New research funded by Kirin suggests that daily β-lactolin supplementation may improve mood, offering a potential dietary strategy to ease trait anxiety and perceived stress.
A Swiss survey study shows that GPs were unaware of many dietary supplements used by their older patients, with implications for medication optimization efforts.
A multi-component dietary supplement may improve 13 different parameters of gut health, ranging from stomach cramps to bloating and acid reflux, says a new study from Amway.
A complex containing Styphnolobium japonicum fruit and germinated soybean embryo exhibits estrogen-like effects and improves lipid profile, bone density and menopause symptoms in rats according to a new study.
A novel high-protein, high-calorie drink by Nestlé Health Science, combined with personalized nutrition advice effectively treats malnutrition and sarcopenia, according to a new study.
Dietary supplement S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) may provide a functional alternative to pharmaceuticals for first line management of depressive symptoms, according to a new science review.
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with iHerb expanding it pet care offerings, our preview for SupplySide West, four health conditions driving functional products growth in Asia, and the benefits of lutein for...
The NutraIngredients-Europe Awards will return in 2025 with three new categories and the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people and projects across the food supplements industry.
According to a recent analysis published in The Lancet, more than half of the world’s population consumes inadequate levels of micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E.
Reduced levels of vitamin B12 can result in an increased risk of testosterone deficiency and ultimately greater chance of infertility, according to a recent study.
Researchers in Italy reported that a combination of quercitrin, rutin and hesperidin reduces oxidative stress and improves other markers associated with the progression of noncommunicable diseases.
Pectin extracted from citrus peels may reduce anxiety and depression scores in healthy people at doses as low as 10 g per day, with potent anti-inflammatory activity reported at higher doses, says a new pilot study.
The supplementation of fermented gold kiwi has been shown to reduce the severity of self-reported gut discomfort, including abdominal pain and heartburn, according to an eight-week trial conducted in South Korea.
Prenatal supplements containing lutein and zeaxanthin may boost both maternal and infant carotenoid levels and improve ocular development and function in the babies, says a new NIH-funded study.
The complex interplay between oxidative stress, gut bacteria and epigenetics in neurodegenerative diseases highlights new areas for nutritional interventions, according to Romanian researchers.
A blend of extracts from lemon verbena and hibiscus may help slash body weight by over 3.4% in three months in the absence of diet and exercise, says a new study using Metabolaid, formulated by Monteloeder, S.L. subsidiary SuanNutra.
A new commentary published in Nutrition Reviews explores creatine requirements in infants to propose a first recommendation for creatine reference intakes during the first year of life.
A tailored iron supplementation plan based on growth, birth weight, and gestational age could be more effective in managing preterm iron deficiency, said Sichuan University researchers.
Dietary fiber may modulate the metabolic output of the gut microbiota, enhancing the availability of B vitamins and producing downstream immune benefits for the host, says a new study.
A new clinical trial from Romania shows that people who combine physical therapy with Qspine complex significantly improve back pain and mobility over three months.
Dietary supplementation with Probi’s LPHEAL9 probiotic strain may reduce cognitive impairment and inflammation in both the gut and brain in a mice model of Alzheimer's disease, says a new study from Italy.
Long-living people consistently have higher abundance of bacterial species linked to reduced risk of conditions like gout, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, says a new study from China.
The panel ‘Advancing Dietary Supplement Science and Public Health Knowledge’ at Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s 2024 Regulatory, Scientific & Quality Conference gave attendees a peek behind the curtain of how industry and academia collaborate...
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with U.S. herbal supplement sales rebounding, Gatorade launching an Hydration Booster, a special issue of Phytotherapy Research on ashwagandha and the NutraIngredients-Asia...
Three months of supplementation with a prebiotic blend of inulin and oligofructose may significantly improve measures of frailty in the elderly, says a new double-blind, randomized, controlled trial with 200 people.
Scientists reported that middle-aged and older adults with higher dietary vitamin K intake have lower serum neurofilament light chain (NfL), a marker for neurodegenerative diseases.
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has submitted comments to the United Kingdom Food Standards Agency's (FSA) supporting the safety, usage and science of ashwagandha.
Low levels of magnesium could raise the risk of DNA damage and chronic degenerative disorders, according to a recent study published in the European Journal of Nutrition.
New research finds that maltodextrin–fructose supplementation significantly reduces inflammatory markers and metabolic stress in medium-to-high-level endurance runners.
Experts are calling for papers for a special issue of Phytotherapy Research to address all aspects of the safety profile of ashwagandha. “There is no point in trading barbs or opinions,” said Dr. Thomas Brendler, one of the guest editors for the issue.
An extract from bitter hops may reduce hunger and food cravings in fasting women, says a new study from New Zealand that found the product reduced energy intake by up to 14%.
Targeted supplementation of vitamins E, B6 and niacin could play a key role in maintaining eye health and mitigating the risk of cataract formation, findings from a Chinese study suggest.
Daily fucoxanthin supplements may reduce the early signs of cognitive decline in healthy, older individuals and improve general health markers, according to new research.
Two new studies from Rousselot support that its Peptan collagen peptide is consistently bioavailable and improves markers of skin health, affirming “Peptan’s value as an effective and bioavailable ingredient,” said the company.
The supplementation of green banana powder and pineapple fibre powder has been shown to raise the levels of beneficial bacteria deficient in young adults, including Bifidobacterium bifidum and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, say findings of a 14-day trial...
Daily supplementation with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001 may boost happiness and perceived stress scores over four weeks in moderately to highly stressed participants, according to a new study from Fonterra.
Supplementation with an extract from Astragalus may reduce telomere shortening in healthy volunteers, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial from France.
Supplementation with a fish oil rich in long chain mono-unsaturated fatty acids may increase the Omega-3 Index and support skin health, according to two intervention studies from Epax.
Moderate, long-term dietary intake of CoQ10 may protect against the new onset of hypertension, while excessive consumption can increase the risk of the condition.
Short term supplementation with an extract from Aronia berries may boost cognitive performance in young, healthy adults, says a new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition.
The supplementation of a synbiotic has shown to increase resting energy expenditure in overweight or mildly obese adults, according to a clinical trial funded by Japan confectionery company Ezaki Glico.
