From the cricket field to the board room, Mariko Hill is a force to be reckoned with. The professional cricketer and product development executive at Gencor said she’s witnessed a major gender balance transformation since she started playing at age 11....
What should brands look for in contract manufacturers? Was the gut microbiome even a ‘thing’ 20 years ago? Are the immune needs of children different than those of adults?
‘Significant proportions’ of the older population in the UK are lacking in required intakes of energy, protein, dietary fibre, vitamin A, vitamin D, riboflavin, folate, magnesium, potassium, selenium, iron, calcium, iodine and zinc, according to the British...
Pre-diabetes and diabetes are factors which could increase the risk of COVID-19 infections and mortality, and therefore the consumption of certain functional foods could be beneficial, says the guest who stars in the 17th episode of Nutra Champion podcast.
CEO and mother of four Naomi Whittel was born on an organic biodynamic farm in Switzerland and raised in Europe. She said she was destined to work in health and wellness and couldn’t imagine doing anything else.
Susan Kleiner, PhD, began researching the nutritional needs of male and female bodybuilders in the 80s. Since then, She founded the internationally recognized consulting firm, High Performance Nutrition, LLC, authored a number of books, consulted with...
After a record-breaking 2020 Digital Summit, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is back for 2021 with a dynamic extended program, a more immersive platform with new features, and more on-demand content.
The new weekly show that celebrates the women behind the wellness premieres with collagen pioneer Asma Ishaq, who led the burgeoning growth in today’s nutricosmetic market.
Very few people can say they’ve worked in the health and wellness industry before it was a ‘thing.’ Even fewer can say they’ve been doing it for over four decades.
A new report from a pharmacists’ group highlights the potential risks dietary supplements pose to patients. The ‘alarmist’ tone of the report emphasizes the work the industry needs to do to educate such groups, observers say.
While esports is the only professional sport in the world where the teams can be comprised of both males and females, it doesn’t mean everyone is okay with that.
Recent advances in science have uncovered the important role cellular health plays in why and how we age. Deterioration in cell function begins in the 40 year age range and accelerates in the 60s; however, research has identified specific cellular nutrients...
New regulations in Australia is making research on the role of complementary medicine, including Chinese medicine, to manage chronic diseases more attractive, according to a prominent researcher who stars in the 15th episode of our NutraChampion podcast.
Beetroot shot market leader Beet It is challenging other beetroot players to put up their nitrate (NO3) numbers or beat it out of the rising sports nutrition category.
By By Scott Steinford, Founder and President, CoQ10 Association
Very few ingredients have enjoyed the consistent growth that CoQ10 has experienced in the past 20 years. In 2000, the global market for ubiquinone had just surpassed 35 metric tons of CoQ10 demand and ubiquinol had yet to be introduced.
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has weighed in on Spain’s recent decision to permit probiotic labelling despite an EU ban, saying an international standard could resolve Europe’s increasingly splintered probiotics position.
By By Michael McGuffin, President, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)
Each New Year presents an opportunity to take stock of where we are and to reevaluate our priorities for the near- and long-term future. We each make our resolutions and then motivate ourselves to meet our goals, whether modest or lofty. With 2021 upon...
The gut-brain axis is an exciting possibility that is receiving the appropriate intensity of investigation, and despite ‘little bursts of light here and there’ hinting at its potential, says Dr John Bienenstock.
Talking to Nancy Hamren is a delight. In the space of 23 minutes she mentioned One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, being the first yogurt sold in the US to contain live probiotics, Huey Lewis, and the International Probiotics Association…
Greater understanding in precision around synbiotics – that synergistic combination of probiotics and prebiotics – will create many exciting opportunities in the future, and will also advance our understanding of our resident microbes, says Dr Mary Ellen...
A newly published paper cautions that many consumers are using supplements to try to increase longevity warning that there is "no evidence" that people with a healthy diet can gain extra benefits from supplements.
The process of prenatal development of the infant microbiome is significant. In order to correct immunological and physiological development, timing and the selecting the right strain play a major role.
The digital health industry has a moral responsibility to decipher between what they can do and what they should do, as a 'shiny object syndrome' for data could lead to health-tracking tools which stir unhealthy addictions.
About 70% of the immune system is housed in the gut, so it’s no wonder probiotic bacteria have been shown to have a number of beneficial immune and health effects. With a pandemic playing out before us and immune-supporting ingredients at the forefront,...
Advances in compliance, diligence, responsibility, and transparency has moved the needle on best practices in the sports nutrition category, and the perception that the category is the “Wild West” is outdated, says the CSO of Dymatize.
The Coronavirus pandemic was a wakeup call for many, highlighting how conventional medicine may not have immediate solutions. This is driving consumers to look for alternative solutions, but not everyone is convinced dietary supplements are the answer....
When it comes to discussing immunity and other health claims, marketers have to be cautious, especially in the current climate. A recent National Advertising Division (NAD) decision stated this is an “unprecedented time” and declared it would fulfill...
Interest in personalized nutrition is surging, increasing more than threefold between 2017 and 2019. With more than a billion people worldwide diagnosed with diet-related diseases, costs for their care has jumped to more than $1 trillion dollars a year....
There is an urgent need to provide evidence-based nutrition education to health professionals and this pandemic may be the perfect catalyst for this change.
There are over 1,600 human clinical trials on probiotics listed in ClinicalTrials.gov and the WHO’s trial database, according to a new analysis that seeks to address the misconception that there is no human data around probiotics.
Nutrition and industry experts have responded to Public Health England's (PHE) reports which found no evidence to support taking vitamin D supplements to prevent or treat COVID‑19, describing the conclusions as 'narrow-minded' and 'abysmal'.
Today’s NutraCast examines the sports nutrition world from a female lens and asks the question: “Do brands truly understand the needs of female athletes?”
When you think of exotic trees, the divi-divi in Aruba or palm trees in the Bahamas may come to mind. But the familiar Sugar Maple tree has its exotic side, too.
Recent research on vitamin D has made an even more compelling case for the critical importance of the nutrient, the founders of a supplement brand say.
The dilemma seemed to develop quite suddenly. I was writing an article on trends in the sports nutrition category and I found myself unsure what new product developments I should, or could, include in the piece.
The ongoing CBD regulatory logjam has stunted the development of responsible, informative health claims for these products. I’ve speculated in these pages before that this will lead consumers to make it up as they go along. Two new studies seem to confirm...
In recent years, research on aging has seen some major advancements, including the discovery that the rate of aging is controlled, at least to some extent. And according to Dr. Paul Clayton, who has researched, written and presented about the process...
Probiotics are gaining popularity across the globe but there are various misconceptions about their role in immunity, explains Dr James Dekker, senior research scientist at Fonterra, in this Q&A with NutraIngredients.
You’ve likely heard of life hacks, which are tricks or shortcuts that help you be more efficient in life. You may or may not have heard of biohacks. But chances are, you’ve already tried some without even knowing it. You might even be biohacking right...
