Fibre intake reduces cognitive decline risk in older people: study
Fibre intake is associated with a lower risk of developing cognitive decline in older people with the Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4, according to a new study.
Archives for March 28, 2023
Review proposes red chili pepper extract for brain health studies
A new review led by the University of Queensland prompts further research into capsaicin —a molecule derived from red chili peppers—for the prevention of cognitive decline in the aging and obese. It highlights a particular ingredient as a potentially...
Algarithm ramps up competition in omega-3 market with new partnership
Canadian algae-based omega-3 manufacturer Algarithm Ingredients recently signed a multi-year manufacturing deal with Seafood giant Thai Union Ingredients (TUI). TUI signed on for a multi-year manufacturing partnership, including collaboration at TUI’s...
Free Webinar: Opportunities with Delivery Formats
Gummies, stick packs, effervescent, oral melt strips, liquids… consumers are definitely looking for convenient and experiential dietary supplement formats. An upcoming webinar will provide brands with all they need to know about the different forms.
GOED & NASC announce strategic partnership
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) and the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) are partnering to share of industry intelligence, cross-promotional opportunities, and educational opportunities.
Personalised sports hydration platform enters European Market
The Prague-based sports nutrition company, Infinit Nutrition, has expanded its personalisation platform, Custom, into Europe, allowing athletes online access to customised hydration products.
Osavi’s omega-3 oils for achieving an optimum index
The UK-based health, nutrition and supplements company has released the ‘Norwegian cod liver oil’ and ‘Osavi daily omega’ products following the finding that “98% of adults fall below the optimum omega-3 index.”
Podcast: Boosting performance through precision sports supplements
In this podcast, scientist Theo Wiley speaks to NutraIngredients Editor Nikki Hancocks about the opportunities, challenges and ethical questions involved in creating his genetics-focused personalised nutrition startup Wiley Nutrition.
Certification clarity: Vegan logo application only needed for processed food products - India food safety authority
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has assured food firms dealing in ‘vegan by default’ products that they do not need to have the new national vegan logo displayed on their products and need not undergo the certification process as...
ChatGPT and nutrition research: Academics stress the need to disclose use, journals to step-up monitoring
A group of scientists has published a list of ‘best practices’ when using AI and related tools such as ChatGPT when writing research manuscripts, while an editor-in-chief of a scientific journal told us that there are plans to develop tools to identify...
Postbiotics for pets: Singapore firm develops range for four key health concerns
A Singapore-based company is seeking to transform pet care with the use of postbiotics supplements, especially targeting the areas of gut, skin, immune, and renal health.
Veggie powder power: Australia’s Nutri V eyes snacking space to take upcycled foods mainstream
Australian upcycling firm Nutri V – a partnership between vegetable producer Fresh Select and Australia’s national science agency CSIRO – has taken its first steps into the B2C snacking space, with its CEO stating there is more product innovation on the...
Magnesium and cognition: Higher dietary intake linked to better brain health during ageing - Australian study
Higher magnesium intake in daily diet leads to better brain health as people age, according to new research from the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The Australian National University (ANU).