Trade war intensification poses risks for natural products, experts say
The latest intensification of the US China trade war will compress margins and could constrict supply, experts in the import of dietary ingredients have said.
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Gut reaction: How do you build a brand around digestive health?
Do all fermented foods contain probiotics? Do consumers understand what prebiotics are? Are shoppers looking for products that deliver a rapid and discernible effect (to tackle bloating/gas/constipation, or improve regularity) or are they focused on...
CVS finalizes program that mandates third party testing for all supplements
CVS Pharmacy has finalized a requirement that all supplements sold in its stores must now be tested by one of four third party certifiers.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Expert view: How diet reversed my depression
A plant-based nutritionist revealed at Vitafood last week how changing her diet reversed the depression that caused chronic health issues throughout her childhood.
Study suggests corrections in ‘middle age’ could be key to healthy ageing
Could the gut-brain axis be key to fighting age-related cognitive decline?
Modifying our microbiome with prebiotic fibres could help lower levels of brain inflammation and boost brain function during ageing, according to new research in mice.
Lutein levels linked to better memory in adults: Study
Serum levels of the carotenoid lutein are linked to improved memory function in overweight and obese adults, but other carotenoids are not, says a new study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Editor's Spotlight
Trend Tracker: New launches and events in China, India's nutraceutical growth, and the second NutraIngredients-Asia Awards
Read about domestic and foreign supplements in China, how one organisation is driving nutraceutical growth in India, and how you can register for the second NutraIngredients-Asia Awards in our trends spotlight.
Why do endurance Athletes needs more protein?
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Athletes who practice resistance-type exercises have particular protein needs: these can be as high as two to three times the recommendation. But endurance athletes (i.e. a moderate intensity sport over a relatively long period such as running, cycling...
EC adds protein-rich yeast biomass to the Novel Foods catalogue
The European Commission (EC) confirms Yarrowia lipolytica yeast biomass’ inclusion to the Novel Foods catalogue intended as a key ingredient for use in food supplements.
Exclusive interview: Why personalised nutrition is 'a big opportunity and a big complexity' — DSM nutrition boss
Personalised nutrition ‘is the future’ for dietary supplements, but there still needs to be major advances in testing, product formulation and consumer feedback before it can become a mainstream solution.
Excessive BCAA intake linked to over-eating and obesity: Australian mice study
Excessive consumption of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may reduce lifespan, negatively impact mood and lead to weight gain, according to new Australian research on mice.
Personalised gummies for skin health: Chinese skincare brand expands into nutrition with beauty-from-within range
Chinese precision skincare brand MeumSpring is moving into the personalised nutrition space with its first range of functional gummies for the beauty-from-within category.