The pigment that gives salmon its pink color acts as an antioxidant and may protect against the development of diabetic kidney disease, says a new study.
Increased intakes of the compound quercetin, found in onions and apples, may reduce the risk of developing cancer of the colon by 50 per cent, says a new study.
In the second part of a special series on resveratrol, NutraIngredients looks at the ingredient’s supply. What is it extracted from, how much resveratrol does it contain, and who is offering the ingredient?
The US market is ripe for the antioxidant-rich blackcurrant fruit, which could provide fresh opportunities for food, beverage and supplement applications, according to experts.
Dietary supplements are again the focus of attention in recent articles published in The Wall Street Journal and New York Times – and once more the products are portrayed in a less than flattering light.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may not benefit mental function, and at high doses equivalent to 1700 mg per day may even be damaging, say findings from a mouse study.
New product development (NPD) involving blackcurrants is growing fast, fuelled by demand for products with high antioxidant content, according to exclusive information for Nutraingredients-usa.com from Datamonitor.
Seven cups of green tea a day over the long-term may massively reduce the risk of death from colorectal cancer and heart disease, suggests a new study from Japan.
Dairy giant Dannon has confirmed that it is still considering an out-of-court settlement in class actions brought against it for making false and misleading probiotic health claims.
The market-leading weight loss supplement Hydroxycut has been reformulated and re-launched in the United States, just months after being recalled for potentially causing liver damage.
In the first part of a special series on resveratrol, NutraIngredients looks at the state of the market for the heart-health ingredient. What has driven growth so far, and what are the opportunities and challenges ahead?
Specially ‘designed’ probiotics may prevent the development of disease during gut infections of bacterial pathogens, according to new research presented today.
B vitamins and green tea extract are driving new product development in energy drinks even more than an avoidance of ingredients with negative connotations such as high fructose corn syrup, according to market researcher Mintel.
A new study at the University of British Columbia will examine whether increasing the recommended dose of vitamin D for pregnant women will increase levels of the vitamin delivered to their babies in breast milk.
A compound found in vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower, may protect arteries from disease by boosting a natural defence mechanism, says a new study from the UK.
Consuming antioxidant-rich raspberry juice or tea may prevent artery hardening, and lead to improvements in heart health, say results of a European wide research.
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is calling for more stringent testing methods and definitions to combat the growing problem of economically motivated adulteration (EMA) of dietary supplements.
Targeting men with products for bone and joint health could be a way to grow market share in an increasingly competitive environment, suggests new research from market analyst Frost & Sullivan.
The products of prebiotic fermentation in the gut may prevent the growth, and promote the death of cancer cells in the colon, says a new study from Germany.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has underlined that the amino acid taurine poses no special health risk following Mintel research showing the amount of energy drinks containing the ingredient fell in 2008.
Martek Biosciences Corporation has almost matched its Q3 profit results from 2008, despite sales falling 12 per cent, as cost-cutting measures and productivity gains have bolstered its results despite dwindling customer stock levels.
A new regulation published yesterday has established tolerances for residues of methoxyfenozide in pomegranate, following a petition from agricultural giant DowAgrosciences.
Dietary supplement trade groups have said they will ensure their members meet new labeling requirements to include a full address or telephone number, but have suggested that they are under no legal obligation to add any other ‘signal language’ to their...
The shelf-life of omega-3 formulations may be extended by adding quercetin, an antioxidant polyphenol found in onion, apples, and tea, suggests a new study.
Vitamin C deficiency in the first weeks and months of life may impair the development of neurones in the brain, and decrease spatial memory, says a new animal study from Denmark.
Communicating the digestive or immune health benefits of probiotic products is a better way to reach consumers than highlighting the term ‘probiotic’, according to dairy giant Dannon.
Dietary supplements are the key way to deliver consumers’ vitamin D requirements, according to the latest update from the Harvard Medical School, which otherwise backs vitamin intake primarily through foods.
September is National Cholesterol Education Month and comes at a time when nearly 100m Americans over the age of 20 have ‘elevated’ cholesterol levels – or 200mg/dL or higher.
Drinking a modified blueberry juice may reduce food intake and body weight, and offer weight management potential, suggest findings from a new study with mice.
Consuming a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil, and legumes, is more effective for diabetes control than a low-fat diet, says a new study.
Almost half of Canadian adults are not getting enough vitamin C, according to a recent study, which also suggests that deficiency of the vitamin could be linked to a greater risk of obesity.
Montana-based supplier TSI Health Sciences has launched a high-dose version of its fenugreek extract-based, glucose/insulin management ingredient, Promilin.
Digestive health is the primary focus of food products marketed around the world for an added health benefit – except in the United States, reveal new market figures.
Sugar politics means high prices are a bitter pill for US and Indian sweet food and beverage makers; while the European industry is sitting pretty on the back of the recent sugar reforms.
The US Food and Drug Administration has again updated its guidance for the labeling of dietary supplements, and continues to ‘recommend’ the inclusion of manufacturer contact details for adverse event reporting.
Daily consumption of a probiotic fermented milk product may improve gut health and well-being in women with everyday digestive problems, says a new study from Danone.
Leading US supplement firm Now Foods has teamed up with the non-profit group Nourish America to provide prenatal vitamins to US mothers in a bid to reduce the number of infant deaths linked to undernourishment.
Crossing clementines and blood oranges may yield a new citrus hybrid with an enhanced content of antioxidant phytochemicals, according to new research from Europe.
Manufacturers of energy drinks are less frequently including the ingredient taurine in their new product launches, according to the latest post-market statistics.
The marketers of two dietary supplement products have been ordered to pay almost $70m for misleadingly selling products that claimed to cure a range of diseases, including cancer and heart disease.
The FDA is planning to conduct a study to uncover barriers to consumers looking at food labels, in a bid to help consumer understanding and use of information provided on packaging.
Adding soluble fibre to the diet may improve symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome, but insoluble fibre may worsen the effects, says a new study.
