Bone & joint health

Pycnogenol joint health benefits illuminated in unique trial

04-Oct-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The potential joint health benefits of Pycnogenol, an extract from French Maritime Pine bark, are linked to its ability to absorb directly into the synovial fluid, says a new study with patients with osteoarthritis.

Higher dietary calcium linked to lower heart attack risk in Korean women, suggests study

11-Sep-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Higher calcium intake was associated with decreased cardiovascular (CV) event risk in Korean women, according to a recent study in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Belgian strategies ‘inadequate’ in raising vitamin population intakes

08-Sep-2017 By Will Chu

Current fortification and supplementation practices in Belgium are inadequate in raising vitamin A and D intakes to recommended levels, according to a study, which could provide much insight in shaping future dietary strategies.

One in eight over-50s in Ireland vitamin D deficient

07-Sep-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

One in eight adults over the age of 50 living in Ireland are vitamin D deficient, reports a recent study in Journal of Gerontology: Series A.

Calcium may not help prevent bone loss in men

21-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and rates of bone loss showed no association with dietary calcium intake in men, according to a recent study in British Journal of Nutrition.

High-dose supplementation cuts vitamin D deficiency in severely premature babies

17-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Preterm infants given the highest daily doses of vitamin D3 saw significant reductions in deficiency prevalence, say researchers.

High calcium levels linked to heart attack risk

01-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

People who are genetically prone to higher calcium levels in the bloodstream may be at higher risk of heart attack and coronary artery disease (CAD), a new study suggests.

Vitamin D pills may boost quality of life for osteoarthritis patients: Study

28-Jul-2017 By Stephen Daniells

High-dose supplementation with vitamin D2 may improve pain scores and measures of “quality of life” in people with osteoarthritis, says a new study.

Russian billionaire buys Holland & Barrett for healthy €2.0bn

27-Jun-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

US private equity firm Carlyle sells Europe’s largest health and wellness retailer to investment fund controlled by Mikhail Fridman

Adequate magnesium intakes may boost bone health: Study

23-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of magnesium from the diet may slash the risk of fractures for older women, but the benefits for older men are less clear, says a new study.

French study links 'Med diet' pattern to lower risk of frailty

23-Jun-2017 By David Anderson

Consumption of a Mediterranean style diet is rising in Europe and the US because they 'easy to follow', says author of paper linking Med diet with reduced frailty.

Multivitamin use ‘a major determinant’ of higher B-vitamin status

19-Jun-2017 By Will Chu

Varying levels of multivitamin supplement use worldwide has new implications for chronic disease risk, circulating biomarker concentrations and nutritional status of regions or populations.

K for kids: Low vitamin K2 levels may boost fracture risk

15-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Children with low levels of vitamin K2 are at an increased risk of fractures, and small changes in vitamin K status can have a big effects on bone health, says a new study from Poland.

Study leaks phytochemical advantages of organically grown onions

14-Jun-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Onions grown under organic conditions have significantly higher flavonol and antioxidant levels, according to a 'groundbreaking' Irish field trial.

Great Ormond Street study suggests poor nutrition in children with IBD

01-Jun-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

The vast majority of patients fail to meet current guidelines for calcium and vitamin D, prompting calls for supplementation.

Special Edition: Bone & Joint Health

Can bone health be improved through microbiota manipulation?

31-May-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

Bone mineral density could be altered by prebiotics and probiotics, according to a new review that links diet-induced obesity, the gut microbiota and bone health.

Bones of contention: Joint-up thinking key to market gains

31-May-2017 By Will Chu

Post-menopausal women, senior citizens both male and female. Those in the twilight of life have traditionally made up the bulk of the market for bone and joint supplements and ingredients.

Curcumin may play role in maintaining bone density: Pilot study

23-May-2017 By Nathan Gray

A curcumin-based supplement could be helpful in maintaining a healthy level of one density, according to a new pilot study backed by Indena.

Thumbs down: EFSA panel rejects claims for joint functioning and sperm DNA damage

17-May-2017 By Nathan Gray

EFSA’s Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) has rejected two health claims dossiers claiming a link between curcumin and joint function and an extract for sperm DNA damage.

Eat more yoghurt for better bones, says study

16-May-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

Higher hip bone density and a reduced risk of osteoporosis have been found to occur after increased consumption of yoghurt in older women and men in Ireland.

'Complex link' between vitamin D2 and D3 supplementation

09-May-2017 By Eliot Beer

A new study may shed light on the differences in uptake of vitamin D variants, while also revealing absorption is higher in women than men, and two-weekly dose regimens are the most effective.

Analysis: Can EFSA ever cut ties with industry?

04-May-2017 By David Burrows

The consultation for a new policy on independence at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) draws to a close this week and campaigners have told FoodNavigator that the final document won’t be worth the paper it’s written on

Storm in a teacup? Review deems four coffees a day as safe

03-May-2017 By Will Chu

Consuming 400mg of caffeine a day from all sources is not bad for your health, researchers have said in a systematic review looking into the effects of caffeine on humans.

GALLERY: Your guide to what's happening at Vitafoods 2017

26-Apr-2017 By Nathan Gray

With Vitafoods 2017 just around the corner, we take a look at the latest innovation, product launches, and other interesting offerings at the three-day event. Take a browse through our gallery to see what's on offer!

VITAFOODS 2017 PREVIEW

Curcumin concoction could combat colitis: Study

25-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

A formula that blends curcumin and turmeric oils can prove effective against the activity and inflammatory burden of colitis, a study has determined.

New NRC-backed study to explore role of K2 in calcium metabolism

21-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

The Norwegian Research Council will fund a four year study to explore the relationship between calcium metabolism and vitamin K2, says NattoPharma.

Magnesium may promote bone health and prevent fractures: Study

19-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

Healthy levels of magnesium in the body might decrease the risk of bone fractures, according to results of a study from the Universities of Bristol and Eastern Finland.

NutraIngredients Awards: Readers' category open ... YOU decide who wins!

03-Apr-2017

Have your say and vote to decide who will win Readers’ Ingredient of the Year and Readers’ Food Supplement of the Year at this year’s NutraIngredients Awards.

Meta-analysis supports tea’s link to stronger bones

28-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Consumption of tea is associated with increased bone mineral density (BMD), according to a meta-analysis of 16 studies combining data from 138,523 people.

Your Voice Matters

Have your say today: NutraIngredients state of the industry survey

21-Mar-2017 By Nathan Gray

Which consumer trends will be important for your business? Are European markets too fragmented? What is in store for your category? How are EU rules affecting your prospects? To gauge our readers’ views on these – and many more questions - NutraIngredients...

38 finalists will battle it out in 13 categories

Finalists announced: Find out who made the NutraIngredients Awards 2017 shortlist

20-Mar-2017 By Nathan Gray

NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the shortlisted finalists for the 2017 edition of the NutraIngredients Awards, ... with the winners announced at our exclusive awards evening in Geneva on 10th May. Will you be joining us?

'Caviar oil' omega-3 supplement set for UK debut with Holland & Barrett

09-Mar-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

An omega-3 supplement made from herring caviar oil will hit the shelves of Holland & Barrett in the UK and Ireland after success in Asia and UAE.

SPECIAL EDITION: BOTANICALS

Formulating a plan: How manufacturers are rising to the botanical formulation challenge

23-Feb-2017 By Will Chu

As consumers increasingly switch to ingredients that are plant-based and more sustainable, manufacturers are responding in kind to botanicals as a more ‘natural’ and bioavailable source of nutrition.

Supplementation for over 55s offers significant healthcare savings

Calcium plus vitamin D could save European healthcare nearly €4 billion

22-Feb-2017 By Nathan Gray

Fortification or supplementation programmes to increase levels of calcium and vitamin D could prevent almost 200,000 fractures per year in Europe – saving €3.96 billion in avoidable healthcare costs.

NattoPharma research network awarded EU funding grant

08-Feb-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

Norweigan nutritional supplier NattoPharma has been awarded a sought-after EU Horizon 2020 research grant, which will fund vitamin K2 research.

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Anti-inflammatory diet could act to preserve bone strength: Study

31-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

New associations between food and bone health have been outlined in a study, which suggests that anti-inflammatory diets could strengthen bone and reduce fractures.

$Olive oil could slash your chance of bone fractures in half, study says$

Olive oil could slash your chance of bone fractures in half, study says

24-Jan-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

Eating more extra virgin olive oil could cut your risk of osteoporosis related fractures, says a new study.

CoQ10, soy and taurine have potential to help boys with fatal muscle wasting disease

23-Jan-2017 By Gary Scattergood

A number of nutraceuticals have clinical merit and the therapeutic potential to help boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), but more stringent and credible research is sorely needed, researchers say.

Kappa buys European distributor

16-Jan-2017

Norwegian vitamin K specialist Kappa Bioscience has acquired its long-time European distributor, ppm.Ingredients KG (PPM) and boosted its offerings.

The €3.3 trillion cost of malnutrition inaction

15-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Economic impact assessments for malnutrition are helping present a “convincing argument” for nutrition investment, says a top economist from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

New supplier set to make waves on the bio-marine scene

07-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Start-up Bio-marine Ingredients Ireland (BII) hopes to become a major new supplier of lipids, protein and calcium powders following an initial €15m investment in its plant.

Upsurge in demand for RUTF products amid global insecurity

28-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The market for Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) is expected to grow yearly by over 10% up to 2024 as global political insecurities rumble on.

Where there’s a will…iced coffee concept makes whey protein cool

25-Nov-2016 By Lynda Searby

Arla Foods Ingredients has developed an on-trend whey protein iced coffee concept that it is confident will be “on the market and available to consumers very soon”, but can it dispel negative perceptions around whey protein drinks?

UK law seeks to close infant & follow-on formula ‘loopholes’

18-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

A UK bill seeking to close infant and follow-on formula regulation ‘loopholes’ has been unanimously endorsed by Parliament’s House of Commons.

Report urges UK to improve poor breastfeeding support

17-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Scotland and Northern Ireland have made improvements in policies that encourage women to continue breastfeeding but England and Wales still lag behind, according to scorecards in a report from the World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi).

Censoring choice? SNE concerned about Romanian infant formula plans

15-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Restricting mothers’ access to information about infant formula may have negative public health consequences, trade group Specialised Nutrition Europe (SNE) has said following a draft Romanian law banning the marketing of formula for under-2s.

Over half kids' food on Spanish TV use health halo claims: Research

10-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Over half of all food products marketed to children on Spanish television make some kind of nutrition or health claim but many of these products are unhealthy, say researchers calling for nutrient profiles.

Romania goes beyond EU minimum with infant formula restrictions

08-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Romania wants to ban the promotion of infant formula products for children up to the age of two years, but it remains to be seen whether this draft law will make it past EU scrutiny.

The Protein Works ignores call to lower Super Strength vitamin D3 levels

04-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

UK supplement firm The Protein Works has dodged calls from a prominent dietitian to lower dosage of its Vitamin D3 Super Strength tablets, which offers 2500% of reference intakes.

Krill fishery unaffected (for now)

Fishing banned in world’s largest Marine Protected Area in Antarctica

02-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Fishing will be banned in a newly protected area of the Southern Ocean in Antarctica the size of the UK and France combined following an agreement at a Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) meeting.