Ingredients touted for their fat modifying properties like conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and pyruvate show ‘some potential benefit’, but the overall data is ‘limited’ says a new review.
High rates of depression and suicide among soldiers have put omega-3s on the radar of the US military, but where does the science stand, and how can the potential benefits be best delivered to soldiers on the front line?
The gap between science showing potential anti-cancer properties of a range of nutraceuticals and the low bioavailability in vivo may be breached by nanotechnology, says a new review.
Minnesota-based UAS Laboratories, Inc., has become the sole owner of Wisconsin’s APN Labs after acquiring all the outstanding shares, enabling the company to offer a ‘complete range of probiotics’.
Combined supplements of vitamin D and calcium are effective for increasing the bone mineral density of post-menopausal women, even when calcium intakes are adequate, says a new study from Finland.
India’s Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd., a supplier of herbal ingredients, has obtained GMP certification from NSF International, with the manufacturing facility reported to be compliant with NSF/ANSI Standard 173, Section 8 Dietary Supplements.
The vitamin A precursor beta-carotene has an important function in providing for an adequate supply of total vitamin A, according to a consensus paper published by international experts.
The Food Directorate of Health Canada has concluded that Kemin Health’s Slendesta potato extract may now be marketed as a non-novel food ingredient, allowing formulation into a range of foods and beverages.
The link between immune health and physical performance is well known, but sports nutrition products that include immune boosting ingredients are few and far between, and this presents a huge opportunity, says Embria’s Larry Robinson.
Differences in the production of bacterial strains may change the potentially probiotic properties of resulting food, says a new study from Finland that ‘sets important prerequisites for quality control in probiotics’.
For the best part of two decades Chris Kilham has been venturing into this planet’s wild vegetation zones in an ongoing search for botanicals that may have therapeutic, nutritional or wellness benefits.
“Strong growth” is predicted for functional chewing gum in 2009-2014 due to an increasing demand for health-oriented products, according to Euromonitor.
Probiotic-containing lozenges may reduce levels of three different pathogens in patients with chronic periodontitis, suggests a new study that also supports benefits for inflamed gums.
More research into ALA and its conversion to long-chain omega-3s is needed, but pinning it on ‘dwindling fish stocks’ is confused, says the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED).
Consuming fortified beverages may offer the same level of nutrients as orange juice, but with fewer calories, suggests a new study published in the Journal of Food Science.
Irradiation has risen in importance as it has become specifically outlawed in new Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations. But the practice continues due to its ability to cheaply remove contaminants from raw materials.
Roquette has announced a tie-up with renewable oil and bioproducts firm Solazyme to develop and commercialise microalgae-derived food ingredients from 2011.
High blood levels of a compound called fibrinogen may be due to a lack of omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid in the diet, and rapeseed oil fat replacement may rectify the problem, according to new research.
The conversion of the plant-based omega-3 ALA to the long-chain EPA and DHA may be increased in vegans and vegetarians who do not eat fish, suggest results from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC).
In the third part of our series on vitamin E tocotrienols, we look at the supply, and the sources for today’s ingredients, from rice bran oil to palm oil, and the newest entrant – annatto.
NutraIngredients-USA.com caught up with United States Anti-Doping Agency chief executive officer, Travis Tygart, at the recent SupplySide West trade show in Las Vegas to get an update on USADA’s position on dietary supplements.
Vitamin E supplements may increase the risk of a rare but severe form of stroke, according to a meta-analysis published in the British Medical Journal.
‘Life changing’ may be two small words, but achieving this is no small feat. Mike Stones explores how Vitamin Angels is making a huge difference for the children who need it most.
The science to support the efficacy of green coffee extracts for weight loss is ‘promising’, but longer and ‘more rigorous’ trials are needed to support the potential, says a new systematic review and meta-analysis.
In the second part of our special series on tocotrienols, NutraIngredients looks at the current state of the market, and where the opportunities lie for the future.
With antioxidants failing to impress European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) scientists and the term itself therefore likely to soon become an unauthorised health claim in the EU, antioxidant forms like polyphenols are filling the marketing void, a Coca-Cola...
Adhering to a structured diet with one-to-one weight loss counseling may be effective at ensuring successful weight loss, according to findings of a study with the Jenny Craig diet.
Increased intake of nitrate rich foods – such as beet juice – increases blood flow to key areas of the brain in older adults, possibly improving mental function and reducing the progression of age related cognitive decline and dementia.
In part two of this special interview with the heads of the major US dietary supplement trade groups, the three chiefs unpack the state of play for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) along with adverse event reporting (AERs).
Vitamin E is well known to consumers across the globe, but their tocotrienol-form is not. In the first part on of special series on tocotrienols, NutraIngredients-USA looks at the potential health benefits of nutrients described as “the next generation...
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) will bring together “thought leaders” for its GOED Exchange conference, highlighting the latest opportunities and issues facing EPA and DHA omega-3.
NutraIngredients-USA.com will host the first virtual conference and expo dedicated to weight management, showcasing the latest trends and strategies in weight management for the food, beverage and dietary supplements industries.
Daily supplements of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were ‘not useful’ in reducing cognitive decline associated with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease, says a new study.
With mid-term elections on Capitol Hill imminent, the heads of the three biggest trade groups in the US met at SupplySide West in Las Vegas to discuss its implications for the dietary supplements industry.
Uh-oh, surely not another industry-sponsored front-of-pack nutrition label! Food industry engagement is welcome, but let’s take it slowly – no one benefits until we figure out a system that works.
Biothera’s beta glucan branded Wellmune WGP ingredient is being used in toddler drinks in Thailand and Mexico by Mead Johnson Nutrition, the company has announced.
BioCell Technology’s collagen ingredient for joints and skin has received generally recognised as safe status from an independent panel following assessment on safety and toxicology and also good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
Using health care professionals to help promote an ingredient has obvious benefits, but convincing these professionals requires a lot of science. Kemin and Cognis talk about how to make this approach a success.
People who regularly eat whole grains tend to have less of the type of fat associated with heart health and diabetes risk than those who eat more refined grains, according to a new study.
Achieving the nutraceutical equivalent of ‘Intel Inside’ depends on a lot of factors, and issues like sustainability and ethical sourcing are becoming increasingly important.
The potential anti-diabetic activity of a glycoprotein found in lupin seeds may be due to its ability to pass through the gut barrier, where it may have bioactive properties – according to new research.
The link between gut and brain may extend to reducing stress, as data from animal and human studies show a reduction in anxiety following probiotic supplementation.
