Cardiovascular health

Nutra Champions Podcast Series

Podcast: Don’t blame consumers for nutra scepticism, it’s a failure of companies not doing good science – Dr Ram Vishwakarma

12-Dec-2019 By Tingmin Koe

The nutraceutical industry offers more opportunities for developing new products beneficial to patients compared to the pharma industry, but more science-based evidence is needed, according to a leading Indian academic who stars in our second Nutra Champions...

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

Poland updates position by adopting further vitamin and nutrient supplement limits

11-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

Polish authorities continue to bring its supplement guidelines up to date with the addition of maximum amounts permitted for vitamins, minerals, caffeine and white mulberry preparations.

Pre-term supplementation does not raise developmental risks, review finds

06-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

Nutrient supplementation in small babies does not raise the risk of developmental and metabolic conditions in later life, a review concludes.

DnaNudge pop-up launch looks to personalise nutrition choices via genetic-based insights

04-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

The world's first in-store genetic test that directs the consumer to make healthier personalised choices, based on their DNA profile is now open in London as a pop-up service.

Editor's Spotlight

Nutrition science under fire: Diet trials lack of ‘rigour’ slammed by researchers

29-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Clinical trials involving diet are severely under-funded and more difficult to complete than drugs studies, say researchers who warn that nutrition studies are prone to bias, are often too small and of too short duration and regularly change outcome...

Dublin calling: World-class speakers come together for Probiota 2020

26-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

A world-class line up of international experts in the microbiome, probiotics and prebiotics will take centre stage in Dublin this February as Probiota 2020 bridges the science and industry divide.

Probiota Frontiers sessions deadline is today!

LAST CHANCE! Calling all probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome focused researchers

22-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Are you a researcher with compelling new data on the microbiome? Do you have exciting probiotic or prebiotic science to share? Would you like to present your findings at the leading microbiome-focused event? If so, today is the last day to submit your...

EC lowers max contaminant levels in red yeast rice-fermented supplements

18-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) moves to decrease the maximum limit of mycotoxin contaminant deemed acceptable for supplements fermented with red yeast rice.

FENS 2019: EFSA’s decade of toil to establish safe and adequate sodium levels

18-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

The publication of dietary reference values (DRVs) for sodium and chloride brings to a close ten years of work that began with a request by the European Commission to update values last set in the 1990s.

Vascepa’s label expansion could boost supplement realm

15-Nov-2019 By Hank Schultz

An expert panel has recommended an expanded treatment envelope for the EPA drug Vascepa. An expert says the move won’t affect the supplement market directly but does add to recent official recognition of the health benefits of omega-3s.

FENS 2019: Nutritional study shift places focus on systems-based approach

13-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

The shift in how nutritional studies are carried out are now adding additional insights into understanding biological mechanisms, disease biomarkers and identifying new intervention targets.

Naturex struts flagship turmeric ingredient at SupplySide West

22-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

NutraIngredients-USA caught up with the plant extraction and ingredient developer at SupplySide West in Las Vegas to hear about their latest ingredients and insights on key trends in the industry.

Nestlé on board with Swiss nutrition innovation enterprise

15-Oct-2019 By Will Chu

Nestlé are to join a group that looks to build a global innovation ecosystem on food and nutrition specifically promoting start-ups and investment to the Swiss region.

Vitamin Shoppe debuts new store concept, integrating technology, personalization

14-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Vitamin Shoppe recently unveiled a new store concept with the hope to boost sagging revenues by engaging consumers with technology-driven personalization.

AOAC approves methods to ID, quantify cranberry constituents

14-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

AOAC recognition of two cranberry methods means there is finally consensus on how to identify and quantify the proanthocyanins (PACs) within the botanical, the test’s developer says.

Science Shorts: Read the latest scientific findings in the health and nutrition space

11-Oct-2019 By Tingmin Koe

In this round up, we bring you the latest scientific findings from health foods manufacturers, such as Japanese firm Eminet and Australia's Blackmores, as well as research done by the Chinese and Japanese academia.

Coastal dwellers low in omega-3s despite affluence, access to fish, survey finds

08-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

Even Americans living in an affluent coastal town with good access to fresh seafood are deficient in omega-3s, a new survey has found.

CRN takes issue with how Pew reported adverse event finding in recent supplement survey

02-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new Pew survey on dietary supplements found that 1 in 8 consumers said they or a family member had experienced an adverse event, a finding which has been criticized as a faulty statistic.

Meta-analysis: Omega-3 supplements reduce risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease

02-Oct-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

People taking omega-3 supplements are at lower risks of heart attack and other cardiovascular disease (CVD) events but gain no benefit for stroke, according to a new meta-analysis.

Gouda news for cheese lovers: Study finds blood health benefit

26-Sep-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Antioxidants naturally found in cheese may help protect blood vessels from damage from high levels of salt in the diet, according to a new Penn State study.

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.

Heart Association advisory on high triglycerides could help raise omega-3s supplements, expert says

26-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new scientific advisory for the use of omega-3s in lowering critically high triglyceride levels will bolster the overall recognition and scientific backing of these ingredients among the community of physicians, said a noted omega-3s researcher.

New study unlocks the doses needed to achieve an optimal Omega-3 Index

23-Aug-2019 By Stephen Daniells

To achieve a desirable Omega-3 Index of 8%, Americans may need 2 grams per day of EPA + DHA, and the chemical form has an impact on this, says a new study.

Smokers and drinkers benefit more from flavonoid-rich diet’s protective effect: Study

19-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

Dietary intake of the kinds of flavonoids found in apples and tea may ward off certain types of cancer and heart-related disease, a Danish cohort study finds, especially for smokers and heavy drinkers.

OptiBiotix reinforce CholBiome stamp in Eastern Europe with Velinoff Pharma deal

14-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

OptiBiotix Health’s Eastern European interest gains further tract as the firm is to leverage an existing deal with Bulgarian company Velinoff Pharma to increase market exposure to its probiotic CholBiome.

Study finds key role for vitamin K2 in forestalling development of aneurysms

29-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new review paper posultates a mechanism for the development of blood vessel aneurysms, and identifies a role for Vitamin K2 is preventing their occurrence.

Failure of industry-led salt reduction policy led to increased CVD deaths, study claims

22-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

According to a new study, changes to food and nutrition industry scrutiny led to slowdown in salt reduction initiatives resulting in increased numbers of stomach cancer, stroke and heart disease.

Kaneka moves to acquire AB-Biotics in non-hostile takeover bid

15-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

AB-Biotics is the subject of a €38m takeover bid by its largest shareholder Kaneka Europe, who are looking to acquire the remaining 60% of the Spanish probiotic specialists, valuing the firm at €63m.

Trade groups slam review that says most supplements, even dietary interventions, offer no cardiovascular protection

09-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

A new paper argues that there is little evidence to support the use of most supplements and dietary interventions to benefit cardiovascular health.

Kappa Bioscience’s vitamin K combines with Optibiotix probiotic in vascular health deal

09-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

OptiBiotix subsidiary ProBiotix signs a license agreement with Kappa Bioscience for the use of its Lactobacillus plantarum (LPLDL) probiotic strain to address cardiovascular health.

Akkermansia supplementation finds novel way to tackle metabolic-related disorders: Study

04-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

Supplementation with Akkermansia muciniphila may improve insulin sensitivity and cholesterol levels in a study that points to the gut bacterium’s effect on weight and metabolic syndrome related traits.

Study hints at differences between vitamins K1 & K2 for heart health

02-Jul-2019 By Stephen Daniells

The potential heart health benefits of vitamin K are not linked to the K1 form (phylloquinone) but may be due to vitamin K2 (menaquinones), according to pooled data from large European studies.

Lack of effect: Massive meta-analysis reports no heart benefits for vitamin D supplements

25-Jun-2019 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with vitamin D is not linked to a reduction in risk of cardiovascular events, according to new findings from 21 clinical trials.

NIH study supports potential of Omega-7 for heart health and glucose metabolism

20-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

New animal research by scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicated that omega-7 (palmitoleic acid) from fish oil significantly reduced atherosclerosis plaque and other cardiovascular risk factors.

Pomegranate and olive oil extracts linked to heart health and sports performance

20-Jun-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Pomegranate and olive oil supplements could benefit cardiovascular health and physical performance, according to two newly published clinical studies.

Synthetic chili pepper extract gets EFSA approval

20-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) finds no safety concerns with the Novel Food (NF) phenylcapsaicin, a synthetic chemical compound of the chili pepper extract capsaicin.

Heart benefits: Tomato juice bioactives linked to lower CVD risk

13-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

The rich profile of bioactive components found in tomato juice is the 'likely' link to its strong link to lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, say researchers.

German drug authority approves first herbal weight control remedy

12-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Bladderwrack seaweed powder in tablet form becomes the first traditional herbal accompaniment approved by German authorities who deem the remedy suitable as part of a diet for weight loss.

Low vitamin K status linked to higher blood pressure, stiffer arteries

11-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Improving vitamin K status may boost cardiovascular health by reducing arterial stiffness and improving blood pressure, suggests a study from scientists in Belgium and The Netherlands.

UK-US team reveal ‘special relationship’ between blueberries and CV benefits

05-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Consuming a portion of blueberries may reduce the risk factors that lead to cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a group of researchers from the UK and US.

Caffeine cleared? Energy drinks’ heart effects may not be stimulant’s fault, says study

04-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

The interaction of common ingredients contained in energy drinks may have a bigger say in the beverage’s effects on cardiovascular factors that affect the heart rhythm, a US study concludes.

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.

Resveratrol’s blood pressure-lowering mechanism may explain antioxidant potency: Study

28-May-2019 By Will Chu

British researchers looking into resveratrol’s blood pressure-lowering abilities believe the mechanism outlined in their study may be a common feature to explain the efficacy of 'antioxidant' molecules.

‘Public health significance’: DHA omega-3 linked to better artery health in the general population

23-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Increased levels of omega-3s may be associated with less aortic calcification among men in the general population, with the effects seemingly driven by DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), says a new study.

Optibiotix probiotic gathers commercial momentum with hypertension deal

23-May-2019 By Will Chu

OptiBiotix Health continues the profitable drive of its Lactobacillus plantarum (LPLDL) probiotic strain in a license agreement with Nutrilinea for its use as a food supplement ingredient to help reduce high blood pressure.

Nourishing peptide possibilities: ‘From concept to optimisation in under a year,’ vows Nuritas’ founder

23-May-2019 By Will Chu

Nuritas’ collaboration with Maastricht University that looks into nutritional solutions to tackle muscle atrophy once again places the firm’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered natural peptide network in the spotlight

Sabinsa adds three manufacturing sites to USP GMP verification program

22-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

Three additional manufacturing sites in India now have third party GMP verification, according to ingredient supplier Sabinsa.

Hepatitis cases linked to turmeric supplements rises to four, say Italian authorities

17-May-2019 By Will Chu

Italy’s National Institute of Health has received further notifications of two more hepatitis cases linked to a turmeric-based food supplement distributed by a firm already implicated in two similar incidents earlier this month.

Editor's Spotlight: Science in Focus

Experts call for clinical trials to validate joint supplement's link to CVD risk

17-May-2019 By Will Chu

A report claiming glucosamine supplement use relates to lower cardiovascular (CVD) event risk has been met with a cautious welcome by medical experts, who urge the need to establish cause and effect.

New products in infant nutrition sift through limited number of ingredients

15-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

The infant nutrition market is characterized by few new ingredients, but lots of new players, according to information shared at a recent event hosted by ingredient supplier DSM.