Healthy ageing

Sustainability and transparency key, finds Vitafoods

17-May-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

The themes of sustainability and transparency in the supply chain were two of the hot topics that took centre stage at this year’s Vitafoods Europe.

Mediterranean diet components benefited AMD sufferers in study using AREDS2 data

12-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

Some components of a Mediterranean diet can help slow the progression of advanced eye disease, a large scale follow up study has suggested

Slimbiotics expands into the US with new subsidiary

12-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Austrian start-up Slimbiotics has announced the creation of a new US subsidiary to focus on business development and sales across the Americas for its Kimere-derived weight management probiotics.

Gallinée founder: ‘You can feel it’s the year of the microbiome’

10-May-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The scientific community has had its eyes on the microbiome for years, but for the beauty industry and its consumers, 2022 will be the year the concept really gains important ground, says the founder of Gallinée.

Strawberry powder supplementation may slash cholesterol levels: RCT

06-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Four weeks of supplementation with a freeze-dried strawberry powder may slash LDL cholesterol levels by almost 5%, according to a new randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded crossover trial.

Nutraingredients Awards 2022 - and the winners are...

06-May-2022 By Liza Laws

From start-ups to researchers as well as a range of nutrition heavy weights, this year’s Nutraingredients Awards was once again packed full of first-class entries, each one hoping to win one of our 17 coveted prizes.

FutureCeuticals to launch joint health ingredient in EU market at Vitafoods

05-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

FutureCeuticals, a family owned company based in Illinois, has announced that its joint health ingredient FruiteX-B will now be available in the EU.

Study of enzyme blend in aging gut model part of new R&D emphasis, manufacturer says

05-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

Bio-Cat Inc. said a study on the effect of one of its enzyme blends on a model of the aging gut marks a new R&D direction at the company.

RCT supports plantarum probiotic’s anti-obesity effects

04-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with a novel probiotic isolated from Korean fermented foods may slash body weight and reduce abdominal fat in overweight people, says a new study from Korea.

Pickle-derived probiotic linked to longer lifespan, for worms at least

28-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A specific bacterium isolated from fermented pickles may extend lifespan in nematode worms, says a new study from China that may “provide the theoretical basis for its future application”.

Eating vegetables can lower inflammation levels regardless of physical activity, researchers find

28-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

A higher intake of vegetables - but not fruits - is associated with lower levels of a pro-inflammatory biomarker regardless of the physical activity behaviour in older adults.

Winners of prestigious Nutraingredients Awards 2022 revealed a week today

27-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

There is just one week to go until the winners of the 2022 NutraIngredients Awards are crowned – and you can watch events unfold during the ceremony live via our online broadcast on 4 May.

More brands hopping on the bidirectional beauty bandwagon

25-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

An increasing number of brands are hitting anti-aging from all angles by introducing skincare systems that include ingestibles and topicals.

ChromaDex Sr VP: ‘We’re happy for our external research program to serve as a model for industry’

25-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

As the ChromaDex External Research Program passes a significant milestone with 250 material transfer agreements (MTAs), are there lessons for the rest of the industry to learn about building out R&D programs?

Creation of UK network set to transform ageing research

22-Apr-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

The launch of a new UK interdisciplinary network will transform ageing research and help redefine immune therapies for older people.

Herbal blend may help manage menopause symptoms: RCT

18-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of four different herbal extracts may significantly reduce hot flashes and sweating, improve sleep, and boost mood in post-menopausal women, says a new study.

Bioiberica to launch brand new ingredients and products at Vitafoods

14-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

Life science company Bioberica will be bringing new ingredients to this year's Vitafoods Europe held in Geneva next month (May).

Euromed presents extended range of Mediterranean fruit and vegetable extracts for healthy ageing and wellbeing

14-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

At this year's Vitafoods Europe, Euromed will showcase its Earth Harmony Organic Extracts as well as a growing portfolio of natural ingredients inspired by the health-promoting properties of the Mediterranean diet.

Science shorts: Probiotics encapsulation tech, HMObiotics, curcumin and cognitive health

12-Apr-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A novel probiotics encapsulation technology, H&H Group’s pioneering research on HMObiotics, curcumin’s benefits on cognitive health are some of the stories covered in this round-up of new scientific findings.

RCT supports low dose UC-II collagen’s joint benefits for young healthy people

11-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Low doses of Lonza’s UC-II undenatured type II collagen may boost knee joint flexibility in young people who experience activity-related joint discomfort, says a new study.

FitLife Brands on upward course but misstated financial results could dim picture

07-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Omaha-based supplement marketer FitLife Brands has reported promising full year revenue that comes with a serious caveat in that the company may need to restate its financial results going back to its 2019 fiscal year.

Fermented dairy consumption improves relational memory in healthy adults: Study

29-Mar-2022 By Asia Sherman

Consuming fermented dairy increases the presence of certain gut microbiota and improves relational memory in healthy adults, says a new study published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience.

Study: Enriched infant formula may improve neurocognitive function in children at age 6

28-Mar-2022 By Asia Sherman

Infant formula enriched with milk fat globule membrane, omega-3 fatty acids and synbiotics improves brain function in healthy children, a new study suggests.

NutraCast: Improving lifespan via ‘zombie cell’ elimination

25-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Senescent cells accumulate with age and are associated with many disease states people experience later in life. Over time, these cells stop dividing but do not die off, which is hw they earned the nickname "zombie cells.” Researchers believe that...

Cargill makes case for EpiCor's match with postbiotic definition

24-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Cargill is pushing a postbiotic positioning for its Epicor immune health ingredient, maintaining that the yeast-derived ingredients fits squarely within the new definition.

Study: Spinach extract can boost muscle mass in older adults

24-Mar-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Daily intake of spinach extract can improve muscle quality and strength in adults over the age of 50 and may improve physical and emotional health when combined with moderate exercise.

OmniActive’s new curcumin shows 144x bioavailability at low doses vs standard curcumin: Study

23-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

OmniActive Health Technologies’ new Curcuwin Ultra+ ingredient, launched last fall in the US, is effective at boosting curcuminoid levels in the body at a “considerably smaller dose” than standard curcumin.

Low vitamin C linked to cognitive impairment in older adults

22-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Research suggests that vitamin C deficiency affects cognition and nerve signaling in the brain, making it a possible risk factor for cognitive impairment.

Latest surveys show promising sustainability picture for major marine omega-3s sources

22-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

The latest information from the major supplies of marine sourced omega-3s shows these resources continued to be managed in a sustainable manner, despite lingering concerns over how climate change might ultimately affect these fisheries.

Mood support supplements sales surge with novel microbiome opportunities

17-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Sales of mood support supplements have grown by over 75% year-on-year, according to data provided by SPINS.

Cymbiotika launches UK e-commerce store for its natural supplements

16-Mar-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

US nutritional supplement brand Cymbiotika has launched an e-commerce store in the UK for its range of natural supplements which aim to boost consumers’ vitality and longevity.

Probiotics, prebiotics reduce inflammation and maintain gut health for healthy ageing — Japanese review

15-Mar-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Probiotics and two types of prebiotics, namely resistant starch and resistant proteins, have the potential to aid healthy ageing by reducing low-grade inflammation, according to a new review.

Olive leaf extract can relieve severe knee pain, study finds

10-Mar-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Daily intake of olive leaf extract (OLE) is effective in reducing joint discomfort and increasing mobility in older people with significant high knee pain, according to the results from a Swiss study, sponsored by Nestle.

Survey: Demand increases for functional solutions across the age divide

10-Mar-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Consumers of all ages are seeking functional solutions to support long-term dietary and lifestyle changes, according to the findings of a global consumer survey carried out by food ingredients supplier, Kerry.

FMT and ulcerative colitis: Oral treatment shown to be a ‘promising and feasible’ approach – Lancet study

09-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A 56-week long clinical trial using orally administered faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has led to remission in patients suffering from active ulcerative colitis.

Omega-3 supplements may ‘modestly’ reduce falls among the elderly: Large RCT

07-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A three-year double-blind randomized controlled trial with over 2,000 participants showed that omega-3 supplements may have an impact on the rate of falls in older people, the first time such a result has been reported.

Sports studies need to evolve with changing market, expert says

04-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition research is adapting to a changing market with more studies being done on endpoints like recovery and healthy aging, a clinical trials expert said.

No dieting silver bullets, expert says

03-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition products are often linked to certain diet plans, such as ketogenic diets, high protein/low fat approaches and others. A nutrition expert says the prosaic takeaway is that all of these have been shown to work, provided that consumers...

NMN lessens drowsiness, improves lower limb function in older adults: Japan RCT

02-Mar-2022 By Maria Fortune

Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) intake improves lower limb function and reduces drowsiness in adults agreed 65 and above, according to an RCT funded by Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences Ltd.

Intake of oral nutritional supplement increases body weight, BMI in elderly at risk of undernutrition – Meiji study

01-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of an oral nutritional supplement has shown to increase body weight and body mass index in elderly at risk of undernutrition.

Turmeric extract may boost blood flow to the brain: RCT

28-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of a turmeric extract may increase cerebral oxygenation linked to better blood flow to the brain, says a new study from Brazil.

Immunity, analytical advances, and sleep: Themes and first speakers announced for IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

23-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Delegate registration is now open for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas in Washington DC, with speakers already for a blockbuster opening session on microbiome modulation to boost immunity and improve COVID outcomes.

Perilla seed oil with citrus peel powder improves cognitive function in elderly – 12-month Japan RCT

22-Feb-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of perilla seed oil and citrus peel powder is reported to have significantly improve age-related cognitive decline in healthy elderly, according to a one-year RCT conducted in Japan.

Gut bacteriophages linked to improved cognitive ability in humans (and mice & flies)

21-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The presence of a specific bacteriophage – a virus that targets bacteria – in the human gut has been linked to an improvement in cognitive functions and memory in humans, mice, and flies.

Probiotic mix may boost mood for people with moderate depression

16-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A multispecies probiotic product may improve mood and some cognitive measures, says a new study from the University of Oxford that suggests the product may be an “early intervention strategy” for people with moderate depression.

Momentum builds for probiotics for weight management

15-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

As our understanding deepens of how the gut microbiota impacts metabolism and obesity, the market for probiotics to help manage weight is gaining momentum.

Lodaat build science for ingredient portfolio with new studies

15-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

From ashwagandha for sleep to Holy Basil for daytime functioning and concentration, ingredient supplier Lodaat has reported the publication of a number of studies for its ingredients.

Urolithin A could combat age-related muscle decline, study suggests

09-Feb-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

A placebo-controlled, randomised clinical trial has indicated that urolithin A supplementation has a positive impact on skeletal muscle performance and mitochondrial health among an older population.

Intake of mulberry extract lowers blood glucose and insulin levels – Korean RCT

08-Feb-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The intake of Mulberry (Mori ramulus) extract after a high fat and sucrose diet has shown to reduce post-meal blood glucose, according to a RCT conducted in South Korea.

Functional innovation should target ‘planet-first’ nutrition

07-Feb-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

More consumers are recognising the link between personal and environmental health and will choose brands based on transparency and ‘ethical consciousness’, according to a report from FrieslandCampina Ingredients.