For the past 25 years, Chromadex has been at the forefront of innovation and research in healthy aging. Rob Fried, the company's CEO, reflects on its evolution from an analytical testing service to a developer of proprietary ingredients, with a particular...
In its new role as the exclusive U.S. distributor for Gnosis by Lessafre's Landkind Pure Salidroside, Gencor is positioning the fermentation-derived ingredient as a clinically-backed performance enhancer in the sports nutrition category.
Linda Alvarez, MD, co-founder of Levelle Nutrition, is leading the charge in ‘cycle-syncing’, the movement to help women optimize their nutrition and workouts based on their menstrual cycle.
Three quarters of Americans continue to use dietary supplements, according to the 2024 Consumer Survey conducted by Ipsos and sponsored by the Council for Responsible Nutrition.
Supplementation with omega-3s may help maintain energy metabolism to preserve the function of key organs and inhibit pathological age-related changes, all of which may help delay the aging process, according to a new study from China.
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has introduced two dietary supplements to market—UltimateFocus and Mikenesium—in the lead up to his Nov. 15 heavyweight bout with YouTuber-turned-boxer and Prime beverage founder Jake Paul.
Next-generation probiotics (NGPs), like Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, may allow for the development of individualized probiotic therapies that detoxify the body and counteract negative health effects of contaminants in the...
A sports drink enhanced with branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may improve hydration, support potassium balance, reduce muscle damage and maintain lower limb strength during endurance exercise, says a new study.
Omega-3 is reportedly “the most sought-after ingredient in beauty supplements,” but formulators are missing a trick in excluding the essential fatty acid for more ‘on-trend’ ingredients, according to experts.
Line Johnsen, PhD, started off researching DNA replication, chromosome dynamics and antibiotics screening, but it was her time at a contract research organization that sparked her interest in omega-3s.
The Natural Products Association (NPA) is celebrating after a federal court granted a joint motion to stay proceedings in a lawsuit to allow the Food and Drug Administration to respond to a Citizen Petition that may resolve the case about Nicotinamide...
French biotech company Microphyt has launched ZenGut, a microalgae ingredient to regulate microbiota and mood along the gut-brain axis with the tagline “harmony starts from within.”
Over 80 stakeholders from government, academia and industry gathered recently at the first Southern African Botanical Products Association (SABPA) symposium to discuss best practices to successfully bring compliant ingredients to the world market.
A new study showed that a combination of resveratrol and vitamin C increased the antioxidant capacity in postmenopausal women with insulin resistance by up to 33%.
The dietary supplement industry continues to closely monitor the evolution of tariff policies between China and the United States, pending the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
How a spontaneous gym session in San Diego transformed into a powerful, nationwide movement that's revolutionizing how the nutraceuticals industry networks.
Franchise Group, Inc., which bought The Vitamin Shoppe in 2019 and took it private last year, voluntarily initiated a filing for bankruptcy protection and entered a restructuring support agreement with holders of approximately 80% of its first lien debt.
OmniActive Health Technologies has acquired ENovate Biolife, expanding its ingredients portfolio to target key health categories in the dietary supplement space.
New research finds that krill oil supplementation can significantly enhance muscle fuel metabolism, increase protein synthesis and lower LDL cholesterol.
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with a restrictive supplements bill passing the New Jersey Assembly, NZ’s new natural products bill and France’s new online platform for supplements among the headlines. Catch...
A study published in Scientific Reports compared the gut flora species composition and abundance in children who were early sleepers to that of late sleepers.
An analysis of data from the past two decades indicates that women are consuming increasingly fewer dietary carbohydrates and less vitamin A, vitamin C and iron. Calcium, vitamin K and magnesium intake has increased during this period.
A Bayer survey reveals that many consumers are unaware of the impact of parental nutrition on a baby's growth during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with over half reporting they have never received guidance on essential dietary supplements.
Low-methoxy (LM) pectin supplementation at 15 g daily reduces inflammatory markers and scores for depression and anxiety in healthy volunteers, according to new research.
Rising demand for infant immunity products is driving focus on microbiome health, antibiotic resistance and respiratory support, according to data from Lumina Intelligence.
A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrients confirms that antenatal and postnatal depression are associated with reduced serum 25-hydroxyvitamin (25[OH]D) levels.
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that less than 60 ug/L of ferritin at 15 weeks pregnancy could predict an iron deficiency at 33 weeks.
CPG companies and retailers are moving beyond generative AI (gen AI) testing to realizing tangible business benefits of the technology, including increased revenues and operational efficiencies, Google shared in a recent report.
A combination of Bifidobacterium longum and Pediococcus pentosaceus strains may reduce crying and fussing time compared to the most studied probiotic for infant colic, says a new study.
Co-supplementation with ergogenic aids quercetin and citrulline may not have additive benefits during timed trials in highly trained cyclists, but each individually improved maximal oxygen consumption (VO2), according to a recent study.
The New Jersey Assembly voted 56-17 to pass a bill that seeks to prohibit the sale of certain diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building.
Women who included zinc in their diets had lower odds of having endometriosis, according to a study that examined thousands of consumption patterns among Americans.
The month of October is closing out with quite the variety of offerings—from protein to probiotics to multis, in formats that include RTD, soft chews, stick packs and more.
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with Keurig Dr Pepper acquiring Ghost for big money and LanzaTech accelerating its proprietary protein commercialization among the headlines. Catch up with our weekly round-up...
A supplement made from Saccharomyces cerevisiae by-products from the brewing industry improves lipid metabolism and cholesterol profiles in overweight and obese individuals, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrients.
With 120 professional teams and clubs across the world already using the product and U.S.-based production facilities coming online, omega-3 sports nutrition brand EO3 is anticipating greater success in North America.
On the 30th anniversary of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, we sat down with United Natural Products Association (UNPA) President Loren Israelsen, who played an instrumental role in the landmark legislation that protects consumers'...
Signed into law on Oct. 25, 1994, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) ushered in a new and lasting era for the dietary supplement industry.
NutriScience Innovations, LLC has expanded its portfolio of nutritional ingredients with the acquisition of Xsto Solutions, a supplier of nutraceutical and functional ingredients.
Botanical extraction company Groupe Berkem recently announced its Global Plant Exploration initiative. The effort includes sending a team to travel around the world to source plants directly. And who better to send on this exploration than the Medicine...
Following changes in EU regulations in 2022, Hyvital Whey HA 300 has passed scientific and safety evaluations, becoming one of only a few milk hydrolysate ingredients approved for infant and follow-on formulas.
Day two of the Active Nutrition Summit brought together experts to explore key trends, opportunities and challenges in the growing market of cognitive health supplements designed for active individuals.
Peru has announced that the second anchovy fishing season in the country’s North-Central region will commence on November 1, with a substantial quota set at 2.51 million tons.
