A multispecies probiotic product may improve mood and some cognitive measures, says a new study from the University of Oxford that suggests the product may be an “early intervention strategy” for people with moderate depression.
As our understanding deepens of how the gut microbiota impacts metabolism and obesity, the market for probiotics to help manage weight is gaining momentum.
From ashwagandha for sleep to Holy Basil for daytime functioning and concentration, ingredient supplier Lodaat has reported the publication of a number of studies for its ingredients.
Evaluating diet as a whole offers a better insight into gut microbiome than individual dietary features and could facilitate the design of more personalised dietary strategies, according to new research funded by Danone Nutricia Research.
Givaudan and US-based Fiberstar have entered an agreement to further commercialize FIberstar's citrus fiber ingredient, Citri-Fi, which can be used to replace a number of common texturizing ingredients in food applications.
Supplement brand Ancient Nutrition has announced a scientific research partnership with regenerative organic agriculture pioneers Rodale Institute on its regenerative agricultural efforts.
"As collegiate sponsorship opportunities have recently changed, we recognized an opportunity to work with student-athletes and athletic programs like the University of Miami,” said Dan Macuga, chief communications and marketing officer at USANA.
A recent editorial in a military publication calls for a separate adverse event reporting system to be established for troops who use supplements. Industry observers said that wouldn’t improve safety and could create confusion.
The pandemic has had a draining effect on many of us, leading some to reach for a beverage that gives us a little pep in our step. In order to meet consumer demand, players are looking for new and innovative ways to stand out by offering unique and distinct...
New research has found significant positive shifts in gut microbiome makeup among subjects participating in a weight loss program with the most beneficial changes occurring in subjects who showed low diversity at the outset.
Supplemental lycopene, a red carotenoid found in tomatoes, watermelons, and other foodstuffs, may significantly reduce blood pressure in hypertensive people, says a new meta-analysis of clinical trials.
Multi level marketing firm Usana absorbed a significant blow from the global spike in COVID-19 infections in late 2021 as it recorded a 14% decline in sales in its fourth quarter earnings report.
A new study that examines the mindsets of successful weight losers illustrates a trend in the industry in which companies take a holistic approach to the issue, a consultant says.
Supplements of vitamin B6 may reduce depression symptoms in young women using oral contraceptives, suggests a small study from Arizona State University.
Liat Lachish Levy recently took the lead role at foodtech company ChickP. Levy said her passion for growing and transforming businesses while creating positive change is what helped her land the CEO position.
A new paper lays out the basics for successful design of a dietary supplement clinical trial. The document goes over considerations like dosing, proper characterization of study material, pharmacokinetics and others that are still all too frequently...
A proprietary blend of extracts of pomegranate and cocoa may increase total and free testosterone levels and increase strength measures in healthy young men, says a new study from India and the US.
Deepening science around prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics is providing formulators innovative new options for weight management products, with the category still front of mind for many consumers.
“Body and mind” formulations which combine mood, focus-enhancing ingredients with extracts to support immunity and/or metabolism, will be a long-term trend for consumers over the next five years.
Fermentation specialist, Lesaffre and French research institute INRAE are extending their long-term collaboration for another five years to drive research and innovation and deliver solutions that “respond to societal issues related to the environment,...
A placebo-controlled, randomised clinical trial has indicated that urolithin A supplementation has a positive impact on skeletal muscle performance and mitochondrial health among an older population.
Curcumin supplementation for three menstrual cycles has been found to significantly improve the vitamin D status in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhea.
Over 42% of adults in the US are considered obese—giving weight loss brands easy marketing fodder amid the obesity epidemic. Unfortunately, this category of supplements has a checkered history, and has become labeled as one of FDA's problem children.
Multilevel marketing company LifeVantage took an earnings beating from the rapid global rise of Omicron variant COVID-19 infections, the company reported recently. It was among the first reports of an earnings round that could hold similar sobering reports...
Grapefruit seed extract, a dubious ingredient that seems to have more lives than a cat, has made another official appearance, this time in a warning letter from the US Food and Drug Administration.
Supplementation with a standardized oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may significantly improve sleep quality in people with sleep problems, says a new study from India.
Virginia-based Bio-Cat, Inc. is sponsoring a clinical trial at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to investigate the efficacy of a digestive enzyme blend designed to improve protein digestion and gastrointestinal tolerance.
The omni-channel specialty retailer of nutritional products just launched TrueYou, a comprehensive assortment of supplements designed for every stage of a woman's life.
Indian ingredient manufacturer Synergia is stepping out from its longtime back channel supply relationships to sell fermentation-derived vitamin K2 directly to the US market.
The Natural Products Association is sounding an alarm over the progress of a proposed California law that would place restrictions on the sale of some weight management supplements.
The potential anti-obesity effects of an extensively studied probiotic may occur via two distinct pathways, says a new study from China that deepens our understanding of the strain’s efficacy.
When it comes to women’s hormonal health, most of us know the basics about estrogen and progesterone. But in reality, these hormones are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to hormonal health. Quicksilver Scientific is one company that has zeroed...
A large survey of supplement use among US military personnel reported as many as 18% of respondents experienced an adverse event. But methodology questions makes it difficult to take those numbers at face value, an expert says.
An explosive article published in Science alleges fraud against Dr Steven Newmaster, a botanist at the University of Guelph in Canada, and again calls into question the 2013 paper on which the damaging NY Attorney General’s investigation of herbal supplements...
ABF Ingredients has acquired French life science company, Fytexia Group for an undisclosed sum, providing it with direct access to the global market for polyphenols.
UK-based nutritional ingredients provider Cambridge Commodities has broadened its range of branded ingredients to offer a natural source of the amino acid L-theanine called TheaGreen.
The transaction is the latest move by Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider, who has received high praise from investors and analysts for his portfolio transformation over the last 5 years.
