Body weight may influence coffee’s effects on heart and metabolic health
Lower BMI may be associated with greater activation of metabolic pathways linked to cardiovascular health following caffeinated coffee consumption, according to new research.
Antioxidants/carotenoids
Carotenoids promising for eye, brain development in kids, but more research needed
A study found that carotenoid supplementation could provide vision and cognitive benefits in children, but further long-term studies are needed to validate its efficacy as an adjunct therapy.
World Customs Organization formally recognizes dietary supplements as a standalone category
Dietary supplements are set to be formally recognized as a distinct category in global trade for the first time, following a recent update to the Harmonized System by the World Customs Organization.
Aker BioMarine capitalizes on krill oil know-how, expands into algae
Aker BioMarine, the world’s largest krill oil supplier for supplements, aquaculture and pet food, is diversifying into algae oil to prepare for a supply-and-demand squeeze in the omega-3 fish oil space.
ANVISA approves first tetrahydrocurcuminoid for use in Brazil
Natural ingredient supplier Sabinsa announced this week that The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has green-lighted its Curcumin C3 Reduct as health ingredient in the country.
Startup Spotlight
Arandi Health scales Andean shilajit for cognitive health
Arandi Health has tapped decades of Alzheimer's research to create Durabrain, a nutraceutical formula powered by a millennia-old organic substance harvested from the Atacama Desert in northern Chile.
Study explores glutathione as biomarker for suicide risk in postpartum women
Glutathione reduced (GSH) may be a potential biomarker or etiologic factor in women 18 months postpartum at moderate to high risk of suicide, according to a team of Brazilian researchers.
Kyowa Hakko’s glutathione approved as health ingredient in Brazil
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has approved Kyowa Hakko’s Setria ingredient, making it the first glutathione authorized for use in dietary supplements and functional foods in the country.
Mouse study highlights potential health benefits of Macauba pulp oil
Macauba pulp oil supplementation improved metabolic function in mice, according to a recent study published in the journal Nutrients.
Elderberry polyphenols may boost Akkermansia levels: Human data
Daily supplementation with 600 mg of an elderberry extract may boost diversity of the gut microbiota, with specific increases in levels of Akkermansia, says a new study from Austria and Italy.
Dietary anthocyanins linked to better artery health: RCT
Daily intake of anthocyanin-rich açaí berries may improve arterial stiffness in overweight and obese people, says a new study from Brazil.
Fish skin gelatine found to have anti-ageing properties that prevent wrinkles, study suggests
The gelatine contained in the skin of the Pacific whiting fish, may help prevent skin wrinkling caused by ultraviolet radiation, US researchers find.
CK Nutraceuticals to distribute Chilean maqui ingredients
Canadian ingredient supplier CK Nutraceuticals has signed an agreement to distribute proprietary branded ingredients based on maqui berry.
Lutein supplements may enhance benefits of low-calorie diet: RCT
Middle-aged obese people assigned to a low-calorie diet to promote weight loss may reap greater benefits with additional lutein supplementation, say findings from a double-blind, randomized controlled trial.
Hydrolyzed fish cartilage may boost skin from within, says RCT
Daily supplementation with hydrolyzed fish cartilage may reduce wrinkles and improve collagen morphology in the skin, says a new study from scientists in France and Brazil.
Highlights from the Beauty from Within webinar
The beauty from within category is resonating in the marketplace as consumers look to maintain a youthful glow and even turn back the clock. The nutri-cosmetics market is forecasted to grow significantly over the next few years and the rising interest in...
RCT supports Santa herba extract’s weight management and ‘energizing’ potential
Supplements containing a flavonoid-rich extract from the plant Santa herba may reduce body weight and levels of the appetite hormone leptin, says a new study with overweight and obese women.
Routines and rituals: There’s ‘good opportunity’ to connect beauty and immunity, says Mintel
There are plenty of opportunities to address immunity in the beauty and personal care space, particularly in developing active topicals, nutrient-dense ingestibles and combined kits that plug beauty routine needs and target holistic health, says Mintel.
Astaxanthin expansion: Chile’s Atacama Bio expands footprint in Asia with Malaysian and Singapore distribution
Chilean astaxanthin producer Atacama Bio Natural Products S.A has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Malaysia-based Nexus Wise to distribute its branded astaxanthin ingredients in Malaysia and Singapore.
Collagen well positioned to respond to growing cosmetic and sports sectors, report says
The market for collagen peptide products are still a long way from their peak, a new report suggests as it cites probiotics and omega 3’s developmental paths as evidence that collagen’s product lifecycle is still at a very early stage.
Homegrown guayusa brand seeks to have big impact on Ecuadorian farmers
A home grown ingredient supplier is seeking to support indigenous farmers while expanding overseas markets for guayusa, a traditional botanical of the Amazonian rainforest.
Polyphenol-blend may boost ‘health-related quality of life’ for overweight and obese adults: Study
Daily supplementation with a blend of polyphenol-rich extracts from grapefruit, grape, green tea, guarana and black carrot may improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) by over 5%, says a study using Fytexia’s Fiit-ns ingredient.
Choline plus lutein & zeaxanthin linked to better cognitive flexibility: Study
Higher combined intake of choline and lutein plus zeaxanthin is associated with faster performance on a cognitive flexibility task in overweight and obese adults, says a new study that adds to a growing body of science supporting the brain health...
Brazil approves Gelita’s Verisol for skin health supplements
Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency ANVISA has approved the use of Gelita’s Verisol collagen peptides ingredient for use in food supplements claiming skin health benefits.
Serious about the skin microbiome: Science, regulation and opportunities in 2020
The skin microbiome continues to ignite interest as science fast advances and product innovations hit shelves, but where exactly are the biggest opportunities for industry and what will be the key challenges moving forward?
Avocado pulp may speed post-exercise cardiovascular recovery: RCT
Consuming avocado pulp prior to aerobic exercise may accelerate cardiovascular recovery after exercise, with blood pressure and heart rate returning to normal levels faster than placebo, suggests a small study from Brazil.
From the editor's desk
Centinela: Remember the name
People who would like to put a damper on apocalyptic projections of the effects of climate change and habitat destruction like to focus on the fact that we’ll get through this, that life will find a way. There’s no doubting this (the world is not about...
‘Remarkable findings’ reported in RCT on citrus and olive polyphenols for heart health
Eight weeks of supplementation with a combination of citrus flavones and flavanones and olive polyphenols led to “remarkable” improvements in markers of heart health, report Spanish researchers.
‘Significant improvements in endurance performance’, says 1st meta-analysis of tart cherry benefits
Tart cherry concentrate may boost endurance exercise performance, according to a new meta-analysis from Canada that pooled data from 10 separate studies.
Colombian coffee cherry startup Sanam to exhibit at Expo West 2020
Founded in 2007, Sanam has been upcycling the waste leftover after coffee production to create value-added products for food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries.
Herbalife notches $4.9 billion in annual sales despite hit in China
Herbalife reported a 3% rise in sales for its full year, recording $4.9 billion in revenue. The increase was achieved even with sharp declines in China attributable to that country’s regulatory crackdown on multi level marketing companies.
Across the Nutra-verse: US contract manufacturer issues big recall, Kirin explores hops for brain health, and more
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days: Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the nutra-verse.
RCT supports efficacy of hydrolyzed eggshell membrane ingredient for hair and skin
Twelve weeks of supplementation with hydrolyzed eggshell membrane may improve hair thickness and growth, while also improving facial skin appearance, according to a randomized, double‐blind placebo‐controlled study.
Vitamin Angels expands reach to 2 million pregnant women in 2019
The charity helped reached more than 70 million children in about 70 countries, including the US, with the vital nutrients they need as a foundation for good health.
Zinc supplements may enhance benefits of a restricted calorie diet
Obese people following a restricted calorie diet may experience even greater benefits with zinc supplementation, suggest results of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial.
Antioxidants linked to younger ‘biological age’ in Brazilian teens
Consumption of foods rich in antioxidants is associated with longer telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, says a new study in Brazilian children and teens.
Higher maternal lutein intake linked to better child behavior: Study
Higher intakes of lutein during pregnancy are associated with better behavior regulation in the children at mid-childhood, suggests a new study from Tufts University and Harvard Medical School.
CoQ10 may boost exercise performance: Mouse data
Ubiquinol, a reduced form of coenzyme Q10, may reduce lactate build-up and fatigue after acute exercise, and thereby help exercise performance, suggests animal data from Taiwan.
Across the Nutra-verse: Quality of echinacea & turmeric products questioned, more
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
ALANUR survey highlights dietary supplement use in Chile and Peru
Almost 50% of urban Chileans used supplements during the previous three months, while the numbers are not far behind for Peruvians in three of the main urban centers at 42%, according to surveys from ALANUR.
HI Japan 2019
Chilean astaxanthin firm eyes potential in South East Asia
Chile-based Atacama Bio Natural Products S.A. which grows algae for astaxanthin, is looking to expand in Asia, with a more natural and sustainable process and product.
Active Pharmaceutica and BioActor enter into exclusive partnership
Brazilian pharmaceutical distributor, Active Pharmaceutica, and product development supplier, BioActor, team up to promote and distribute Bioactor’s proprietary sports performance ingredient in Brazil. We spoke to BioActor’s CEO, Hans van der Saag to...
CBD in Latin America: Which countries will embrace it?
The path forward for the sale of CBD consumer products in Latin America may be constrained by high price points and the region's patchwork of regulations, but a few countries are setting the stage for a CBD retail market, according to Brightfield Group's...
Affordability is Key in Vitamins and Dietary Supplements Market
While healthy lifestyles, disease prevention and demographics all influence the vitamin and dietary supplement (VDS) segments in Latin America, adhering to price sensitivities proves a fundamental part of growth. We take a look at the region with Olivia...
GNC teams up with Banco De Franquias to expand presence in Brazil
Health and wellness brand, GNC Holdings, announced a partnership with professional retail operator, BFG Brasil Comercial de Vitaminas LTDA, to help grow its brand awareness and reputation in Brazil.
Edible flowers can contribute to daily dose of vitamin E, study suggests
A flower a day keeps the doctor away? Study highlights two flowers as source of healthy fatty-acids, carotenoids, and more.
Latin America to be special focus of restructuring plan for Nature's Sunshine
Nature’s Sunshine, a network marketing company that concentrates on the sale of dietary supplements, announced a plan to restructure its business in Latin America and elsewhere as it eked out a slender overall sales increase during its second quarter of...
Brazil study: Papaya plants have nutrient, chemical profile benefiting metabolic syndrome
From pulp full of vitamins and fiber to seeds full of carotenoids, researchers in Brazil map out the nutraceutical potential of the papaya fruit for metabolic concerns.