GNC is looking to expand the product range across its endurance brand GNC Climb in order to tap into rising demand in Australia, Singapore and the Philippines.
The omega-3s sector has endured a bad week with the announcement of the failure of clinical trials of two high profile drugs—one based of fish oil and the other on krill.
When it comes to the complex community inside the gut microbiome, scientists have more questions than answers. What is known is that diet impacts the microbiota, with food behind the formation of the microbial flora within the human gut.
Industry stakeholders say that while critical vacancies at the US Food and Drug Administration come at an awkward time they believe the agency will fulfill its responsibilities.
The year is new and a lot of people are getting out their crystal balls. NutraIngredients-USA is no exception, and here are our top big issues that will impact the dietary supplements industry in this new decade.
Asian women prefer sports nutrition products that claim aesthetic benefits and weight loss more so than female consumers from the other parts of the world, according to exclusive new insights from Lumina Intelligence.
Scientists in Michigan explored the impact of sestrin and their findings suggest that one day it could be used to help reduce muscle decline without the need for exercise.
The study, “Associations of Leisure-Time Physical Activity Trajectories with Fruit and Vegetable Consumption from Childhood to Adulthood: The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study” unveiled a positive relationship between staying active and eating...
Building on a regulatory foundation already laid for hemp ingredients, Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN) has proposed a bill that would include CBD under the definition of dietary supplements found in DSHEA.
A new paper by Brazilian researchers elucidates ways in which polyphenols may help shift the gut microbiome away from states associated with obesity and metabolic disorders.
Influencer designed products will be one of the biggest trends in 2020 for sports nutrition and the market is ripe to capitalise on the trend, according to a market analyst.
In many cases, weight loss may be the key to help increase testosterone levels. However, a new study found that a low-fat diet may be associated with a reduction in testosterone.
A new study has found that calcium intakes have decreased in Canada in recent years as consumers eat less dairy products and use fewer calcium supplements.
A team of top scientists leading the way in designer prebiotics has been selected as one of the most pioneering startups in the microbiome health industry.
Tea consumption is linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease as well as improvements to health and longevity, especially among consistent habitual tea drinkers, a study concludes.
The first wave of speakers has been announced for this year’s Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, with experts from blockbuster brands Brands Suntory, Blackmores and Herbalife among the confirmed speakers.
Holista CollTech has filed for a global patent for its water-soluble delivery system, which it claims makes fat-soluble molecules such as cannabidiol (CBD) more readily absorbed by the body.
Complex commensal microbial communities are an integral aspect of human health, with the human gut microbiome development beginning even before birth. A number of factors are thought to impact the stability of microbial strains in the gut, such as mode...
In just over two years, Title IX will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Since the landmark gender-equity law was passed, the number of girls playing high school sports has grown from 294,000 in 1971, to over 3 million in recent years.
A study using elite and high level recreational athletes has found that a high dose of caffeine boosted anaerobic performance in both groups and boosted mood states, but in the elite group only.
The Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program has released a bulletin on olive oil adulteration that shows that the issue, though widely acknowledged, continues to plague the market.
A leading marketing strategist says GNC is evolving to be a ‘better for you’ convenience store as it tries to cope with changes in the retail world and shifts in consumers’ interest in categories like weight management.
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that watermelon byproducts positively alter glucose levels, the gut microbiome, and inflammation in lab mice. Now researchers are ready to take their findings to human studies.
CBD is the fastest-growing category in supplements and bodycare in Fresh Thyme Farmers Market stores, increasing average basket spend in the category and attracting new shoppers, says the Midwest retailer. However, sales growth is slowing as the category...
The NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020 have three new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.
An increasing number of health-conscious consumers are embracing the plant-based lifestyle. While few are willing to commit to full-on veganism, according to Nielsen, about 40% of American and Canadian consumers are trying to eat more plant-based foods.
The ongoing fires in Australia have heightened concern about the climate change crisis. One company in the supplement business says it is committed to do what it can to reverse the trend.
The global omega-3 industry will come together at the biannual GOED Exchange next month. As the 'go-to' event for the category moves to Barcelona for the 2020 edition, NutraIngredients caught up with GOED to find out more.
Gencor has gained the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval for its palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) for use as an active ingredient in listed medicines in Australia.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 1.8 million people aged 40 and above are living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the United States. The CDC also said AMD is the leading cause of permanent impairment of reading or...
Light pollution is caused by street lights and other man-made sources can have a disruptive effect on natural cycles. Researchers found that even the low light intensities of urban skyglow can suppress melatonin production.
A letter from a member of Congress to FDA calls into question the inconsistencies between the NDI process and how GRAS submissions are evaluated and the lack of communication between the staffs working on these issues.
Happy New Year! The first week of 2020 was relatively quiet but there was still important news for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official Sibyl Swift, PhD, has joined the Natural Products Association as its new Senior Vice President for Scientific and Regulatory Affairs.
As mounting consumer interest in personalized nutrition continues to drive consolidation in the supplement side of the segment, the evidence-based supplement subscription service Baze is expanding into food as a point of differentiation, and in doing...
A Swedish startup is on a mission to make yoghurt truly good for the gut with a kitchen counter machine that makes personalised probiotic and prebiotic filled yogurts, the founder tells NutraIngredients ahead of her debut as a Probiota Pioneer next month.
Researchers from Italy and the UK have recalled two papers that look at the link between supplementation and blood pressure after admitting to a ‘common error’ in measuring collected data.
Emerging as one of the most popular diets in 2019, intermittent fasting was the most Googled diet of the year. But its benefits go well beyond weight loss.