A new study from a group led by prominent industry critic Dr Pieter Cohen, MD, found a drug used in China sold in dietary supplements in the United States, in some cases at dosages apparently exceeding what’s used in clinical practice.
A combination of herbs, minerals and vitamins may improve attention, and lower anxiety under stressful conditions, according to two studies using Sanofi’s commercially available Teadiola product.
Administration of the probiotic L. coryniformis helps sustain immune responses and mitigates the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccination, according to a team of Spanish scientists.
A study published yesterday by a group that included researchers from the University of Mississippi found that fewer than half of 30 immune supplements bought on Amazon had labels that accurately reflected their contents.
Safe Food Advocacy Europe has long been campaigning for an official definition of the term ‘natural’. Yet not all industry players are on board, we are told. How could a legal definition benefit both consumers and the planet?
The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and collagen-inducing effects of purified Shilajit, an Ayurvedic ingredient, may support bone health in postmenopausal women, a population at increased risk of osteoporosis, says a new study.
Supplementing the diet of six-month old babies born via caesarean section with Lacticaseibacillus paracasei N1115 may improve gastrointestinal function, with no safety concerns, says a new study.
Legislation currently in the Senate could burden the hemp industry by setting an unrealistically low level of allowable THC, an industry group has said.
A synergistic combination of extracts from Schisandra and soybeans may improve glucose and insulin-related parameters in people with elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia), says a new study from Korea.
Prolonged addition of a probiotic supplement or food into the diet of seniors may support healthy ageing by shifting their gut microbiota and reducing markers of inflammation, according to results of the Italian ProbioSenior Project.
Improvements in lipid metabolism induced by black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa L.) may be linked to alterations in the gut microbiota, says a new study.
Dolcas Biotech has achieved a Zero-Carbon certification on an olive ingredient from a global organization focused on sustainability, green finance and other climate-focused initiatives.
A new study has confirmed the extreme variability of Mucuna pruriens supplements for sale on the US market, once again calling into question the quality control and labeling of dietary supplements generally.
Supplementation with a heat-killed bacterium may significantly increase iron status for young women, says new study from Japan that creates novel opportunities to address a leading global nutrient deficiency.
Netherlands-based NutriLeads was recently crowned the winner of the NutraIngredients-USA Awards for in the Nutrition Research Project category. The company’s ingredient also saw success in the immune support product category.
Natural Grocers’ third quarter earnings statement saw the company post moderate growth as it warns that inflationary pressures will restrain growth in the future in the sale of natural foods and supplements.
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has launched an industry-wide survey to gauge the impact of mandatory front-of-pack nutritional labelling (FOPNL), expected to be introduced across the EU by the end of the year.
Sales of health-boosting mushroom-products continue to grow at double digit levels, and with expanding interest from beverages, we could be at the beginning of a boom.
A new paper seeks to untangle some of the web of TCM effects by summarizing how by high throughput genetic sequencing techniques have been applied to elucidate the bioactives at work.
Six new “Ingredients of the Year” were announced at the recent NutraIngredients-USA Awards spanning beauty from within, cognitive function, healthy aging, prebiotic, sports nutrition, and weight management. Read on to meet the winners…
The roles of the microbiome and probiotics in supporting the menopause could be a key growth area as the process, combined with healthy ageing and gut health, gives rise to niche products aimed at women navigating this stage of life.
A combination of bacteriophages (phages) may precisely target and suppress gut bacteria associated with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), says a new study from Israel that shows the potential of this emerging class of microbiome modulators.
Cocoa flavanols appear to decrease blood pressure only when elevated say researchers, easing previous concerns that the nutrient can decrease blood pressure in healthy adults.
Audrey Ross, ND, MH is a naturopath, educator and master herbalist. She joined Country Life Vitamins over a decade ago and serves as the Senior National Educator.
The use of DNA technology holds great promise for botanical ingredient identification, experts have said. But whether these tests are as yet fit for purpose is something still not universally accepted within the industry.
One week of creatine supplementation at the end of a four week beta-alanine supplementation protocol may boost physical and cognitive performance compared to beta-alanine alone.
Five new “Products of the Year” were announced at the recent NutraIngredients-USA Awards spanning botanicals, immune support, omega-3s, probiotic, and sports nutrition. Read on to meet the winners…
A new technique to extract high-value bioactives such as Omega-3 fatty acids from single-cell algae oil has been described in a new paper authored by Australia’s Flinders University.
Singapore anti-hangover remedy brand Bounceback aims to attain 700% growth and entry to the West by 2023 after hitting a “sizeable seven-digit annual revenue”, said its Co-Founder and CEO Roy Ang.
A failure on the part of Congress to pass an FDA fee reauthorization bill in a timely fashion could force furloughs among some Agency staff, according a memo from FDA Commissioner Robert Califf.
PepsiCo is making a $550m investment in functional energy drink Celsius: further boosting its focus on the energy category and eying up a shared opportunity to drive growth and innovation in the sector.
Omega-3 rich fish oil supplements may enhance the results of a resistance training regimen for older women with sarcopenia, with greater gains recorded for muscle strength and physical performance.
On Capitol Hill last week, hemp industry stakeholders and Congressional leaders frustrated by FDA’s lack of regulations for CBD and other hemp-derived compounds since the 2018 Farm Bill authorized commercial production of the crop, explored how the 2023...
Gut-targeted therapies that manage pain could be a future possibility, after Ireland-based researchers suggest gut microorganisms can affect pain tolerance threshold and sensation.
A long term, relatively large study found that krill oil showed a marked improvement of osteoarthritis symptoms over placebo for a middle aged study population.
The FDA appears to be moving ahead with a proposed rule to allow NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) as a dietary ingredient for use in supplements, according to a newly published guidance.
