Cardiovascular health

Diagnostics key to increasing global omega-3 consumption: Review

25-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

A paper published in The Journal of Nutrition makes the case for increased diagnostic testing to improve omega-3 status and related health outcomes around the world.

High consumption frequency of cheese and yoghurt could reduce occurrence of asthma symptoms – Iran study

23-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

A high weekly intake of dairy products, such as cheese and yoghurt, among children and adolescents was associated with 42% lower odds of wheezing, compared to those who never or only occasionally consume these foods, say researchers in the Middle East.

Higher omega-3 levels linked to reduced risk of death

22-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

People who consume more omega-3 fatty acids tend to live longer and healthier lives, according to a new analysis published in the most recent issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Givaudan’s wild blueberry extract reduces postprandial fatigue: Study

22-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Wild blueberry extract may reduce post-lunch cognitive fatigue, according to a new study sponsored by Givaudan.

Heart matters: Firms pin hopes on vitamin K2 and red yeast rice extract formula for Asia success

22-Apr-2024 By Audrey Yow

A new formula combining vitamin K2 and red yeast rice extract from SunWay Biotech and Gnosis by Lesaffre is being pitched as ‘pivotal chance’ to boost cardiometabolic health in Asia.

Vitamin D, multinutrients may boost lung health for COPD sufferers

18-Apr-2024 By Claudia Adrien

supplementation of vitamin D alone or a multinutrient combination may significantly improve lung function and disease severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to findings published in Nutrients.

BGG expands global reach with new Swiss headquarters

17-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

Chinese premium ingredient supplier BGG announced its new global headquarters in Switzerland as base for a major restructuring plan to pursue international expansion.

AB-Biotics investigates probiotic blend’s mechanism for cardiometabolic health

12-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

AB-Biotics’ probiotic blend AB-Life could improve heart health through the modulation of bile acid serum pool and regulation of circulating lipoproteins, new research has found.

Microphyt explores microalgae for weight management, identifies side benefits

10-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

A microalgae extract produced by French biotech company Microphyt may not directly promote fat loss as hypothesized, but it could help overweight women with some of the pain points of exercise, according to a recently published study.

Flavonols may reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions: Study

02-Apr-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Increasing evidence suggests that quercetin and other flavonols defend against all-cause mortality, including reducing cardiovascular risks, according to research published in Scientific Reports.

Omega-3 levels linked to prevalence of frailty in older adults

02-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

Consuming more oily fish or fish oil supplements may help prevent frailty in older adults in Western populations, according to new research published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A.

NPD Launchpad: From pre-workouts and hydration to mushroom blends and hormonal support

28-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

This spring's new product launches include innovation within the sports nutrition category across protein and hydration, while interest in supplements for hormonal, brain, emotional and immune health continues to grow.

2024 Expo West trend spotting with SPINS: Algal omega-3, greens, sleep, kids and more

21-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Natural Products Expo West is always a launch pad for brands, so we walked the supplement aisles with Scott Dicker from market research firm SPINS to pick out some key trends and newsworthy topics.

Indena’s CoQ10 improves muscle strength in elderly statin users: Study

19-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Indena’s Coenzyme Q10 ingredient ‘Ubiqsome’ improved physical performance in adults with statin-associated asthenia, new research has concluded.

Consuming live microbes could benefit cardiovascular health: study

18-Mar-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

Regular consumption of foods containing moderate and high levels of live microbes is correlated with a reduction in cardiovascular health risk, according to a team of researchers from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Jinan, China.

DSM i-Health partners with Slimbiotics for metabolic health probiotics

14-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Austrian start-up Slimbiotics is partnering with DSM i-Health to distribute its metabolic health probiotics in the North American and Chinese markets.

Cranberry intakes may regulate lipid and glucose profiles: Review

14-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials observed that cranberry consumption resulted in significant decreases in the ratio of total cholesterol (TC) to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C).

dsm-firmenich teams with SCN BestoCo for omega-3 gummy innovation

12-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Global health and nutrition company dsm-firmenich is partnering with U.S. supplement manufacturer SCN BestCo to package high-dose, algae-derived omega-3 gummies that overcome traditional formulation challenges and address sustainability issues in the...

Higher omega-3 status linked to reduced risk of long-term cardiac events

11-Mar-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Increasing an individual’s Omega-3 Index levels can improve long-term health outcomes following a heart attack, according to new findings published in the International Journal of Cardiology.

ILSI brings together industry giants in vitamin K2 task force

06-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Europe has announced a new Vitamin K2 task force, designated to advance the scientific understanding of the health benefits of Vitamin K2 and provide evidence-based insights to enhance public awareness.

Sustainability mission leads to eggshell-derived veggie collagen

05-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Ingredient supplier Eggnovo is upcycling egg byproducts to produce vegetarian collagen, which it says is effective at a five times smaller dose than some animal-derived alternatives.

‘One and done’ synergistic supplements brand shares key to success

27-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Perfecting format and developing a product range to meet the needs of the whole family has been the secret to success for Irish powdered supplement company Revive Active.

Study: High iron intake linked to irregular heart rhythm in specific genetic variations

27-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

New data pulled from the UK Biobank suggests high dietary iron intake increases the risk of irregular heart rhythm, with the link particularly significant for those with genetic variations associated cardiac development and cell signal transduction processes.

Study: Masters athletes do not meet required nutrient levels during championships

20-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Many masters athletes are not consuming the recommended levels of carbohydrates, protein and micronutrients while competing at world championships and require increased nutritional support, according to a new study.

ChatGPT's nutrition advice is limited for NCD patients: Study

19-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

ChatGPT is “unable to replace a healthcare professional’s consultation”, new research has concluded, following an assessment of the chatbot’s ability to handle prompts for nutrition advice for patients with multiple noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

Study explores red yeast rice and fish oil combination for cardiovascular health

15-Feb-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

A supplement containing red yeast rice, omega-3s, coenzyme Q10, folic acid, astaxanthin and B6 improved total cholesterol, endothelial function, low-density lipoprotein and other markers in a recent study published in Archives of Medical Science Atherosclerotic...

Study links higher omega-3 levels to decreased stroke risk

12-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

A new study published in the journal Stroke shows that people with the highest omega-3 levels have a lower risk of stroke. It also dispels correlations between omega-3s and increased risk of brain hemorrhaging.

The evolution of omega-3s: From heart to brain health

09-Feb-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Whether it is anecdotal evidence or science-backed research, the support for omega-3 supplementation is hundreds of years in the making.

NutraCast: Remaining selective in sourcing amid limited fish oil supply

09-Feb-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From limited supply to the need for more consumer education, the fish oil industry is facing a number of challenges. However, there are still a lot of opportunities in and outside of the sea. This episode examines the state of the fish oil market and...

Probiotics for stress? B. breve shown to decrease heart rate under stress, increase GABA-like substance

07-Feb-2024 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium breve M-16V has shown to modulate the nervous system, such as decreasing heart rate during stress and increasing the production of pipecolic acid – a GABA-like substance for supporting stress...

Kilyos Nutrition adds Aker BioMarine krill oil to Brazilian portfolio

01-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Norwegian fishery and biotech company Aker BioMarine announced that it has partnered with Kilyos Nutrition to introduce its Superba Krill oil ingredient to key supplement brands in Brazil.

NutraIngredients Awards: Entries closing Feb 5

01-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

There's still some time to enter the prestigious NutraIngredients Awards but hurry! The entry deadline is Monday, Feb 5.

Consumer demand and health supporting potential of omega-3 testing held back by education and policy

30-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

While there are huge benefits to testing and personalising omega-3 doses, this industry is being held back by a lack of consumer understanding, poor knowledge and support from healthcare professionals and policy barriers, according to speakers at this...

GOED omega-3 testing shows 'incredible' quality compliance, but EC hydrocarbon limits will be 'real challenge for sector'

29-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

GOED member products are performing extremely well on label claim compliance, oxidative quality and most contaminants, but there is cause for concern as the European Commission looks to enforce a limit on hydrocarbons that the industry find notoriously...

NutraIngredients Awards 2024: What the judges are looking for

26-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2024 and celebrating a decade of honouring the best and brightest in the industry, but what are our judges looking for?

Research links vitamin K2 and D to predictor of cardiovascular disease

18-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

A new data analysis suggests a link between vitamin K2 MK-7 and vitamin D supplementation and a reduction in coronary artery calcification (CAC) development—a strong predictor of heart attack and cardiovascular mortality in high-risk patients and statin...

Top reasons to enter the NutraIngredients Awards!

17-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2024 and celebrating a decade of honouring the best and brightest in the nutraceuticals industry

Enter now! Join the 10th anniversary celebration of the NutraIngredients Awards

10-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards are back with a bang in 2024 as we celebrate our 10th year honouring the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people and projects across the dietary supplements industry.

Synbiotic supplementation may ease long COVID: RCT

05-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a prebiotic-probiotic combination may help with some long COVID problems such as fatigue, memory, concentration and gastrointestinal upset, says a new large study from Hong Kong.

BCAAs harbor distinct and often opposing health effects: Study

02-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have detected biases in the study of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), suggesting that these essential nutrients do not have the homogenous effect in humans previously observed.

Ketogenic diet proves mixed bag for elderly in treating migraines

21-Dec-2023 By Claudia Adrien

The ketogenic diet may be helpful for older adults suffering from migraines, however different versions of the diet may influence conclusions about health gains, according to a review that appears in Nutrients.

NI Awards "helped put Pharmako Biotechnologies on the map”

21-Dec-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

With the NutraIngredients Awards celebrating its 10 year anniversary in 2024, we speak to winners from the last decade and find out how their award win has impacted their business.

Guest Article

Omega-3 Market Update: It’s All About the Supply

11-Dec-2023 By Ellen Schutt, Managing Director, GOED

To sum up the discussions about the EPA and DHA omega-3 market in 2023, only one word is required: “supply.” The focus of just about every conversation during the past year has been concern about the supply of fish oil, specifically from the Peruvian...

Pairing spirulina with exercise may give amplified metabolic benefits, study suggests

08-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

Supplementation with spirulina in conjunction with HIIT exercise results in significant improvements in anthropometric measures and markers of inflammation in men with obesity, a new RCT observes.

Ultra-processed foods: expert stresses importance of consumer communication

05-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

Following significant controversy over the health implications of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), Mintel urges brands to promote self-education on the topic whilst improving transparency to retain consumer trust.

Study suggests health benefits of unripe avocado supplement in obese participants

29-Nov-2023 By Matt Chittock

A new study from researchers in the USA and Australia investigated the effects of a diet supplement made from unripe avocado on glucose tolerance and cardiometabolic risk factors in obese adults.

GC Rieber: Innovating for optimal omega-3 oils

23-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

The omega-3 oils producer VivoMega by GC Rieber has introduced its innovation VivoSens, which enables for the optimisation of the sensory analysis and subsequent performance of omega-3 oils.

Systemic interventions needed in cognitive ageing research

23-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

“What is good for the heart, is good for the brain,” according to noted cognitive health nutrition academic Professor Andrew Scholey.

Industry responds to report warning omega-3 supplements may increase risk of atrial fibrillation

22-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new publication from BfR, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, concludes that omega-3 fatty acid supplements may increase risk of atrial fibrillation in those with existing or impending heart disease, with the greatest risk noted at the...

Omega-3 fatty acids could regulate genes associated with obesity

16-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Anti-inflammatory properties of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA could have the ability to regulate genes associated with obesity, a new systematic review has concluded.