Polyphenols

Citrus extract may help with weight management, industry study funds

24-Apr-2020 By Will Chu

A polyphenolic dietary compound may reduce body weight, fat mass, and Body Mass Index (BMI) in obese subjects, says an industry-backed study, which points to the flavonoids’ inhibitory action as a possible explanation.

‘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?

Resveratrol may contribute to brain ageing reversal by as much as ten years: Study

09-Apr-2020 By Will Chu

A long-term study adds to the science backing resveratrol’s benefits as it finds the regular consumption of this plant compound could slow cognitive decline by as much as a decade.

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.

Video gaming surge shows pivot opportunity from Sports to eSports, but authenticity is key

06-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Video gaming has exploded during the coronavirus pandemic as consumers shelter in place, but the eSports opportunity for dietary supplement brands and ingredient firms has been around for a while. Will more brands pivot and what do they need to know?

COVID-19 and nutra research: Where does the industry need to focus its scientific endeavours?

01-Apr-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a spike in demand for immunity-boosting products, but what scope is there for new and credible research to examine if nutra products have a role to play in helping tackle the crisis?

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.

Pomegranate polyphenols show conflicting results in strength training study

23-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

The polyphenols in pomegranate juice beneficially affected the balance of steroidal hormones among trained weightlifters but did not cut an inflammation marker, a recent study found.

COVID-19 brings strong China online sales for ANZ’s Comvita and AuMake

17-Mar-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Australia and New Zealand health foods companies are seeing strong online sales of immune boosting supplements from the China market.

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?

DolCas tackles liver and vascular health with botanical extracts: Study

10-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new clinical study suggests branded botanical ingredient Bergacyn is effective in providing liver support.

Intergalactic plant crop ideal as dietary supplement for space missions: Study

10-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

Cultivation of space-grown lettuce on board the International Space Station (ISS) could be a viable dietary supplement for astronauts, potentially replacing processed, pre-packaged space rations, a study shows.

Public health expert ringing the alarm on workplace nutrition

17-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

One health official says more research is needed to explore the link between dietary supplements and productivity in the workplace.

Walnuts show cognitive health promise for at-risk elderly

04-Feb-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Eating walnuts may help slow cognitive decline in at-risk groups of the elderly population, according to a study conducted by researchers in California and Spain.

Get your entries submitted by today ... or miss out!

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).

Study: Algae strain could help reduce IBS symptoms

31-Jan-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Consumption of a previously unexplored strain of algae could improve IBS symptoms such as diarrhea, gas and bloating, according to a new study from California.

Mango polyphenols may offer IBD relief: Pilot study

24-Jan-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with polyphenols from mango may reduce markers of inflammation and improve levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut of people with IBD, suggests a small study funded by the National Mango Board.

NUTRAINGREDIENTS AWARDS 2020

NutraIngredients Awards class of 2019: Stiff competition no match for Nexira’s EnoSTIM

23-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

Recognising pioneering research, technological breakthroughs and market gains all fall within the judges’ thoughts this year as they gather to assess the contenders for the 2020 NutraIngredients Awards.

ASA bars nutrient-packed drink ad and its hangover-addressing properties

21-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) calls time on Bounce Back Drinks after the Scottish firm claims in an advertorial that its “After-Alcohol Revival Drink” can prevent, treat or cure hangovers.

NutraIngredients Awards 2020

How to make your award entry stand out: Top tips from the judges

17-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, our panel of expert judges share some of their top tips and hints of what makes a winning entry.

NUTRA CHAMPIONS PODCAST SERIES

Podcast: From multivitamins to kava…one professor’s journey in psychotropic plant research

17-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Psychotropic plant medicine has garnered immense attention as more of such products, most notably cannabidiol (CBD) nutraceuticals, and even foods and beverages, enter the mainstream market.

WATCH NOW

NutraIngredients Awards 2020: A video guide to the categories and criteria

16-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, it's vital that you get your applications in soon. But which award should you apply for, and what are the key criteria for the categories? Our helpful video will...

Flavonoid from citrus fruits may help prevent kidney disease progression – Japan study

15-Jan-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Researchers from Japan have found a promising flavonoid in citrus fruit that could help prevent the progression of kidney disease.

Less than two weeks to go

NutraIngredients Awards 2020: You've got to be in it to win it!

13-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

The NutraIngredients Awards is set to celebrate the best of the nutrition and dietary supplements industry as it returns to Geneva for its sixth year alongside Vitafoods Europe 2020 in May. With just three weeks to go before applications and nominations...

Drinking green tea may contribute to a ‘longer and healthier life,' study finds

13-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

Tea consumption is linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease as well as improvements to health and longevity, especially among consistent habitual tea drinkers, a study concludes.

NutraIngredients’ trends for 2019 review: Editors’ predictions versus reality – Part 1

18-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

As 2019 draws to a close, NutraIngredients looks back at its editors’ predictions made at the start of the year and ask how accurate were they?

Was 2019 the breakout year for fibre and did technology and innovation play a starring role...

Editor's Spotlight

Nutrition science under fire: Diet trials lack of ‘rigour’ slammed by researchers

29-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Clinical trials involving diet are severely under-funded and more difficult to complete than drugs studies, say researchers who warn that nutrition studies are prone to bias, are often too small and of too short duration and regularly change outcome...

WATCH NOW: Gates Foundation funded study develops ‘unique nutrient-delivery system’

Fighting malnutrition: Could new nutrient delivery strategy help billions of people?

14-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

A unique new nutrient delivery system, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, could help billions of people suffering from malnutrition by improving the way iron and vitamin A are fortified into foods, say those behind the project.

Melancholic microbiome? EU-backed project publishes recommendations for diet and mood

01-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

People with depression or vulnerability to depression should be encouraged to eat plant-based diets with higher levels of grains, fibres and fish, according to new recommendations published by the MyNetGut consortium.

AOAC approves methods to ID, quantify cranberry constituents

14-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

AOAC recognition of two cranberry methods means there is finally consensus on how to identify and quantify the proanthocyanins (PACs) within the botanical, the test’s developer says.

Red wine drinkers have better gut health, say researchers

28-Aug-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

People who drink red wine are more likely to have a more diverse gut microbiota compared to non-red wine drinkers, according to a new King's College London study involving 916 twins.

Pilot study: Pomegranate juice shows promise for baby brain development

23-Aug-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Consuming pomegranate juice daily during pregnancy may protect brain development and brain connectivity in growth restricted babies, a new pilot study has revealed.

Smokers and drinkers benefit more from flavonoid-rich diet’s protective effect: Study

19-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

Dietary intake of the kinds of flavonoids found in apples and tea may ward off certain types of cancer and heart-related disease, a Danish cohort study finds, especially for smokers and heavy drinkers.

Editor's Spotlight

High cost of ‘health foods’ helps drive malnutrition: Study

26-Jul-2019 By Nathan Gray

The high prices of healthy foods, coupled with an abundance of cheap unhealthy foods, remains a prime contributor to malnutrition globally, warn researchers.

Grasshopper food credentials sound as insect leads antioxidant-rich list: Study

16-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

Extracts of grasshoppers, silkworm, and crickets top the insect antioxidant-rich list, scientists say as a study demonstrates these insects’ antioxidant capacity to be five-fold higher than fresh orange juice (OJ).

Review supports heart health benefits of Aronia berry consumption

28-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of Aronia may significantly improve cholesterol levels, says the first systematic review and meta-analysis of the berry’s potential health benefits.

Nutrition and Health China Industry Summit 2019

Swisse and BioIsland lead the pack for brands imported to China as Australia secures number one status

19-Jun-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Swisse and Biolsland took the top spots for imported brands in China last year, with Australia named the number one exporter to China, according to statistics gathered by the China Chamber of Commerce of Medicines and Health Products Importers and Exporters...

Variability of research methods makes establishing reference intake for polyphenols difficult, researchers argue

17-Jun-2019 By Adi Menayang

Though the body of science around polyphenol intake generally supports its health benefits, it is “difficult to establish an evidence-based reference intake for the whole class and subclass of compounds,” researchers argue in a paper.

Heart benefits: Tomato juice bioactives linked to lower CVD risk

13-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

The rich profile of bioactive components found in tomato juice is the 'likely' link to its strong link to lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, say researchers.

Matcha made in heaven: Cookie format a possible alternative to green tea for reducing stress — Japanese RCT

10-Jun-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Consuming matcha in some form may have stress-reducing effects even on people who do not drink green tea, according to a Japanese study that used matcha cookies as its intervention.

‘Provocative’: Cocoa flavonoids may improve mobility & quality of life for older people

07-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Flavonoid-rich cocoa supplements may improve biomarkers of heart health, boost mobility, and improve the quality of life for people over 55, suggests a new study.

UK-US team reveal ‘special relationship’ between blueberries and CV benefits

05-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Consuming a portion of blueberries may reduce the risk factors that lead to cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a group of researchers from the UK and US.

Resveratrol’s blood pressure-lowering mechanism may explain antioxidant potency: Study

28-May-2019 By Will Chu

British researchers looking into resveratrol’s blood pressure-lowering abilities believe the mechanism outlined in their study may be a common feature to explain the efficacy of 'antioxidant' molecules.

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.

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.’

Hot Right Now: China's health food crackdown, diet's influence on cancer risk, and new gut health developments

28-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Read about diet's influence on cancer and Alzheimer's risk, China's '100-day operation', and new innovations and research in the gut health space in this round-up of our top five trending stories on social media.

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...

Green light for green tea as study links its potency to lower obesity risk

19-Mar-2019 By Will Chu

The anti-inflammatory polyphenols found in green tea may be responsible for lowering the risk of obesity, specifically focusing on inflammation that has its origins in the host gut.

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.