Supplementation with 2S‐hesperidin for eight weeks can boost recovery after intense exercise by improving oxidative and inflammatory status, according to a new study.
A new herbal formula for joint health has debuted on the market to compete with old category standbys glucosamine and chondroitin. The Indian/American company behind it says its vegan positioning and clinical backing sets it apart.
Riding a great year for the dietary supplement industry and for multi level marketing companies in general Nature’s Sunshine notched its best quarter ever as it reported its 2020 year end final results.
New York-based Maypro has announced the launch of NeuroHD for neuro-cognitive support. The ingredient is a non-synthetic histidine dipeptide complex derived from a natural source.
A new analysis of folic acid supplements available on the Spanish market for pregnant women has found supplements are consistent with declared dosages and meet legal requirements for stated health claims.
It’s milk, but not as we know it, Jim… To be precise, GoodSport is dairy milk, but with the protein and fat removed via ultra-filtration, leaving a clear sugary fluid loaded with electrolytes and vitamins. But does this upcycled elixir (better known as...
GNC is finding a way to leverage its extensive store footprint to improve its ecommerce performance by pairing with delivery service Shipt to enable same day delivery of products direct to consumers.
The new dietary supplement specifications from Amazon are comprehensive, but adverse event reporting is not currently part of the picture and that presents challenges for brands and consumers, says an expert.
The FSA (Food Standards Agency) has backtracked on its initial expectation for companies to make their novel foods applications at least five weeks in advance of the deadline and confirmed that it will accept applications up until March 31st, after receiving...
Sweden’s probiotics firm Probi continues its collaborative mood by striking an agreement with an Australian-based university to pursue further insights into how probiotics promote bone health.
Whether it’s snake oil remedies or the latest diet scam, fake health news is not a new phenomenon. The pandemic has only exacerbated the problem, with more people increasingly turning to social media for information. Now, researchers are sounding the...
Researchers identified a link between certain metabolites in the blood and perceived satiety after consuming food. The findings could lead to personalized nutrition options that help curb hunger and satiety.
Yesterday the Natural Products Association testified in favor of a California bill to regulate the CBD trade in that state. NPA and others, however, have reiterated a call for federal legislation that would forestall the growing patchwork quilt of state...
The American Herbal Products Association has announced the recipients of its 2021 annual AHPA Awards with Herbalife Nutrition, Naturade, and Tony Hayes also being recognized.
The new specifications for dietary supplements from Amazon are focusing attention much more on the contracts between brands and manufacturers, industry lawyers and experts tell NutraIngredients-USA.
A new study in mice with social behaviour deficits has suggested the gut plays a lead role in behaviour and brain function and microbiome modulating products may hold the key to treatment of social neurological disorders.
Ingredient producers have extended their portfolios to offer further natural solutions for immune health focused supplements and functional food and drink.
The new weekly show that celebrates the women behind the wellness premieres with collagen pioneer Asma Ishaq, who led the burgeoning growth in today’s nutricosmetic market.
A Canadian entrepreneur who began by trying to improve the nutrition of patients on feeding tubes is now bringing his product to the US market via a new vegetarian sales platform.
Recent news reports about the marketing of products featuring Delta-8 THC as a prominent constituent have muddied the waters enough that the US Hemp Roundtable felt it necessary to clarify again what should—and shouldn’t—be called a hemp product.
From the ISO accreditation issue to concerns around “by input”, the new Amazon specifications are sparking a lot of debate within the dietary supplements industry...
ChromaDex has announced its first major retailer deal for its NAD+ booster Tru Niagen, with the product set to be available in 3,000 Walmart stores across the U.S. beginning in June 2021.
A new study has outlined one possible mechanism of action of tea compounds that involve the activation of ion channel proteins in the blood vessel wall, relaxing the structure and thus reducing blood pressure.
RiceBran Technologies says it plans to move more aggressively into speciality markets, including dietary supplement excipients, to help stem losses. The company has stumbled trying to compete as a high volume food ingredient supplier.
Confidence USA Inc, a dietary supplement manufacturer, has been ordered to close after a history of alleged non-compliance with cGMP regulations that extends over a decade.
Extracts from the bark of French Maritime Pine may reduce oxidative stress and ease pain symptoms in people with fibromyalgia, suggests a new study supported by Horphag Research.
Texas-based Kaneka Probiotics has launched Lactobacillus plantarum DR7 for immune support supplements, with the strain’s efficacy supported by clinical trials.
With three weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…
Four weeks of supplementation with pine bark extract may improve ADHA scores as assessed by parents and teachers of children with attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says a new study from Taiwan.
A new delivery mode is gaining traction in the marketplace as manufacturer Healthycell signs up a second major natural channel distributor in a short span of time.
Among three warning letters sent recently to dietary supplement marketers over alleged COVID-19 treatment claims was one headline name: Dr Joseph Mercola. FDA alleges he claimed several supplement products can treat or prevent viral infections.
In adults with sufficient protein intake, post-race carbohydrate supplementation is more likely to be effective in reducing mild exercise-induced muscle soreness than protein supplementation, according to a new study.
An antioxidant found in sesame seeds may offer a degree of protection against the onset of Parkinson’s disease (PD) according to Japanese scientists, who now want to take their findings to the clinical trial phase.
Norway-based vitamin K2 supplier NattoPharma has highlighted new evidence connecting statin use to increased cardiovascular risk which it says further proves the need for Vitamin K2 supplementation in these patients.
Very few people can say they’ve worked in the health and wellness industry before it was a ‘thing.’ Even fewer can say they’ve been doing it for over four decades.
A new study has found that consistent use of multiple dietary supplements is associated with better health that persists into older age. The association doesn’t prove a causal link, the authors acknowledge, but is good news for healthy aging strategies...
Missouri-based Stratum Nutrition has signed a distribution agreement for LBiome, Adare Biome’s postbiotic composed of two human-origin strains that have been heat-stabilized with its culture medium.
European researchers have reported the identification of over 140,000 viral species living in the human gut, more than half of which have never been seen before. The findings could open up new opportunities for bacteriophages for human nutrition.
After recent studies demonstrated a correlation between low vitamin K levels and more severe COVID-19, researchers are now planning to undertake the first ever prospective trial to explore whether supplementation could benefit patients.
Probiotics witnessed their biggest ever rise in online engagement in 2020 with weight management leading the charge as consumers looked for natural ways to stay healthy and avoid severe COVID-19.
Health and wellness has become front and center over the past year, positioning the nutraceuticals industry for further expansion in 2021. So what does that mean for jobs?
A new report from a pharmacists’ group highlights the potential risks dietary supplements pose to patients. The ‘alarmist’ tone of the report emphasizes the work the industry needs to do to educate such groups, observers say.
The last two years have seen an acceleration in the personalized nutrition space, with numerous acquisitions and new initiatives. But what are the key trends to watch in 2021 in this space? We caught up with the American Nutrition Association’s Corinne...
