Immune support

Label compliance not enough in fish oil supplement quality checks, claims study

09-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

An investigation into the quality control of three popular fish oil supplements on the Italian market has concluded that compliance with the label is not enough to judge the quality of these products.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Allison Ellsworth, Chief Brand Officer, Poppi

08-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

From Allison Ellsworth’s home kitchen to the hands of J. Lo, Poppi is disrupting the multi-billion-dollar soda category.

Synthetic glycans developer issued warning over failure to file IND in COVID-19 trials

08-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A company that develops synthetic glycans as targeted microbiome therapies has received an FDA warning letter over the way it has conducted two clinical trials.

New research validates improved function of zinc/turmeric complex, company maintains

03-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A Wisconsin-based supplement manufacturer has released new data showing the improved functionality of a proprietary zinc-turmeric complex that underpins a number of its products

Indian supplier details immune cell mechanisms for Andrographis extract

01-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

Indian ingredient supplier Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd. has validated the immune boosting effect of an Andrographis extract with a clinical study.

Epigenetics: “The next megatrend for our industry”

31-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Recent advancements surrounding DNA repair mechanisms have opened the door to new nutraceuticals that slow the aging process.

Probiotic Akkermansia strain may protect against cognitive dysfunction

31-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A specific strain of Akkermansia muciniphila may reverse the detrimental cognitive effects of a high-fat, high-cholesterol (HFHC) diet, including for measures of working memory and recognition, says a new study in rats.

Immunity and toddler formula: APAC parents leading the way in prioritising immune health - Survey

31-Aug-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Mothers in Asia-Pacific are prioritising immune health benefits when selecting toddler formulas, more so than their peers from the US, according to new data.

Israeli pilot targets innovation in cannabis and mushroom supplements

26-Aug-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Ambrosia-SupHerb and Tikun Olam-Cannbit join forces to develop innovative cannabis and mushroom-based nutritional supplements

Kaempferol cuts inflammation and weight gain in mouse model of obesity

25-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

New research shows that the flavonoid kaempferol boosted intestinal health, prevented detrimental microbiome shifts and cut weight gain for mice fed a high fat diet.

Astragalus root found to counteract exercise-weakened immune response, study finds

20-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

Astragalus extract may promote normal immunological function, a new study thinks, as researchers identify the root’s role in counteracting the immunosuppression caused by strenuous exercise.

Shiitake happens: Mushrooms to play key role in immunity nutrition and health, concludes report

18-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

Concerns over immune health and the pandemic has thrust the humble mushroom into the spotlight as experts hail the fungi’s ability to interact with gut microbes that influence healthy immune and inflammatory responses.

Must-have ingredients to include in your spring 2022 products

16-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Our everyday habits and behaviors have dramatically shifted in the past two years and they continue to do so—including our dietary supplements routine. So what trends will be left in 2021 and what will roll over into 2022?

Study highlights anti-inflammatory immune effects of BLIS K12

12-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming the probiotic Streptococcus salivarius BLIS K12 can induce a regulatory, anti-inflammatory peripheral immune response, according to a new study from New Zealand.

Beauty Kitchen launches Vitamin Kitchen: Founder says ‘carbon positive’ microalgae R&D advancing

11-Aug-2021 By Kacey Culliney

UK indie brand Beauty Kitchen has unveiled its latest business venture Vitamin Kitchen – a vegan vitamin gummies brand that it will soon expand to include products containing microalgae and marine extracts; part of a larger goal to offer complementary...

Polysaccharide an effective adjuvant to support vaccine efficacy

05-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The non-digestible polysaccharide Arabinoxylan may be an effective oral adjuvant to support vaccine efficacy, according to a new pilot study involving 231 elderly participants.

Solabia-Algatech launches whole algae β-glucan ingredient

27-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Israeli firm Solabia-Algatech Nutrition has launched a β-glucan ingredient derived from algal fermentation.

Healthy plant-rich diets associated with lower COVID-19 risk

27-Jul-2021 By Flora Southey

How does diet impact risk and severity of COVID-19?

Guest Article

The gut's impact on a good night's sleep

27-Jul-2021 By Guus Kortman, Gut Microbiologist, and Andrei Prodan, Data Scientist at Nizo

With sleep being rated as a top health priority for consumers across the globe in 2021, NutraIngredients speaks to an expert about the research linking the gut microbiome to this health goal.

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WATCH: Amado Group and COSMAX on beauty, weight management trends amid COVID-19

23-Jul-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Companies are still seeing opportunities in developing supplements that address the evergreen needs of weight management and skin protection, even as consumers tighten their purse strings and spend more on hygiene and immune health supplements.

Patients in ICU do better with more CoQ10, study suggests

22-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study suggests that higher blood levels of CoQ10 could improve outcomes for patients treated for severe trauma.

Reckitt Benckiser surrenders probiotics, DHA claims for infant product

22-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Nestlé has scored a point against competitor Reckitt Benckiser by inducing it to drop claims for the probiotic and DHA content of one of its infant formulas.

Immunity in a glass: Orange juice bioactives may bolster immunity and reduce inflammation

19-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

The micronutrients and other bioactives contained in a glass of orange juice is sufficient enough to shore up the immune response and tackle oxidative stress and inflammation, a review concludes.

Bovine colostrum sales set to soar amongst sports nutrition boom

19-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The global bovine colostrum market will expand at about 6.4% CAGR over the next six years to gain revenues of around €3.6bn ($4.3 bn) by the end of 2027, according to analysts from Transparency Market Research (TMR).

Curcumin extract’s superior bioavailability unlocks more health benefits, study concludes

16-Jul-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Curcugen curcumin extract significantly enhances the bioavailability of free curcumins making their therapeutic benefits more accessible, according to research

EFSA gives green light to more potent vitamin D

13-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Royal DSM has received a positive EFSA opinion for its Novel Food application for the new, fast-acting vitamin D ingredient 'ampli-D'.

Kerry delves further into health space with Biosearch Life acquisition

12-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Kerry Group, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has completed its the reported €126.9 million acquisition of Spanish biotech company Biosearch Life.

EFSA expands opportunities for vitamin D fortification

07-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Lallemand has successfully expanded the permitted categories of use for its vitamin D yeast in the EU after gaining favourable opinion from the EFSA for the use in 32 additional food categories.

Formula for success? More children and student formulas launched in China amid shrinking birth rates

05-Jul-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Milk formulas for children and young teens are gaining traction in China, with both local and foreign companies rushing to compete in this emerging market.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Sonja Nodland, PhD, Principal Scientist at Kerry Health

30-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Sonja Nodland, PhD, fought and won a battle with childhood cancer and now that fight continues—in the lab.

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.

Study unlocks how key bacterium trains infant immune system

18-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Bifidobacterium infantis EVC001 may influence immune system development in infants, says a new study from Evolve BioSystems that highlights the potential to reduce the risk of allergic and autoimmune conditions later in life.

EC’s plant preparation stance ‘abandons botanical ambitions,’ says regulatory expert

10-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) has been accused of ‘abandoning all ambition on botanicals,’ after a recent evaluation of regulation on nutrition and health claims, concluded ‘further study’ was required.

Nutritional supplement shows promise for those with ASD: Study

07-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A new survey on the nutritional blend IQed found the product may be beneficial for those with autism, apraxia and other conditions involving motor and speech delays.

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Lehvoss strengthens Nordic presence with Engredo venture

04-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

Nutraceutical specialists Lehvoss Group have revealed details of a new venture with Danish ingredients firm Engredo that looks to expand and build on product portfolios’ availability throughout Europe.

The Turmeric Co. incurs ASA wrath with disease-fighting claims

04-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

The Turmeric Co. have fallen foul of the UK advertising code after the firm claimed its specially formulated turmeric shots could fight inflammation and improve joint, heart and gut health.

IADSA resource highlights vitamin D importance in wake of COVID-tackling role

03-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) is underlining the link between inadequate vitamin D levels and a higher risk of falling with its online resource that highlights nutrition’s role in vulnerable populations.

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.

Food pairings 'ripe for innovation' as immunity mega-trend rolls on

31-May-2021 By Oliver Morrison

Exploring unique food pairings offers food brands the chance to tap into consumer desire to improve immunity via functional food, according to a report.

Launch Pad: May says bye to immune support and hello to hydration, healthy skin and energy

27-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The month of May generated an assortment of ingredients and formats, from protein bars that add inches to Ayurvedic-inspired coffee.

Routines and rituals: There’s ‘good opportunity’ to connect beauty and immunity, says Mintel

27-May-2021 By Kacey Culliney

There are plenty of opportunities to address immunity in the beauty and personal care space, particularly in developing active topicals, nutrient-dense ingestibles and combined kits that plug beauty routine needs and target holistic health, says Mintel.

Pre-diabetes concept: Blood sugar management trial in Singapore revealed by DSM-backed Hologram Sciences

25-May-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

DSM’s new venture Hologram Sciences plans to run a blood sugar management trial in Singapore to study how personalised approaches can help address pre-diabetes concerns, we can exclusively reveal.

Guest Article

Key research challenges in validating immune system benefits

20-May-2021 By Anita Hartog, Senior Scientist Nutrition and Health at NIZO

Despite huge consumer and industry interest in immunity, the list of food components that have gained regulatory approval for immune-support health claims is still limited to a handful of vitamins and minerals. Anita Hartog, Senior Scientist Nutrition...

Double protection: Novel microparticles and encapsulation protect lactoferrin from gastric digestion

19-May-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The use of a new type of highly porous microparticle and an encapsulation technology simultaneously has shown to increase the loading capacity of capsules for lactoferrin by more than 30 times, a group of researchers has found.

Immunity and beauty: The science, trends and future promise for growth

18-May-2021 By CosmeticsDesign-Europe Senior Reporter

Interest in topical and ingestible beauty products that support and even boost immunity is gaining traction, but what science can back up product developments and how much growth potential is there really in this space?

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This Thursday! NutraIngredients approaches finishing line with Immunity & Active Nutrition webinar

17-May-2021 By Will Chu

NutraIngredients’ Global Immunity Series of webinars enters its final week with the EMEA team hosting Immunity and Active Nutrition session that takes a closer look at sport nutrition’s role in immune system support.

NutraCast: Dr. Andrew Myers, CEO and Chief Science Officer of NutraGenetics

14-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Overcoming micronutrient deficiencies could become part of an effective strategy in the fight against COVID-19. While vitamin D supplementation has gained wide attention amid the pandemic, in the shadows is a lesser known but equally important nutrient:...

'Supplement Certified' created to enforce carotenoid and omega-3 quality control

13-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Professors at the Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT), Ireland, have established an independent scientific certification for assessing product label claims in a bid to improve trust and transparency in the carotenoid or omega-3 markets.

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).

Validating ResistAid’s prebiotic effects: New study supports arabinogalactan’s microbiome benefits

10-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The immune support benefits of Lonza’s arabinogalactan ingredient ResistAid may be linked to its ability to modulate the gut microbiome as a prebiotic, says a new study.