Supplementation of lemon verbena extract capsules taken with exhaustive exercise by moderately active study participants reduced muscle damage more than a placebo, according to a study conducted in Germany.
Manitoba, Canada-based MSPrebiotics Inc has received FODMAP Friendly certification, with updated logos for the products expected to hit shelves in spring 2018.
As the New Year begins, NutraIngredients-USA looks at some of the big trends, hot ingredients, and strong influences affecting the US dietary supplements industry in 2018.
Vitafoods survey shows digestive health is top concern for industry – for the first time
An increasing consumer interest in probiotics and the microbiome could be one reason why digestive health has hit the top of the nutraceutical and functional food industry agenda for the first time, say experts.
Developing research in the area of gut health and its connection to immune support has opened a new door for flavonoid-rich ingredients, a supplier says.
With the rise of functional foods, US-based Seppic, which distributes ingredients by French chemical firm Isaltis, is changing the focus of its marketing efforts for chelated magnesium ingredient Givomag to highlight its flexibility for inclusion in a...
Where does the tide of innovation stand in dietary supplements? An online forum set for 11:30 AM Eastern time tomorrow hosted by NutraIngredients-USA will seek to answer this question.
Vitamin D supplements could help to ease the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) that include bloating, stomach cramps and constipation, a UK review concludes.
Supplier AstaReal has taken another step in trying to differentiate itself within the astaxanthin category by announcing it has achieved USP Ingredient Verification on its ingredient.
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a surprisingly common complaint, and might provide another avenue for probiotic manufacturers to market their products, a nutritionist has said.
Personalized nutrition specialist InsideTracker is expanding its analytical offerings with the launch GoalGetter, a DNA-based personalized nutrition and wellness product in the Helix.com store.
Supplementation with annatto-derived tocotrienol decreased bone resorption and improved bone turnover rate in postmenopausal women more than a placebo, according to a new study.
Icelandic astaxanthin producer Algalif has received non-GMO accreditation for its Astalíf 5% and 10% oleoresin products, microalgae-based antioxidants suitable for softgel capsule formulations.
In a relentless pursuit of 'scale', Aker BioMarine has now become the world's undisputed leader in krill oil supply. The purpose is not mere aggrandizement, but rather, to have the necessary wherewithal to grow the category with science...
Packed with MCT oil, kale, pumpkin seed protein and probiotics, start-up Bear Squeeze wants to be known as a “higher-end, cleaner Soylent,” said co-founder and president Max Baumann.
Stauber Performance Ingredients USA is now exclusive US distributor for Biova’s water-soluble eggshell membrane ingredients for use in the nutraceutical, functional foods and beverages, and pet nutrition industries.
A dose of curcumin supplements twice daily is enough to enhance memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss, according to a UCLA study.
Phenomenal Foods – the Los Angeles-based start-up behind probiotic-fueled organic fruit & veggie snack brand Nomva – has called it a day just over two years after launching in southern California.
Research done on finished formulations and a commitment to a positioning as a dietary supplement are the cornerstones of his brand's success, says the head of fast-growing fitness beverage manufacturer Celsius.
Offering a line of functional powders made of freeze-dried, plant-based ingredients, Your Food is entering the US—a market with a consumer base that is relatively more familiar with smoothies, milkshakes, and functional powders.
Scientists have uncovered a 'previously unappreciated' mechanism which may explain why eating dietary fibre, in particular fermentable inulin, prevents the negative health effects of a high fat diet.
A high concentration of serum omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may lead to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to researchers in China.
Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has concluded a partnership to research krill oil combinations with CBD for wellness products as well as possible medical cannabis applications.
Wisconsin-based Beehive Botanicals has adopted propolis, a plant-derived bee product that has been used medicinally by humans for centuries, through ABC's Adopt-An-Herb Program.
A diet rich in fibre could aid chronic inflammatory joint diseases, leading to stronger bones through the increased production of short-chain fatty acids in the microbiome, say researchers.
Unilever’s claim that the flavonol content of black tea contributes to improved endothelium-dependent (ED) vasodilation has been declined by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
A daily dose of Bacillus subtilis DE111 may help improve occasional constipation and / or diarrhea in healthy individuals, says a new study by Deerland Enzymes and Probiotics.
Nature’s Way’s new line of powder products isn’t new in terms of ingredients. But it matches new ways in which consumers are using its products, the company said.
Thorne is introducing five different tests that can be performed at home, designed to provide insight to create a personal plan of what to eat, how to exercise, and whether to add nutritional supplements.
For more than a decade, supplements with ginkgo leaf extract have ranked in the top 25 of the most popular herbal supplements in the US, but adulteration of the ingredient has become rather sophisticated, said Dr. Stefan Gafner, PhD, chief scientific...
One of Frutarom’s first actions upon completing its acquisition of Enzymotec is to offload its krill business to Aker in a €21.6 million deal, the company confirmed in a statement.
The FDA is not meeting its mandate for providing clear, evidence-based guidance that is practical and actionable, say DuPont in comments on the Agency’s proposal to revoke the soy protein heart health claim.
Pregnant women who were iron-deficient were more likely to have higher levels of perinatal depression, according to Canadian researchers from the University of Toronto and McMaster University.
Benexia CEO: “The plant-based blends industry is booming and we want to be a partner for new product development for our customers.”
Chilean chia supplier Benexia announced earlier this month that it is launching a line of omega-3 softgel supplements, as well as a line of chia-based packaged food under the brand Sow.
Increasing collaboration within the herbal industry will drive the sector forward. That’s one of the goals Holly Johnson, PhD, has in her new role as chief science officer of the American Herbal Products Association.
‘Stealth nutrition’ brand Sneakz Organic – best known for its veggie puree-infused milkshakes - is entering a new category with the launch of vegan protein powders for kids, which will be followed by a dairy-free ready-to-drink shake, and new products...
The weight management supplement market appears to be nearing the end of growth, perhaps in part because the users of the products aren’t. In weight, that is.
As weight management products enter a new landscape with sales expected to flatten out over the next five to ten years, well-researched ingredients will be well positioned to weather that storm and to continue to prosper, suppliers said.
The explosion of new diet plans that demonize carbohydrates offer a unique opportunity for fiber ingredients that can be added to foods or be offered as standalone dietary ingredients.
There are more self-policing initiatives from within the industry compared to four years ago, when a senate informational hearing brought the weight management supplement category to national attention, argued Steve Mister, CEO and president of the trade...
A number of ingredients have fared well in the weight management game, generating solid sales over the years. Others have burned brightly and then flamed out fast.