Fibres & carbohydrates

Pharmactive launches carob fruit extract that offers weight management support

28-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The manufacturer says its new product, dubbed CSAT+, a blend of carob bean extracts, is showing promise in weight management and metabolic syndrome (MetS).

Coronavirus: Doctors outline role of immunonutrition

05-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Better use of immunonutrition could benefit vulnerable groups during a pandemic such as COVID-19, according to an article published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.

‘I’m not sure the current demand is a true reflection of what the market will support,’ says Gemini Pharma CEO

22-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Skyrocketing consumer interest in dietary supplements is placing increasing demands on a supply chain straining under national and international efforts to contain the novel Coronavirus, but could this be creating artificial demand?

Getting "the edge": Are carb-rich diets as effective as sports supplements?

20-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Common "edge" sports nutrition products are no more effective at promoting recovery than carbohydrate-rich, potato-based foods, according to new research funded by the Alliance for Potato Research & Education.

Thousands sign petition demanding Holland & Barrett store closures

08-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Holland & Barrett staff have set up a petition, signed by thousands of staff and customers, begging the company to close its stores during the coronavirus pandemic as they argue their lives and the lives of customers are being put at risk.

Analysis calls attention to importance of gut function

30-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

There is a growing appreciation for the gut microbiome, which has been linked to impacting everything from metabolism to hormones to mental health.

Plant-based diet could be 'helpful' to vulnerable during pandemic, say researchers

30-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The high antioxidant, flavonoid and fibre intake associated with a plant-based diet can help manage asthma and this could be helpful for many vulnerable people during this pandemic, according to the authors of a new clinical review.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

Italian authorities clamp down on e-retailer coronavirus claims

25-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

Italy’s Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) has ordered an online retailer to stop using preventive claims against the coronavirus to sell supplement, cosmetic and detergent products.

Coronavirus: Changes, challenges and opportunities in the supplement space

24-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Natural Products Expo West was supposed to be a launching pad for many new products. With the cancellation of the show and the many other coronavirus-related dislocations, natural products companies are scrambling to adapt.

COVID-19: Business as usual ... or panic stations?

12-Mar-2020 By Nathan Gray

As the grip of the COVID-19 outbreak begins to extend more seriously beyond China, there have been mixed messages about the impact of the virus on the nutritional supplements industry. Are we at panic stations – or is it more a case of business as usual?

GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in February

03-Mar-2020 By Tingmin Koe

See February's 10 most read stories, including the impact of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 on nutrition businesses, Singapore's lab-grown breast milk innovation and more. Click through the gallery to see them all.

Editor's Spotlight

Microbial minefield? Functional formulation with prebiotics and probiotics

28-Feb-2020 By Nathan Gray

Interest in the use of probiotics and prebiotics as ingredients in food continues to grow, as consumers and industry look for microbiome-friendly foods. But just how doe these ingredients impact food development and, in particular, the texture of foods?

Study: Different foods linked to different types of stroke

24-Feb-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Different types of food, such as eggs, are linked to risks of different types of stroke, according to a study involving 418,000 people in nine European countries.

Low sulfur amino acid intake in plant-based diet linked to lower heart disease risk

04-Feb-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A plant-based diet may be key to lowering heart disease risk thanks to the reduced sulfur amino acid intake, according to a new study involving more than 11,000 participants.

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Last chance saloon: NutraIngredients Awards 2020 deadline TODAY

04-Feb-2020 By Nathan Gray

It is time to pick a category and submit your entry to the NutraIngredients Awards 2020. Make sure you get your submission to one of our 12 categories in before the the end of today (Friday 7th February).