Prioritising sustainability is a necessary step towards building a more resilient food system for future generations, and one which many companies at Vitafoods 2023 were keen to acknowledge.
A nonprofit accreditation body, Empowered by Evidence (EBE), gave an impassioned presentation to the audience of Vitafoods 2023, calling for companies to promote better standards in industry science.
A team of researchers in Thailand have developed a CBD-based coating which has shown promise in delaying rot in strawberries to keep them fresher for longer.
Holistic health solutions can provide a comprehensive and integrated approach to wellness aligning with consumer preferences for natural solutions and preventive health strategies, evidenced by innovations showcased at Vitafoods.
Multi-ingredient supplement NAD3 may minimize the chronic stress of aging while boosting longevity genes and mitigating the molecular and biochemical hallmarks of aging, suggests a recent study.
There are a range of permitted health and nutrition claims available for food, drink and supplement brands to communicate the benefits of their products, but marketers must tread carefully to avoid common pitfalls which lead to fines and reputational...
Supplementation with a nature identical capsaicin analogue ingredient may improve aerobic capacity during exercise, says a new randomized, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover trial.
Companies at Vitafoods 2023 saw active consumers as a key target demographic, with exhibitors presenting innovative concepts targeting a wide range of consumers leading active lifestyles.
Emerging reports linking the gut microbiota to cognitive dysfunction have provided researchers a potential avenue to enhance cognition via gut microbiota modulation.
Consuming cranberry juice or supplements may reduce the risk of repeat urinary tract infections (UTIs) in certain at-risk populations, according to updated findings from a Cochrane Review.
The upcycled carrot-derived ingredient BeniCaros may produce consistent, significant, and beneficial effects on the gut microbiota, says a new study that supports the ingredient’s prebiotic potential.
The supplementation of mulberry leaf extract, along with fibre, vitamin D, and chromium, has been shown to reduce post meal glucose spike, according to a study funded by Nestle Health Science on one of its products.
Daily supplementation with a proprietary thymoquinone-rich black cumin oil extract may increase sleep satisfaction by reducing stress, says a new study from India.
A botanical supplement startup founder has seen business explode after impressing TV show ‘dragon’ investors with her scientific and personal knowledge of how hormones impact the skin.
Ashley Heeley, director and founder of the health and wellness supplements company Hippie Herbal Turtle Co, explains the brand's uniquely wide consumer range due to a heightened demand for convenient natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals.
A new clinical study demonstrates “statistically significant improvements” in skin with the supplementation of Eternalyoung (EY), a blend of four botanical ingredients from Monteloeder, S. L.
A recent randomised control trial in overweight adults reports that fasting cellular respiration rates were significantly greater following berry juice administration compared to the whole berry, despite greater phenolic concentrations, suggesting an...
Jiaherb, Inc. has received it Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) certification for its Rhodiola rosea ingredient.
A new clinical trial has concluded that Solnul, a resistant potato starch (RPS), has prebiotic effects at low dosages, stimulating increases in beneficial health-associated bacteria and reducing diarrhoea and constipation when compared to a placebo group.
A new study reports that an olive fruit water phytocomplex drink, rich in hydroxytyrosol, could improve aspects of performance and acute exercise recovery.
A recent clinical study found a cucumber extract containing iminosugar, marketed as Q-actin, improved joint function and mobility significantly better than a placebo.
Daily supplementation with an extract from Gynostemma pentaphyllum may boost not only physical performance but also reduce mental fatigue in healthy adults, says a new study.
Manufacturer and distributor Lehvoss Nutrition, is collaborating with ingredients supplier Unigen Inc, to rollout new patented products for joint, respiratory and oral health across Europe.
A new trial observes that fat oxidation (FAT-ox) rates improved during a period of moderate-intensity cycling by aerobically trained males, following two-week administration of wild blueberries (WBs).
Supplementation with aronia may be beneficial for athlete inflammation post-recovery, a new study in Nutrients finds. The authors found an increase in total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and Interleukin 10 (IL-10) in those supplemented.
Hurricane Ian battered the Florida peninsula at the same time as the annual Saw Palmetto harvest, but the crop fared well with minimal impacts on yields, experts tell NutraIngredients-USA.
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...
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.
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.
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.
A new review pooling the available literature on legume-derived biopeptides confirms their ‘tremendous potential’ for type 2 diabetes (T2D) treatment, but this is thwarted by issues of stability and bioavailability
Valensa’s Supercritical CO2 extract from Saw Palmetto (USPlus) may support prostate health by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, according to a new study.
Researchers from the University of Lisbon say that evidence of the beneficial cardiovascular effects of Ginkgo biloba in healthy subjects has been overlooked. Their review, published in the journal Biology, details findings of the plant’s action on cardiac...
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...
Supplementation with garlic powder as prebiotic could decrease the cardiovascular risks associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to new findings from a group of Iranian researchers.
After five-weeks of CBD administration to hypertensive patients, reductions in blood pressure were paired with significant drops in the catestatin peptides involved in hypertension pathophysiology, a randomised controlled trial observes.
With more than 400 products recently being removed from the FSA’s public list of CBD novel food applications, the retail market should be in the midst of major change, but what should be happening and what is happening are two different discussions in...
Cinnamon and its bioactive compounds may support brain function and slow cognitive impairment associated with neurodegenerative diseases, suggests a new review published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience.
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.
Fermentation of sea buckthorn improves antioxidant and antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Botrytis cinerea, according to research.
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.
New research from the University of Exeter and the U.S. National Institutes of Health showed that consumption of dietary nitrate significantly increased muscle force while exercising.
Consumption of a bilberry and fish oil combination supplement for three months improved severe dry eye symptoms in young and middle-aged adults, according to a study led by researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
In vitro tests on European black elderberry (Sambuscus nigra L.) have established antiviral activity that inhibits disease progression of SARS-CoV-2 Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Omicron variants, say researchers.
Najla Guthrie, president and CEO, KGK Science Inc. has been hailed as a global leader and sought-after spokesperson in the nutraceutical trade. She is also a lobbyist for the advancement of policy changes in the supplement and cannabis industries.
