Supplements

Survey: Male power athletes show highest consumption for dietary supplements

08-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

A new survey from the German Sports University Cologne reveals high dietary supplement usage in male athletes, especially in those focused on strength, despite little expert guidance.

Chinese appetite for fish oils growing: How to tap into the market

05-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Chinese consumers have a huge and growing appetite for supplements and functional foods, leading many manufacturers to consider international expansion, but strict and confusing routes to market can make this an all too costly endeavour.

And the supporting role in the weight management category goes to supplements

26-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

The weight loss market is evolving, spurred by consumer consumption of rapid slim down fads but also the growing understanding that supplementing active lifestyles may be a more sustainable approach to keeping off the pounds.

Startup Spotlight

Q&A: Wholeshroome brings purity of European-grown mushroom supplements to U.S. market

18-Dec-2023 By Asia Sherman

Netherlands-based Wholeshroome launched in May to provide “an alternative to the mass-produced, Chinese-grown mushroom supplements that dominate the market back home in America.”

Ginger supplementation improves GI symptoms in RRMS patients – new trial

12-Dec-2023 By Hazel Tang

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.

Seasonality returns to the immune support category

19-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Heightened awareness during the pandemic may have boosted year-round interest in supplementing healthy lifestyles holistically, but retail data shows that consumers have reverted to pre-pandemic habits of priming their immune systems during the cold and...

"There’s not plenty more fish in the sea" but GM crop is ripe for commercialisation

12-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers working to bring a sustainable source of omega-3 oil to market have reached a significant milestone in achieving scaled-up production of a genetically modified camelina seed oil.

Recess expands regional retail footprint, taps into zero-proof and supplement spaces

17-Aug-2023 By Deniz Ataman

Along with entering 5,000 new retail spaces like Target, Albertsons, CVS, Sprouts, H-E-B and Winn Dixie, the better-for-you, relaxation sparkling beverage brand also recently launched its Recess Mood and Recess Zero Proof Craft Cocktails.

"The future is here": AI tool develops scientifically-sound supplements at speed

03-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A new AI powered tool has been developed to allow researchers to process insights into thousands of diseases, gene associations, and ingredient interactions, to develop efficacious nutraceutical solutions.

Microbiome Briefing

The Growth of Probiotics in Europe

30-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

This year opened with news that France has joined the list of European countries that will allow the use of the term “Probiotic”. As dominoes continue to fall, we look at the opportunities for probiotics across the bloc, particularly supplements in the...

FSAI finds zinc and selenium label inaccuracies exceeding tolerances

27-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study comparing the labelled and actual contents of zinc and selenium supplements, finds these products regularly contain less of the mineral than labelled, with some even falling outside the allowed labelling tolerances.

Study identifies importance of personalisation with sleep supplements

22-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new intervention trial reports that the efficacy of sleep supplements, including l-theanine, GABA, and l-serine, was dependent on the participants preconditions (PCs), including lifestyle habits and sleep problems.

Caffeinated convenience: TopGum launches new coffee gummies

19-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

Gummy supplement manufacturer, TopGum, has launched a caffeinated gummy range, marking the first use of its novel microencapsulation technology for effective and controlled absorption.

Women’s supplements trend towards reproductive, digestive and bone health

19-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

Menopause, painful sex, urinary tract infections, menstrual cramps, infertility, bloating, vaginal PH, hormonal imbalance, brittle bones – all health issues filling supplement lines increasingly focused on the female consumer and her specific needs. But...

The Rise of the PMS supplement: ‘Making it easier to go with the flow’

11-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

The recent influx of PMS supplements enters a sizable market considering that three in four women experience the aches and pains associated with the hormonal fluctuations of the menstrual cycle.

Personalised diet and supplements targeting gut health the key to neurological health, review concludes

20-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A review has examined the role of gut health promoting supplements, such as probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids, in modulating cognitive health, with calls for personalised interventions.

Lawsuit claims corporations are selling donkey skin supplements illegally

06-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

The Center for Contemporary Equine Studies has filed suit against retailers for selling supplements made from donkey skin, which it says is illegal in the state of California.

Stability of selenium supplement improves using orchid extract, study finds

01-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

A recent study observes that synthesising selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) using Anoectochilus burmannicus extract (ABE) significantly improved stability in terms of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, following freeze-drying and long-term storage.

Global review spotlights most widely used supplements during Covid-19

14-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Vitamin C, D and Zinc were the most widely reported supplements used during COVID, whilst natural/herbal products including ginger and honey were also popular, a new systematic review concludes.

NPA urges NY governor to veto supplement sales ban, while similar NJ bill faces vote today

15-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

Bills aimed at restricting the sale of weight management and muscle building supplements to minors have advanced in both New York and New Jersey. The Natural Products Association claims they’re based on unsupported assertions from a group at Harvard...

Meta-analysis supports melatonin supplements’ potential to ease IBS symptoms

09-Nov-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A meta-analysis of published evidence upholds the efficacy of endogenous melatonin to improve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) severity in diagnosed patients.

PharmaLinea launches advanced ‘whole body’ menopause supplement

31-Oct-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A “second generation” menopause supplement from PharmaLinea offers pain relief as well as benefiting cardio-metabolic, brain, and bone health.

Review: Time to break male infertility taboo and enhance nutrition guidelines

26-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Male fertility is declining, and despite knowledge that this is impacted by nutrition, lifestyle advice rarely reaches beyond the realms of weight, alcohol, smoking and drugs. A newly published review looks into why this subject is taboo and what supplements...

White beetle inspired natural pigment offers replacement for titanium dioxide

28-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Cambridge-based biotech start-up, Impossible Materials, has developed a sustainable cellulose-derived white pigment to replace “unsafe” titanium dioxide (TiO2) across food and pharma industries.

Pressure to perform: Athletes need better education on supplement consumption – Study

29-Aug-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

A new study has urged authorities to tighten regulation and educate athletes on the consumption of dietary supplements to avert potential health and competing eligibility risks.

TopGum solidifies US market presence with organic certification

08-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

Israeli gummy manufacturer TopGum Industries is solidifying its US market presence with a new USDA Organic certification.

Bayer seeks to repair consumer confidence dimmed by pandemic excesses

02-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

Bayer has published a new document that lays out five principles it believes ought to underpin products aimed at consumers’ self care.

Opportunities abound: Asians more open to natural products but seek science-based ingredients – Pharmactive MD

27-Jun-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Asia is more open than any other market to trying natural products due to its long history of traditional remedies, but scientifically-backed and clinically trialled ingredients are now fast becoming a key consumer demand.

Jamieson Wellness acquires Youtheory line of collagen supplements

02-Jun-2022 By Hank Schultz

Canadian firm Jamieson Wellness has announced the acquisition of Nutrawise, parent company of the Youtheory brand of collagen supplements, in a deal worth at least $210 million.

Dr. Low Dog: Mainstream healthcare providers increasingly confused by complex supplement formulas

06-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

The success of the supplement industry carries a poison pill within it. A prominent physician told attendees at a recent botanical science conference that the vast number of products and ingredients on the market swamps the ability of mainstream health...

Curcumin supplements failing to match label claims, report finds

10-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

More than 40% of curcumin supplements purchased online and from health food shops in France failed to match label claims, a report has found, shining a spotlight on quality control issues within the industry.

Mental wellbeing is the top health trend affecting supplement choices, report finds

10-Feb-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Mental wellbeing in the number one health trend influencing food and supplement selections, according to a new report.

LifeVantage takes beating from Omicron; will other firms follow?

08-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

Multilevel marketing company LifeVantage took an earnings beating from the rapid global rise of Omicron variant COVID-19 infections, the company reported recently. It was among the first reports of an earnings round that could hold similar sobering reports...

How do supplement perceptions differ between US and EU consumers?

14-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

While perceptions of supplements can vary greatly between US and EU consumers, reasons for reduced usage are pretty similar across both populations and there are some basic areas the industry can focus on in order to gain big returns.

New House bill joins measure in Senate in push to extend HSA coverage to supplements

13-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A bill has been introduced into the US House of Representatives that would allow Health Savings Account (HSA) funds to be used to pay for dietary supplements. The bill mirrors most of the provisions of a bill already in the Senate.

FSE issues pyrrolizidine alkaloid advice ahead of EU supplement legislation

11-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

Food Supplements Europe (FSE) has made available a series of recommendations aimed at growers and botanical collectors to reduce the presence of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PA) in food supplements.

FederSalus strikes another deal looking at supplements’ role in nutrition

22-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

The Italian Association of Health Products and Manufacturers, FederSalus and the Giovanni Lorenzini Foundation, are to team up in a pact looking to generate deeper insight into supplements’ role in nutrition.

EC’s plant preparation stance ‘abandons botanical ambitions,’ says regulatory expert

10-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) has been accused of ‘abandoning all ambition on botanicals,’ after a recent evaluation of regulation on nutrition and health claims, concluded ‘further study’ was required.

Seppic boosts its nutricosmetics position with EPI France acquisition

04-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

US nutricosmetics firm Seppic has acquired the French ingredients supplier EPI France as it aims to strengthen its position as a leader in the beauty-from-within category.

Food supplement found to alter gut in resolving effects of malnutrition

19-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

Research into a food supplement for malnourished children is offering insights into how gut bacteria may affect growth as it appears to ‘repair’ disrupted microbiomes and effectively address the effects of malnutrition.

News in brief

GOED webinar to explore omega-3 supplements on Amazon

01-Apr-2021

An upcoming webinar will explore the EPA and DHA supplement category on Amazon.com in the US. Omega-3 supplement sales increased 44% on the platform over the past year.

Inside-out beauty ‘storm’: Skin microbiome firm Gallinée sees huge uptick in probiotic supplement

23-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

French skin microbiome beauty firm Gallinée launched its first pro, pre and postbiotic supplement last year targeting sensitive skin, and the product is now its best-selling item in France, according to company founder.

Reporting adverse effects of supplements made easier with Nutrivigilance upgrade

22-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

French food authorities have introduced a new online resource that is hoped to streamline the process of reporting adverse effects of supplements and other food products.

New global certification schemes for sports nutrition ingredients and manufacturing facilities

05-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The global sports nutrition certification program, Informed, has launched 'Informed Manufacturer' and 'Informed Ingredient' to certify individual ingredients and manufacturing facilities.

“From farm to capsule”: UK innovator repurposes surplus veg into nutraceutical powders

03-Feb-2021 By Lynda Searby

An innovative SME in the UK is developing protein-rich powders from surplus fruit and vegetables, in a bid to bring provenance to the supplements market whilst providing a food waste solution.

Paper cautions industry over inappropriate use of supplements

12-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A newly published paper cautions that many consumers are using supplements to try to increase longevity warning that there is "no evidence" that people with a healthy diet can gain extra benefits from supplements.

Nutraceutical gummies producer expands into Europe

09-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Israel-based gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum Industries, Ltd., has secured investment from AP Partners Fund, Tel Aviv, to accelerate growth and expand production and marketing activities to Europe and North America in 2021.

Research method turns pig blood into protein powder for supplement use

29-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Researchers have released details of an intriguing new method to convert pig blood into a powder with 90% protein content that can be used as a supplement in a variety of foods.

US omega-3 intakes from fish and supplements are ‘far below recommended amounts’

13-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Average intake of EPA and DHA omega-3s in the US population is less than half the levels recommended by the WHO and NIH, says a new analysis. Omega-3 trade group GOED says the data “strengthens our arguments for increased outreach.”

Nestlé Health Science to acquire majority stake in Vital Proteins

10-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Nestlé Health Science has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Chicago-based Vital Proteins, adding the leading collagen brand to its other vitamin, mineral, supplement and wellness brands, including Atrium Innovations, Garden of Life, Pure Encapsulations...