Merical 12-strain probiotic shows mood improvement, reduced sick days
Merical has validated its 12-strain probiotic product via an open label trial done on its own employees.
Archives for November 19, 2020
Probiota Champions: In conversation with Dr Mary Ellen Sanders
Greater understanding in precision around synbiotics – that synergistic combination of probiotics and prebiotics – will create many exciting opportunities in the future, and will also advance our understanding of our resident microbes, says Dr Mary Ellen...
NutraVideo: Probiotic found to promote cardiovascular health
We all know that probiotics are beneficial to the gut. But what about advantages that extend to other parts of the body? Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes recently announced exciting results from a study that found one specific probiotic strain that does...
Naturex uses existing ingredient to seize new market opportunity
For the last six years, men have been using Flowens to help relieve their Low Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS). Now, new research suggests the cranberry product may help women improve their urinary health too.
Joint health ingredient developer says market overdue for new product backed by solid data
The developer of a new ingredient called TamaFlex said its synergistic pairing of Ayurvedic constituents will help breathe life into the somnolescent joint health category.
Stakeholders find some alignment with AMA’s call for more FDA enforcement of supplement market
The American Medical Association has issued a new policy on dietary supplements that calls for more enforcement from FDA, labeling changes and other measures. Industry stakeholders found points of agreement with the group’s position, but also...
Unilever eyes €1bn plant-based sales and ‘positive nutrition’ push
Unilever has said that it wants to increase its plant-based sales to €1bn and double the number of its products that deliver ‘positive nutrition’.
Fatty15: New supplement brand brings good saturated fat from US Navy dolphins to consumers
Decades of work with US Navy dolphins led to the discovery of a potentially essential saturated fatty acid, and a new dietary supplement brand is bringing the fat to market with a science-first approach.
Weight loss trial stumbles upon probiotic mood benefits
Supplementing with the probiotic strain Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001 while intermittent fasting could improve mental health in prediabetes patients, according to a new pilot study which looked to find a link between the strain and weight loss.
News in Brief
Veggie softgel innovation offers gelatin alternative for supplements
Roquette has launched a market-first pea starch technology, named LYCAGEL, which it claims will take vegetarian softgel formulations to the next level.
HEALTHY AGEING ONLINE CONFERENCE 2020
WATCH, LISTEN & LEARN: Introducing the Healthy Ageing Online Conference
The shift to online events continues as NutraIngredients' Healthy Ageing Online Conference kicks off next week, in which the team once again delves into the link between nutrition and healthy ageing.
Wonder of waste: Australia’s CSIRO and Fresh Select to upcycle surplus veg for powders and snacks
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO and vegetable producer Fresh Select have jointly established a new food manufacturing company, Nutri V who will upcycle surplus vegetables into powders and snacks.
Curcumin adulteration? Researchers in India develop rapid testing method
Researchers in India have developed a rapid method to identify the adulteration of synthetic curcumin in turmeric.