Polyphenols

FTC settles with supplement startup over COVID claims

23-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

A multi-year case involving dietary supplement startup PPO Lab, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and COVID-19-related health claims has come to a close, culminating in a truce that removes fines and lightens administrative burdens on the defendants.

FDA updates supplements ingredient directory to reflect stakeholder feedback

21-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has renamed its Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory and added classification categories following “some constructive stakeholder feedback”.

Expo West 2024: Our picks of the best supplements-specific education

21-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The industry's annual pilgrimage to Anaheim is only a couple of weeks away, so we looked at the education session to pick out the key supplements-related sessions that we’ll be adding to our agendas.

Brands harness plant polyphenols for weight management

30-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Demand for polyphenol-powered weight management supplements continues to grow as consumers seek out natural, science-backed aids to activate their metabolisms, curb appetite and reduce excess fat mass.

SANS 2024: Join Ghost, GNC, NutraBolt, Coca-Cola, MuscleTech, Glaxon and more in San Diego

25-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

With just under three weeks to go, there’s still time to join the leading conference for the U.S. sports and active nutrition sector featuring a raft of the category’s leading brands and subject matter experts.

NutraCast: Do you know about ‘Asian Glow’? Alcohol flush reaction, explained

19-Jan-2024 By Danielle Masterson

We’ve all heard of dairy or gluten intolerances, but what about alcohol intolerance? If you’re of Asian descent, this likely isn’t breaking news. But if not, there is a genetic mutation that causes what is known as alcohol flush reaction, and it impacts...

Nutrabolt expands into greens and superfoods with Bloom Nutrition investment

18-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Texas-based Nutrabolt has taken an approximately 20% ownership stake in Bloom Nutrition, a California-based dietary supplement brand founded in 2019 by Mari Llewellyn and Gregory LaVecchia.

One week to go! Register now for NIU’s 4th Annual Business Leaders Forum

17-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to register for our Annual Business Leaders Forum, and your chance to ask a burning question (or two) to senior leaders from Gaia Herbs, Nouri, NOW, Pharmavite and The Vitamin Shoppe.

Study explores neuroprotective effect of polyphenols in cyclists

15-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Consuming a polyphenol-rich supplement may boost brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in healthy cyclists exercising in poor air quality, according to a new study.

Verdure’s pomegranate extract shows potential for gut microbiome support and mitochondrial health

04-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with Verdure’s punicalagin-enriched pomegranate extract may boost the relative abundance of beneficial gut microbes and increase production of short-chain fatty acids, according to a new RCT.

Does cocoa extract improve cognitive function in older adults?

04-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Supplementing with cocoa extract may benefit some aging brains more than others, according to findings from a recent study.

The walnut-microbiome interaction may influence cardiovascular health

03-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

A diet that includes walnuts may confer cardiovascular benefits by modulating the gut microbiome, according to a recent study sponsored by the California Walnut Commission.

Brightseed gets $1.6 Million Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support at-risk mothers

19-Dec-2023

AI pioneers Brightseed have received $1.6 million funding from the Gates foundation to identify and validate natural bioactive compounds to improve birth outcomes by supporting undernourished pregnant and lactating women.

6 reasons to attend NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024

18-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024 is just two months away! Bridging the science and business of the sports and active nutrition categories, SANS is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Review supports green tea’s anti-obesity properties

07-Dec-2023 By Asia Sherman

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.

Guayusa and Lion’s Mane square off in cognitive performance study

07-Dec-2023 By Asia Sherman

Both guayusa and Lion’s Mane extracts may improve measures of cognition and feelings of happiness in healthy adults, according to a recent study.

Announcing the DSHEA Summit: A landmark event bringing together the architects of the law & leading industry voices

04-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Join Scott Bass, Loren Israelsen, Bob Durkin, Jim Emme, and more industry luminaries for NutraIngredients-USA’s landmark DSHEA Summit.

Olive oil and the aging brain: Review supports EVOO for cognitive health

22-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

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.

Startup Spotlight

Wine industry by-product startup offers upcycled gut health support

20-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

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.

Calling all Sports & Active Nutrition start-ups!

14-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is inviting early-stage active lifestyle brands to enter its "Start-up Stars" competition which will see three pioneering entrepreneurs gain industry notoriety at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024.

Glass to gut: Using wine leftovers to make healthy ingredients

09-Nov-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Many would agree that a good glass of wine can take a meal to the next level, but could it take gut health up a notch too?

Rhodiola may boost cognitive function in oxygen-deprived pilots

01-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

Supplementing with a Rhodiola crenulata extract prior to takeoff could help pilots maintain blood oxygen levels and combat cognitive impairment at 25,000 feet.

Bioactive-rich insoluble fiber has ‘potential to be a nutritive product in the form of a supplement’: Study

25-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Each plant source of insoluble fiber contains unique bioactives – from anthocyanins and catechins to lutein, quercetin, and resveratrol – and offer potential health benefits beyond those of the fiber itself, says a new review from scientists at the University...

Multi-ingredient supplement shows 'significant' weight management potential

25-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

A seven-ingredient supplement resulted in significant weight and fat mass losses for overweight and/or obese participants. The clinical trial also found improvements in molecular markers of liver health and metabolism.

SSW education session to spotlight ‘historic’ BAPP SOP

23-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Stakeholders can learn how to implement the BAPP ‘Burn it, Don’t return it’ SOP to help ensure the integrity of the worldwide supply chain for dietary supplements, foods, OTC drugs, and cosmetics.

Pycnogenol positioned to meet demand for 'immunity plus'

19-Oct-2023 By Claudia Adrien

In some respects, ‘immunity plus,’ the idea that a single supplement can address a combination of health needs in addition to immune health, is not a new concept for decades-old Horphag Research.

Startup Spotlight

Q&A: Tally Health CEO on slowing down the epigenetic clock

16-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Co-founded by longevity expert and Harvard genetics professor Dr. David Sinclair and serial entrepreneur Whitney Casey, Tally Health entered the market earlier this year as a health ally for anyone looking to improve healthspan and increase longevity.

Study sheds light on pomegranate extract’s gut-mediated metabolism

13-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

A pharmacokinetics study published in the Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis provides a closer look at how potent phenolic compounds in a standardized pomegranate extract are metabolized by gut microbiota to confer health benefits.

Polyphenol-rich food can alleviate gut dysbiosis in elite athletes

11-Oct-2023 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Chronic supplementation with polyphenol-rich food, such as dark chocolate, can help mitigate damage to gut permeability and microbiome diversity caused by intense, sustained exercise, according to Italian research.

Prebiotic peanut polyphenols may boost mood and memory: RCT

09-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The polyphenols found in peanuts may improve cognition and mood via the gut microbiome, says a new study by researchers at the University of Barcelona and funded by the Peanut Institute.

Over 90% of US supplement users consider products essential for maintaining health: CRN survey

06-Oct-2023 By Danielle Masterson & Stephen Daniells

Three-quarters of Americans are taking dietary supplements, with 55% being regular users, according to the 2023 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements.

Wine by-product skin benefits helped by fermentation

06-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Kombucha fermentation of grape stems, a wine by-product, can create antioxidant and biologically active substances for cosmetics, says a new study from Poland.

Study shows Eriomin’s lemon flavonoids at work in prediabetic gut

04-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Ingredients by Nature’s Eriomin-branded lemon flavonoid complex alters the gut microbiota composition of prediabetics, according to a new study funded by the citrus-derived ingredient supplier.

Multi-ingredient supplement shows cardioprotective effect in high blood pressure patients: Study

19-Sep-2023 By Claudia Adrien

A supplement containing trehalose, spermidine, nicotinamide, and polyphenols may significantly decrease oxidative stress and reduce arterial stiffness in patients with high blood pressure.

News in Brief

Giellepi & CK Nutraceuticals extend distribution deal for Microsmin Plus

18-Sep-2023

Canada-based CK Nutraceuticals has extended its US and Canada agreement with Italy-based Giellepi S.p.A. for the promotion and distribution of Microsmin Plus for leg vein health.

Aronia juice delivers ‘robust protection’ in humanized obese mice

06-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

Researchers from Montana State University transferred human stools to lab mice to demonstrate the metabolic, microbial and inflammatory effects of a high-fat diet supplemented with Aronia fruit juice in two different inflammation phenotypes.

Beetroot juice boosts muscle recovery in female volleyball players: Study

31-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

Female volleyball players may use beetroot juice supplements after matches or high-pressure training for improved recovery of muscle endurance and pain reduction, according to a recent study.

Timeline raises questions about Urolithin A supplements on Amazon

30-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Some dietary supplements on Amazon showing urolithin A on their label do not contain any of the cellular aging ingredient, alleges a new analysis by Timeline (formerly Amazentis) shared with NutraIngredients-USA.

Shaklee packages longevity formula in anti-aging gummies

25-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

Health and wellness company Shaklee has launched Vivix Gummies, the newest format in a collection of muscadine wine-powered supplements designed to slow aging at the cellular level.

Review hails health benefits of beer-gut alliance

23-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

Drinking beer could be good for your gut and immunity, stimulating healthy microbiota diversity thanks to the beneficial brew of compounds found in the fermented beverage.

Multi-ingredient supplement activates brain response to ease stress

21-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

A combination of magnesium, rhodiola, green tea and vitamins B6, B9 and B12 may reduce stress and pain perception in healthy individuals by triggering certain brain activity, according to a recent study.

Green tea manipulates gut microbes for weight management: Study

14-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

Green tea may provide an effective alternative for the prevention of metabolic syndrome by regulating gut intestinal microflora in the obese, according to a recent study.

Maqui New Life & CK Nutraceuticals extend distribution agreement

11-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Canada-based CK Nutraceuticals has extended its North American distribution agreement with Chile-based Maqui New Life for the promotion and distribution of the Maqui berry-derived Delphinol and MaquiBright ingredients.

Anthaplex: anthocyanin and fibre synergy may improve cognition and eye health

09-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCT reveals improved scores of cognition and reduced eye dryness in healthy adults after consuming an anthocyanin and fibre-rich “Anthaplex” ingredient, compared with the placebo.

Black garlic may lower cholesterol, protect against cardiovascular disease

04-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consumption of black garlic may improve endothelial function and lipid profile in subjects with high cholesterol resulting in lower cardiovascular risks, according to a recent study.

Yaupon: climate-friendly caffeine touted “crop of the future”

04-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

The climate-resilient Yaupon crop, with leaves rich in theobromine, polyphenols, and 30% less caffeine than coffee, has been growing in popularity for use within holistic health-promoting beverages.

Flavanols: A "valuable component" for gut barrier integrity

27-Jul-2023 By Olivia Brown

Flavanols can protect and restore gut barrier integrity following exposure to stressors such as obesity, and gut-related disorders such as coeliac disease, but future research should look to reveal personalised differences in bioavailability.

'An exciting discovery': Blackcurrant extract amplifies heart-health & metabolic benefits of exercise: RCT

26-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A high-potency New Zealand blackcurrant extract may amplify the heart-health benefits of exercise by boosting the blood pressure-lowering effects that occur in the recovery phase, says a new study from the UK.

Muscadine wine polyphenols may improve skin from within

25-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Oral consumption of dealcoholized muscadine wine may significantly improve the elasticity and water retention of their skin compared with those who consumed a placebo, says a new study.

EGCG could assist in microbial dysbiosis in autistic children

25-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new review has analysed the potential of the polyphenol Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to address microbial dysbiosis in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).