undue harm, warn rearchers.

Keep up your magnesium intake to make vitamin D effective

02-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

People who have inadequate magnesium intake may be unable to fully utilise vitamin D supplements, new research suggests.

Turmeric extract may protect against osteoarthritic pain and inflammation: Study

28-Feb-2018 By Cheryl Tay

The polar extract of Curcuma longa may have protective effects against osteoarthritis, according to a study published in the journal Inflammopharmacology.

Vitamin D plus olive oil could aid muscle repair

20-Feb-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

While vitamin D is best known for its strengthening effect on bones, it may also help repair muscle fibres when consumed in conjunction with extra-virgin olive oil, new rodent data suggests.

Study says adequate sunlight exposure is vital

Vitamin D3 backed to prevent and repair heart damage

01-Feb-2018 By Will Chu

Nano sensors used to track how vitamin D3 affects cells have shown it is able repair damage to the heart brought on by metabolic conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes and atherosclerosis.

Algalif’s astaxanthin awarded non-GMO status

26-Jan-2018 By Will Chu

Icelandic astaxanthin producer Algalif has received non-GMO accreditation for its Astalíf 5% and 10% oleoresin products, microalgae-based antioxidants suitable for softgel capsule formulations.

Omega-3's bone health benefits underlined in hip fracture meta-analysis

19-Jan-2018 By Gary Scattergood

Higher intake of fish and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) is linked to a lower risk of hip fractures.

BioGaia launches probiotic, vit D chewable tablet in Swedish market

16-Jan-2018 By Will Chu

Swedish-based supplier BioGaia have announced the launch of a new chewable tablet containing the patented probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis and vitamin D.

Fortification plus supplements could be key to healthy vitamin D

12-Jan-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Combining multi-food fortification with additional vitamin D supplementation could be a viable strategy to boost intake and acheive healthy levels, a new Danish study suggests.

Novel silicon gains EFSA approval for food supplement use

09-Jan-2018 By Will Chu

The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) has authorised the use of Orthosilicic acid-vanillin complex (OSA-VC) as a safe source of silicon for food supplements.

CRN joins NPA in disputing claim supplements fail to lower fracture risk

03-Jan-2018 By Will Chu

Research findings that claim the use of calcium and vitamin D supplements have no effect on fracture risk were dismissed by two industry groups, who both reiterate the nutrients’ safety and importance.

NattoPharma spins off pharma division to take vitamin K2 into the drug realm

20-Dec-2017 By Stephen Daniells

After building the science and market for its MenaQ7 vitamin K2 ingredient in the dietary supplement space, NattoPharma is spinning off a new pharmaceutical entity to take K2 into targeted therapeutics.

Low vitamin K linked to heart disease deaths: Dutch data

15-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

There is a strong link between poor vitamin K status and cardiovascular (CV) mortality, say researchers who warn that around a third of people may be deficient.

Quality control: Kappa Bioscience reveal vitamin K2 MK-7 testing program

06-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Kappa Bioscience has announced the global launch of a free vitamin K2 MK-7 quality testing program during CPhI India.

Supplementation in the over-50’s: the key to delaying frailty?

24-Nov-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Relying on dietary sources of vitamins and minerals may not be enough to avoid deficiencies in the elderly, suggests expert.

SCIENCE SHORT

New insights into vitamin D activation mechanisms revealed: Study

23-Oct-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Evidence of distinct separate mechanisms regulating vitamin D activation is revealed by a recent mouse study in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

Calcium intake highest in Northern Europe but still below recommendations

19-Oct-2017 By Will Chu

Daily calcium supplementation in Northern Europe ranks amongst the highest worldwide although intakes are still lower than the recommended amount for good bone health.