Botanicals

ASA cracks down on anxiety claims: Six brands scolded

26-Jul-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has made six rulings against brands making anti-anxiety claims, utilizing its new AI monitoring system to catch breaches.

Taiwan’s ‘miracle mushroom’: Greenyn taps Antrodia cinnamomea for hangover relief and liver health in Asia

25-Jul-2024 By Audrey Yow

Taiwan's Greenyn Biotechnology is working to get regulatory approvals in key Asia markets for Antrodia cinnamomea, after the so-called 'miracle mushroom' was found to improve the liver function of regular drinkers and chronic Hep B patients...

Japanese citrus extract may exert prebiotic activity: Mouse data

17-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

An ethanolic extract from the peel of a Japanese citrus fruit may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota of lab mice fed a high fat diet and may lower the animals’ body weight, says a new study from Taiwan.

Rhodiola rosea and Nelumbo nucifera extracts can improve sleep – pilot study

16-Jul-2024 By Audrey Yow

Rhodiola rosea and Nelumbo nucifera extracts improved sleep quality of participants without adverse side effects in a study trial.

Menopause shedding stigma but still very confusing

15-Jul-2024 By Asia Sherman

According to Bonafide Health’s Annual State of Menopause Study, women are increasingly open and vocal about menopause, but confusion and misperceptions about symptoms and treatment remain rampant.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Komal Baldwa, founder of Waleria Health Tech

10-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Described as a formidable advocate for women's health, Komal Baldwa, founder of Waleria Health Tech, is a serial entrepreneur and women's health proponent. Baldwa's boldness in launching Bleu, the first vegan condom brand in India, addressed...

Ocean Spray-Brightseed collaboration identifies novel cranberry bioactives for health

09-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A partnership between AI-phytonutrient pioneers Brightseed and cranberry giant Ocean Spray has identified novel compounds in cranberries that will undergo deeper clinical validation.

UK launches ashwagandha safety consultation as Indian experts step up defense

09-Jul-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Ashwagandha suppliers are being urged to invest in defense as the UK Food Safety Agency (FSA) launches a consultation into the herb and Indian experts refute safety concerns.

Retracted! Journal pulls DNA barcoding paper that sparked 2015 NYAG herb investigation

05-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The Editor of BMC Medicine has announced the retraction of a controversial 2013 paper that used DNA testing to allege widespread failings in herbal products.

Trend tracker: Fish oil supply, innovation in ginseng, krill oil and more

05-Jul-2024 By Tingmin Koe

Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including how fish oil supply is expected to recover from a fruitful first fishing season, innovation across ginseng, krill oil products, and supplements export trends in China....

Probiotic and saffron a 'valuable adjunct for enhancing glycemic control'

03-Jul-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with a probiotic supplement with saffron extract over six months can improve serum triglycerides in people with type 1 diabetes (DMT-1) and may be a valuable adjunct for enhancing glycemic control, according to new research.

Stratum and sibelius partner to deliver joint and brain health ingredients to UK market

02-Jul-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

US nutraceutical ingredient supplier Stratum Nutrition has partnered UK-based natural ingredient developer Sibelius Natural Products to bring sage extract and NEM eggshell membrane to the UK's thriving joint and brain health market.

June 2024 launchpad: New products meet dietary requirements, diversify formats

28-Jun-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Omega-3 solutions, plant-based proteins, functional gummies, sleep bars, MS support, and blood sugar control products are in the lineup of new launches this month.

AHP responds to claims of ashwagandha abortifacient effects

26-Jun-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) has responded to the growing number of European authorities reporting ashwagandha as an abortificient, arguing they have incorrectly cited the WHO monograph and AHP review.

Cargill eyes long-term growth with solutions in multiple sectors

25-Jun-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Cargill is optimistic about the long-term future as it aims to cater to an increasingly diverse consumer base with its specialized nutrition portfolio, Niels Boetje, president of health and nutrition, told NutraIngredients.

Ashwagandha intake linked to memory and attention benefits

21-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Acute and repeated supplementation with liposomal ashwagandha may boost select cognitive effects, including memory, attention, vigilance and reaction time in healthy adults, says a new study.

Beet supplements may reduce post-exercise inflammation, boost recovery: RCT

18-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a nitrate-rich beet supplement may boost levels of two anti-inflammatory bioactive compounds post-exercise and help manage exercise-induced inflammation in athletes, says a new study.

Mushroom supplier warns of 'hype cycle': Time to cultivate consumer education

11-Jun-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

As mushroom supplements capture mass market interest, the founder of an organic supplement producer serving the European market has warned of his concerns around marketing hype and inferior 'me too' products.

Antioxidant-rich supplement may boost memory: RCT

10-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A supplement containing vitamin E, astaxanthin and grape juice extract may improve episodic memory and other markers of cognitive health, says a new study.

Cranberry outperforms D-mannose in urinary tract health trial

10-Jun-2024 By Asia Sherman

Both cranberry and D-mannose supplements claim to prevent the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTI) from adhering to the bladder wall, but a new study published in The Journal of Dietary Supplements has found that one is more robust and consistent...

Mushroom product formulators urged to ‘patent now’

06-Jun-2024 By Olivia Haslam

With mushroom supplement popularity building, experts urged product developers to ‘just start patenting’ if they want to stay in the race.

White kidney bean extract may promote body weight and fat loss: RCT

05-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

An extract from white kidney bean may slash body weight, fat mass, and waist and hip circumference in overweight and moderately obese people, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Considering clinically relevant herb-drug interactions 30 years on

31-May-2024 By Asia Sherman

When the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act created the modern U.S. dietary supplement industry in 1994, it also conferred a new identity on botanicals and with it some considerations about potential phytochemical interactions.

NutraCast: Is aronia berry the next elderberry? Mintel thinks so.

30-May-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Mintel recently launched Ingredientscape AI, a new landscaping tool that helps brands discover the fastest-growing ingredients using robust data from Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD). Stephanie Mattucci, director of food & drink at Mintel...

Lonza launches aromatic capsule coatings at Vitafoods Europe

28-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients has launched AromatiQ, a new technology designed to "captivate consumer senses" through smell.

Vitafoods: Sleep takes center stage

24-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Mind health, specifically sleep, was a buzz word across the Vitafoods show last week, with market analysts discussing its popularity and suppliers delivering their solutions.

Bioavailable berberine: A winning recipe for PCOS symptom support

23-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

PharmExtracta won NutraIngredients Botanical Product of the Year award for Sophy, designed to address the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

From lemon balm to calm: Indena's Relissa wins cognitive health award

23-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Indena took home the NutraIngredients Cognitive Health Ingredient of the Year award for its lemon balm extract formulated to support mental and emotional health.

IFF launches solutions for menopause and modern healthy agers

21-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

IFF Health and Biosciences launched turnkey menopause solutions in partnership with GenM at Vitafoods last week, alongside healthspan supporting solutions that encourage brands to ignore consumer age.

‘More gain, less pain’: Study shows RipFactor maximizes workout in young men

14-May-2024 By Asia Sherman

New research from ingredient supplier PLT Health supports the potential of its RipFactor botanical blend to boost muscle strength and endurance in response to exercise.

Berberine supplement may help manage blood sugar levels for prediabetics: RCT

10-May-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of daily supplementation with berberine extracted from Indian barberry may improve blood sugar measures in people with prediabetes, says a new study from India.

Finding delicate balance along a volatile botanical supply chain

02-May-2024 By Asia Sherman

During a recent NutraIngredients-USA webinar on navigating the botanical supply chain, industry experts discussed sourcing challenges and risk mitigation measures in a market limited by resources and stressed by demand.

Top tips for cognitive health innovation

25-Apr-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

More consumers than ever are looking for innovative ways to support total mind and body wellness. But where is the next big innovation opportunity in the cognitive health space? dsm-fermenich has weighed in with its comprehensive nootropics report.

Caffeine capsules improve muscle strength and endurance in men, review suggests

23-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new review of the scientific literature reveals that acute intakes of caffeine within capsules resulted in significantly improved muscle strength and endurance in men.

Sugarcane fix: Revolutionary remote trial to explore health benefits of polyphenols in plant extract

23-Apr-2024 By Audrey Yow

Researchers at Deakin University Australia are planning a fully remote trial to investigate the health beneficial properties of polyphenols in sugarcane extract and their potential to improve gut, heart and mental health.

Polyphenol potential to counteract age-related epigenetic changes

22-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new review highlights the potential of polyphenol-rich compounds to counteract age-related epigenetic alterations associated with increased disease risk through microbiome modulation.

Heart matters: Firms pin hopes on vitamin K2 and red yeast rice extract formula for Asia success

22-Apr-2024 By Audrey Yow

A new formula combining vitamin K2 and red yeast rice extract from SunWay Biotech and Gnosis by Lesaffre is being pitched as ‘pivotal chance’ to boost cardiometabolic health in Asia.

Protecting the 'middle-aging' brain: Combination herbal extract might help

19-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

A blend of Bacopa, ginseng and whole coffee fruit may boost brain efficiency in middle-age by improving positive mood and memory function, according to a new study funded by Usana Health Sciences.

Pioneering plant extracts in the running for NI Awards

19-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The 2024 NutraIngredients award finalists in the Botanical Product of the Year category are utilizing all the plant kingdom has to offer, catering to areas of sleep, women’s health and weight management.

Shatavari root extract may minimize the symptoms of menopause: Study

15-Apr-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Women who took Asparagus racemosus, a shatavari root extract, experienced a reduction in a range of menopausal symptoms, according to a study in the Cureus Journal of Medical Sciences.

Industry coalition targets carbon emissions in herbal supply chain

12-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

A new coalition known as the Scope 3 Herbal Footprinting Working Group is taking on climate change by collecting data on greenhouse gas emissions associated with the agricultural production of herbs.

Supplements to slow biological aging: What does the science say?

12-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

The concept of biological age has captured consumer attention with an increasing number of brands offering supplements promising to slow or even reverse the biological clock, but what does the scientific evidence backing these claims say?

Euromed, Monteloeder and Pharmactive to showcase untapped botanical potential at Vitafoods

11-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Botanicals will take center stage at Vitafoods in Geneva next month, with key players in the space presenting ingredients for joint health, mood, heart health, sleep and beauty from within.

Innovating in immunity: Meet the 2024 NutraIngredients Award finalists for immune support

10-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

The field of immune health continues to evolve, with researchers and manufacturers continuing to innovative strategies to support optimal immune function and general well-being amid a growing consumer demand for holistic health support to prevent illness....

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