Respiratory health

IPA World Congress + Probiota: Nestle, Unilever & Abbott among first wave of speakers

01-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Today we can reveal the first wave of speakers confirmed for the IPA World Congress + Probiota, the must-attend conference bridging the business and science of microbiome modulation for human health.

Spirulina supplements may boost immune function in elite athletes

25-Oct-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Daily supplementation with spirulina may improve immunity and resistance to infections and allergies in elite athletes by modulating immune functions.

Calling all Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Microbiome start-ups!

Probiota Pioneers: Deadline approaching for microbiome-related start-ups

25-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

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

Omega-3s boost running economy in long-distance athletes

06-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids led to increases in the omega-3 index and improvements in running economy for amateur long-distance runners, says a new study.

Controlling inflammation: Gencor eyeing NPD opportunities for post COVID-19 infection

28-Sep-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Gencor Pacific is eyeing new product development opportunities aimed at improving the quality of life in individuals who experience the lingering effects of COVID-19 infection, following new trial findings on one of its trademarked ingredients.

Study finds Taiyo’s Sunfiber cuts number of days with cold symptoms in healthy cohort

27-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

A study using a branded form of partially hydrolyzed guar gum has shown that it can help suppress common cold symptoms. The study used Taiyo’s Sunfiber ingredient.

Review supports zinc’s anti-viral activity, potential for COVID-19

27-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in modulating human immune responses and may prove to be an important therapeutic agent for viral infections, such as COVID-19, say the authors of a recent review.

Broadening appeal: NZ probiotic firm Blis reveals positive findings for upper respiratory health

26-Sep-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A New Zealand probiotic company is aiming to broaden the health claims applicable for its flagship probiotic strain BLIS K12 in the area of upper respiratory health, following favourable findings published recently.

IPA World Congress + Probiota set for Barcelona in February

21-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The HMO opportunity, synbiotic mechanisms of action, phages, personalisation, and the gut-brain axis are just some of the topics to be explored at the 2023 event in Barcelona, Spain.

Blis Technologies highlights respiratory health benefits of its oral probiotic

20-Sep-2022 By Asia Sherman

New research shows that the BLIS K12 probiotic for oral health may fight viruses and bacteria responsible for respiratory tract infections.

Intake of Bifidobacterium­-fortified infant formula shown to reduce URTI – Fonterra 12-week RCT

19-Sep-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Chinese infants consuming milk formulas containing Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis HN019 reported a lower rate of upper respiratory tract infections compared to those who drank formulas containing another probiotic strain, or no probiotics at all,...

New curriculum aims to bring nutrition into medical education

14-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

The Association for Nutrition (AfN) has developed a new undergraduate nutrition curriculum designed to create future doctors who will understand and recognise the role of nutrition in health.

BMJ studies that discount vitamin D in COVID fight draw ire

12-Sep-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers and stakeholders are reacting to new research that contradicts two previous meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials that found vitamin D to have a protective shield against respiratory illnesses.

Fish oil, vitamin D during pregnancy may lower the risk of croup in babies: Study

05-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Prenatal supplements of fish oil and/ or vitamin D may reduce the risk of croup in babies in children by about 40%, compared to no supplements, according to findings from a randomised controlled trial presented at the European Respiratory Society International...

Study adds credibility of antiviral effects of echinacea extract in relation to Covid-19

19-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A standardised extract of Echinacea purpurea is an efficient and cost-effective antiviral counter measure to vaccination in the prevention of respiratory tract infections (RTIs) and for reducing concomitant viral loads, say scientists.

Study supports Hofseth’s salmon oil’s anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic benefits

12-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Hofseth BioCare’s OmeGo salmon oil may offer anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic benefits linked to its unique composition, says a new study.

GALLERY: The 10 most-read APAC health and nutrition stories in July

03-Aug-2022 By Tingmin Koe

hy Co.'s (formerly Korea Yakult) clinical trial on how the supplementation of two Lactobacillus strains could alleviate obesity, Nestle Health Science's acquisition of GO Healthy, and the list of NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2022 finalists are...

BASF to boost vitamin A production as part of Nutrition Ingredient unit creation

21-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

BASF is to strengthen its standing within the nutrition industry by creating one global business unit, Nutrition Ingredients that focuses on products such as vitamins and carotenoids.

Commercial launch of DSM bio-based vitamin A set for early 2023

07-Jul-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

DSM has “refined and scaled” its proprietary manufacturing process for fully bio-based vitamin A and will initiate commercial-scale production in 2023.

‘Our own norms’: Singapore precision health firm AMILI launches five probiotic formulations to suit Asian microbiome

03-May-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

BIO & ME, the consumer health brand of Singapore-based gut microbiome firm AMILI, has launched five probiotic formulations to target immunity, well-being, energy, mental health and strength – all tailored to the Asian population.

Capsule created at hospital enhances recovery from long-Covid, a study suggests

19-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

Treating the gut to a blend of probiotics and prebiotics combined with chicory-rich ingredient inulin may enhance the recovery of patients with long Covid, a study thinks.

Seed Health launches pediatric synbiotic supported by RCT

13-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Microbial sciences company Seed Health has expanded into the pediatric space with a new synbiotic formulated with 9 probiotic strains and a fiber-based prebiotic.

Science shorts: Probiotics encapsulation tech, HMObiotics, curcumin and cognitive health

12-Apr-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A novel probiotics encapsulation technology, H&H Group’s pioneering research on HMObiotics, curcumin’s benefits on cognitive health are some of the stories covered in this round-up of new scientific findings.

Ready to roar: Malaysia’s tiger milk mushroom maker targets overseas growth amid domestic popularity

06-Apr-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Malaysian Tiger milk mushroom supplier Nexus Wise is eyeing overseas growth amid local success for the ingredient traditionally used for cold, flu, and immunity.

Nutrachampion podcast episode 28

Finding the ‘perfect fit’: How beta-glucan could serve as immune modulating adjunctive for diseases – LISTEN

08-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Beta-glucans have the potential to serve as an adjunctive for a range of chronic, inflammatory diseases, alongside its recently documented benefits for COVID-19 patients, a R&D chief has revealed.

VitamINSIGHTS: Diagnostics and Nutrition – Exclusive in-depth analysis

Tech and nutrition uncovered: How major brands are using new tools to boost consumer health

01-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Since the rise of Fitbit and Garmin, consumers have been quick to jump in on new products that allow them to track their health metrics, so it’s no surprise that nutra firms are also increasingly innovating with tech to boost consumer health.

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‘A habit sticks’: P&G and Holista Colltech on why immune product demand will persist - WATCH

23-Feb-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The COVID-19 has led to new habits that are here to stay, including taking supplements that benefit the immune system, according to P&G and Holista Colltech.

No link between dietary choline and betaine with CVD risk – Iran study

23-Feb-2022 By Guan Yu Lim

No association was found between dietary choline and betaine intake with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to researchers at the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran.

VitamINSIGHTS: Supplements and sustainability – exclusive in-depth analysis

Sustaining success: How Swisse, Comvita, Yakult and more are driving eco agenda across nutra sector

26-Jan-2022 By Tingmin Koe, Guan Yu Lim

Building a business that is environmentally sustainable is not just ‘for show’, but is also delivering tangible benefits such as saving costs, providing better control over the supply chain, and improving the quality of raw materials used, say a raft...

Green tea daily wards off influenza and other respiratory viruses, say researchers

18-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Results from a review and meta-analysis on the effects tea catechins on influenza and other upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) reveals “significant preventative effects.”

Nagasaki University and Kirin to study lactic acid bacteria on relieving symptoms in COVID-19 patients

18-Jan-2022 By Guan Yu Lim

Nagasaki University and Kirin Holdings are embarking on a joint clinical research to assess the effect of lactic acid bacteria on relieving symptoms in COVID-19 human subjects.

NutriLeads builds science and market for innovative upcycled immune ingredient

17-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With data from a “pivotal” double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial just published and the first consumer product set to launch “in the coming weeks”, Netherlands-based NutriLeads is eying a strong 2022 in the US market for its carrot-derived...

Study suggests melatonin may be detrimental for asthmatics

11-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Melatonin is often touted as the go-to supplement for sleep, but it may cause issues for those who suffer from asthma.

Netflix for food: Food scientist creating data model for personalized dietary recommendations

06-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

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...

Lumina details post-COVID new normal for US online probiotics market

14-Dec-2021 By Shane Starling

The US online probiotic supplements market grew 30% to $580 million in 2020 as COVID-19 drove people to that sales platform and toward immunity-focused self-care, according to a just-released Lumina Intelligence report.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

FederSalus strikes another deal looking at supplements’ role in nutrition

22-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

The Italian Association of Health Products and Manufacturers, FederSalus and the Giovanni Lorenzini Foundation, are to team up in a pact looking to generate deeper insight into supplements’ role in nutrition.

NMN appears to boost endurance in amateur runners, study finds

14-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Supplementation with nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) appears to increase aerobic capacity in amateur runners, say researchers, who think the molecule plays a role in enhancing O2 use in the skeletal muscle.

Study: Selenium and manganese during pregnancy may have future cardiovascular benefits

08-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A new study suggests that certain trace mineral levels during pregnancy may reduce the risk of high blood pressure when the babies get older.

Immunity concerns turn consumers towards nutrient-packed products, survey reveals

07-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

The pandemic and threat of similar outbreaks has placed consumer focus firmly on immunity, according to market analysis, where foods high in nutrients ranked amongst ways to optimise immune health.

Review assesses nutraceutical measures for asthma relief

28-Jun-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A therapeutic cocktail of nutraceutical adjuvants may have clinical potential for controlling asthma symptoms, according to researchers.

Study finds low vitamin K status predictive of COVID-19 mortality

17-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study, supported by Kappa Bioscience, confirms that vitamin K status is lower in hospitalised patients with COVID-19 and finds low vitamin K status to be predictive of higher mortality.

Gut health evolution ‘could extend to lungs to reinvigorate demand for probiotics’

16-Jun-2021 By Oliver Morrison

First there was the gut-brain axis. Now the gut-lung axis may be a future trend ripe for innovation opportunities, according to a report.

Scientists discover link between gut microbe and long-term mortality

14-May-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A study by researchers at the University of Turku in Finland has demonstrated a strong association between Enterobacteriaceae and deaths from respiratory and liver disease, among other illnesses.

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).

EFSA rules additive as ‘not safe’ for use in food supplements

10-May-2021 By Will Chu

A food additive routinely used in food supplements as a colourant has been deemed unsafe by European authorities due to genotoxic links and long-term effects arising from its accumulation in the body.