Italian galenic ingredients supplier, Biofarma Group has acquired Giellepi’s Finished Products division to consolidate its position on the international scene for “ready to market” products.
Peptides derived from a marine collagen source quelled intestinal inflammation in a new study using a mouse model of inflammation as well as human blood tissue.
Curcumin supplementation increase levels of beneficial gut microbes that limit actions of toxins and eases chronic kidney disease (CKD) symptoms, according to new research.
A new research project is underway that will develop new computational methods for analyzing and integrating different types of data available from an existing cohort of young adults, including continuous glucose measurements, images of meals, metabolomics...
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.
Supplementation with vitamin E tocotrienols from annatto led to significant changes in over 100 biochemicals linked to inflammation and oxidative stress, says a new study with post-menopausal women.
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).
Two separate omega-3 fatty acid studies conclude that while the fats could help reduce the onset of atherosclerosis, they could also have minimal effects on improving mood or preventing depression.
By Traci Kantowski, Communications Director, Global Curcumin Association
When asked to write this article, the Simple Minds song “Don’t You forget about me” immediately popped in my head. While it’s no longer the exciting new kid on the block, curcumin is the “friend” the industry needs.
Four probiotic strains isolated from Centenarians may exhibit anti-aging potential and protect against neuro-inflammation via the microbiota-gut-brain axis, suggests new data from a mouse study.
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.
Chinese scientists believe probiotics can help alleviate behavioural issues linked to cerebral palsy (CP) by reducing inflammation along the gut-brain axis.
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...
Twelve weeks of supplementation with a turmeric extract led to significant reductions in body weight for overweight but healthy people. The extract was also associated with improvements in mental health scores.
NuSkin Enterprises is among the latest multi level marketing companies transitioning to a hybrid model that includes affiliate marketers, the company announced recently.
Nuritas has raised €40m ($45m) in the Irish biotech firm’s latest round of funding intended to finance global expansion efforts and potential new additions to its portfolio of plant-based bioactive peptides.
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.
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.
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.
Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 supplementation was associated with an improvement in muscle damage, renal damage, and oxidative stress caused by a half marathon, in a study involving eight recreational runners.
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...
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...
Spreading the claims butter too thin and not investing in science can kill any category, even a popular one with durable demand, an astaxanthin supplier claims.
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.
Supplementation with curcumin may protect against muscle damage and enhance performance after acute physical exercise for sedentary individuals, says a new systematic review of the data that supports the effects observed in athletic adults.
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NOW has released its latest round of testing of products sold on Amazon and found that the glutathione supplements it bought were of reasonable quality, though some failures in potency and purity were still observed.
The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) says there is insufficient data to recommend a daily intake of the omega-3 oils, Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) for 3-18-year-olds.
Krill oil may address underlying problems associated with metabolic health conditions such as early-stage fatty liver disease and obesity, says an Aker BioMarine supported study.
The Cannabidiol (CBD) market is set to undergo a period of consolidation, buoyed on by a stricter regulatory process in the UK and Europe that will inevitably raise standards and range of applications.
A recent report on sales of botanical supplements was mostly very good news for the industry. But one prominent ingredient — turmeric — saw sales flatten or even decline.
Providing elite athletes with the nutrition 'edge' is not always about the counting of macros or the science behind ingredients, but it's sometimes as simple as making products and meals delicious, according to a leading health & performance...
Tart cherries supplementation showed no effect on gut microbiome makeup nor on inflammation markers in a recent study. The ingredient also showed no change in markers of blood glucose control.
Heart disease, diabetes and sleep apnea are just a few of the conditions associated with unhealthy eating habits. New research suggests we can add hair loss to that list.
We all know our age. But how old does our body think it is? One test looks at “biological age” vs. chronological age and Terrain Health is just one of a dozen approved companies in the nation offering a biomarker-based evaluation called Agebio, a test...
Branded ingredient supplier OmniActive says it has produced a more highly bioavailable form of its flagship curcumin ingredient line. The new offering is called Curcuwin Ultra +.
With just three weeks to go until NutraIngredients' annual Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, the virtual stage is set for some of the industry's biggest names.
South Korean firm Navipharm is focusing its R&D efforts on duo-strain probiotics products, after conducting research that appears to show that they are as efficacious, and more cost effective, as compared to multi-strain products.
The founder of a science-backed collagen startup explains how she took her knowledge of the international sports nutrition sphere and created a brand to fill a huge gap in the UK market.
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.
Omega-3s may beneficially alter the composition of the gut microbiome and lead to increases in the production of short chain fatty acids, says a study from King’s College London.
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
As more evidence accumulates on the specific health effects of whole and isolated dietary fibers it may become possible to recommend a personalized suite of ingredients for IBS patients, a new review argues.
