Vitamins & premixes

NutraIngredients Awards 2023: Finalists announced!

22-Mar-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Our panel of expert judges have had their say and the NutraIngredients Awards 2023 finalists can now be revealed.

Personalised diet and supplements targeting gut health the key to neurological health, review concludes

20-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A review has examined the role of gut health promoting supplements, such as probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids, in modulating cognitive health, with calls for personalised interventions.

Collagen support for the vegan market: SkinGlo meets demand

16-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

SkinGlo discusses the popularity of its new ‘Vegan Collagen Support’ supplement containing a blend of amino acids that occur naturally in animal-based collagen products.

Podcast: Seaweed as a 'wonderful' powerhouse for skin

16-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

The marine biologist and CEO of Weed & Wonderful, Craig Rose, discusses the company’s venture into the world of seaweed which he describes as a largely underutilised nutrient powerhouse that is abundantly available around the UK.

Vit D and dementia study: experts question cause and effect

08-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Experts have responded to a new study claiming vitamin D may be a potential agent for dementia prevention, saying cause and effect is still unknown.

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...

Startup spotlight

Mushroom supplement startup helping consumers power up and chill out

06-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A mind-health supplement startup selling mushroom-powered coffee and a calming pre-sleep powder is expecting to make £5m in revenue within the first year.

Cochrane review: Vitamin D cannot reduce asthma risk

06-Mar-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Contrary to previous findings, a new Cochrane review has concluded vitamin D supplementation does not reduce risk of asthma exacerbations or improve asthma control.

Daily vitamins could prevent the onset of cognitive impairment, new data reports

03-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A multivitamin with folic acid, B vitamins, Vitamin D, and CoQ10 may slow cognitive decline and neurodegeneration in the elderly.

Proposal for reduced Vit B6 limit deemed “slippery slope for free choice and self-care”

02-Mar-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) Europe has critiqued “gross irregularities” in the scientific process used by EFSA to consider halving the safe maximum daily limit of vitamin B6 from supplements.

‘Longevity vitamin’ spurs human trials, preps for market growth

01-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

After years of slowly building hype about its essential micronutrient function in the human body, ergothioneine may finally be ready for its moment – with just a little more research.

Stability of selenium supplement improves using orchid extract, study finds

01-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

A recent study observes that synthesising selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) using Anoectochilus burmannicus extract (ABE) significantly improved stability in terms of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, following freeze-drying and long-term storage.

Vit E an effective aid for sleep in postmenopausal women, study concludes

27-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have concluded that vitamin E offers potential as an alternative treatment for chronic insomnia disorder in postmenopausal women as new data suggests it can improve sleep quality, thereby reducing sedative drug use.

Low vitamin D levels associated with post- stroke depression, review suggests

23-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature observes that significantly lower levels of circulating vitamin D were found in those suffering from post-stroke depression (PSD), when compared to those who were not.

Faster pregnancy: Probiotics, myo-inositol, micronutrients intake quickens conception in overweight women – 12-months trial

21-Feb-2023 By Tingmin Koe

A year long trial showed that the daily intake of a supplement containing probiotics, myo-inositol, and micronutrients could shorten the time needed for overweight women to conceive.

Fruit peel for the future: researchers stress “dire need” for use in nutraceuticals

17-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

A recently published study investigating the antioxidant profiles of 12 fruit peels identified potent quantities, suggesting strong potential for their usage within nutraceuticals and food products to tackle a vast source of waste whilst offering food...

A century of the sunshine vitamin part II: Towards new benefits and dosages

14-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

A hundred years after the discovery of vitamin D as a cure for rickets, science is exploring new niches for the sunshine vitamin and zeroing in on the dosages for maximum health.

Global review spotlights most widely used supplements during Covid-19

14-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Vitamin C, D and Zinc were the most widely reported supplements used during COVID, whilst natural/herbal products including ginger and honey were also popular, a new systematic review concludes.

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.

Review outlines benefits and future health care opportunities with bitter apple extract

06-Feb-2023 By Olivia Haslam

The scope for protective metabolic potential of the medicine plant bitter apple, aka Citrullus colocynthis, has been explored in a new review published in ‘BMC Food Production, Processing and Nutrition’.

Creating user-friendly fertility supplements for both sexes

02-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The industrialised world is gripped by an "infertility crisis" and there’s great opportunity for supplements to help but the market needs more consumer friendly dosage forms, according to Hermes Pharma.

Multi-nutrient supplement encourages weight loss and fertility in mice, study finds

31-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

Mice that received an obesity-inducing western diet (WD) had increased reproductive success when supplemented with a ‘Fertility Enhancer’ (FE) supplement containing antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins, PUFAs and amino acids.

Offspring obesity: review stresses “urgent need” to address maternal vitamin D deficiencies

30-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

A recent literature review highlights collated evidence that maternal low vitamin D (VD) levels may result in abnormal growth of the offspring, as well as disordered lipid and glucose metabolism disorders.

5 take-aways we learned during our Business Leaders Forum

27-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

From 2022 sales numbers to consumer enthusiasm remaining high, and from progress with equality and diversity in the industry to the growth in awareness around the importance of the microbiome for health, there were lots of talking points from our 3rd...

Could B vitamins protect against the metabolic syndrome?

26-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary intake and blood levels of folate, and vitamins B6 and B12 were inversely associated with MetS risk in young American adults, says a new study from Texas State University.

Study shows synergistic effects of vitamin D3, omega-3s and exercise on pre-frailty prevention

24-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

Supplementation with vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids may not reduce the risk of pre-frailty on their own but have a synergistic effect when combined with home exercise, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Frailty & Aging.

Pharmactive launches 'high potency' kiwi extract to boost protein digestion

19-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Pharmactive Biotech Products' new scientifically backed KWD+ kiwi extract (Actinidia deliciosa) targets vegan sports nutrition consumers as well as ageing populations at risk of muscle loss.

Clinicians should consider “trade-offs” in prevention strategies for birth defects, say researchers

11-Jan-2023 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Advice on maternal supplementation to prevent birth defects (BDs) should consider the teratogenic effects of multivitamins (MVs) and adverse effects of excess folic acid (FA), according to Chinese research.

Biotin deficiencies linked to gut inflammation and IBD, study suggests

10-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

Biotin deficiencies lead to dysbiosis of the gut and a reduction in mucus-resident microbes, leading to characteristics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), according to a new study in mice.

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.

Limited scope for vitamin D to prevent type 2 diabetes: study

05-Jan-2023 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Vitamin D intake as a preventative measure against type 2 diabetes (T2D) may only benefit individuals with normal glucose tolerance, according to new research.

Dementia risk impacted by vitamin D status, study concludes

04-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

Those with a vitamin D deficiency were found to have a greater risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer’s dementia (AD), in a new cohort study, but no link was found with vitamins A, E or beta-carotene.

Folic acid and iodine supplementation speeds up conception rate – new study

04-Jan-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Dietary supplementation of folic acid and iodine could boost fertility rate, while evening primrose oil is associated with a longer time to pregnancy (TTP), say Singapore researchers.

Vitamin D status should be explored to reduce anxiety, improve mental health

20-Dec-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Limited dietary intake of vitamin D and minimal sun exposure increases the risk of clinically significant anxiety symptoms in young women in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to research on college students.

Researchers raise concern over folic acid awareness in high BMI pregnancy

15-Dec-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Further work needs to be done to raise awareness of the need for women with obesity to supplement both with a higher dose of folic acid and vitamin D, and to be aware of the role of iodine, researchers say.

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.

DSM temporarily reduces vitamin C production in China

06-Dec-2022 By Jane Byrne

DSM is to significantly cut back production of vitamin C at its Jiangshan, China based facility, with immediate effect. It says it will re-evaluate the situation in late January 2023, after the Chinese New Year.

Researchers propose L-arginine blend to restore performance and relieve long Covid

02-Dec-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

L-arginine combined with vitamin C can improve physical performance, muscle strength, endothelial function, and fatigue in adults with long Covid and should be considered a treatment option to relieve persistent symptoms, according to a study published...

Combined vit E and B2 may reduce stress fractures in female athletes, study finds

28-Nov-2022 By Olivia Brown

The risk of stress fractures in track athletes with elevated plasma Homocysteine (Hcy) levels showed significant reductions following a two-week intake of vitamin E and B2.

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.

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).

Research: SCFA mitigates vit D and nicotine induced vascular calcification

22-Nov-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Using a vitamin D and nicotine (VDN) induced vascular calcification model in rats, researchers evaluated the interactions between the short-chain fatty acid (SCRF) propionate with intestinal microbiota and vascular calcification.

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.

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.

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?

Study: Vitamin D linked to reduced mortality in osteoarthritis patients

03-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Patients sufficient in vitamin D have a lower risk of all-cause and CVD mortality, suggesting an important therapeutic strategy, according to a study involving data from osteoarthritis 4570 patients.

Vitamin D deficiency may be marker for psoriasis risk, say researchers

02-Nov-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A case-control study on the effects of 25-hydroxy vitamin D supplementation on patients with psoriasis confirms autoimmune and anti-inflammatory activity and suggest early detection of deficiencies as a preventative measure for disease onset.

HMT report reveals sports nutrition innovation opportunities

02-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Brand positioning experts at HMT (Healthy Marketing Team) have revealed a new report detailing the secrets for successful innovation within sports nutrition.

Sirio launches gummies for immunity, sleep and stress

02-Nov-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Sirio Pharma is targeting “broad market appeal” with natural gummies designed to combat stress, enhance immunity, and promote sleep.

Vitamin D supplementation unlikely to reduce incidence of cataract surgeries – Five-year RCT

27-Oct-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The oral supplementation of vitamin D among the elderly is unlikely to reduce the incidence of cataract surgeries, according to a five-year long RCT conducted in Australia.