Antioxidants/carotenoids

Synthetic micronutrient the ‘first’ to receive EU Novel Food approval

06-Mar-2019 By Will Chu

A synthetic micronutrient that may prevent oxidative stress has become the first to receive Novel Food approval for the general population.

Nutrigenomic study underlines blueberries’ blood pressure-lowering abilities

01-Mar-2019 By Will Chu

Phytochemicals responsible for blueberries’ colour may also play a role in lowering blood pressure according to a study that used metabolomics and nutrigenomic techniques.

EFSA report no safety concerns in supplemental use of Yarrowia lipolytica yeast

26-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) has declared the novel food (NF) Yarrowia lipolytica yeast as safe for use in supplements intended for the general population above 3 years of age.

Coenzyme Q10 and L-carnitine may improve sperm health, review concludes

21-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

Nutritional supplements like coenzyme Q10 and L-carnitine may contribute to higher sperm quality says a review, which points to little evidence linking sperm health with more pregnancies and births.

Study highlights ‘unique roles lutein & zeaxanthin may play during pregnancy’

19-Feb-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in higher levels in the placenta and umbilical cord blood than any other carotenoid, says new research.

Italy’s ad regulator bans question posed on cranberry supplement’s anti-infective claim

07-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

Italy’s advertising watchdog has ruled an ad that posed the question, "Infections of the urinary tract?" as misleading to consumers regarding the product’s ability to prevent cystitis.

China today, the world tomorrow: Korean brand plans global presence for signature red ginseng product

06-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

South Korean organic produce distributor Ewha Company is planning to go international with its food brand Nature Food's signature red ginseng product, having China firmly in its sights.

Astaxanthin's proven benefits make it a good sports nutrition fit, expert says

30-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

Astaxanthin’s powerful antioxidant potential gives rise to interesting possibilities in sports nutrition, an expert says.

Curcumin-fenugreek combo linked to improved cardiovascular health markers in obese young men

29-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

Obese men who consumed a branded fenugreek fiber and curcumin combination exhibited improved metabolic markers and cholesterol concentrations compared to a placebo.

Taking vitamin C prior to workout may have recovery benefits, study suggests

29-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

Women who ingested 1000mg of ascorbic acid before performing 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cycling exhibited increased antioxidant capacity post-exercise.

Researchers characterize potential of multifaceted traditional botanical

27-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

A recent study has found significant analgesic effects and liver protection potential in the leaves of Solanim paniculatum, or jurubeba, a plant of the nightshade family that is found commonly throughout Brazil and forms an important part of the indigenous...

Supplements vary in their effects on muscle mass and strength: Review

21-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

There is little evidence supporting the use of some supplements, a review claims as it details proof pointing to their apparent ineffectiveness and link to a number of adverse effects.

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NutraIngredients Awards 2019: One week left

18-Jan-2019 By Robert Rose

The NutraIngredients Awards is set to celebrate the best of the nutrition and dietary supplements industry as it returns to Geneva for its fifth year alongside Vitafoods Europe 2019 next May. Which of our 12 categories will you be applying for?

Green tea catechin study retraction becomes the 12th for nutrition researcher

15-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

Journal chief editors cite "unavailability of original data and records, and ambiguous identification of samples and treatments" as to why the publication retracted six papers by a nutritional researcher — his 12th in total.

Plant-based diets’ nutritional profile favour endurance athletes’ heart health: Review

14-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of a plant-based diet are of benefit to athletes, a review says, as it cites the array of vitamins, protein, calcium and iron as beneficial to an athlete’s lifestyle.