The closure of legacy sports nutrition brand Sci-MX has come as a shock to some but an industry expert has warned it is a manifestation of the tightrope many brands are walking today.
The winners of the 2021 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com next week, and our finalists excited to hear the results. You should be, too!
Indian ingredient supplier Natural Remedies has announced new clean label and drug testing certifications on its Turmacin turmeric ingredient, which could boost the uptake of the ingredient in sports nutrition formulations.
A more refined and holistic approach to trait breeding in food crops could create opportunities to influence human health via the microbiome, says Andy Benson, Professor of Food Science and Technology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
A transplant of healthy gut microbes, through oral capsules, followed by fibre supplements can improve insulin sensitivity in patients with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome, according to a new clinical trial.
Supplementation with beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) for 12 weeks promotes improvements in muscle performance in compensated cirrhotic patients, according to a recent study.
Melissa Snover is the founder and CEO of Nourish3d (operated under Remedy Health) a business that develops 3D printing technologies to produce personalized nutrition solutions. She said her journey into entrepreneurship started at the age of 23—completely...
Focusing on products that consumers want for the long haul and providing formulas that provide measurable benefits are what have helped Purity Products succeed long term, according to a company official.
A recent warning letter that focused in part on gut health claims points out the chinks in FDA’s policy facade, as it takes the target firm to task over some claims that seem benign in nature.
The new ingredient, called Nutritears, is the first ingredient developed using OmniActive Health Technologies’ new Integrative Actives platform, which facilitates the delivery of multiple actives into concentrated smaller doses.
Probiotic specialists Probi has taken a stake in Blis Technologies and formed a partnership with the New Zealand-based oral probiotics firm that sees Probi manufacture select bacterial strains from Blis’ collection.
The pandemic and threat of similar outbreaks has placed consumer focus firmly on immunity, according to market analysis, where foods high in nutrients ranked amongst ways to optimise immune health.
Because depression appears less common in nations where people eat large amounts of fish, scientists have looked into whether fish oils may play a role in mood disorders over the years. Two omega-3 fatty acids —eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic...
NutraIngredients-USA sat down with Aaron Secrist, executive vice president of Quality, Regulatory Affairs & Operations at NOW Health Group, to reflect on what has happened over the past year and what he thinks is next for the e-commerce giant.
Despite some confusion in the marketplace and an unresolved citizen’s petition on the issue, dietary supplement brands should label all nutrition information, particularly calories on sports nutrition products, industry experts tell NutraIngredients-USA.
Belgian biotech company Inbiose, which develops human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), has submitted its application for a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) approval by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of four HMOs.
New product developments in the nutraceuticals space include an ingredient which overcomes taste issues with whey protein hydrolysates and a brand refresh which aims to reframe mobility health products.
ZOE is a healthcare science company aiming to help people understand their body's responses to food. By using machine learning combined with large scale human studies, the company is decoding the impact of nutrition on health.
The Federal Trade Commission has issued its final ‘Made in the USA’ rule about how companies can make this claim on their packaging and in advertising.
New research done with NBA players found that few take omega-3 supplements and almost all are below the recommended Omega 3 Index of 8% that confers the greatest health benefits.
Twelve weeks of consuming an inulin and lactulose-fortified prebiotic food may boost Bifidobacterium levels in the gut and suppress markers of bone resorption in female athletes, says a new study from Japan.
A diet rich in omega 3 (n-3) fatty acids could reduce the number of headaches in those suffering from migraines, a study states, as researchers points to related molecules that aid in alleviating pain.
Swander Pace Capital has formed an ingredient supply partnership with an established supplier for functional ingredient development for beverages and dietary supplements.
The publication of a recent FDA priorities list that omitted the hemp/CBD question is a reminder that a legislative solution is the only practical way forward for a regulatory resolution for these ingredients, advocates say.
Human health records indicate that people with low vitamin D levels are more likely to use and misuse opioids, so could normalizing vitamin D levels in at-risk populations help with this public health epidemic?
A combination of magnesium with vitamins B6, B9, and B12 plus extracts from rhodiola and green tea may promote a relaxed state and reduce stress perception, says a new study from Europe.
A protein found in cow’s milk, may help boost the accessibility of nutrients found in blueberry anthocyanins and their by-products, according to a group of China-based researchers.
OmegaQuant has launched a new Omega-3 Index Test for pets that dog and cat owners can bring into the veterinarian and have their pet’s omega-3 level tested.
Publishing a revised version of the NDI Draft Guidance has made a list of FDA priorities for the coming year. Industry observers welcomed the news, but questioned how much impact it might have if enforcement priorities remain as they are.
The amino acid taurine has been a mainstay of sports nutrition formulations for many years. But the authors of a recent review paper said the evidence for its physiological effects is mixed at best.
The dose-dependent association between higher magnesium levels and lower hostility in young American adults was even more pronounced among those with higher omega-3 intakes, report researchers in the journal Nutrition Research.
Increasing popularity of plant-based sports nutrition has compelled sports nutritionist, TJ Waterfall, to compile a new guide designed to educate consumers and promote the industry’s commitment to vegan and vegetarian nutrition.
With gummies leading the charge in the beauty supplement, Nature’s Bounty is introducing a new jelly bean format that the company said is the future of hair, skin and nails supplements.
The manufacturer of a nerve function support product has agreed to drop claims for the supplement after a challenge by the Council for Responsible Nutrition.
A study, carried out by researchers at the University of California, found that simple changes in diet can have significant effects on skin disease, such as psoriasis - a chronic skin condition triggered by an overactive immune system that attacks healthy...
Further substantiating the claims behind its ingredients, OmniActive Health Technologies presented multiple new studies at the recent American Society of Nutrition Conference.
Following Probiotas Americas, NutraIngredients-USA sat down with Attorney Ivan Wasserman to hear what is going on in the legal world of dietary supplements.
Low levels of EPA and DHA omega-3s in red blood cell membranes may have a similar predictive power of early death to that of the well-established standard risk factors, such as smoking, says a new analysis.
A new superfoods player has debuted built around a set of ‘hero’ fungal ingredients and a team that the CEO says has decades of CPG industry experience.
Eating chocolate in the morning may help burn body fat, decrease glucose levels, and improved microbiome health, thanks to the flavanol content, according to a new study.
By Alwine Kardinaal, Nutrition & Health Leader at NIZO.
Building strong evidence for an immune health claim is high on the agenda for many in our industry today. In this article, a research expert discusses the process of conducting human clinical trials with this specific aim in mind.
Building the science around the potential health benefits of eriocitrin, two new studies show that the citrus flavonoid plays a role in supporting a balanced inflammatory response and improving antioxidant capacity.
