Omega-3 fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are commonly associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), but new research highlights how the ratio of EPA to DHA matter in influencing different...
A recent study found that adolescent female runners who were consciously trying to restrict calories to achieve a certain body weight were at risk of osteoporosis and other problems.
A Berlin-based startup launched in 2017 is offering a gut health testing and personalised nutrition service with the addition of customised probiotic supplements.
A recent review paper that summarizes what’s known about the antiviral effects of various botanical ingredients has generated keen interest among researchers, according to one of the authors.
Healthy and allergic twins exhibit distinct faecal microbial profiles, adding weight to idea that the microbiome may play a protective role in food allergies, according to a new study conducted by the University of Chicago and Stanford University,.
In this month’s edition of Nutrition Asia we shine the spotlight on two firms – Australian brand Activated Probiotics and global supplier Chr Hansen – which are assessing the potential of probiotics to aid immunity, atopic conditions, and sleep.
USP will virtually host two open forums over the next eight days, one covering possible addition standards for elderberry – one of the hottest and most in-demand ingredients of 2020 – and another covering pyrrolizidine alkaloids – toxic compounds that...
As concerns over immune health climb, so does the interest in gut health. About 100 trillion live microorganisms live inside the gut, along with 70% of the immune system.
This years Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2021 is just around the corner. The virtual event is a series of four online segments, with ‘Changes in Retail’ slated for January 28.
As we saw on the human side, the market for pet supplements expanded in 2020 and this growth has been sustained, says Bill Bookout, president of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC).
A relatively new-to-market ingredient that boosts glutathione levels has won a research award in a challenge sponsored by multinational pharmaceutical and CPG firm.
The manufacturer of a joint health supplement on the human market based on Ayurvedic principles believes new data on its effect on horses will help upend a somewhat sleepy market.
Increasing demand for Rhodiola rosea L. – which is primarily from wild sources – is straining the global supply, and controls need to be introduced to monitor the trade of wild R. rosea, according to a new review.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has identified the pursuit of health and wellbeing, personalised nutrition, convenience and sustainable authenticity as the four key trends that will shape the performance and active nutrition space in 2021.
South East Asians are more concerned about health issues related to ageing and more confident in their ability to age healthily than North Asians, according to insights from Herbalife.
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph Simons announced his resignation yesterday, which begins the process of filling slots at the commission with Biden Administration appointees. A reformed FTC is likely to take a stronger line on consumer protection,...
The market distortions caused by the pandemic have accelerated e-commerce trends that will permanently alter the sports nutrition marketplace, an observer says.
Researchers in Australia say they have been able to significantly increase the short-term bioavailability of cannabidiol (CBD) in the blood and brain thanks to a new encapsulation technique, and the combined delivery with a ‘absorption enhancer’ - Deoxycholic...
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the final rule regulating the production of hemp in the United States — well over a year after publishing draft regulations.
Iowa-based Kemin Industries is targeting the sleep category with a new propriety blend branded as DailyZz that's rich in naturally occurring polyphenols.
New research that supports the heart health effects of a d-ribose/CoQ10 combination could provide marketing support for the ingredients in 2021 as millions of older consumers deal with the unique stresses of the ongoing pandemic situation.
Regular exercise may increase the abundance of bacteria associated with anti-inflammation and reduce the abundance of bacteria associated with pro-inflammation in physically inactive elderly women, says a new study from China.
Lonza and Glanbia Performance Nutrition have announced a collaboration which sees direct-to-consumer brand Body&Fit expand using Lonza’s DUOCAP technology and ingredients.
Zinc supplementation was shown to increase cellular immune responses, especially in boys and children younger than 3.5 years old, according to a study conducted on young children in Indonesia.
The pandemic has boosted pet ownership and has dramatically expanded the market for pet supplements, an executive says. And when those new pet owners reach for a supplement, it’s likely to be one that contains CBD.
The Vitamin Shoppe recently appointed Day Gooch as VP, Quality and Commercialization. His main focus will be on building the private brands business and accelerating growth within that division.
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Fermentation specialist Biomedican plans to spin off a subsidiary that will be focused on astaxanthin production via a bioengineered yeast, the company said recently.
A plant-based sports nutrition startup, launched this month, aims to offer uncompromising protein products which are tasty, sustainable, Informed Sport certified, and highly nutritious.
A novel combination of green-lipped mussel oil and krill oil may protect joints following exercise more than green-lipped mussel oil alone, says a new study from Indiana University.
Here on the NutraCast, we talk a lot about active ingredients in supplements, but often neglect a very important element: carrier oils. They are often required in formulations to protect, stabilize, and ensure consistent delivery and absorption.
Krill oil specialist Aker BioMarine is taking the next step in deriving value from its raw material by launching a soluble protein that the company says has the complete amino acid profile and formulation flexibility to make it an important player in...
A new private equity investment will help ingredient supplier OmniActive Health Technologies increase its existing capabilities and consider future strategic acquisitions, said the company’s founder.
A curcumin-fenugreek complex (CurQfen) may impact brain waves and boost audio-reaction time compared to placebo and unformulated curcumin, says a new study.
Speaking at Expo West in 2015 two years after selling his coconut water brand to Coca-Cola, ZICO founder Mark Rampolla observed that his nine years running the business had been “absolutely brutal.” Six years later, he’s back at the helm, after buying...
Barry Ritz, PhD, chief scientific officer and vice president, Professional R&D and Regulatory Affairs, Atrium Innovations, has been elevated to chair of the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s Board of Directors.
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has launched HOWARU Calm, a probiotic aimed at helping dietary supplement manufacturers decrease the cycle of consumer stress.
Molson Coors has launched a new line of non-alcoholic, sparkling CBD beverages in Colorado: with each beverage offering ‘a unique blend of CBD and adaptogens’.
Muniq, a company offering a functional nutrition line that promotes blood sugar control and gut health, recently closed a new round of funding — a move the company said will allow them to expand their line and get their product into the hands of people...
