Antioxidants/carotenoids

Lutein levels linked to better memory in adults: Study

16-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Serum levels of the carotenoid lutein are linked to improved memory function in overweight and obese adults, but other carotenoids are not, says a new study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

New products in infant nutrition sift through limited number of ingredients

15-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

The infant nutrition market is characterized by few new ingredients, but lots of new players, according to information shared at a recent event hosted by ingredient supplier DSM.

The energy crisis? Vitality levels the priority, say DSM as Vitafoods showcases recharging solutions

13-May-2019 By Will Chu

DSM reveal flagging energy levels are now at the forefront of consumer concerns as manufacturers respond with a raft of products designed to reduce levels of tiredness and boost vitality.

And the winners of the NutraIngredients Awards 2019 are...

Revealed: Find out who won at the NutraIngredients Awards 2019

09-May-2019 By Nathan Gray

More than 270 industry leaders helped 34 finalists in 12 categories to celebrate success and innovation across the nutrition and wellness industry … as the NutraIngredients Awards 2019 shone a light on nutrition’s brightest stars.

From the editor’s desk:

Are proprietary blends useful tools, or the bane of the industry?

19-Apr-2019 By Hank Schultz

The move toward transparency can run up against competitive concerns when it comes to blends. Participants at a recent botanicals conference had taken to referring to proprietary blends as the ‘bane of the industry.’

Google accused of profiting from unproven dementia supplement ads

26-Mar-2019 By Will Chu

Google stand accused of cashing in on unproven dementia supplements by selling advertising to retailers of “brain supplements,” flouting the search engine giant’s own advert and promotion policies.

ENCAPSULATION TECHNOLOGIES: BEYOND SUPPLEMENTS

Delivery by design: How can companies approach delivery systems more rationally?

22-Mar-2019 By Nathan Gray

While there has been an explosion in interest over colloidal delivery systems in recent years there has also been disconnect between primary research and commercialisation, says one expert who believes a novel ‘delivery by design’ approach could speed...

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.