Respiratory health

COVID-19: Opportunities for health supplement firms to communicate immune-boosting role of micronutrients

18-Mar-2020 By Tingmin Koe

A panel of science researchers has put up a list of key findings on the role of micronutrients in supporting the immune system, which firms can tap on to educate the consumers in light of the coronavirus outbreak.

FDA warns 7 firms on COVID-19 claims including televangelist Jim Bakker

09-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

The US Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to seven companies that have been alleged to have been making COVID-19 disease treatment claims. Among the recipients of the warning letters is a prominent televangelist.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

FSAI issues updates to CBD food and supplement recall

26-Feb-2020 By Will Chu

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has updated its recall of CBD-related foods and food supplements that have flagged up safety concerns due to the presence of delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol or THC.

Coronavirus problems: Nutrition businesses in China seek return to normality as extended holiday ends

12-Feb-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Supplement manufacturers and suppliers in China sought return to normalcy as they resume operations as the extended Chinese New Year holiday – lengthened by the novel coronavirus outbreak – comes to an end.

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Last chance saloon: NutraIngredients Awards 2020 deadline TODAY

04-Feb-2020 By Nathan Gray

It is time to pick a category and submit your entry to the NutraIngredients Awards 2020. Make sure you get your submission to one of our 12 categories in before the the end of today (Friday 7th February).

Probiota 2020

Strategic thinking: Brilliant science is only half of the battle for microbiome success

21-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

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.

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How to make your award entry stand out: Top tips from the judges

17-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

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.

Synthetic vitamin E may be culprit behind vaping lung injuries, says investigators

03-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

A synthetic form of vitamin E may be behind the spate of vaping-associated lung injuries caused as a result of smoking cannabis oil (tetrahydrocannabinol/THC) using an e-cigarette cartridge.

NutraIngredients’ trends for 2019 review: Editors’ predictions versus reality – Part 1

18-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

As 2019 draws to a close, NutraIngredients looks back at its editors’ predictions made at the start of the year and ask how accurate were they?

Was 2019 the breakout year for fibre and did technology and innovation play a starring role...

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

Poland updates position by adopting further vitamin and nutrient supplement limits

11-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

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.

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Nutrition science under fire: Diet trials lack of ‘rigour’ slammed by researchers

29-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

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...

Dublin calling: World-class speakers come together for Probiota 2020

26-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

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.

Probiota Frontiers sessions deadline is today!

LAST CHANCE! Calling all probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome focused researchers

22-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Are you a researcher with compelling new data on the microbiome? Do you have exciting probiotic or prebiotic science to share? Would you like to present your findings at the leading microbiome-focused event? If so, today is the last day to submit your...

Omega-3 and asthma: Why seaweed intake may reduce risk - Korean study

20-Nov-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

A higher consumption of seaweed may be associated with a lower prevalence of asthma among Korean adults, according to a new cross sectional study.

Elderberry sales grow as demand increases for superfruits and functional ingredients

02-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

With the flu making its rounds, consumers are stocking up on different supplements to keep seasonal illnesses at bay.

4D Pharma begins human trials into gut bacteria role in managing severe asthma

10-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

Live biotherapeutics firm 4D pharma is to commence human trials looking into how effective a microbiota-derived bacterial strain is in managing severe asthma.

Seven key supplement trends from Expo West 2019

12-Mar-2019 By Stephen Daniells

We walked and we talked and we took photos, and here’s our list of 7 key trends for supplements from Expo West 2019 in Anaheim.

Probiotics: The sleeping giant of sports nutrition?

11-Feb-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Probiotics hold a wealth of ‘pent-up NPD potential' for the Sports Nutrition (SN) industry as they hold the key to untapped and highly desired health benefits, according to new research from Lumina Intelligence.

Not to be sniffed at: DuPont study links nasal microbiota to common cold

28-Sep-2018 By Will Chu

The nasal microbiota could form the starting point for addressing the symptoms of the common cold, according to a collaborative clinical study involving DuPont Nutrition & Health.

Probiota Asia: World-leading probiotics summit returns to Singapore — calls for abstracts

02-Jul-2018 By Gary Scattergood

NutraIngredients-Asia is delighted to announce that the second Asia edition of the global probiotics and prebiotics summit, Probiota, will be held in Singapore in October.

Prebiotic blend may offer respiratory protection in infants: Study

01-Mar-2018 By Will Chu

The early administration of a prebiotic formula blend appears to offer some protection against respiratory infections (RI) in infants, as well as promote good gut microbiota health, an Italian study finds.

Could wine polyphenols help protect against gum disease and dental fillings?

27-Feb-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Compounds found in red wine can help stop harmful bacteria to sticking to teeth and gums, claims research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Iron drives fungal infection in lung transplants, says study

26-Feb-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Accumulation of iron in the tissue of lung transplant patients may help colonisation of a pathogenic fungus, reveals a new study in Science Translational Medicine.

Arjuna’s Amaranth sets green criteria in unearthing nitrate-rich extract

06-Feb-2018 By Will Chu

Botanical specialist Arjuna reveals how a sustainable approach to cultivating a nitrate-rich plant extract is reaping rewards, producing an ingredient that has found uses in energy bars and nutrition powders.

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Last chance: Two weeks to go until IPA World Congress + Probiota 2018

24-Jan-2018 By .

There are just two weeks remaining until hundreds of top academics and business leaders from the ever-more connected worlds of probiotics, prebiotics and the microbiome come together at the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2018 in Barcelona. Will you be...

Is Nestlé leading the charge in €4bn race for Merck’s vitamin and supplements business?

12-Jan-2018 By Nathan Gray

Multiple reports peg Nestlé as the front runner to buy Merck KGaA’s consumer health unit in a race that could result in a deal worth up to $5 billion (€4.1bn).

Vitamin C may strengthen the effect of TB drugs: Mouse data

08-Jan-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

When given in combination with first-line tuberculosis (TB) drugs, vitamin C could reduce the length of treatment for the disease, new research suggests.

Polyunsaturated fats linked with lower asthma and allergy risk in teens: Study

11-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Higher blood levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in young children are associated with a reduction in the risk of allergies and asthma as teenagers, reports a new study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

RCT backs targeted medical nutrition drink for muscle-wasting benefits

14-Nov-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

A targeted medical nutrition drink containing omega-3, vitamin D, protein and a combination of polyphenols has been found to improve symptoms of cachexia, a muscle-wasting disease that is common in COPD patients.

Vitamin D supplementation preventing asthma: A precision medicine approach?

04-Oct-2017 By Will Chu

Vitamin D supplementation could provide a degree of protection against severe asthma attacks bought on by viral upper respiratory infections, a Lancet review finds.

Could faecal microbiota transplantation be used to tackle asthma?

31-Aug-2017 By Will Chu

Faecal microbiota transplantation is arguably more effective in managing asthma than current treatments and even probiotics, say two scientists, who call for more research into its use.

‘Statistical chance’: Academia and industry cast doubt on B vitamin-lung cancer links

24-Aug-2017 By Stephen Daniells

An observational study reporting that long-term use of high-dose vitamin B6 and B12 supplements may more than triple the risk of lung cancer in male smokers, but experts are questioning the conclusions.

Ginkgo may enhance performance, boost brain health for active men

09-Aug-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts of Ginkgo biloba leaves may offer body and mind benefits for young, active men, according to a small supplementation trial from Poland.

Flavonoid diet may reduce flu severity – but only if you have the right gut bacteria

04-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

A specific microbe found in the gut may protect consumers of flavonoid rich diets against severe flu, finds a new animal study published in Science.

Trial design and optimal status: What can we learn from the DOIT vitamin D trial

19-Jul-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are expensive to conduct, and for supplements, do not have the prospect of ‘blockbuster’ drug revenues at the end. Careful design is critical to avoid mistakes.

Vitamin D trial shows ‘no benefit’ in already optimal kids

18-Jul-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Higher vitamin D dosage does not lower the occurrence of winter colds in young children that are not deficient, a new study suggests.

Russian billionaire buys Holland & Barrett for healthy €2.0bn

27-Jun-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

US private equity firm Carlyle sells Europe’s largest health and wellness retailer to investment fund controlled by Mikhail Fridman

Cough syrup ad splutters over ASA’s ‘misleading’ decision

01-Jun-2017 By Will Chu

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld complaints over a TV advertisement for Omega Pharma’s Broncho Stop cough syrup, which featured illegible on-screen text that viewers found ‘misleading.’

Vitamin D during pregnancy could reduce childhood asthma risk: Study

30-May-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

Increased vitamin D supplementation during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy has been shown to benefit the immune system of babies, resulting in decreased development of asthma.

Dupont probiotic shows modest effect on common cold nasal inflammation

17-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

A study using a DuPont probiotic strain showed a modest effect on the inflammatory response in the nose in response to an infection with a common cold virus.

Genetic study suggests vitamin D is not linked to asthma or dermatitis

17-May-2017 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with vitamin D ‘is unlikely’ to reduce the risk of asthma, atopic dermatitis, or allergies, a new genetic study has found.

Analysis: Can EFSA ever cut ties with industry?

04-May-2017 By David Burrows

The consultation for a new policy on independence at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) draws to a close this week and campaigners have told FoodNavigator that the final document won’t be worth the paper it’s written on

Wellmune may reduce duration of colds in older people

18-Apr-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of the baker’s yeast beta-glucan ingredient Wellmune may lead to fewer incidences of .upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) and shorter illness duration, says a new study.

NutraIngredients Awards: Readers' category open ... YOU decide who wins!

03-Apr-2017

Have your say and vote to decide who will win Readers’ Ingredient of the Year and Readers’ Food Supplement of the Year at this year’s NutraIngredients Awards.

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Have your say today: NutraIngredients state of the industry survey

21-Mar-2017 By Nathan Gray

Which consumer trends will be important for your business? Are European markets too fragmented? What is in store for your category? How are EU rules affecting your prospects? To gauge our readers’ views on these – and many more questions - NutraIngredients...

An apple, or five, a day could help keep COPD away in men who smoke, research suggests

23-Feb-2017 By Elizabeth Crawford

New research suggests there could be something to the old adage an apple a day helps keep the doctor away – at least with regards to chronic lung disease in men who previously or currently smoke.

Academics divided over vitamin D study claims of cold and flu protection

16-Feb-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Vitamin D supplements could help prevent acute respiratory tract infections, including colds and flu, according to a study in The BMJ. But a linked editorial penned by academics from New Zealand and Scotland argues the results are “not sufficiently applicable...

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