As caffeine content in energy drinks climbs to new heights, some countries and retailers are banning the products or imposing age restrictions. In the US and UK, there are no national regulations that ban the sale of highly-caffeinated energy drinks,...
Precision nutrition and food-tech platform AHARA's integration with Instacart allows users to easily add nutritionist-recommended items to their grocery lists on the food delivery platform.
From flow cytometry to PCR-based techniques, there are several advances for the enumeration of probiotics and the emerging category of postbiotics. A new review explores the various technologies available for quantifying these modulators of the microbiome.
The flowering plant in the amaryllis family, also known as Allium sativum, significantly decreases systolic blood pressure in hypertensives, according to research that appeared in the Journal of Functional Foods.
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The natural lipid ingredient and supplement supplier ImperialOel l says the omega-3 market is in a transition phase due to high prices and severe fish oil shortages, creating a strong demand for sustainable alternatives to meet the health needs of the...
A new RCT reports significant reductions in visceral fat following intakes of a synbiotic containing Bifidobacterium animalis and inulin over a 12-week period, when compared to the control group.
Getting enough iron and vitamin D during the second trimester of pregnancy was related to less maternal depression symptoms during the third trimester, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition.
The holistic skin scientist details her journey as the second Black person in the US to get a PhD in cosmetic science and how she came to be comfortable in her own skin.
Dr Cara Welch, Director of FDA’s Office of Dietary Supplements Programs, and Christine Burdick-Bell, EVP & General Counsel at Pharmavite, have confirmed their participation in the NutraIngredients-USA’s landmark DSHEA Summit.
New research concludes supplementation with probiotics, L-glutamine and biotin can improve body composition parameters, thereby increasing overall quality of life of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC).
A new systematic review observes that brown seaweed consumption, specifically Laminaria digitata, Undaria pinnatifida, Acophyllum nodosum, and Fucus vesiculosus species, are significantly associated with improvements in postprandial blood glucose levels.
There is a widespread, unmet demand for products to support gut health among athletes and active lifestyle consumers, with almost nine out of 10 sports people suffering from gut problems.
Blue Origins, a supplement developed by France-based Fermentalg, is the first created from a phycocyanin obtained by fermentation as well as from a new source of microalgae, according to the company.
By Michael McGuffin, President, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)
As 2023 comes to a close, so too does another year of progress and innovation in the dietary supplement and natural product industries that the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) proudly serves. The growth of newer product categories – such as...
“Greenwashed out” consumers are lethargic from a lack of transparency and distrust in some brand sustainability claims, market research company Euromonitor told the audience at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE).
New 'striking and enlightening' pilot research indicates a daily synbiotic drink can reduce fatigue and improve focus within six weeks of intervention.
Consumption of ginger supplementation can alleviate constipation, nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain in patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS), according to a new trial.
They're in coffee, skincare, various gummies and inescapable at SupplySide West. Mushrooms are popping up everywhere. While there is a lot of enthusiasm around mushrooms, there's also a good amount of skepticism. That's where Purity-IQ...
To sum up the discussions about the EPA and DHA omega-3 market in 2023, only one word is required: “supply.” The focus of just about every conversation during the past year has been concern about the supply of fish oil, specifically from the Peruvian...
A new systematic review observes a significant association between short-term Withania somnifera (WS) supplement intakes and reduced cortisol levels in individuals suffering from stress.
By Beat Späth, Secretary General, Specialised Nutrition Europe
At Specialised Nutrition Europe (SNE), highlights in 2023 include the publication of the Code of Practice, important advocacy efforts on topics like packaging, nutrition labelling and date marking, key public statements made on infant and young child...
The US Food and Drug Administration has declined to respond to a Citizen Petition by North American Reishi Ltd (“Nammex”) on the labeling and sale of food and supplements containing fungal ingredients, citing “competing agency priorities”.
The U.S. military is actively investigating and surveilling dietary supplement use among its service members as part of a wider whole health approach to improve nutrition from chow line to front line and into retirement.
“Stop guessing which mass-made supplements to take. None are meant for you.”
–That’s a statement from Bioniq’s website, a company that offers personalized supplements using a patented algorithm. The London-based startup opened its doors in 2019...
Legislation passed this week by the House Energy and Commerce Committee would strengthen supply chains and domestic manufacturing to potentially avoid bottlenecks and challenges like those that delayed production and distribution of essential goods during...
Daily supplementation with a specific probiotic strain may reduce muscle fatigue and improve recovery after a half marathon, says a new study from Taiwan.
Supplementation with spirulina in conjunction with HIIT exercise results in significant improvements in anthropometric measures and markers of inflammation in men with obesity, a new RCT observes.
Consuming green tea extract (GTE) positively affects body composition, obesity-related hormones and oxidative stress markers, according to a new review published by Cambridge University Press.
According to the CDC, heart disease costs the United States nearly $240 billion each year. This includes the cost of productivity loss, healthcare services and medicines. SkySail is one CPG brand that is hoping more Americans won't get to that point....
Functional and wellness attributes and mood-boosting and naturally sweetened drinks are primed for growth in the year to come, Scott Dicker, market insight director at SPINS, shared at BevNET Live.
A new RCTl conducted in healthy older adults notes that exercise paired with medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) result in significant improvements to various measures of health-related quality of life (HRQOL), when compared to control.
On a mission to make nutrition treatment the norm, not the last resort, Carlee Hayes, RDN, joined Nutrisense, a metabolic health company that utilizes Continuous Glucose Monitoring (GCM) technology to provide real-time data to clients.
Consuming collagen peptides before bedtime may reduce awakenings during the night and improve cognitive function for athletic men with sleep complaints, says a new study funded by Rousselot.
Astaxanthin supplementation combined with CrossFit exercise significantly improves adipokine function in men with obesity, mitigating complications and enhancing metabolic health, a new study concludes.
School going children who ate 10 additional eggs per week had higher growth hormone levels, and consumption may also lead to benefits for the gut microbiota, according to a Thai trial.
“We’ll fight this with all our might,” said NPA’s CEO after his association filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York asserting the recently enacted New York law prohibiting and restricting dietary supplements is...
The Covid-19 pandemic may have heightened women’s concerns around health and body weight, thereby increasing that population’s risk of using supplements considered dangerous by researchers, according to findings in Social Science and Medicine.
New research in mice shows that maintaining a healthy level of Lactobacillus gut bacteria helps the body manage stress through immune response to support psychological resilience.
Hear from experts from BIOHM, Kaiviti Consulting, and Lumina Intelligence in a free webinar that explores the exciting potential of probiotics for weight management.
A new review reveals the significant neuroprotective properties of dietary polysaccharides, attributing their actions to the key mechanisms of oxidative stress reduction, neuronal production, metabolic regulation, and gut barrier integrity promotion.
A new study suggests that Gencor Pacific’s Levagen+ Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) ingredient may alleviate symptoms of seasonal allergies as shown by a reduction in histamine and inflammatory markers despite a strong placebo effect.
