Innophos launches botanical extract in sports nutrition space
Essential ingredients producer Innophos Holdings launches Oxyjun, an Indian tree bark extract marketed to the active nutrition and sports performance market.
Archives for March 16, 2020
Fish oil supplement linked to better heart health: Study
Scientists studied the relationship between habitual fish oil supplementation with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality, finding a “marginal benefit” between regular fish oil supplement intake and lower risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) as well...
Avocado consumption gives obese adults brain boost: study
Daily avocado consumption improves the ability to focus attention in obese adults, according to a US study.
Air pollution and weight: Can what you breathe impact your gut?
A new study found that exposure to air pollutants is associated with the composition of the gut microbiome.
CBD paves way for marijuana leniency in NFL
As legal marijuana expansion continues, advocates point out that it is a safer alternative to prescription opioids for athletes to manage their pain. Thanks to a new agreement, NFL players have that option.
Panic buying of immune products causes shortfalls; greater supply gaps loom in months ahead
A pulse of supply and production issues caused by the COVID-19 crisis is making its way through the dietary supplement industry. Inventories of botanical ingredients continue to hold up, but unprecedented demand for immunity boosting products is causing...
Mushroom blend shows range of immune boosting effects in vitro
A mushroom blend showed a variety of immune boosting properties in recent in vitro research sponsored by the manufacturer.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Chefs swap fine dining for fermentation
Two gourmet chefs have devoted their eye for detail to a startup sauerkraut and sauces brand aiming to stand out from the rest of the fermented foods market with next level flavour.
So Chic: A fashion for fibre boosts chicory root sales
The consumer buzz for boosting 'good' gut bacteria will see Europe's prebiotics market value exceed $3.5 Billion by 2026, according to new market research.
SCFA supplement could improve efficacy of MS treatment
Supplementation with the short-chain fatty acid propionic acid (PA) could help reduce excessive inflammatory processes in autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) and improve treatment outcomes.
Bergstrom Nutrition appoints new CEO and President
Today Bergstrom Nutrition, the world’s leading and largest manufacturer of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), OptiMSM, announces Adrian Polliack, PhD as its new president and CEO.
‘The right time’: Swisse MD on venturing into India as firm turns 50
Swisse’s recent entry into India has been described as “the right time” since as the market conditions have ripen, with the the new venture marking a new milestone for the company which turns 50 this year, according to the company’s MD.
Controlling glucose with dahlia: NZ researchers embark on second human trial
An extract from dahlia petals has shown benefits for reversing diabetic symptoms and researchers from New Zealand will now embark on a four-week human clinical trial to validate previous findings.
BY-HEALTH’s annual revenue up 21% but Australian subsidiary hurt by new e-commerce laws
Chinese health foods giant BY-HEALTH's FY19 revenue jumped 20.94% to hit RMB$5.2bn (US$748m), however performance from its Australian subsidiary Life-Space failed to meet expectations due to changes in China’s e-commerce law.