Healthy ageing

Multispecies probiotics may have preventive effect on postmenopausal osteoporosis and fractures – Thai RCT

27-Feb-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

A Thai study has found that multispecies probiotic supplementation is protective against postmenopausal bone loss and that its potential as an adjunct treatment for osteoporosis should be further explored.

PLT targets restorative sleep with botanical blend for aches and pains

26-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Ingredient supplier PLT Health Solutions has entered the sleep category with its new Serezin-branded botanical formula, designed to provide fast-acting pain relief for more restful nights and upbeat days.

Industry gears up to celebrate Global Omega-3 Day

12-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) is inviting members of the industry to celebrate this year's Global Omega-3 Day on March 3 to continue the impressive uptick in awareness created this time last year.

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...

Succeeding in active nutrition: Innovating around the blueprint

02-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

The active nutrition category has a stable blueprint of trends, but consumers have fast-evolving needs so brands must focus on evolving their communication strategies to hit the right note with the modern customer.

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...

Ayana Bio partners with Wooree Green Science for plant cell-derived saffron

29-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Boston-based plant cell tech company Ayana Bio has signed a seven-figure joint development agreement with South Korea’s Wooree Green Science to develop plant cell-derived saffron and other important bioactive ingredients.

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...

PharmaLinea 2024 trends: From natural pain management to AI-powered ingredient discovery

26-Jan-2024 By Olivia Brown

There is a clear white space for pain management supplements in the market and significant opportunity to harness AI for innovation and discovery.

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?

New nutritional substitute? Donkey milk touted as potential ingredient for infant and ageing products

23-Jan-2024 By Hazel Tang

Researchers have argued that the rich and diverse content of proteins in donkey milk could promote cell growth and proliferation, stimulate the immune system, exert anti-ageing effects, and possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties....

Timeline raises CHF 56M from L’Oréal and Nestlé in Series D financing

19-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Swiss longevity biotech company Timeline (parent company Amazentis) announced that it has raised CHF 56 million (US$ 66 million) in an oversubscribed Series D financing round that included strategic investments by L’Oréal and Nestlé.

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

FrieslandCampina reveals 2024 trends report

12-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Key trends to watch in 2024 will include next-gen alt protein solutions, sustainability with substantiation, medicines for the mind and active ageing solutions.

Study: Vitamin D deficiency 'remains alarmingly high' in seniors

12-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The percentage of seniors admitted to the Department of Geriatrics with Vitamin D deficiency remains 'alarmingly high’, a new study concluded, with the authors calling for targeted interventions and enhanced education.

Omega-7 supplement rejuvenates skin from within: Study

10-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

An omega-7 supplement derived from Alaska pollock fish oil enhances skin function and appearance in women over the age of 40, according to a recent study.

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.

Study suggests Lycored skin benefits extend to several audiences

09-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Golden tomato-derived supplement Lumenato improves skin barrier, firmness and elasticity in a range of skin types, according to new research from supplement manufacturer Lycored.

Vitamin E intervention 'could be crucial' against Parkinson's disease prevalence

08-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Vitamin E could be used as a prevention strategy for the occurrence of Parkinson's disease (PD), a new study assessing data from 13,340 participants concluded.

Prinova releases megatrends report

05-Jan-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From gut health to a healthier planet, ingredient firm Prinova is hoping to use its latest megatrends report to showcase the opportunities available to leverage its ingredient portfolio, vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and other in-house...

Isoflavones may reduce elevated blood sugar levels: Study

05-Jan-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new study reveals that dietary isoflavone intakes are inversely associated with prediabetes risk following analysis of participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Does cocoa extract improve cognitive function in older adults?

04-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Supplementing with cocoa extract may benefit some aging brains more than others, according to findings from a recent study.

Probiota Day 2: State of the market, next-gen probiotics, gut-lung axis and personalisation

04-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The second day of Probiota will feature presentations from representatives from Holland & Barrett, ResBiotic Nutrition, Thorne Healthtech, BIOHM Health and many more.

Probiota Day 1: First 1,000 Days & Skin Health

03-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

With just five weeks to go before the start of Probiota in Milan, NutraIngredients previews what attendees can expect each day of this three-day microbiome extravaganza.

Prune consumption may prevent bone loss for postmenopausal women

02-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Dietary supplementation with prunes can have a broad range of effects on immune, inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in postmenopausal women, according to a recent study.

Horphag Research: Extensive Pycnogenol research "opens doors" for new applications

21-Dec-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Conducting thorough research is considerably more important than following trends, Sébastien Bornet, vice president of global sales and marketing at Horphag Research told NutraIngredients at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) last month.

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.

NPD Launchpad: From collagen drinks to mindful mushrooms

20-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

December new product launches have featured an array of collagen-based innovation and the demand for functional mushrooms continues to generate NPD.

Balchem boosts Choline production by 50% as cognitive category drives demand

19-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Responding to growing demand for choline across the lifespan, Balchem has announced the completion of its US capacity expansion for its VitaCholine, boosting output by 50%.

Holland and Barrett predicts health trends for 2024

19-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

Following strong trends in protein and immunity throughout 2023, Holland and Barrett predicts new consumer demands for natural energy alternatives, cognitive care, personalised hormonal support, and optimised hydration in 2024.

Milestone for 'vegan collagen' VeCollal: Study signals skin benefits

19-Dec-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The vegan collagen alternative 'VeCollal' has reached an important milestone in scientific recognition with the publication of a study concluding it can significantly increase collagen density and elasticity, and decrease wrinkles.

GOED reveals latest science on omegas for immune health

19-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

GOED has revealed the significant role that DHA and EPA may play in immune health following a review of its scientific database, with new research suggesting their potential association with white blood cell biology as well as inflammatory resolution.

Vitamin D decreases effects of high fructose corn syrup on the brain in rats

15-Dec-2023 By Claudia Adrien

High fructose corn syrup may have detrimental effects on brain health and function, but data from a new animal study suggests vitamin D may decrease the number of HFCS-related degenerative neurons, and positively affect learning and memory performance.

‘The greatest event where probiotics players meet to network’: 7 reasons to attend Probiota 2024

15-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota 2024 is two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

ImperialOel on innovating within a shifting omega-3 market

14-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

The natural lipid ingredient and supplement supplier ImperialOel l says the omega-3 market is in a transition phase due to high prices and severe fish oil shortages, creating a strong demand for sustainable alternatives to meet the health needs of the...

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...

Polysaccharides show “genuine” potential as neuroprotective therapeutic, researchers stress

05-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new review reveals the significant neuroprotective properties of dietary polysaccharides, attributing their actions to the key mechanisms of oxidative stress reduction, neuronal production, metabolic regulation, and gut barrier integrity promotion.

Consuming the right diet can add years onto our lives even in old age, study suggests

23-Nov-2023 By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

What are the main benefits of eating a healthy diet? Well, according to a new study, living longer for one.. In fact, some longevity-related diets, particularly involving whole grains and nuts, can increase our lives by up to a decade.

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.

The NutraIngredients Awards celebrate a decade of industry honours

16-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards will be 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.

Pharmactive Biotech established as B Corporation

15-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Transparency-focused natural extracts supplier Pharmactive Biotech Products has officially established itself as a certified B Corporation.

Menopause: Nutrition interventions for symptom support

08-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

Experts have noted the importance of fibre, polyphenols, and probiotics to support gut health during the menopause, and discussed the growing evidence for vitamin D, omega-3, soy isoflavones, and magnesium supplementation to alleviate associated symptoms.

Study shows C15:0 more effective than ‘fountain of youth’ alternatives

03-Nov-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Mounting evidence shows that Pentadecanoic acid, or C15:0, an essential fatty acid, is as beneficial as anti-aging drug rapamycin, including sharing anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antifibrotic and antimicrobial activities, according to research published...

Growth Asia Summit 2023

Healthy ageing in Asia: Metabolic health, cognition, mobility rank top for consumer need – expert panel

23-Oct-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Nutrition products designed for healthy ageing in Asia-Pacific would need to address the most pressing concerns surrounding metabolic health, cognition, and mobility, said an expert panel staged during our recent Growth Asia Summit.

Nutritional supplement may prevent malnutrition in ageing population: study

20-Oct-2023 By Olivia Brown

Intakes of an oral nutritional supplement (ONS) in older nursing home residents at-risk of malnutrition may significantly improve nutritional status and physical performance, says a new study.

Multi-ingredient herbal supplement could enhance cognitive speed: Study

19-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A combination of nine herbal ingredients may increase speed of cognitive task performance, according to a new clinical trial funded by Pukka Herbs Ltd.

World Menopause Day

Menopause: An opportunity for businesses and societal change

18-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Menopausal women are an overlooked demographic in the health and wellness industry, but one that could offer untapped opportunity for businesses, says co-founder of the menopause brand partnership company, Gen M.