Demetrix – one of a new wave of biotech firms producing cannabinoids via biosynthesis (rather than extracting them from cannabis plants) – has commenced 15,000-liter demo-scale fermentation production of CBG (cannabigerol), the first rare cannabinoid...
Jarrow Formulas, a manufacturer with a 40-year history in the industry, has been sold to private equity firm New Mountain Capital, the company announced this week.
Higher levels of the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) in the blood may help reduce the severity of muscle damage seen in professional football players.
Consumer usage of probiotic supplements in the US increased by 66% in May, compared to six months earlier, with daily usage also increasing, according to a new survey from DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences.
A new peer-reviewed pilot study found that daily supplementation with Robuvit improved energy, enthusiasm, and physical and mental health associated with vigor.
The new company, which is led by Dr Rolf Smeets (a former executive of Danone’s medical food division) and Dr Guru Ramanathan (former Chief Innovation Officer for GNC), aims to make its innovative products accessible in underserved markets.
Herbal supplements continued the strong growth they have enjoyed for over the past decade by notching an 8.6% sales gain in 2019, according to the American Botanical Council.
Green chiretta, otherwise known as andrographis paniculate, a plant native to India and Sri Lanka, has shown to strengthen the body’s adaptive immunity against pathogens in a 30-day clinical trial.
Indian ingredient supplier Sabinsa Corp. has dialed up the pressure in its crusade about the chemical profile of amla with a legal action against fellow supplier Applied Food Sciences.
A new functional food offering shows how an ingredient can do double duty as a food additive as well as a dietary ingredient packing a powerful phytochemical punch.
A capsule-within-a-capsule delivery of probiotics leads to increases in viable bacterial cells in the upper gastrointestinal tract, says a new study that supports Nouri’s Duocap product.
A combination of Bergamot citrus and wild cardoon may reduce fat build-up in the livers of people with Non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL or steatosis), says a new study from the University Magna Grecia in Italy.
Hemp plants contain dozens of bioactive cannabinoid molecules and one of them, CBG, is starting to edge onto the main stage with its better known peer, CBD.
Elysium Health has launched a new brain health supplement based on research done at the University of Oxford. The supplement, called Matter, pairs a high dose suite of B vitamins with specially formulated omega-3s from fish oil.
Calanus Oil supplementation may promote fat loss when combined with resistance and aerobic training more than training alone, says a new study from Germany.
Daily supplementation with extracts from aronia berries may significantly improve biomarkers of heart health, including blood pressure and cholesterol levels, says a new meta-analysis.
A century ago, supply chains were relatively simple. Today, especially amid this global pandemic, supply chains are fragile, incredibly complex and all over the map.
While sales of natural and organic products continue to grow in the high single- digits year-over-year, the industry’s lack of leadership diversity, including brands owned by people of color and women, is holding it back from its full market potential,...
Consuming cranberry juice twice daily reduces the risk of an infection which can lead to stomach ulcers, according to a new clinical trial supported by a grant from the Cranberry Marketing Committee (CMC),
There is no physical reason for athletes to increase protein intake with supplements, says the German Nutrition Society (DGE), who recommend a balanced diet to achieve all protein requirements.
Specific strains of probiotic Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus bacteria given to preterm babies in combination with breast milk may help to build microbial populations and gut health that mirror those of full-term babies, suggests data from the Baby-Associated...
Increased levels of the omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are associated with a lower risk of hospitalizations due to interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a new population-based cohort study.
FitLife Brands has been grievously hurt by the bankruptcy filing of its major customer, GNC. But the company says it will survive and trends looking forward are good.
Vitamin D supplements do not prevent severe asthma attacks in at-risk children, contrary to previous findings, according to the first placebo-controlled clinical trial to test this relationship.
With about 90% of serotonin receptors located in the gut, it is easy to understand why the gut is often referred to as the "second brain." While we do know that what we eat affects the microbiome and the brain, how the microbiome in turn impacts...
A nonprofit group has asked FDA to crack down on the sale of tianeptine, an ingredient that is sold as an antidepressant drug in many markets outside of the United States.
Researchers in Iran have found that caffeine increases nervous system activation thereby enhancing recovery after a bought of strenuous exercise in healthy young men. The finding could have implications for how caffeine is used to support athletes.
“Overall, the entirety of the evidence supports use of DHA and EPA in a range of medical conditions,” writes an expert panel convened by DSM Nutritional Products.
Norwegian scientists looking at vitamin D levels in mothers and children during pregnancy, and up to six months after birth, have found over 30% of infants had inadequate levels of the vitamin at three months of age.
A number of nutraceutical companies from the US and Europe, including algae omega-3 maker Qualitas Health and botanical-based supplement firm Legacy Healthcare, are tapping into the fast-growing nutraceutical market in India.
Plant-based protein and functional ingredient supplement company KOS has closed a $2.1 million funding round led by Springdale Ventures; former Whole Foods CEO, Walter Robb; and Horizon Bank’s chair Jim Schneider to support its continued expansion across...
Products containing cannabidiol (CBD) represent a rapidly growing yet uncertain market segment, with those in the industry often finding themselves with more questions than answers.
Health and wellness brand TB12, which is built upon Tom Brady’s and Alex Guerrero's training methods, is launching new products in an effort to reach a broader set of consumers beyond the hard core performance set.
Older adults who take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement experience sickness for shorter periods and with less severe symptoms, according to a 12-week study.
An inspection and review conducted by South Korea’s authorities found that most of the supplements of questionable quality being sold only were from US brands.
The hemp/CBD industry may have gotten the cart before the horse in terms of extraction capacity and raw material supply, said an investment analyst familiar with the sector.
Researchers at the Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary have pinpointed which gut bacteria help the immune system fight off cancerous tumors and the mechanisms in doing so. The breakthrough...
A new review has found some promise for the use of vitamin D and mineral supplementation to support fibromyalgia sufferers. There was less evidence in favor of vitamins C and E and probiotics, however.
An upcoming symposium will explore the toxicology, pharmacokinetics, analysis, and regulatory perspectives of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, toxic compounds that may be found in food and herbal products.
A group of leading international scientists have created a consensus definition of a 'synbiotic' to provide a foundation for science-based claims about the health benefits of such products.
Interest in personalized nutrition is surging, increasing more than threefold between 2017 and 2019. With more than a billion people worldwide diagnosed with diet-related diseases, costs for their care has jumped to more than $1 trillion dollars a year....
