Healthy ageing

Healthy ageing and nutrition takes centre stage in UK’s Life Sciences Vision

09-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Healthy ageing and the role nutrition plays are amongst seven ‘critical healthcare missions’ that form the UK Government’s Life Sciences Vision and the 10-year strategy it intends to implement.

Targeted crop breeding may offer novel ways to benefit our microbiomes: Expert

08-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A more refined and holistic approach to trait breeding in food crops could create opportunities to influence human health via the microbiome, says Andy Benson, Professor of Food Science and Technology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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Fipros Nutrition opens new infant nutrition production facility

08-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Danish contract manufacturing firm Fipros Nutrition has confirmed its new €15m facility for the blending and packing of milk powder products is now open for business.

Immunity concerns turn consumers towards nutrient-packed products, survey reveals

07-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

The pandemic and threat of similar outbreaks has placed consumer focus firmly on immunity, according to market analysis, where foods high in nutrients ranked amongst ways to optimise immune health.

Inbiose applies for FDA GRAS approval of four new fermentation-produced HMOs

06-Jul-2021 By Jim Cornall

Belgian biotech company Inbiose, which develops human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), has submitted its application for a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) approval by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of four HMOs.

Indian Sandalwood Oil superior to vit E in anti-ageing effects on skin, study finds

06-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Indian sandalwood oil could be a more potent antioxidant than vitamin E in news that could interest the cosmetic industry and their R&D efforts into ingredients that protect skin against environmental stress.

Multi-component supplement may ease negative impacts of stress: RCT

01-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of magnesium with vitamins B6, B9, and B12 plus extracts from rhodiola and green tea may promote a relaxed state and reduce stress perception, says a new study from Europe.

Private Equity group Siparex takes minority stake in Pharmactive

28-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The French PE group will help ramp up the biotech firm’s plans for rapid growth and expansion.

Polaris launches ultra-purified micoalgae DHA oil

24-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

After more than 25 years in the omega market, Polaris is looking to become a forerunner in the field of fish-free omega 3, with the launch of a microalgae oil promising at least 800 mg/g of DHA .

Cellular aging category heats up with new NMN product launch

23-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Developed in collaboration with scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, the new product called Elevant Prime is formulated with nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN).

Danone tops responsible marketing list, but pressure grows on firms to do more

23-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

The Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) has announced that Danone has topped the 2021 list of Breast Milk Substitute (BMS) makers, scoring highly on its approach to responsible marketing.

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DSM upgrades premix manufacturing facility in Poland

22-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

Global food and nutritional ingredients supplier DSM continues to make substantial investment in Eastern Europe with the opening of its new extended manufacturing facility in Poland.

Italian government prioritises healthy ageing and prevention of malnutrition

16-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

Italy’s Ministry of Health has made available a document that looks into improving the nutritional needs of the country’s elderly by addressing the ‘triple burden of malnutrition’ that this group is susceptible to.

EPA-rich fish oil boosts cognitive performance for healthy, young adults: RCT

15-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Fish oil supplements enriched with EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), but not DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), may boost accuracy and speed of cognitive function, compared to placebo, says a new RCT from Europe.

Review points to effectiveness of keto diet, but also cites wide range of evidence quality

10-Jun-2021 By Hank Schultz

Do ketogenic diets work? A recently published review of scientific evidence on the subject came back with the answer: “Yes, but . . . “

Probiotics and phytonutrients reverse age by three years, researchers claim

02-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

A diet that includes probiotics and phytonutrients may contribute to looking and feeling younger, a study finds as certain diet and lifestyle changes may knock off as much as three years in biological age.

Kerry extends growing probiotic line with marketing deal covering spore forming ingredient

01-Jun-2021 By Hank Schultz

Ireland’s Kerry Group has added to its stable of probiotics with a deal announced today in which it will distribute the proprietary OPTI-BIOME MB40 probiotic ingredient, made by Troy, VA-based biotech firm BIO-CAT Microbials, LLC.

Annatto tocotrienol may help manage blood sugar: RCT

01-Jun-2021 By Emily Jarecki

Supplementation with annatto-derived delta-tocotrienol may improve glucose control, inflammation and oxidative stress in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), says a new study from the National University of Medical Sciences in Pakistan.

Project seeks to turn eggshells into next-gen bone regeneration biomaterial

01-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

A new approach to extract calcium from eggshells has been perfected by a team of scientists, who believe this waste material could be the starting point to create biomaterials used to regenerate bone.

Isomaltulose shows some blood sugar benefits but no performance boost in running trial

26-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent study found isomaltulose, a low glycemic sugar, quelled blood sugar spikes after a running trial to exhaustion better than did other sugars. But one expert questioned whether the differences were significant.

Sam Wiley offers insights into omega-3s market as he moves on from company

26-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Sam Wiley, CEO of Wiley’s Finest line of omega-3 products, said he’s confident in the course of the category and in the future of the brand as he steps down from a leadership position at the family owned company.

Urolithin A + High Protein: ‘There’s No Shake Like it on the Market,’ says Amazentis

24-May-2021 By Emily Jarecki

Swiss life sciences company Amazentis has combined Mitopure (urolithin A) with high protein to increase sports performance, recovery, and overall cellular health.

Chr. Hansen and Nestlé settle HMO patent litigation

17-May-2021 By Will Chu

Chr. Hansen and Nestlé have settled a legal dispute involving alleged infringements on Human Milk Oligosaccharide (HMO) patents arising from October 2020’s acquisition of Jennewein Biotechnologie.

Tropical ginger blocks inflammation: Mouse Study

13-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The research provides novel evidence for a specific molecular mechanism governing the previously observed anti-inflammatory properties of ACA.

Biohm Health claims data validates questionnaire that reveals consumers’ likely gut dysbiosis

13-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Biohm Health, a company founded on the science relating to the importance of the fungal components of the gut microbiome, now has a testing tool that consumers can use to do their own assessments.

2021 NutraIngredients Awards: Winners announced!

13-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The winners of the hotly contended 2021 NutraIngredients Awards were revealed in an online awards ceremony yesterday (May 12).

Today! Find out the winners of 2021's NutraIngredients Awards

07-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The 2021 NutraIngredients Award winners are to be announced in a live-stream broadcast ceremony taking place today, at 4pm CET (3pm BST).

‘Exciting news’: High dose omega-3 may boost ‘stress resilience’

05-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a high dose of omega-3 fatty acids may help slow the effects of aging by suppressing damage and boosting protection at the cellular level during and after a stressful event, says a new study.

Sophie's Bionutrients develops world's first dairy-free micro-algae based milk alternative

04-May-2021 By Jim Cornall

Sophie's Bionutrients, a Singapore-based next-generation sustainable urban food production technology company, announced today that it had developed the world's first-ever micro-algae-based milk that promises to eliminate allergies making it...

Ireland’s authorities update nutrition advice for the country’s elderly

26-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has updated nutritional guidance for the over 65s in a move to improve the quality of life for an age group that in 2016, increased by 19% in Ireland to 630,800.

Collagen well positioned to respond to growing cosmetic and sports sectors, report says

26-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

The market for collagen peptide products are still a long way from their peak, a new report suggests as it cites probiotics and omega 3’s developmental paths as evidence that collagen’s product lifecycle is still at a very early stage.

NutraCast: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Expert Bill Harris, PhD

23-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

William Harris, PhD, has been researching fatty acids for over 40 years. To date, he has published more than 300 papers on these nutrients. And recently, he has been ranked in the top 2% of scientists worldwide.

Lonza says it's filling gap in US market with new organic collagen ingredient

20-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Swiss ingredient manufacturer Lonza has expanded the reach of it UC-II branded line of collagen with a new organic option, which fills in what the company characterizes as a gap in the market in the United States.

Food supplement found to alter gut in resolving effects of malnutrition

19-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

Research into a food supplement for malnourished children is offering insights into how gut bacteria may affect growth as it appears to ‘repair’ disrupted microbiomes and effectively address the effects of malnutrition.

Nutrition experts share the secrets to a healthy immune system for older adults

15-Apr-2021 By Oliver Morrison

‘Significant proportions’ of the older population in the UK are lacking in required intakes of energy, protein, dietary fibre, vitamin A, vitamin D, riboflavin, folate, magnesium, potassium, selenium, iron, calcium, iodine and zinc, according to the British...

DSM's new personalized nutrition guru said effort will benefit customers and end users alike

13-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Personalized nutrition pioneer Ian Brady said DSM’s new venture in the space, branded as Hologram, will be a way to better serve both DSM’s brand clients as well as end users.

Loneliness decreases gut diversity, greater wisdom has opposite effect, study suggests

13-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Greater wisdom or more loneliness are associated with positive and negative manifestations in gut microbial diversity, an exploratory study has found.

Hofseth BioCare eying global surge for unique salmon-derived ingredients

06-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With its first purchase order from Nestlé-owned Garden of Life in hand, Norwegian biotech company Hofseth BioCare (HBC) is gearing up for significant growth in North America with new products, exciting science, and unique claims.

Pharmavite seeks novel solutions for mental wellness and OTC alternatives

05-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Pharmavite, the company behind the Nature Made brand of dietary supplements, is offering potential investment and/or partnerships for companies offering mental wellness solutions and supplement alternatives to OTC.

Beetroot juice benefits brain and heart through oral microbiome modulation

01-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Drinking beetroot juice promotes growth of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function thereby offering healthy ageing benefits, according to a new study of people aged 70-80.

Probiotic’s obesity benefits partially translate from animals to humans: Study

29-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum APC1472 may improve blood sugar levels in healthy overweight/obese adults, according to a new study from APC Microbiome Ireland.

Corn cob waste the basis for extracting anthocyanins for supplement use, say researchers

29-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

A biorefinery approach that produces a dye and a possible nutraceutical for use in supplements has been outlined by scientists, who think there may be commercial value from these natural waste products.

New astaxanthin player debuts armed with ‘dark fermentation’ patent

25-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new player is on the verge of entering the astaxanthin and other markets with the granting of a patent on a ‘dark fermentation’ process for cultivating Haematococcus pluvialis and other algae species.

Research advances make it possible to assign an age to individuals' immune systems

18-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

As bodies age, their systems do, too. The concept of addressing ‘immunosenescence,’ or the specific aging of the immune system, has risen as a way to look at keeping older individuals healthier for longer as a subset of supporting their overall health.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Nancy Duitch, CEO SeraLabs

17-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Personal tragedy motivated Nancy Duitch, CEO of SeraLabs, to a career in health and wellness.

Amazon’s dietary supplement specifications: “These requirements shouldn’t be terribly onerous”

10-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From the ISO accreditation issue to concerns around “by input”, the new Amazon specifications are sparking a lot of debate within the dietary supplements industry...

Pine bark extract may improve inattention and impulsivity in kids with ADHD: Study

08-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Four weeks of supplementation with pine bark extract may improve ADHA scores as assessed by parents and teachers of children with attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says a new study from Taiwan.

Study finds metabolic benefits of multiple supplement use persist into older age

05-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study has found that consistent use of multiple dietary supplements is associated with better health that persists into older age. The association doesn’t prove a causal link, the authors acknowledge, but is good news for healthy aging strategies...

Study unlocks 70,000 new virus species in the human gut, creates bacteriophage opportunities

05-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

European researchers have reported the identification of over 140,000 viral species living in the human gut, more than half of which have never been seen before. The findings could open up new opportunities for bacteriophages for human nutrition.

Green tea supplements influence facial development of Downs syndrome children, study suggests

05-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

A study is linking green tea consumption with a reduction in facial malformations in children with Downs syndrome, as the team points to the catechin Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate (EGCG) as the compound responsible.