The manufacturer of a glutathione supplement has agreed to cease certain health and performance claims associated with the product after a ruling by the National Advertising Division.
Microbial sciences company Seed Health has acquired Auggi’s technology assets to expand its technology portfolio ahead of launching its first digital product focused on digestive health.
Artificial intelligence, smart warehouses, machine learning — these are just a few of the many emerging technologies that highlight the impact tech has on supply chains. One company says it is utilizing many of these tech tools is contract manufacturer...
The supplementation of B-vitamins and omega-3, specifically EPA and DHA, could reduce cognitive decline in elderly, a meta-analysis of RCTs conducted in East Asia has shown.
Recent advances in science have uncovered the important role cellular health plays in why and how we age. Deterioration in cell function begins in the 40 year age range and accelerates in the 60s; however, research has identified specific cellular nutrients...
A move to allow Health Saving Accounts funds to be used to pay for dietary supplements failed along with hundreds of other riders attached to a US Senate budget resolution.
New herbal business conference aims to support emerging botanical brands by providing a venue to learn about formulation, GMPs, sustainable sourcing, claim substantiation, federal regulation enforcement, choosing a contract lab, and more.
The Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act has been re-introduced in the US House of Representatives with the aim of making hemp and hemp-derived CBD a dietary ingredient in dietary supplements.
The global sports nutrition certification program, Informed, has launched 'Informed Manufacturer' and 'Informed Ingredient' to certify individual ingredients and manufacturing facilities.
Solabia-Algatech Nutrition has revealed a new micro-encapsulated, cold water-dispersible astaxanthin powder ideal for the growing sports nutrition and functional beverage markets.
Can the First Amendment shield a publisher of supposedly independent product reviews if it has secretly rigged the ratings in favor of one company in exchange for compensation? According to a recent decision, this speech qualifies as commercial speech.
When it comes to large-scale mining of microbiome data sets, the process can be complicated, tedious, and downright overwhelming. Given the large volume of data, it is difficult to relate a new microbiome sample to the huge number of existing microbiome...
Daily consumption of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Lpc-37 may reduce markers of psychological and physiological stress and anxiety in healthy adults, says a new study.
In the last two years there has been a great wealth of evidence to support the use of CBD for anxiety and stress, according to a meta-analysis by Nutrition Formulators.
Supplementation of sulforaphane (SFN) – a compound found in cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower and broccoli – has found to improve processing and working memory in a 12-week study conducted by Japanese firm Kagome Co Ltd.
Although microbiome research has been around for many years, the ways in which it is studied has evolved over the years. Research that was once hindered due to its costly price tag is now coming down, opening the doors for more studies. Major advances...
Evidence continues to accrue backing the effects of the gut microbiota on sports nutrition. A NutraIngredients-USA event today will delve into the issue, featuring presentations by content matter experts.
An innovative SME in the UK is developing protein-rich powders from surplus fruit and vegetables, in a bid to bring provenance to the supplements market whilst providing a food waste solution.
China’s reduction of import tariffs, including supplement products such as fish oil soft gel capsules and Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs), will make both imports and local production more competitive, according to industry experts.
With 80% growth each year for the last to years, demand for Nammex’s organic mushroom extracts have ‘gone through the roof’, said Jeff Chilton, CEO of Nammex, with the company’s new extraction facility coming online just in time.
The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2021, and this year we’ve expanded our ‘Ingredient of the Year’ category to include Beauty-from-Within ingredients.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) and DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences (“N&B”) completed their €40.7bn merger yesterday (February 1st) and revealed a modernised identity for the new industry giant.
FDA scientists have advanced the state of the art in the use of DNA identification techniques in a paper focusing on the verification of echinacea supplements. A gene skimming approach tested in the study showed promise over the up-to-now benchmark DNA...
The first installment of the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2021, ‘Changes in Retail’, confronted several topics the industry is facing as it navigates so many of the unknowns.
Initially thought to play a limited role, evidence shows the gut microbiome performs essential duties related to digestion and metabolism, immune system development and neurotransmitter production that affect behavior and cognitive function—from the moment...
“A diverse team is the best team, so don’t we want to create that for the industry as a whole to raise our game across the board?” asked an industry CEO last week.
Probiotics and prebiotics to affect sports nutrition endpoints is a hot topic in the dietary supplements industry. The second segment of NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports and Active Nutrition Summit 2021 will take a deep dive into this area.
Sun Genomics is a custom probiotics startup that uses personalized science to improve gut health. The company's first consumer product, Floré, analyzes the microflora of stool and uses the results to craft a custom probiotic. Through DNA sequencing,...
The proliferation of certification schemes by major retailers threatens to create a costly and complex path to market for dietary supplements, the Council for Responsible Nutrition warns.
As interest in immune support formulations and products continues, a new review supports the immunomodulatory properties Tinospora cordifolia, and Ayurvedic ingredient also called Guduchi.
Lactobacillus paracasei can help prevent symptom recurrence and improve the quality of life in patients with chronic bacterial prostatitis therefore reducing antibiotic use, according to a new study.
New users of dietary supplements – and increased usage among established consumers – are predicted to stay with the category after the pandemic subsides, according to industry CEOs.
A study done on taekwondo athletes has found that a blend of creatine with sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, boosted their performance on an anaerobic kick test.
The rate at which warning letters are being issued for illegal COVID-19 claims has slowed dramatically since FDA and FTC began cooperating on the enforcement action in March of 2020.
Ten days of pre- and post-exercise curcumin supplementation was associated with reductions in muscle soreness without affecting muscular power compared to placebo, says a new study.
The White House Office of Management and Budget pulled six FDA guidances and rules from its review, including the proposal "Cannabidiol Enforcement Policy; Draft Guidance for Industry" — handing the CBD industry yet another setback.
The sports nutrition sector has changed dramatically in the past year. NutraIngredients-USA’s upcoming Sports and Active Nutrition Summit 2021 will cover these developments in detail, as well as give attendees the chance to win $100 via virtual workout...
Higher combined intake of choline and lutein plus zeaxanthin is associated with faster performance on a cognitive flexibility task in overweight and obese adults, says a new study that adds to a growing body of science supporting the brain health benefits...
It may be a new year, but immunity is still the name of the game. From functional beverages to powders, we’re seeing immunity run the gamut in January launches. The month also welcomed some unexpected formats and even something for the fur babies.
Israeli company NextFerm Technologies Inc. has raised $9.2 million in an initial public offering on the Tel Aviv stock exchange, the company announced today.
Herbalife Nutrition is extending its reach into the functional foods category with the launch of a baking mix that uses its Formula 1 shake powder as a primary ingredient.
Abbott is studying if the intake of an oral nutrition supplement containing HMB, alongside individualised dietary counselling for six months, could exert long-term benefits - even after supplementation has stopped.
