In this round-up, we look at new developments concerning health foods registration regulations and the NPD efforts companies are making in the area of beauty-from-within and probiotics.
Dr Cara Welch will step in as the acting director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP) at the FDA from March 15, as Steven Tave accepts a new role as director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Operational Policy.
A new review from experts at the International Probiotics Association and some its member companies explores current understanding around how the microbiome may protect against invasive viruses and discusses where the science stands for probiotics to...
When the body signals stress, it can change the way that the GI system functions, which can lead to stress-related digestive problems. A new study addresses both challenges simultaneously.
While esports is the only professional sport in the world where the teams can be comprised of both males and females, it doesn’t mean everyone is okay with that.
Guayusa’s particular chemical profile could make it a winner in the esports arena, a supplier says. And the use of a dedicated esports game training platform is one of the ways that its benefits could be quantified.
The global pandemic has heightened consumers’ concerns about their weight and ADM says this awareness is set to last. But what products will fit consumers' evolving demands?
French oak wood extract Robuvit has been used for a number of health benefits, ranging from sports nutrition to healthy aging. With over 20 published studies under their belt, Horphag Research, the exclusive supplier of Robuvit, is now detailing the mechanisms...
Scintigraphic transit, intraluminal manometry, the barostat technique...these are just a few of the methods available for developing a detailed picture of what goes on in the gut—but they’re also very invasive. Now there's an alternative.
A recent study that found no benefit for vitamin C and zinc in shortening COVID-19 symptoms suffers from weak study design and a possible premature cessation, CRN says.
Tests carried out on collagen peptides suggests they may play a role in reducing the intensity of knee joint pain in healthy adults, potentially delaying the onset of chronic degenerative joint diseases.
South Korea’s import of health functional foods was up 23.4 per cent last year, higher than the three-year annual average of 21.4 per cent, with the US taking the top spot in product volumes.
Once looked at as a hobby at best, esports is now a competitive landscape on track to surpass $1 billion in revenue for the first time this year. And according to Newzoo, it won’t stop there. The market intelligence company projects esports will hit $1.8...
The esports supplements category is dominated by energy and focus products, but as gamers warm up to supplements expect to see a proliferation of categories targeting this community, says the CEO of Ghost Lifestyle.
A new paper authored by experts in creatine supplementation seeks to dispel some long standing misconceptions about this legacy sports nutrition ingredient. Among the concerns addressed are water retention, kidney damage, baldness and others.
Mirroring the human dietary supplement category, sales of pet supplements also skyrocketed in 2020, with Packaged Facts reporting that growth rates quadrupling in 2020 from 2019.
Kaneka Probiotics has received a letter of no objection from the US FDA for the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status of its Cardio Probiotic L. plantarum combination.
Vitamin D deficiency increases the likelihood of hospitalisation and the length of stay in the population aged over 60, according to a cross-sectional study of over 3,000 people.
The supply of botanical materials will continue to present challenges in 2021, experts said. Among the issues are the strain put on some wildcrafted sources, the possible move toward more cultivation and the dearth of sufficient shipping capacity to...
Albert Einstein once said, “If you want to know the future look at the past.” With the The 2021 NutraIngredients-USA Awards approaching, we decided to check in with a winner from last year.
The global health and wellness brand will lean on new leadership to drive and execute business strategies as the company capitalizes on the category’s explosive growth.
Vitamin D is enjoying its well-deserved moment in the spotlight but the next trending ingredients in immune health will be selenium and zinc, according to a supplement entrepreneur.
Updated: CRN urges public health establishments to issue guidance on vitamin D supplement benefits
US Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced a House Resolution to recognize the significant role vitamin D may play in the fight against COVID-19.
Ireland’s Kerry has agreed a strategic licensing partnership with Japan’s Pharma Foods International Co. Ltd. for the development, application and global sales of a joint health ingredient technology for functional foods and dietary supplements.
It is impossible to obtain adequate vitamin D through "realistic" dietary shifts alone so more fortified foods need to be made available, according to a new study by DSM researchers in the Netherlands.
An increasingly stricter regulatory framework and surging demand for safer products from both elite sportsmen and everyday consumers is driving the appeal of professionally accredited sports nutrition ingredients, not only finished products.
The German Sport University Cologne just published their third esports study that took a look at what Germany's esports athletes eat. What they found may come as a surprise.
Three months of consuming chicory inulin led to significant decreases in fecal markers of inflammation in obese people, according to data from the Food4Gut randomized placebo-controlled trial.
Supplementation of omega-3 in overweight pregnant women with low quality diets can lead to improved fetal growth, higher lean mass at birth and longer gestation, researchers say.
The emergence of microbiome testing at home is advancing to a point in which people may be able to test their gut after a meal or when they have digestive issues, according to an expert.
IQBAR just raised $2.8 million in series A fundraising round to further fuel their growing brain and body nutrition business. The round was led by CircleUp Growth Partners.
Research suggests tart cherry juice enhances recovery and attenuates symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD), likely a result of the potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the cherry. Now, a new meta-analysis that documents the...
Usana Health Sciences has ridden the pandemic wave of interest in dietary supplements to a 14.5% rise in sales in the fourth quarter of its fiscal 2020 earnings report.
The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2021, and this year we’ve expanded our ‘Product of the Year’ category to include Immune Support.
The study marks the first time humans were included in a peer-reviewed investigation of commercially available CBD product pharmacokinetics. Previous CBD studies have generally based their claims on animal model studies.
Supplementing a high-fat diet with citrus flavonoid eriocitrin may improve markers of metabolic health, inflammation and oxidative stress in obese mice eating a high-fat diet, says a new study.
Researchers have harnessed the power of bioluminescent imaging to better assess the health benefits of prebiotics and probiotics via a capsule that measures enzyme activity.
The famous quote by Greek physician Hippocrates, “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food” is true—at least according to Canadian researchers.
Multinational pharmaceutical giant Bayer has teamed with Vitamin Angels on a Nutrient Gap Initiative, with a goal to affect the lives of 50 million underserved consumers annually by the year 2030.
Guelph-based Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services has received approval for an official Institution-Wide Cannabis Research License, paving the way for human research on cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds.
Researchers have developed an 'organs-on-a-chip' system that models the interactions between the brain, gut microbiome, liver, and colon in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
The company that specializes in liposomal delivery systems says it intends to disrupt the CBD beverage industry via its patent-pending nanoemulsion delivery technology.
