Drugs manufacturer Stada is to acquire fifteen of GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) consumer healthcare brands in a deal that includes its Cetebe vitamin C supplements.
Sports nutrition marketing of the female athlete has come a long way as the industry embraces representing her as strong and powerful image rather than skinny and sexy, says Dr. Susan Kleiner, founder of High Performance Nutrition, and director of science...
Botanical and natural extracts that include black walnut, Japanese knotweed and sweet wormwood, appear to show efficacy against Lyme disease compared to first line antibiotic treatments.
Evolve BioSystems, the US-based microbiome firm supported by big name investors Bill Gates and Li Ka Shing, will soon embark on local research in the APAC region, namely Singapore and Hong Kong.
Retailers in the CBD space have expressed frustration at a recent survey, which finds products analysed breach food law with some posing as potential safety risks for consumers.
Cannabidiol (CBD) industry groups have welcomed new regulatory and precautionary advice by UK authorities highlighting its “clear trajectory towards developing a safe and legally compliant CBD industry.”
A higher court in Germany rules that cannabidiol (CBD) is a novel food confirming the decision made by one of the country’s administrative courts back in November last year.
A natural compound found in many widely consumed vegetables could help fight fatty liver disease, according to a new multi-level study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists.
Aphrodisiac supplements for men, an update to a cumin recall and a non-approved Novel Food found in a CBD dietary supplement are among notices issued by food agencies last month in NutraIngredients monthly round-up.
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Consumption of a previously unexplored strain of algae could improve IBS symptoms such as diarrhea, gas and bloating, according to a new study from California.
Italy’s Ministry of Health confirms the maximum level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) permitted in food supplements is set at two milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg).
Supplementation with polyphenols from mango may reduce markers of inflammation and improve levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut of people with IBD, suggests a small study funded by the National Mango Board.
The gut microbiota may determine how effective exercise is on glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity in patients with prediabetes, a German-Chinese study claims.
When it comes to commercialising microbiome-related products, having really amazing science is only 50% of the journey towards market success, says industry expert Julian Mellentin.
With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, our panel of expert judges share some of their top tips and hints of what makes a winning entry.
Psychotropic plant medicine has garnered immense attention as more of such products, most notably cannabidiol (CBD) nutraceuticals, and even foods and beverages, enter the mainstream market.
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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) warns of consequences to the heart and cardiovascular system as a result of consuming large amounts of hemp products that includes supplements, teas and energy drinks.
German pharma firm Bayer is to enter a joint development agreement with Azitra that uses the skin microbiome as a basis for new skin care products that address a range of skin conditions.
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that watermelon byproducts positively alter glucose levels, the gut microbiome, and inflammation in lab mice. Now researchers are ready to take their findings to human studies.
Nutraceutical and cannabinoid product manufacturer Medlab are teaming up with UK-based distributors Cultech to expand its probiotic and cannabidiol (CBD) products’ reach into Europe.
Curcumin’s ability to influence or inhibit the progression of cancer may form the basis for new remedies either alone or combined with other agents, a scientific review suggests.
Swedish gut analysis and microbiome therapeutics player Carbiotix will partner with the University of Verona on neuroinflammation research using its Microbiome Modular Therapeutics (MMT) platform.
Christmas dinner with the in-laws may have a detrimental impact your microbiome health, according to new research that links changes in people to psychological stress.
CBDepot has applied for Novel Food (NF) application for a synthetic form of cannabidiol (CBD) for food supplement use in a move the firm says has a better chance of regulatory approval.
The European Commission (EC) adds phenylcapsaicin, a synthetic chemical compound of the chili pepper extract capsaicin, to its list of Novel Food (NF) ingredients.
The year 2019 was a solid one for the omega-3 business, with sales remaining steady. In the US, the market was mostly flat, but strong regional growth in the Asia-Pacific region and other emerging markets led to category growth overall.
Arctic Nutrition is to form a scientific collaboration with Norwegian firm Møreforsking to provide marine lipid and cell study expertise in developing its omega-3 fatty acid-enriched herring roe extract.
Polish authorities continue to bring its supplement guidelines up to date with the addition of maximum amounts permitted for vitamins, minerals, caffeine and white mulberry preparations.
Norwegian krill processor Rimfrost is to award a €100m (NOK 1bn) contract to Westcon to build a new krill fishing vessel that enables the production of food supplements at sea immediately after catching.
A recent review of astaxanthin found evidence to support the safety of dosages of 12 mg up to 24 mg a day. But that applies to only to natural astaxanthin, not to the synthetic forms, the authors said.
BASF Nutrition & Health are teaming up with Ideogen to introduce an omega-3 fatty acid solution to Europe that addresses the chronic condition Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).
Clinical trials involving diet are severely under-funded and more difficult to complete than drugs studies, say researchers who warn that nutrition studies are prone to bias, are often too small and of too short duration and regularly change outcome...
The US Food and Drug Administration has stated that it cannot conclude that CBD (cannabidiol) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for its use in human food, based on a “lack of scientific information supporting the safety of CBD in food”.
A world-class line up of international experts in the microbiome, probiotics and prebiotics will take centre stage in Dublin this February as Probiota 2020 bridges the science and industry divide.
Omega-3 fish oil supplements appear to improve the attention span of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but only in those with low omega-3 levels in the blood.
Defendants in a recent spate of lawsuits alleging discrepancies between the amount of CBD advertised on pack and the amount contained in the products, have hit back in motions to dismiss, with one arguing that such cases should be stayed until the FDA...
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CBD has caught the public's imagination as an ingredient offering a host of potential health benefits. But for all the hype, CBD also courts controversy. To move from a trending ingredient to an ingredient trend, the sector will need to address some...
A unique new nutrient delivery system, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, could help billions of people suffering from malnutrition by improving the way iron and vitamin A are fortified into foods, say those behind the project.
