Thorne taps former Vitamin Shoppe CEO for top job
Colin Watts, former CEO of The Vitamin Shoppe and president of Weight Watchers Health Solutions, has been named the new CEO of Thorne, Thorne HealthTech’s personalized supplement and testing unit.
Archives for December 20, 2023
NOW testing program reveals ‘alarming quality failings’ of berberine products online
Natural products manufacturer NOW has reported that dozens of "no name" berberine supplements sold on Amazon and Walmart.com do not meet potency claims on label.
GOED braces for supply issues, GOED Exchange
NutraIngredients-USA recently caught up with GOED’s Schutt to talk omega-3 supply, science and its much anticipated GOED Exchange 2024.
DHA levels higher in breastfed infants whose mothers ate specific fish
Lactating mothers who frequently consumed “Blue-back fish” and/or “White fish” had breastfed infants with higher levels of serum docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an essential n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA). These levels were higher than...
Bened Life extends psychobiotic benefits to boost mood in general public
After finding success with its medical probiotic Neuralli for neurodivergent communities, Bened Life is broadening the reach of its psychobiotic strain to a wider audience in the new year.
NPD Launchpad: From collagen drinks to mindful mushrooms
December new product launches have featured an array of collagen-based innovation and the demand for functional mushrooms continues to generate NPD.
Digital trends: Women's health tops the charts
A 2024 food trends report from Tastewise informs that women’s health concerns have topped the online conversation charts in the last 12 months, with hormone health top of consumer health agendas.
Regulatory experts 2023 review: Market primed for runaway success but path laden with hurdles
The food supplements sector in Europe has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, fuelled by increasing consumer awareness about health, nutrition and wellness, but the complex regulatory framework is a minefield for many players.
COVID-19 and omega-3: Meta-analysis suggests benefits, but urgent need for large-scale trials
A new meta-analysis suggests omega-3 supplementation may be beneficial for COVID-19 patients, but academics say there is an urgent need for large and rigorous trials to establish better data on timing, dosage and mechanism of action.
The top 10 most-read supplement and nutrition stories of 2023 unveiled
As year 2023 draws to a close, we reveal the top 10 most-read supplement and nutrition industry news stories on NutraIngredients-Asia in the past year, with stories related to nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), stem cell reproduction, and...
Japan to implement self-inspection and GMP guidelines for health foods businesses
Japan is to implement self-inspection and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards for companies in the health foods business, with a particular focus on tablets, capsules and liquids.
Suppliers focus: The top 10 most-read nutra suppliers stories in 2023
We reveal the top 10 most-read functional ingredient suppliers news articles published on NutraIngredients-Asia in the past year, including insights from companies supplying NMN, olive leaf extract that claims to promote stem cell reproduction and more.