Immune support

'Biofortified staples is a no-brainer': How vitamin-enriched foods can be a ‘gateway’ to accessible nutrition

06-Jan-2022 By Katy Askew

Biofortification of staple foods should be used to support improved global nutrition outcomes, according to Dr Jan Low, Principal Scientist at CGIAR’s International Potato Center and 2016 World Food Prize Laureate.

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Conagen develops kaempferol fermentation production

06-Jan-2022

Massachusetts-based Conagen has announced the development of kaempferol via fermentation for use in nutrition, beauty, and personal care products.

NIU’s predictions: The categories, ingredients, & industry issues to watch in 2022

05-Jan-2022 By By Stephen Daniells and Hank Schultz

The year is new, and a lot of people are getting out their crystal balls. NutraIngredients-USA is no exception, and here are our issues and topics to watch in the dietary supplements space in 2022.

Skin wellness startup Forest Spa Finland takes ‘inside-out approach’ with adaptogens

04-Jan-2022 By Kacey Culliney

UK-based skin wellness startup Forest Spa Finland has developed a supplement and face serum from a blend of Nordic-sourced adaptogens, both designed to improve overall skin immunity and health from the inside and out, its founder says.

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EFSA sets turmeric derivative safe level at half of applicant’s request

24-Dec-2021 By Will Chu

The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) concludes that the Novel Food tetrahydrocurcuminoids, derived from turmeric (C. longa L.), is safe for adult use in supplements at 140 milligrams per day (mg/day).

Krill oil-based delivery system improves absorption and benefits of ginger extract

21-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The oral availability of ginger extracts may be boosted by using a krill oil-based self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS), says a new study from Japan.

Regulatory round up: Mushroom powder and boron supplement source added to EC register

21-Dec-2021 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) rounds off this month and this year with a few last-minute additions to the Novel Food register as a mushroom powder and boron source for supplements all make the grade.

Carrot-derived immune ingredient exhibits prebiotic potential: Study

17-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Pectin-derived rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) polysaccharides from carrot may beneficially modulated the human gut microbiota and offer prebiotic potential, says a new study.

Super Bowl winner headlines program at Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022

14-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022 returns in February as an in-person event. Located in sunny San Diego, the meeting will feature cutting-edge content from subject matter experts that will help companies succeed in this market sector that...

4 million kgs per year: Comet Bio announces investment in sustainable Danish manufacturing facility

10-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Comet Bio – a startup developing prebiotics, functional fibers and sweeteners from upcycled ingredients – has announced an investment with RE Energy to build a dedicated manufacturing facility in Denmark to supply Comet Bio's Arrabina prebiotic fiber.

Glanbia Nutritionals to use microencapsulation to boost ashwagandha efficacy

08-Dec-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Glanbia Nutritionals has formalised a partnership with Ixoreal Biomed to optimise high concentration KSM-66 ashwagandha root extract and enhance functionality.

Report finds immunity supporting foods and supplement adoption boosted by pandemic fears

03-Dec-2021 By Will Chu

A report by The Global Wellness Economy (GWI) identifies an upsurge in immunity-focused food consumption and supplement use, buoyed on by ongoing health disruptions caused by COVID-19.

Science shorts: Plant-based diet problems, gut microbe that triggers immune-signalling cascade and more

03-Dec-2021 By Tingmin Koe

In this round-up, we will look at new research findings surrounding plant-based diet and depression, the links between microbiome and immunity, autism, and ear infections.

Cornell team creates tool to better define zinc deficiency

02-Dec-2021 By Will Chu

Cornell University has developed a new way of more accurately measuring zinc deficiency that can blight vulnerable and low-income populations and their immune and metabolic health.

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Beneo makes multi-million investment to extend chicory root fibre capacity

30-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Prebiotic ingredient powerhouse Beneo has announced a multi-million euro investment program for the coming years to expand capacity for its prebiotic chicory root fibre production sites in Belgium and Chile.

Dietary fibre from rice bran lowers incidence of influenza-like illness in seniors – Three-month RCT

29-Nov-2021 By Tingmin Koe

A dietary fibre derived from rice bran has been shown to lower the incidence of influenza-like illness in older adults aged 55 and above, reports a new RCT from Egypt.

Experts in pharmabiotics, postbiotics & A.I. join Probiota speaker line-up

24-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Speakers addressing the opportunities in the live biotherapeutics/ pharmabiotics space, postbiotics, and artificial intelligence are just some of the experts confirmed for the upcoming Probiota in Copenhagen.

Big opportunities in merging nutra and pharma

23-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Consumer trends, technological advancements and business strategies are causing the pharma and nutra markets to merge and this opens opportunities for the players in both industries to cater to consumers looking for the ultimate wellness solutions.

Diet, microbiome and immunity; Scientists pinpoint gut microbe that triggers immune-signalling ‘cascade’

22-Nov-2021 By Gary Scattergood

New research in mice appears to show how diet alters the immune system by downregulating inflammation through a gut microbe.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Rhonda Hoffman, Chief Marketing Officer, Pharmavite

17-Nov-2021 By Danielle Masterson

In 2019, Rhonda Hoffman was named Chief Marketing Officer at Pharmavite—a wellness company with a mission.

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Industry insights from NIZO: Selecting the best food ingredients for immune health benefits

17-Nov-2021 By René Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager

How can in vitro and clinical testing help manufacturers select and produce the best ingredients to support and maintain better immune health?

Put your start-up centre stage at our Probiota Pioneers hub

Probiota Pioneers: Calling all probiotic, prebiotics, and microbiome start-ups!

16-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota community and present their company in Copenhagen.

GOED chief: 2021 has been as good as 2020 for omega-3s

15-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

After 2020’s record setting sales across the dietary supplements industry, many industry members have been wondering if such levels could be maintained through 2021. Ellen Schutt, executive director of trade group GOED, has good news for the sector: 2021...

Study: Diet rich in fermented foods can increase gut microbiome diversity and immune response

15-Nov-2021 By Mary Ellen Shoup

A diet rich in fermented foods such as kimchi, cottage cheese, and kefir can enhance the diversity of gut microbes and reduce molecur signs of inflammation, say researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine.

NUTRAINGREDIENTS AWARDS WEDNESDAY 4 MAY 2022

Your moment in the spotlight at the NutraIngredients Awards 2022!

10-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

The NutraIngredients Awards returns for 2022, where once again the very best of the nutrition industry is celebrated, recognised, and revered in an online awards ceremony that you can be a part of.

Probiotics for ear infections? Researchers demonstrate microbiota linked to ear health

09-Nov-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Ear infections are typically treated with antibiotics, which could compromise the gut microbiome and reduce the ability of immune cells to kill bacteria. Now, fresh research indicates there could be a promising new approach to this relatively common childhood...

Nearly half of UK adults unaware of gov’s winter vit D guidelines, BNF survey finds

08-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

A British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) survey reveals that nearly half (49%) of UK adults are unaware of Government’s advice recommending vitamin D supplementation during autumn and winter.

Spanish authorities issue advice on safe Kombu algae consumption

04-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has published guidance for the consumption of seaweed updated to now consider levels of iodine in the macroalgae that vary according to species.

New products: Jelly bean supplement, powerful antioxidant and probiotic booster

03-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New product launches over the last couple of weeks include a new line of jelly bean supplements for adults and kids, a 'powerful' antioxidant ingredient, and an excipient said to improve the efficacy of probiotic products.

Next gen solutions for weight management, opportunities for fermented foods, and the gut-brain axis: First speakers announced for Probiota 2022

02-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Delegate registration is now open for Probiota in Copenhagen, with speakers already confirmed covering topics including postbiotics, live biotherapeutics/ pharmabiotics, the skin microbiome, and much more.

Ashwagandha roots, leaf extract shown to stimulate immunity – 60-day trial

01-Nov-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root and leaf extract has shown to stimulate the immune system, said a 60-day RCT conducted in India.

GSK and Viome expand microbiome-based cancer therapeutics deal

29-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) are to expand on an existing collaboration with Viome that looks into links between the gut microbiome and certain cancers.

Probiota Asia: Experts assess pioneering microbiome research on immunity, bone and joint health amid COVID-19

28-Oct-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Exclusive findings on microbiome research centred around vaccine immunogenicity and gut microbiota changes in COVID-19 patients were revealed at the first edition of our Probiota Asia digital summit for 2021.

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Resilience and immune health at core of IADSA media resource

27-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IASDA) has made available a new resource that places immune health at the centre of promoting resilience.

ASA rules unfavourably towards CBD oil’s immune health supporting role

26-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

Gemporia are in hot water with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after the CBD firm’s teleshopping presentation claimed its product could help with multiple conditions and illnesses.

From the Editor: Exciting changes at NutraIngredients

19-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Many readers will have noticed some changes to how they access the award-winning content on our site, so here’s more information about the how and why of those modifications.

Pandemic places spotlight on probiotics and emphasis on immune supporting abilities

14-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

The fallout from the pandemic has pulled probiotics sharply into focus as firms attempt to navigate ever shifting health positioning and price points to satisfy a surge in gut and immune health interest.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Susan Hewlings, PhD, RD, Director of Scientific Affairs, Nutrasource

13-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Susan Hewlings, PhD, RD, has over 20 years of experience in nutrition, sports nutrition, and scientific consulting for the dietary supplement and medical industries. She is currently the director of Scientific Affairs at Nutrasource, and the author of...

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