The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) identifies two brands making claims that cannabidiol (CBD) is suitable for consumption by children, but “legal and safe are two different things” according to expert opinion.
Consumers continue to supplement mood to counter modern influences like ultra processed foods, lack of sleep, screentime and demanding schedules in a still stressed-out society increasingly focused on mental health as part of overall well-being.
Probiotic supplier Lallemand inaugurated new research and development laboratories in Blagnac, France, to expand its facilities and advance the "biotics revolution".
With women’s needs often overlooked, Linda Alvarez, MD, didn’t found Levelle Nutrition because she wanted to sell products, rather, she and her co-founder saw a problem and were driven to solve it.
A new systematic literature review of five popular botanical ingredients indicates a wide range of estimated adulteration rates, with the highest reported for Ginkgo leaf extract samples at 56.7%.
Integrating artificial intelligence into today’s environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25% – potentially helping to feed the world as its population rises, Cornell University engineers have found.
CosmeticsDesign-Europe and NutraIngredients are bringing experts together in an upcoming editorial webinar that will delve into the market trends, latest science and opportunities in the nutricosmetics space.
The supplementation of green banana powder and pineapple fibre powder has been shown to raise the levels of beneficial bacteria deficient in young adults, including Bifidobacterium bifidum and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, say findings of a 14-day trial...
Daily supplementation with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001 may boost happiness and perceived stress scores over four weeks in moderately to highly stressed participants, according to a new study from Fonterra.
Supplementation with a fish oil rich in long chain mono-unsaturated fatty acids may increase the Omega-3 Index and support skin health, according to two intervention studies from Epax.
By Livia Menichetti, Director General of the European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM)
A recent report from the Heads of Food Safety Agencies (HoA) in Europe raised concerns about 13 ingredients in food supplements, including melatonin, piperine, and curcumin. In this guest article, the European Federation of Associations of Health Product...
With expert speakers confirmed from Ani Biome, the Lawson Health Research Institute, Örebro University, ETH Zurich, dsm-firmenich, Novonesis, IFF, Morinaga, Kerry, and more, the upcoming Probiota 2025 is not to be missed.
Plant cell culture manufacturer Green Bioactives (GBL) has secured over £300,000 to advance plant metabolite production in response to the climate crisis.
Tailored probiotic supplements for individuals could help address age-related cognitive decline, according to researchers of a case study conducted in Taiwan.
Over 90% of dietitians surveyed in a recent study believed probiotics and prebiotics have a place in nutritional practice and that fermented foods with live microbial cultures should be part of food-based dietary guidelines.
When German multinational company Bayer closed vitamin provider Care/of earlier this summer, analysts raised questions about what the shuttering foretold for the personalized nutrition industry.
Twelve weeks of daily supplementation with a Bifidobacterium lactis probiotic strain may significantly decrease body fat, leg fat and BMI in obese women, says a new study from Korea.
Bifidobacterium Longum ES1 can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D), ADM told our Growth Asia Summit, referring to a first human clinical trial for a dual pro- and postbiotic.
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with NMN, personalized nutrition, oral probiotics and more. Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Hair and skincare brand Rodan + Fields' recent decision to abandon its multi-level direct selling model marks a significant industry shift, and it’s something today’s guest said he saw coming. What does this move mean for the company, and perhaps...
Daily consumption of a low dose of Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) can increase the relative abundance of Bifidobacterium in the feces of healthy women, according to a new study funded by FrieslandCampina.
Mycelium can be a protein-rich alternative to animal products. But will consumers accept it? The interplay of disgust and naturalness perceptions is the key, a new study suggests.
Sports nutrition is proving profitable as it dominates the current mergers and acquisitions market. But what’s next for this major food and beverage trend?
Symbiologist Nina Vinot urges nutraceutical industry to embrace One Health for a healthier planet and people, explaining that “no microbiome is an island.”
Recent Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rulings against Huel and Zoe for misrepresenting celebrity investor Steven Bartlett's involvement have sparked online debate, prompting calls for the ASA to update its guidelines.
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A combination of a specific Bifidobacterium strain and a prebiotic fiber may improve resting energy expenditure and energy balance, known to be a major factor of obesity, says a new study.
Insisting on a high bar in product testing protects both a company’s bottom line and the dietary supplement industry’s long-term success, says Alkemist Labs.
A combination of three probiotic strains with or without a postbiotic may reduce levels of liver enzymes and support liver health and function, says a new study from Glac Biotech Co. in Taiwan.
BASF has provided an update following an incident at one of its plants last week, indicating potential delays or disruptions in the supply of products from the vitamin E and vitamin A value chain and related carotenoids.
Research in professional football players indicates that the response to increased muscle mass under creatine supplementation in professional football players is associated with a genetic score.
Biotechnology company FitBiomics has launched VNella, a product the company says is the world’s first lactic acid metabolizer to fight fatigue and promote endurance.
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has made six rulings against brands making anti-anxiety claims, utilizing its new AI monitoring system to catch breaches.
Low-dose CBD supports healthy sleep in healthy participants and increases immune cell expression, according to a recent study published in the journal Nutrients.
Giving preterm infants probiotics comes with relative risks so research is needed to help make this common procedure in low-risk cases, according to experts speaking at the recent International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)...
Flexible zein nanoparticles (FZP) can encapsulate and transport cannabidiol (CBD) to the small intestine for improved absorption, according to new research published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.
A personalized dietary and lifestyle program positively impacted the gut microbiome and demonstrated significant associations between gut microbial changes and weight loss, according to a recent study sponsored by Digbi Health.
B3 Labs, a pioneering premium white label CBD product manufacturer, has become the latest UK category casualty amid innovation restrictions, flat lining consumer interest, rising costs and increasingly challenging retail channels.
dsm-firmenich is selling its marine lipids business to the KD Pharma Group in exchange for a minority stake in the enlarged KD company. The deal would make KD Pharma the largest manufacturer of omega-3 fish oils.
New research in precise small intestine sampling takes the industry a step closer to offering real-time insights into host-diet-microbiota interactions.
London-based personalized nutrition company Bioniq has announced it will use the funds from its recent Series B funding round to further expand globally through “continued disruption of the dietary supplements market."
Soil-derived microbiota could offer future solutions for immune health, researcher Aki Sinkkonen told an audience at the ISAPP annual meeting last week.
Much more is now known about how dietary supplements act on the body, but evidence surrounding the associated health effects is still building, according to a recently published digest of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) 2023 Science in Session...
Gut health-focused tech firm Zoe has launched its first own brand whole-food supplement designed to be sprinkled on meals to provide a microbiome diversity boost, utilizing an (as yet) unpublished RCT to help market its benefits.
