Polyphenols

How to critically inspect a study report?

08-Mar-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Reading scientific study reports is part and parcel of working in this industry but many have not come from a scientific background, making it difficult to confidently read reports and critically analyse how robust and impactful findings really are. This...

Bioactives for bones: study finds significant bone repair benefits in rats

06-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new study observes a significant increase in skull bone repair in rat models of critical bone defects, following the repeated daily administration of pigenin, curcumin, and resveratrol, with apigenin found to induce the most consistent results.

Flavonoid intake inversely associated with high blood pressure, but not dose-responsive, according to cohort study

03-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

A large-scale prospective cohort study of a Korean population finds strong inverse associations between total flavonoid intake and risk of hypertension, which was more pronounced for flavonoid sub-classes, and in men with a high BMI.

Review assesses neuroprotective qualities of polyphenols

01-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Free radicals in phytochemicals are noted for their neuroprotective actions but the clinical effectiveness of antioxidants in ischemic stroke is still unknown, a review has concluded.

Suanfarma sets up new UK subsidiary

06-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Spanish life science partner in the pharmaceutical, veterinary and nutraceutical industries Suanfarma has created a new UK division, showcasing its commitment to expansion within the British market.

Grape polyphenols may boost Akkermansia levels, improve the 'intestinal environment': Animal data

03-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Polyphenols from grapes may indirectly boost levels of Akkermansia muciniphila and improve the inflammatory profile of the intestines, says a new study from Rutgers University.

Tomato extract may modulate gut microbiota and reduce TMAO levels

30-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

DSM’s Fruitflow tomato extract may beneficially change the gut microbiota and reduce levels of TMAO (trimethylamine-n-oxide), a gut metabolite linked to cardiovascular disease.

Mouse study supports development of functional compound dark teas

25-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

Compound dark tea (CDT) reduces obesity and fatty liver disease and modulates gut microbiota in mice, according to a new study from Chinese researchers.

COVID-19 treatment: combining curcumin and quercetin may reduce duration

25-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

Outpatients who were administered curcumin (CUR) and quercetin (QUE) after testing positive for early-stage SARS-CoV-2 were found to clear the virus at a significantly faster rate, compared to those receiving standard of care (SOC) alone.

Anthocyanins may be protective against neurodegeneration: Review

23-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

A recent literature review observed that via the gut-brain axis, anthocyanins and their gut-derived metabolites may exhibit a protective effect on the nervous system to neurodegenerative diseases.

BioActor acquisition brings new product potential for Solabia

19-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

Solabia looks set to grow their current active ingredient range after obtaining a majority stake in BioActor, a leading innovator in extracted polyphenol production from fruits and plants with clinically proven health benefits.

Novella brings novelty with sustainable nutrient cultivation

18-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

Nutri-tech start up Novella plans to meet increasing demands for plant bioactives through cultivation, eliminating the need for whole-plant growth in the face of current climate and sustainability threats.

Med diet associated with big reduction of some pregnancy issues, study finds

09-Jan-2023 By Hank Schultz

A new study using data from a large cohort has linked the Mediterranean diet to fewer adverse pregnancy outcomes.

7 Reasons to Enter the NutraIngredients Awards!

09-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The 2023 NutraIngredients Awards are back with new categories but the same commitment to honour the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in food supplements and functional food & beverage.

Polyphenols for the mind: review stresses “urgent need for more precise microbiome sequencing”

03-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new review observes that polyphenols influence the gut microbiota by shifting populations to beneficial strains, thereby influencing the microbial metabolites produced and influencing the central nervous system via the gut-brain axis.

‘Probably the best event in the probiotic field’: 7 reasons to attend the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2023

12-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The IPA World Congress + Probiota 2023 is two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Going green: Polyphenol-boosted Mediterranean diet targets visceral fat

09-Dec-2022 By Asia Sherman

The green-Mediterranean diet, enriched with polyphenols and low in red meat, may be more effective in reducing the harmful visceral fat around internal organs than its more conventional counterpart.

Supplement brand seeks to build on idea of trust

08-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

A Florida-based entrepreneur is trading on the idea of ‘trust’ with a new supplement brand under that name.

Flavonols may slow age-related memory decline: Study

30-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intake of antioxidant flavonols such as kaempferol and quercetin may slow the rate of memory decline, according to data from the Rush Memory and Aging Project.

Blackcurrant supplements may protect against osteoporosis in menopausal women: Study

28-Nov-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Daily consumption of 784 mg of blackcurrant powder can reduce postmenopausal bone loss and potentially enhance bone formation, according to study results.

Diverse polyphenol-rich ingredient may provide ‘sustained exposure’ to bioactives

28-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of polyphenol rich extracts from multiple botanicals may boost levels of beneficial metabolites in the blood and help fill gaps associated with low fruit and vegetable consumption, says a new study from Fytexia.

Legislation since Brexit: Companies dealing with 'alarming' rate of divergence

24-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

The rate at which food law in Great Britain is diverging from the EU since Brexit is 'alarming' and a Bill set to take effect in 2023 is causing further concern, an industry experts has warned.

Botanical combination may boost immune response to flu vaccination: Study

23-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of extracts from Acacia catechu and Scutellaria baicalensis may significantly increase antibodies in response to a flu vaccine in healthy adults, says a new study conducted by KGK Science Inc.

Industry association called to action: Time to prove food is not enough

23-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Relying on a varied diet to provide all the nutrients your body needs is simply not realistic in today's society and the industry needs data to prove this, industry advocates agreed during the Food Supplements Europe event last Friday (Nov 18).

The NutraIngredients Awards are back! Submit your entries!

21-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2023 with new categories but the same commitment to honour the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

Activ’Inside targets hyperpigmentation with Champagne grape nutricosmetic

14-Nov-2022 By Asia Sherman

French food-tech company Activ’Inside has introduced Belight3, its latest Champagne-grape-derived nutricosmetic, inspired in Asia and formulated to reduce melanin skin spots.

Elderberry polyphenols may boost Akkermansia levels: Human data

14-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with 600 mg of an elderberry extract may boost diversity of the gut microbiota, with specific increases in levels of Akkermansia, says a new study from Austria and Italy.

NemaLife builds nematode-based ingredient screening pipeline for rapid, affordable, and actionable results

10-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The whole organism assay platform is helping companies explore novel ingredients for health and lifespan, weight management, cognitive health, muscle health, and more.

IPAWC + Probiota 2023: Early bird discount expires this month

08-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

From the phage opportunity to microbiome modulation for athletic performance, the science around HMOs, synbiotic mechanisms of action, and the gut-brain axis, the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota is not to be missed.

Mindful marketing: Understanding the modern consumer's headspace

04-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Mental health is clearly a rising area of interest providing a new area for innovation in the functional food and supplements industry, but how can brands successfully tap into this trend?

IPA World Congress + Probiota: Nestle, Unilever & Abbott among first wave of speakers

01-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Today we can reveal the first wave of speakers confirmed for the IPA World Congress + Probiota, the must-attend conference bridging the business and science of microbiome modulation for human health.

Potential for nut skin to prevent pathological conditions: Review

27-Oct-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Nutrient-dense nut skin extracts with high antioxidant (AO) activity could be optimized to support a range of health end-points, according to the findings from a recent review.

Dietary anthocyanins linked to better artery health: RCT

20-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Daily intake of anthocyanin-rich açaí berries may improve arterial stiffness in overweight and obese people, says a new study from Brazil.

First official dietary recommendation for flavanols revealed

19-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has issued the first ever authoritative dietary recommendation on flavanols.

Blood orange extract may support healthy ageing: Human data

19-Oct-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

An extract from blood orange may reduce systematic oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory activity in older individuals and may ameliorate outcomes for age-related conditions.

CRN supplement survey ‘paints the landscape of a vibrant, mainstream industry’

13-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

After a couple of record-breaking years, dietary supplement usage is returning to pre-pandemic levels. Data from CRN’s 2022 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements shows that 75% of Americans are using dietary supplements, down from 80% in 2021.

MuscleTech launches pre-workouts with paraxanthine caffeine-metabolite

10-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Iovate Health Sciences-brand MuscleTech has announced the launch of two pre-workout formulations containing paraxanthine, a caffeine metabolite developed by Ingenious Ingredients.

Polyphenol-rich formula may ease knee pain, support joint health

07-Oct-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Supplementation with a multi-compound polyphenol-rich formula may reduce the pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA), according to a Greek study published in Dietetics.

Nebraska team pioneers fast, reliable microbiome modeling

06-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

A team at the Nebraska Food for Health Center has developed an automated system to test new ingredients that holds great promise for quickly validating their prebiotic potential.

Next week! Sports & Active Nutrition Summit returns to Amsterdam

26-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to register to join representatives from Huel, Alibaba, FourFive, Bulk, Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and more at NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit, 5-7th October.

Low-dose resveratrol reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease: Meta-analysis

20-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Resveratrol may correct blood lipid imbalance (dyslipidaemia) when consumed in low doses to mitigate risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to meta-analysis published in Nutrients.

Daily multivitamin may improve cognition, may protect against decline: RCT

14-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Multivitamin supplements may improve cognition, episodic memory, and executive function in older people, and slow cognitive decline by 60%, according to data from the high-profile COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study for the Mind (COSMOS-Mind).

Study supports urolithin A's potential for mitochondrial function & joint health

12-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

An investigation into the effect of urolithin A (UA) on mitophagy and mitochondrial function in knee joint cells shows supplementation improved mitochondrial health and had positive effects on joint function and mobility in both healthy and osteoarthritis...

Citrus-Pomegranate complex may support physical fitness and mental well-being in older people: RCT

08-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of extracts from citrus and pomegranate may improve handgrip strength, a measure of physical fitness, and cognitive functioning for memory, learning, and concentration, says a new study from The Netherlands.

Aronia polyphenols may boost arterial health via gut microbiome effects: Study

07-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with polyphenols from aronia may improve measures of arterial stiffness, a result that correlated with significant increases in gut microbiome gene richness, says a new study from Naturex, part of Givaudan.

Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022: Day by day program analysis

30-Aug-2022

NutraIngredients’ Sports and Active Nutrition Summit Europe (SANSE) is fast approaching, so what can you expect during the jam-packed event in Amsterdam?

Horphag confirms inventory availability despite French forest fires

17-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Forest fires sweeping the southwest of France are destroying vast acreage of Maritime Pine, the source of Horphag’s famous Pycnogenol pine bark extract. The company’s CEO tells us that raw material supply or production quality will not be impacted.

72% of EU consumers express confidence in safety, quality of supplements: FSE survey

15-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Usage of food supplements remains high across Europe, with almost 90% of respondents to a recent survey reporting to using the products, with trust in the reliability of information from brands also high, says a new survey.

Aronia may exert heart benefits via gut microbiota modulation: Study

10-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Improvements in lipid metabolism induced by black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa L.) may be linked to alterations in the gut microbiota, says a new study.

Science shorts: Swisse’s krill oil, Amway's personalised nutrition RCT findings, India’s CBD research

05-Aug-2022 By Tingmin Koe

This round-up will feature scientific findings from big brand names, including Swisse and its study of krill oil supplementation on knee osteoarthritis, Amway’s personalised nutrition, and India’s national research agency’s plans for studying cannabidiol...