ANVISA approves mushroom-derived vitamin D2 for Brazilian market
Brazil’s Health Regulatory Agency ANVISA has approved Earthlight Whole Food Vitamin D for use in food, beverages and supplements produced and sold in Brazil.
Archives for February 9, 2022
NutraWomen Wednesday: Liat Lachish Levy, CEO at ChickP
Liat Lachish Levy recently took the lead role at foodtech company ChickP. Levy said her passion for growing and transforming businesses while creating positive change is what helped her land the CEO position.
Paper connects dots for successful supplement studies
A new paper lays out the basics for successful design of a dietary supplement clinical trial. The document goes over considerations like dosing, proper characterization of study material, pharmacokinetics and others that are still all too frequently...
ADM talks weight management trends for 2022
Deepening science around prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics is providing formulators innovative new options for weight management products, with the category still front of mind for many consumers.
Cocoa-pomegranate extract blend may boost T levels for healthy men: Study
A proprietary blend of extracts of pomegranate and cocoa may increase total and free testosterone levels and increase strength measures in healthy young men, says a new study from India and the US.
Probiota Pioneers: Beo Therapeutics set to take the stage at Copenhagen
With the start of Probiota fast approaching, NutraIngredients had a chat with the Pioneers in the first of a series profiling the entrepreneurial, science and tech start-ups due to appear in Copenhagen on 28-30 March.
French fermentation experts strengthen research ties
Fermentation specialist, Lesaffre and French research institute INRAE are extending their long-term collaboration for another five years to drive research and innovation and deliver solutions that “respond to societal issues related to the environment,...
Urolithin A could combat age-related muscle decline, study suggests
A placebo-controlled, randomised clinical trial has indicated that urolithin A supplementation has a positive impact on skeletal muscle performance and mitochondrial health among an older population.
Holland & Barrett targets Greece, Bulgaria and Romania with new store openings
UK wellness retailer Holland & Barrett will open 120 stores across Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania over the next few years following a partnership deal with Fourlis Group.
Probiotic blends and adaptogens to boom as part of ‘body and mind’ industry predictions
“Body and mind” formulations which combine mood, focus-enhancing ingredients with extracts to support immunity and/or metabolism, will be a long-term trend for consumers over the next five years.
Philippines trans-fat ban: Policy chiefs issue new guidelines and ban on-pack claims ahead of 2023 changes
Policy chiefs in the Philippines have circulated guidelines for food firms to eliminate the use of Trans-Fatty Acids (TFA) in pre-packaged processed foods by next year, including prohibiting the use of on-pack claims such as ‘TFA-free’.
Eye health supplements sold in Australasia, North America and UK vary widely in formulation and price - study
Commercially available eye health supplements for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) sold in pharmacies and e-commerce platforms in Australia, New Zealand, US, UK and Canada have been found to vary widely in terms of their formulation and pricing,...
Curcumin supplementation linked to boost in vitamin D levels among women with PMS and dysmenorrhea
Curcumin supplementation for three menstrual cycles has been found to significantly improve the vitamin D status in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhea.
‘Daigou 2.0’: China’s infant formula demand exceeding pre-pandemic levels – Bubs
China’s corporate daigou channel is witnessing high growth momentum and demand for infant formulas is exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels, according to Australian infant formula maker Bubs.