Polyphenols

Tomato extract shows blood thinning potential versus aspirin: Study

23-Nov-2016 By Shane Starling

A proprietary tomato extract – backed in EU health claim law to benefit blood circulation – has been shown to thin blood in healthy people – but less severely than aspirin and without typical side-effects.

Finnish herbal extracts supplier signs Gee Lawson for expansion plans

23-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Finnish organic botanical supplier Eevia has penned a deal with UK distributor Gee Lawson, which sees opportunities open up in the UK and Ireland, the Benelux region, France, Italy and Spain. 

Personalised nutrition: Thoughts from industry leaders at HiE

23-Nov-2016 By Will Chu

Personalised nutrition continues to inch its way into the mainstream but is progress certain and what challenges remain? And what is biohacking?

Special Edition: Pre & Probiotics

Time is ripe for polyphenols as prebiotics, expert says

21-Nov-2016 By Hank Schultz

Could the idea of prebiotics be extended to include polyphenolic ingredients?  An expert in the field says there is a growing body of evidence to support the notion.

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EFSA publishes novel food guide as centralised system kicks in

14-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published guidance documents on what it will look for in novel food applications under new EU rules.

Botanicals progress: EU Health Commissioner promises solution in his time

14-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Commissioner for health and food safety has said a public consultation on how best to deal with botanical health claims will be launched by the end of this year and a solution on the longstanding issue offered by the end of his five-year...

Green tea extract supplements may improve lipid levels for women

09-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Taking green tea supplements for one year may slash total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels in post-menopausal women, says a new study.

'Naturex was a start-up 20 years ago.'

CEO Exclusive: Naturex goes back to start-up roots to drive growth

03-Nov-2016 By Niamh Michail from Avignon, France

The world’s biggest supplier of botanical extracts, Naturex, is on track to meet the targets of its growth strategy Bright2020 which aims to see 10% of sales coming from new products, according to CEO Olivier Rigaud.

JAMA rejects cranberry for UTI; industry says Yale study infected with fault

02-Nov-2016 By Shane STARLING

The cranberry industry and academics have rubbished a cranberry-UTI study and accompanying commentary published in JAMA in the past week, saying the research is “misleading” and “suffering from fatal flaws.”

Korean menopause botanical blend wins EFSA backing

26-Oct-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said a herbal root mix is safe for use in menopause food supplements.

Red wine compound can reset infertility hormones: Study

25-Oct-2016 By Will Chu

Resveratrol may help tackle a hormone disparity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition that can cause infertility, according to a study. 

Nutrition sprays: The modern format for traditional botanicals?

10-Oct-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Pills and capsules are old hat, says a young French firm banking on a botanical range of oral nutrition sprays.

EFSA to consider green tea catechins safety

06-Oct-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will look at the safety of green tea catechins in a report that could confirm or clear up long-standing concerns over liver damage. 

2-5 coffees per day shows CVD benefits

30-Sep-2016 By Will Chu

Coffee's antioxidant properties can reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) rates, a report has suggested.

Acai boosts vascular function, improves heart health: RCT

30-Sep-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Adding acai pulp to your smoothies may improve vascular function, and support heart health, says a new study.

EU herbals: Creative escape routes out of botanical claims limbo-land

29-Sep-2016 By Lynda Searby

With around 2000 botanicals claims on-hold whilst the European Commission comes up with a solution, individual countries and supplement companies are taking matters into their own hands.

Root 66? Spearmint’s phenolic matrix mapped

29-Sep-2016 By Kacey Culliney

Mass spectrometry techniques have shed light on spearmint’s complex phenolic matrix, according to ‘tentative’ findings from Italy.

Botanicals: Research round-up

28-Sep-2016 By Will Chu

As part of our special edition on botanicals, NutraIngredients takes a look at recent research of some popular botanical ingredients.

Could a shot of orange juice boost brain power for men?

23-Sep-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Scientists from PepsiCo and the University of Reading (UK) report that a single glass of flavonoid-rich orange juice may boost cognitive function, compared to placebo.

Combining polyphenols boosts anti-cancer properties: Rath rodent review

21-Sep-2016 By Eliot Beer

Combining polyphenols and other compounds can dramatically increase their ability to fight cancers, according to a review from the Dr Rath Research Institute of its own and other studies.

Chokeberries have ‘minor beneficial effects’ on heart health, says study

20-Sep-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Juice or powder products made from chokeberries (Aronia mitschurinii) may improve blood pressure, and reduce some markers of inflammation, says a new study.

Food affects almond skin polyphenol release: Study

19-Sep-2016 By Eliot Beer

Milk may significantly lower the release of polyphenols from almond skins during digestion, while consuming almond skins with food also has a significant effect on their release, according to a study.

Sirco seeks fresh blood with EU claim-backed juice

09-Sep-2016 By Lynda Searby

Whether “ahead of its time” or just very niche, blood flow beverage brand Sirco is seeking to attract a broader consumer base, with the launch of of two new ‘easy to drink’ products.

Unhealthy obsession with total cholesterol reduction is thwarting CVD prevention

07-Sep-2016 By Lynda Searby

Strategies to tackle cardiovascular disease (CVD) need to move away from statins and cholesterol reduction and focus on reducing inflammation and increasing HDL cholesterol through dietary intervention, urges a leading food lipids academic.

Supplements slipping the net: Is a self-regulatory registration scheme the solution?

07-Sep-2016 By Lynda Searby

On the back of findings that up to 40% of herbal supplements are mislabelled or contain adulterants, a University of Westminster researcher is calling for an industry regulated scheme to quash adulteration.  

Believe it or not: Why 64% of Danes take supplements

05-Sep-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Despite being among the highest consumers of food supplements in Europe, the Danish have “very little knowledge” of supplements and nutrition recommendations, and botanical users are particularly clueless, a survey has revealed.

Cocoa extract supplement reduces wrinkles: mouse study

05-Sep-2016 By Nathan Gray

Oral supplementation with cocoa extract could reduce UVB-induced wrinkles, according to new research in mice.

Rising tide for seaweed phlorotannins in the EU?

31-Aug-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is looking at a novel food application for Ecklonia cava phlorotannins from Korean firm Botamedi.

Green tea EGCG backed to prevent life-threatening ‘artery explosion’

31-Aug-2016 By Nathan Gray

Drinking polyphenol-packed green tea could help to prevent a deadly condition in the body's main artery, according to new research in rats.

Beetroot juice helps muscle recovery, but not through antioxidants

29-Aug-2016 By Eliot Beer

Drinking beetroot juice after exercise can reduce muscle pain and improve recovery, but does not improve real-world performance, according to a study also showing no benefit from antioxidants.

Diabetes game changer? Researchers to look at green tea catechins & insulin

26-Aug-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Botanical supplier Plandaí Biotechnology has signed a research agreement with North West University in South Africa to investigate green tea catechins and type 2 diabetes. 

Guarana antioxidant capability trumps that of green tea, study finds

23-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

Seeds of the native Brazilian shrub guarana have been found to contain antioxidant levels more than ten times that of green tea.

Cocoa compound shows appetite-controlling potential

17-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Epicatechin – compound found in cocoa – may reduce food intake, and subsequently help control appetite and weight management, says a new study.

Higher cocoa chocolate may not mean more flavanols, say researchers

17-Aug-2016 By Oliver Nieburg

The most familiar quality parameter of chocolate – the cocoa solids percentage – has no correlation with flavanol levels, according to a study by the University of Reading.

Wild Himalayan fruits provide nutritional and nutraceutical opportunities: Study

17-Aug-2016 By Gary Scattergood

A study of wild edible fruits found in the Himalayas indicates they are a rich source of antioxidants, with researchers concluding they can help meet the nutritional needs of the local population and play a crucial role in nutraceutical development.

Nanotechnology shows promise in overcoming fortification challenges

12-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

Nanotechnology used to encase a bioactive ingredient within a food grade carrier may provide a solution in reducing fortification difficulties and provide healthier functional foods, a study has found.

Med diet appeals to hearts and minds as review outlines brain benefits

11-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet on the heart have been well documented but research has now established a strong link to boosts in attention, memory, and even language ability.

Anti-inflammatory diets lower risk of depression in women by 26%: 12-year study

10-Aug-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

An anti-inflammatory diet may lower risk of depression, a 12-year study in 6,438 middle-aged Australian women has suggested.

Resveratrol: The key to reducing elderly frailty?

09-Aug-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The so-called red wine nutrient resveratrol may help maintain muscle performance and reduce frailty in the elderly, research in mice has suggested. 

Increased polyphenol intakes linked to better heart health: Harvard study

08-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Higher dietary intakes of polyphenols like flavanones and anthocyanins are associated with a reduced risk of stroke and heart attack for men, according to a new study.

Plant extract shows kidney-protective potential in obese, study finds

08-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

A plant extract has been shown to positively affect complications seen in obese individuals; particularly those linked to the kidney, such as insulin resistance and high blood sugars, a study has shown. 

Balancing the binges: We Are Tea ‘everyday good’ range taps into Millennial trends

01-Aug-2016 By Eliot Beer

We Are Tea is the latest functional tea brand to tap into the Millenial generation's search for products that offset eating indulgences, according to an analyst. 

10TH WORLD CONGRESS ON POLYPHENOL APPLICATIONS

Polyphenol round up: Best of the rest

26-Jul-2016 By Will Chu from Porto

NutraIngredients presents a final summary of notable research presented at the 10th World Congress on Polyphenol Applications in Porto this year.

10TH WORLD CONGRESS ON POLYPHENOL APPLICATIONS

What’s new for an old molecule like resveratrol?

25-Jul-2016 By Will Chu from Porto

Despite the plethora of studies that focus on resveratrol’s beneficial health effects, there is still not one singular mechanism of action that can be agreed upon that sufficiently explains its positive preventative effects.

‘A milestone’: Pomegranate metabolite shows anti-aging potential

25-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A metabolite from pomegranate compounds may improve mitochondrial and muscle function and enhance endurance during aging, says a new study from Switzerland.

10TH WORLD CONGRESS ON POLYPHENOL APPLICATIONS

3 berry interesting ideas about polyphenols

22-Jul-2016 By Will Chu

The elderberry may play a larger role than previously thought in counteracting the decline in neuronal and cognitive functions, particularly in Alzheimer’s disease, according to research presented at the 10th World congress on Polyphenol Applications...

10TH WORLD CONGRESS ON POLYPHENOL APPLICATIONS

What we learnt about tea & coffee at the polyphenol world congress

20-Jul-2016 By Will Chu in Porto

Latest research has suggested that on balance, coffee and tea intake may lower the incidence of metabolic disorders and exert a protective effect on health. 

Flavonoid intakes linked to lower depression risk for women: Harvard study

19-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Higher dietary intakes of flavonoids from fruit, vegetables and herbs are associated with a lower risk of depression in older women, says a new study from Harvard scientists.

Zhaolong Foods to produce China’s first gum with organic tea ingredient

18-Jul-2016 By Douglas Yu

Zhaolong Foods has secured the patent from Anhui Agricultural University (AAU) to manufacture China’s first gum with organic tea polyphenols.

Personalised nutrition held back by ‘lack of trust and transparency’

13-Jul-2016 By Will Chu from Amsterdam

The progress of personalised nutrition is being hampered by the food industry’s ‘lack of trust and transparency,’ in product composition and effects on health.