Mice deprived of omega-3 in their diet experience significant disruption to their gut bacteria make-up, new data suggests from the APC Microbiome Institute suggests.
New research has discovered that early psychosis is associated with nutritional deficiencies, specifically in folate and vitamin D, revealing new avenues for improving the health of millions of people affected worldwide.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert to laboratories, health care providers, and the public, saying that consumption of biotin can “significantly interfere with certain lab tests.”
Practitioner channel specialist Thorne Research is expanding its manufacturing capabilities and has concluded an investment partnership that will expand its business in Japan.
A computer modeling study has identified ashwagandha and ginseng as among the top dietary ingredient candidates that mimic the anti-aging effects of two common drugs.
The leaves of the moringa oleifera (MO) plant may have protective effects against a plethora of chronic diseases, researchers have detailed in a new review.
Analysis on stem cells from human adipose tissue revealed that exposure to a chemical compound in cinnamon activated thermogenesis and chronic metabolic remodeling, making it a “promising therapeutic target for obesity.”
In the age of health conscious consumers, even coffee creamers are fortified. Oregon-based Laird Superfood offers a powdered creamer, enriched with mineral complex Aquamin that compensates for tannin-induced absorption concerns.
A new study conducted by anti doping researchers has found that products containing SARMs are readily available online and that many of the products contain additional undeclared, unapproved drugs.
Natural Grocers will slash the pace of new store openings to focus more on shoring up the performance of existing outlets, the company announced recently.
DuPont Nutrition and Health further strengthen their probiotic credentials collaborating with the APC Microbiome Institute in the first of a series of partnerships intended to push microbiome science to the forefront.
There are 13 published studies backing the benefits of the ingredient S-equol on easing menopausal symptoms. Supplements with the ingredient have been on the market for women in Japan, and it has now made its US debut in the dietary supplement Equelle....
Utah-based manufacturer NutriGold recently released a fish oil supplement that eschews the traditional, porcine- or bovine-based gelatin softgels for a plant-based, tapioca-derived one.
Neptune Wellness Solutions has made a more concerted push into the CBD market with the extension of a bioavailability enhancement license to the popular cannabis derivative.
The Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association has filed a citizen’s petition that seeks regulatory action by FDA against a synthetic form of astaxanthin marketed by Cardax.
The potential health benefits of prebiotics and probiotics are seemingly endless, with streams of data touting new mechanisms and pushing the boundaries of microbiome science. In this special edition video we ask a number of experts where they see the...
From RTD protein shakes to snack bars made of moringa, about half (49%) of all US consumers buy nutritional bars, beverages, or both, according to the latest numbers crunched by market research firm Packaged Facts.
Compared to protein and amino acids, minerals aren’t often in the sports nutrition spotlight. But Ohio State University researchers found that supplementing women with three mineral chelates, carnitine, and phosphatidylserine increased aerobic exercise...
Getting clever with product names can be an effective marketing strategy. It can also get a company in trouble with regulators, as a recent warning letter shows.
Network marketing company Mannatech is laboring under the twin burdens of a pronounced slide in earnings and stock valuation and a warning letter detailing numerous GMP violations.
Regular consumption of walnuts, tree nuts, and peanuts (yes, we know it’s a legume and not a ‘nut’) can slash the risk of developing cardiovascular disease or coronary heart disease, says the largest study of its kind.
Herbalife's direct-selling model is aiding its contribution towards the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals by enabling action to be taken at the grassroots level, according to one of its senior APAC leaders.
Can probiotics help combat heat-caused complications during exercise? Researchers from Kent State University aim to find out, with the help of a grant from i-Health Inc. and DSM Nutrition.
Supplement manufacturer Nature’s Way has joined the trend of targeted turmeric formulas with the launch of two products, one aimed a joint health and another zeroing in on cardiovascular support.
A recent warning letter to a dietary supplement company shows that FDA is starting to drill down to the next level of GMP compliance in looking at the scientific validity of tests used to verify ingredients.
With FDA’s recent first-of-kind qualified health claim for peanut allergy prevention and completion of a big national safety study under its belt, the timing couldn’t have been better for Before Brands to launch its SpoonfulOne product aimed early and...
With consumers increasingly looking for alternatives to pills, SOFAR Americas has launched a new probiotic micro-shot, and the initial market reception has been very positive for the patented DryCap delivery system.
Flavor giant Firmenich recently inaugurated a manufacturing plant for encapsulated flavors in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which will serve as a center of excellence for encapsulated technologies in Latin America.
Researchers in the UK compared high versus moderate protein intake on recovery after strength training in resistance-trained individuals. They found that, for recovery, more protein isn't necessarily better, hinting that there may be a benefit to...
A recent survey conducted by a magnesium supplement manufacturer found that many consumers are aware this trace mineral is important, but few know why.
Private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners announced that it has acquired a minority stake in Nuun, a company which makes sports hydration supplements, for an undisclosed sum.
Altering the gut microbiome to remove bacteria that possess the bacterial enzyme urease, and increase the population of 'good' bacteria that do not contain the enzyme, may be an effective approach to battling Crohn's disease, say researchers.
How do dietary supplement sales fare during the cold and flu season? Latest numbers from Nielsen show that - as you would expect - immunity claims, from tablets to teas, enjoy a surge in sales during the colder months.
Studies on the carotenoid lutein has enough scientific evidence for it to have its own established dietary reference intake (DRI), according to the latest analysis published last week in the European Journal of Nutrition.
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) and William Reed, publishers of NutraIngredients, are pleased to announce a collaboration to expand the number of global touchpoints for the omega-3 community.
With new science to support its effects and national distribution in retailers such as Vitamin Shoppe and Walgreens, more and more consumers are purchasing Greenteaspoon’s Goodgut product, says the company’s CEO.
Interest is just starting to grow in chia oil, with its omega-3s, tocopherols, phytosterols, and polyphenols giving an oil with superior handling and a 2-year shelf stability.
Compound Solutions is marketing a new ingredient, VASO6, derived from a specific green tea oligomer that may improve blood flow by dilating blood vessels (also known as vasodilation).
Hailed by experts as ‘needed’ and ‘significant’, the US Food and Drug Administration has issued draft guidance on best practices to follow when convening a panel of experts to evaluate whether a substance is “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS).
Rosewood Private Investments, private equity arm of philanthropist and former hotelier Caroline Hunt’s estate, purchased ProTec Laboratory, an East Texas contract manufacturer of dietary supplements, sports nutrition, and pet care products, for an undisclosed...
Even if one excludes the many studies on curcumin that have disease end points, the research backing for the health benefits of this potent suite of polyphenols continues to grow, the authors of a review paper assert.
The use of complementary and alternative medicine, including dietary supplements and teas is increasing, with 89% of Hispanic women and and 81% of non-Hispanic white women reporting that they use the products, says a new survey.
The American Kratom Association has filed a formal demand for a retraction of FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s warning about the botanical. But an expert in adverse event reporting says new data available to FDA may mean the agency has evidence to support...
Resveratrol’s ability to keep ageing at bay is demonstrated again in new research, which details a way to revitalise old cells making them not only look younger but also behave more like its younger version.
As part of Glanbia Performance Nutrition’s foray into the convenience store channel, the company adds 300+ Kum & Go locations to the distribution of its protein Cake Bite product.
New methods to measure and accurately quantify the levels of gut bacteria in stool samples could be a revolution for researchers and companies looking to link our gut bacteria make up to specific issues of health and disease.