Men's Health

Warning: Couch potatoes may believe protein compensates for inactivity

23-Jun-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Casual protein users need to be educated on the true health benefits of protein supplements to avoid them being used to compensate for unhealthy habits, Swiss researchers have said.

Special Edition: Bone & Joint Health

Can bone and joint support be cool enough for sports nutrition?

22-Jun-2016 By Adi Menayang

Athletes and active people in general tend to put more wear and tear on their bones and joints. But unlike protein or energy, bone & joint supplements aren’t as easy to market as a sport nutrition product.

Strawberry powder forever: Study tips nitrate drink for overweight teenage heart health

21-Jun-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Upping nitrate intakes through a daily strawberry powder drink may be one strategy to improve cardiovascular health, a study in overweight teenage boys has suggested.

ASA puts maca claims to bed following Facebook fallout

15-Jun-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned a Facebook user not to repost claims that a Multi-Maca supplement could up sperm count for men and enhance fertility for women.

Study supports Prosterol saw palmetto extract for prostate health

13-Jun-2016

A CO2 supercritical saw palmetto extract may inhibit an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement, says a new study from Euromed in Spain.

INTERPOL crack down: DNP & nutrition products among 12.2m products seized

10-Jun-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has seized 12.2 million products as part of its 103-country Operation Pangea IX to crack down on the black health market.

Omega Pharma: 'We weren’t clear enough'

The dangers of normalising a medical taboo

25-May-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Food supplements are often presented as a 'softer' alternative to health than pharmaceutical treatments. Yet Omega Pharma experienced first-hand the dangers of trying to normalise a medical taboo when its advertisement for a night time urination botanical...

Antioxidant muscles in on emerging sport nutrition markets

24-May-2016 By Lynda Searby

Vitafoods saw French ingredient firm Seppic setting out its stall in the sports nutrition category with the launch of a new red wine polyphenol, vitamin E and zinc complex for muscle recovery and protection.

‘We need to achieve a prebiotic health claim to advance research in the category’: Academic

23-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Despite an abundance of health benefits, the lack of a prebiotic health claim in Europe is stalling research in a number of areas, says a leading prebiotic researcher.

‘Natural viagra’ ruling makes a mockery of NHCR

20-May-2016 By Lynda Searby

The Italian advertising standards body has pulled up Forsamax, a supplement for treating erectile dysfunction, for misleading advertising - providing further proof that the European Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation (NHCR) has no weight in Italy,...

NSF brings its DNA supplement testing services to Europe: 'We want to assist EU regulators'

18-May-2016 By Lynda Searby

European authorities and food supplement companies now have access to next generation DNA test methods that can establish whether supplements actually contain the botanical ingredients declared on the label, as NSF International rolls out its supplement...

Omega Pharma gets second advertisement scolding of the year

13-May-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received 15 complaints that Omega Pharma’s botanical advertisement discouraged viewers from seeking medical advice for nocturnal urination in what is the company’s second run-in with the authority this year.

Canadian marketing guru's research drills down to the very words that motivate consumers

06-May-2016 By Hank Schultz

Words are powerful, and finding out what words consumers use to describe natural and organic products is one of the insights provided by Canadian marketing guru Ryan Benn on Thursday.

Frutarom launches NutraT antioxidants line for instant drinks

06-May-2016 By Jim Cornall

Israeli company Frutarom Health BU has introduced NutraT, an all-natural antioxidants line that will be launched at Vitafoods Europe, Geneva.

Algae Life Sciences announces 239 structure/function claims

05-May-2016

The claims relate to the company’s AstaZine Natural Astaxanthin product, which is extracted from certified organic Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae.

Long-term multivitamin use linked to fewer heart problems: Harvard study

03-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A daily multivitamin may protect men from cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke in the long-term, says a new study.

Youngsters exposed to 'significant misinformation' on sports nutrition: Irish authority

28-Apr-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Young people are exposed to a significant amount of misinformation on sports nutrition, which could have negative implications for their health now and in the future, according to a Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) chief.

special edition: gender-specific nutrition

Supply eye: What gender-based nutrition means to the worlds’ biggest herbal player

22-Apr-2016 By Shane Starling

We asked Naturex what gender-based nutrition means to the French botanicals giant.

special edition: gender-specific nutrition

How to take the sleaze out of libido supplements

22-Apr-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The market for male libido supplements dwarfs that for women – but positioning products as healthy ageing supplements may help shake the sleaze from this niche segment, says one bawdy botanical supplier.

Berry drink shows skin benefits

15-Apr-2016 By Shane Starling

A polyphenol-rich red and black currant berry drink has shown significant anti-wrinkle and skin smoothing benefits in a 12-week French study.

Food Vision Asia: Be part of a unique EU delegation

11-Apr-2016 By Will Chu

Are you looking to explore the Asian market for new business opportunities? Food Vision Asia is looking for individuals who are interested in forming a delegation to represent Europe’s trade interests, and form new commercial relationships within Asia’s...

Berry polyphenols may benefit learning and memory, for mice at least

11-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Polyphenols from berries may offer significant benefits for learning and memory associated with age-related cognitive decline, according to two new papers from France.

Low vitamin D levels associated with higher cancer risk, study warns

08-Apr-2016 By Will Chu

Lower levels of vitamin D have been linked with a higher risk of cancer, researchers have found.

INTERVIEW

UK supplier brings insect protein to Europe: “We are laying the foundation on which to build the industry,” says Mophagy founder

07-Apr-2016 By Niamh Michail

FoodNavigator talks insect innovation and EU regulation with the founder of UK insect start-up, Mophagy, that has just landed official European distribution rights for Entomo Farms. 

Increased exposure to aluminium harmful to gut homeostasis, review warns

04-Apr-2016 By Will Chu

Aluminium is likely to harm gut homeostasis as increased exposure is strongly linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as an environmental risk factor, a review has concluded. 

Protein-based nutrient sensor could provoke calorie burning in obesity battle: Study

31-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

A group of proteins called mTORC1 that sense nutrient levels could hold the key to providing a viable method to target metabolic disorders such as obesity.

Omega-3 doesn't help male muscle builders: Study

30-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Fish oil supplementation makes no difference to muscle growth in healthy, young men who weight train with whey protein, a study has concluded.

Special edition: Ayurveda

Continuing science will boost Ayurveda, even given tension over best research models to use, experts say

24-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Accelerating interest in the personalization of medicine and the accumulation of a body of research will help drive increasing acceptance of Ayurveda in the West, experts say, albeit with a continuing tension between synergistic and single-ingredient...

Special edition: Protein perspectives

Probiotics flex their muscles to enhance protein efficacy

24-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Protein has long been touted as the prime functional food ingredient that is able to deliver improvements in athletic performance and recovery, stave off loss of muscle mass with ageing and help with weight control.

Typical vegan diet lacks key nutrients; supplements can help: Study

23-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Vegans are often nutrient-deficient due to unbalanced protein sources and a low intake of berries, fruits and nuts, a Finnish study has found.

Prestigious Award Ceremony, Geneva, Switzerland, May 11, 2016

NutraIngredients Awards finalists announced. 11 categories, 33 potential winners

18-Mar-2016

More than 120 high-quality entries made choosing finalists difficult but our crack judging panel have done it, and 33 stand-out products and ingredients have made the final cut in the second NutraIngredients Awards.

Clearer bioactive standards will benefit innovation, report states

18-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Food supplement and functional food innovation could be made easier if researchers were told the specific amounts of bioactive nutrients to include in their products, a report has concluded. 

'Good' cholesterol may actually be bad, study suggests

17-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Individuals with high levels of ‘good’ cholesterol (HDL-C) are more likely to develop heart disease, a UK study has demonstrated. 

Gut microbiome linked to male reproductive disorders

16-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Research has shown gut bacteria to aid in digestion and the immune system. However, the microbiome has been implicated in negatively influencing the male reproductive function in a new study.

Health halos and binge drinking: Irish agency concerned over booming energy drink sector

15-Mar-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The Irish public health body Safefood has called for more research on energy drinks and binge drinking in Ireland as well as health halos created by sports event sponsorship. 

Small fish oil doses enough to lower blood pressure: RCT

10-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Even the smallest amounts of fish oil can reduce blood pressure (BP), but only in those who have a history of hypertension, a study has determined. 

Should EU mimic US supplement label database?

29-Feb-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

A US trade group has made moves to increase transparency and traceability in the supplement market by requiring all its members to submit product labels. Should the EU be considering similar action?

Green tea compound may form basis for future arthritis therapy

19-Feb-2016 By Will Chu

A compound found in green tea, may prove effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, as its anti-inflammatory action is expressed without blocking other critical cellular functions, US researchers have shown.

What's driving supplement growth? Ageing, fitness & self-care

17-Feb-2016 By Will Chu

Recent years have seen an upsurge in supplement use. Products that were only available in specialist health food stores have gone mainstream, available alongside groceries in the supermarket and online. 

New raspberry insights show bioavailability crucial for health benefits

15-Feb-2016 By Will Chu

Red raspberries are rich in polyphenols but its health benefits can only be fully understood by studying how the body metabolises these micronutrients and the mode of action of the bioactive compounds that trigger these potential protective effects, a...

'Like recovery after a forest fire': IBD therapy could be engineered from wound-healing gut bacteria

11-Feb-2016 By Will Chu

Gut bacteria that adapt to their environment could be exploited as a therapeutic for disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease, a team of US scientists have predicted.

Nutrient-rich Nordic diet linked to better physical performance in elderly

01-Feb-2016 By Will Chu

The nutrients range of Nordic diets is associated with better physical performance and a decrease in disability risk later in life, a study confirms.

Cocoa flavanols may use gut microbiota pathway to ease metabolic syndrome: Review

29-Jan-2016 By Will Chu

Consuming cocoa flavanols may interact with the gut microbiota as a way of preventing metabolic syndrome or easing the condition’s symptoms, a review has concluded.

Chr. Hansen targets diabetes with next-generation probiotic deal

20-Jan-2016 By Will Chu

A collaboration between Chr. Hansen and Caelus Health will focus on the development of Eubacterium hallii as a next generation probiotic for prevention and treatment of metabolic disease. 

Gut microbe damage from low-fibre diets may be inherited - and irreversible

19-Jan-2016 By Will Chu

Adopting a high-fibre diet may not only benefit the microbial profile of the person consuming the diet but also their future children, according to a study in Nature.

Researchers to test faecal pill efficacy in treating obesity

18-Jan-2016 By Will Chu

Faecal matter from a healthy, lean person can help obese individuals lose weight by transferring intestinal bacterium via a 'stool transplant,' a study intends to show. 

Plant protein and health-enhancing fat lead 2016 food trends

15-Jan-2016 By Noli Dinkovski

Protein from plants and health-enhancing fat are the two leading food trends of 2016, according to a new consumer insights report by Canadean.

Dietary flavonoids reduce erectile dysfunction risk, say researchers

15-Jan-2016 By Louisa Richards

Increasing intake of berries and citrus fruits may improve erectile function as well as reduce heart attack risk, researchers at the University of East Anglia and Harvard Medical School have said. 

Crowdsourcing: Fostering openness and innovation

13-Jan-2016 By Will Chu

Outsourcing in the nutraceutical industry has traditionally involved partnering with contract research organisations (CROs) to prove new concepts or differentiate unique product formulas - but more recently the industry has seen a shift in its use and...

Entries close Friday January 15th

5-day count down: Last chance to enter the NutraIngredients Awards

11-Jan-2016 By Staff writer

It’s not too late to show the nutrition industry what you're made of by entering NutraIngredients’ 2016 Awards. But hurry, entries close Friday January 15th.