Ahiflower oil may form newly synthesized omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and replace it in key tissues like liver, adipose, and the brain in mice with comparable efficiency as ‘preformed’ DHA from fish.
After her mother’s Alzheimer's was mistaken for menopause, Kavita Desai, PharmD, pivoted from her clinical practice to focus on cognition, menopause and proactive health approaches.
In a recent study, researchers from the Luxembourg Institute of Health suggested that Akkermansia muciniphila—a bacterium found in the mucus layer of the human intestinal tract—exacerbates food allergies when the gut microbiota of germ-free lab mice is...
A new RCT investigating the effect of Lion’s Mane intakes on cognition and stress in healthy, young adults reports significant improvements in short and long-term cognition, when compared to control groups.
Healthy women who received a high protein diet with a combination of amino acids, leucine, valine and isoleucine, also known as branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), did not experience insulin resistance after being placed in bed rest, according to research...
“This acquisition positions us as the nation’s leading women’s health nutraceutical company,” said Jeff Boutelle, CEO of Pharmavite, following Pharmavite’s $425 Million deal for Bonafide Health.
Food ingredient company Vivici has partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks to develop a range of new alternative dairy proteins created through precision fermentation, as biotechnology can help create a more sustainable dairy market, Dena Strehlow, senior director...
Supergut is expanding its gut-health brand to a wider audience with its launch in Sprouts in the new year and as it looks to compliment GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, brand CEO and founder Marc Washington told FoodNavigator-USA.
Canada-based Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. has expanded further into the US with the acquisition of all the operating assets of Grand Junction, Colorado-based Softgel Co.
Supplementation with a standardized Ashwagandha root extract may reduce stress and anxiety in healthy individuals with mild to moderate stress-related symptoms, compared to placebo, says a new study from Sabinsa.
Fiber supplementation should be tailored to an individual’s gut microbiota composition and desired outcome, according to researchers from the University of Sydney.
Before coming to Clean Label Project, Jackie Bowen held numerous technical, standards development, food safety, quality, and executive roles within the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre, NSF International. Her expertise is in organic, gluten-free,...
A new study from researchers in the USA and Australia investigated the effects of a diet supplement made from unripe avocado on glucose tolerance and cardiometabolic risk factors in obese adults.
A new systematic review observes that combining beetroot juice (BJ) with nutritional supplements, including caffeine, nitrate (NIT), and citrulline (CIT), may provide a synergistic effect to improve exercise performance.
A 'sunshine vitamin' deficiency among pregnant Black women is a significant predictor of preterm birth (PTB), as compared to non-Hispanic white women, according to research which appeared in Nutrients.
It’s no secret that the dietary supplement industry has missed out on major opportunities by ignoring female consumers. But are brands finally catching on? Who better to ask than Susan Kleiner, PhD, a true trailblazer and someone who has been advocating...
The findings suggest milk phospholipids can be used as a functional ingredient to enhance the effects and survival rates of pro- and postbiotics in the gastrointestinal tract.
Research has shown that obesity may have a microbial component, but what does the science show about mechanisms of action, what’s already in the market, and what insights can we glean from microbiome cohort data?
Mintel's 2024 food and drink trends list for North America shows consumers will be concerned about their health, the environment, and how AI might make their lives easier, Jenny Zegler, director of Mintel Food & Drink, shared during a webinar....
Arandi Health has tapped decades of Alzheimer's research to create Durabrain, a nutraceutical formula powered by a millennia-old organic substance harvested from the Atacama Desert in northern Chile.
The largest prospective cohort study to date on omega-3 biomarkers and dementia links increased circulating levels of fatty acids in blood with reduced risk of the disease.
Insufficient amounts of iron in the body may lead to psychosocial health consequences such as depression among women of reproductive age (WRA), according to research published in the Journal of Nutrition.
Andrea Wong, PhD, senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs at the Council for Responsible Nutrition, responds to emerging issues and is a major advocate for science-based nutrition.
A substance derived from spent coffee grounds has the potential to protect brain cells from the damage caused by several neurodegenerative diseases: including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s, according to a new study.
Consumption of olive oil may reduce cognitive decline in adults over the age of 55, according to a recent review led by researchers from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran.
A new publication from BfR, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, concludes that omega-3 fatty acid supplements may increase risk of atrial fibrillation in those with existing or impending heart disease, with the greatest risk noted at the...
Medical supplement consumption increases with athletic level, a new study investigating the sports supplement (SS) habits of middle-distance runners has found.
Scientific advances and consumer appetite have converged to make the gut-brain axis one of the most exciting areas of research today, according to a leading scientist at ADM.
Omega-3 fatty acids may mitigate the effects that Bisphenol F (BPF), an environmental pollutant, has on sexual function, according to research published in Nature's Scientific Reports.
Mounting evidence indicates that consuming certain nutrients together could be more effective than consuming them individually, according to the research team at Athletic Greens.
A federal court has ordered the manufacturer and distributor of the Balance of Nature brand to cease the production and sale of the dietary supplements after the FDA accused the two Utah-based companies behind it of multiple violations spanning years.
High-dose vitamin D during pregnancy may significantly reduce asthma in the offspring at both age three and six, compared to a standard prenatal multivitamin with vitamin D, says a new study.
At increased levels, vitamin B6 and folate have a synergistic relationship in lowering the risk and possibly preventing migraines, according to an analysis that appeared in Nutrition Research.
The gummy format continues to grow, with sales bringing in over $2.6 billion in the 52 weeks ending Sept 20th, according to data from SPINS. However, one of the challenges that comes with formulating gummies is fitting in an efficacious amount. However,...
WellVine, the functional ingredient manufacturer utilising Chardonnay Marc, has been chosen as a NutraIngredients ‘Probiota Pioneer’ for its zero-waste ingredient designed for gut health.
California-based entrepreneurs Eden Stelmach and Justin Rapoport launched TruHeight to help children reach new heights by providing them with the nutrients they need to stretch their stature.
Euromonitor International has published its 2024 consumer trends report, which spotlights new demands for convenient and effective wellness support, transparency around brand sustainability, and the implementation of AI to personalise the customer experience.
A Nammex-commissioned survey of 10,000 people in the US confirms the population can easily identify a mushroom. The task may seem simple, but the act supports a greater argument by Nammex, the supplier of functional mushroom extracts, that mycelium-containing...
A recent study led by University of Cincinnati researchers connects strawberry consumption with improved brain function and mood in middle-aged, overweight adults.
Dietary supplement trade associations headed to Boston this week to provide testimony in opposition to bills that would restrict access to weight loss and sports nutrition dietary supplements for consumers under the age of eighteen.
The botanical supply chain is being pressured like never before, with suppliers having to deal with multiple stressors, from increased consumer demand to climate change and adulteration.
With a burgeoning scientific portfolio showing a unique ability to boost Akkermansia and Bifidobacteria levels, new products launching before the end of 2023, and international regulatory approvals, Solnul resistant starch “is primed to further penetrate...
With 9% growth predicted from 2021 to 2026 and the surging consumer interest in non-pill delivery formats, postbiotics could be primed to rival probiotics in a few years, according to ADM’s Vaughn DuBow.
