Q&A: ING2 co-founder on developing evolved ingredients for muscle, brain and gut health
Ingenious Ingredients (ING2), an innovation company focused on developing breakthrough bioactives, says it has hit lighting twice with its two first ingredients.
Archives for January 20, 2023
NutraCast: OK Capsule on identifying opportunity to achieve personalization at scale
From personalized packaging to smart tech and sustainable packaging, there have been a lot of advancements in recent years within the dietary supplement industry. So what are some of the trends shaping the market and how do we stay on top of those given...
L. paracasei strain shows weight management potential, for mice at least
Probiotic supplementation was found to reduce weight gain and decrease accumulation of fat in the livers of lab mice fed a high-fat diet, according to a new study from the China Agricultural University in Beijing.
Kerry’s Shilajit extract may boost collagen levels in healthy men: RCT
Daily supplementation with purified Shilajit, an Ayurvedic ingredient, may increase levels of type 1 collagen, an important structural protein for skin, bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles, says a new study.
Citrus unshiu: study finds flavanones in peel may reduce gut inflammation
Citrus unshiu peel (CUP) metabolites improve intestinal inflammation whilst altering the gut microbiome, in mice with induced colitis, a recent study has found.
Trend tracker: Hyaluronic acid jelly popularity, Japan’s functional foods analysis, year 2023 nutra outlook
Here is a round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including the popularity of RTE hyaluronic acid jelly in Singapore, analysis on Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFCs) new product launches, and big brands’ take on nutraceutical...
Study: A. muciniphila bacterium alters microbiota to protect gut from dietary emulsifiers
Daily supplementation with the bacterium A. muciniphila prevented negative consequences of consumption of dietary emulsifiers in a recent study of mice, with researchers postulating this was due to a direct 'shifting' of microbiota composition.