Announcing the 2025 NutraIngredients-USA SANS Start-Up Stars
NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to name our Start-up Stars for the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit (SANS) to be held in San Diego from Feb. 19 to 21, 2025.
Archives for October 22, 2024
Truemed unlocks HSA/FSA coverage for dietary supplements
Only 3% of healthcare spending in the United States goes toward preventive measures.
BAPP bulletin details adulteration and nomenclatural confusion of cordyceps
The latest Botanical Adulterants Bulletin focuses on one of the most valued ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine: cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sinensis).
Prehabilitation and supplement combination may improve knee replacement surgery outcomes
Researchers from Italy reported that a regime of dietary supplements and prehabilitation before knee arthroplasty may preserve muscle function, accelerate recovery and enhance the overall quality of life in sarcopenic patients.
Study supports omega-11-rich fish oil’s cholesterol-reducing potential
Fish oils rich in omega-11 (cetoleic acid) may significantly reduce cholesterol by 14%, according to a new study from the University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital in Norway.
Omega-3 global map reveals rising interest but low intake
An updated omega-3 index (O3I) map unveils promising gains in omega-3 intake, yet concerns persist amidst low overall consumption.
U-turn ahead: Nestle reunites Greater China management with rest of Asia as new CEO pledges ‘core’ growth focus
Nestle is reintegrating the Greater China region with the rest of Asia, as new CEO Laurent Freixe unveiled a significant U-turn from its 2021 geographical ‘sharpening’ strategy.
Water-soluble tomato concentrate’s efficacy in reducing blood pressure shows promise for novel CVD-preventive approaches – BYHEALTH-funded study
A recent study has found water-soluble tomato concentrate (WSTC) to have a significant impact on blood pressure regulation, which could contribute to the development of novel dietary approaches for protecting heart health.
Guava goodness: Taiwan’s Han-Sient taps patented extraction tech for guava leaves to target ASEAN diabetic and weight loss markets
Taiwan-based Han-Sient believes it has struck gold with its patented technology to produce guava leaf extract for blood sugar control and fat-burning, eyeing the diabetic and weight loss markets in South East Asia as its next major expansion step.
Gut microbiome, blood glucose clinical trials most requested among Japan’s FFC producers
Clinical trials that assess the effects of Foods with Function Claims on the gut microbiome and blood glucose levels are the most requested by industry players, says a contract research organisation that has conducted trials for Kirin and Suntory.