Cognitive function

Colorado cannabis specialist branching out into CBD-only products

08-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

The cadre of CBD manufacturers continues to grow with the debut of a line from a Colorado company previously specializing in THC-containing products.

Supplement uses d-ribose-carnitine-CoQ10 combo to boost energy sans caffeine

07-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

A supplement brand created by a chemist with a background in the pharmaceutical industry has launched an energy product that aims to boost mitochondrial function without caffeine.

Safety is not lynchpin of CBD drug/supplement debate, CRN says

07-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

FDA has the authority to move quickly on the CBD issue without getting hung up on the safety question, the Council for Responsible Nutrition has said.

‘Intriguing’: Prebiotics may protect against detrimental effects of early life stress

06-Aug-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Early life stress, such as maternal separation, may cause long-term alterations to behavior and brain neurochemistry. It also causes changes to the gut microbiome, which offers the potential to modulate these detrimental effects using interventions such...

Australian firm to launch in US with proprietary probiotics, patented delivery system for dietary ingredients

06-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

Medlab Clinical Ltd, an Australian firm with proprietary probiotic strains and a delivery technology for vitamins and other dietary ingredients has announced plans to launch in the US market with a partner.

From the Editor's Desk

Responsible companies should have a mission to help weed out noncompliant claims

02-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

Making unsubstantiated disease claims is not only illegal, but as they can prey upon vulnerable populations, they should be considered highly immoral to boot.

Clear CBD pathway required: Bod Australia on why APAC is not yet a priority under new distribution deal

02-Aug-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Bod Australia has stated that the absence of a clear pathway to market for its CBD products explains why APAC is “not yet on the radar” for its recently announced distribution deal with NewH2.

Too much of a good thing? Demand for botanicals puts increasing pressure on supplies

01-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

The supplies of some botanical ingredients is coming under increasing pressure as the dietary supplement industry continues to expand.

High bioavailability curcumin formula boosts neurocognitive function in healthy elderly – Australian study

31-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

An Australian trial has found that curcumin extract with high bioavailability is able to improve neurocognitive function and mood in healthy aged subjects.

Longvida curcumin shows cognitive function and mood benefits in older folks: RCT

30-Jul-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with Verdure Science’s Longvida curcumin may improve mood and aspects of memory in healthy older people, says data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019

Tea and mushrooms: Two promising targets for tackling cognitive decline ‘amid failure of big pharma’

30-Jul-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

There is growing evidence that certain plant-based nutrients in tea and mushroom may help to delay cognitive decline as we age, and may provide more promising focuses for further research after multiple products touted by the pharma sector ended in failure.

Experts propose USDA branch as most logical federal coordinator of cannabis trade

26-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

The authors of a guest editorial published by the American Botanical Council have proposed a regulatory structure for cannabis products that relies on federal support and coordination for state initiatives.

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WATCH – Why personalisation, not purely new products, is the future for nutrition in China

25-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Providing a set of customised nutrition solutions will be key for dietary supplement firms to staying ahead of market competition in the years to come, according to Chinese firm Seven Twenty-Four Science and Technology.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019

Adapting to Asia’s ageing societies: Why Boosting NAD+ is crucial for anti-ageing and cognitive gains

24-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Supplementing NAD+ levels in our body provides anti-ageing and cognitive benefits, and could be a key strategy for alleviating the economic and social impact of Asia’s rapidly ageing societies.

FDA commits to early fall update on CBD while it reaffirms enforcement stance

23-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

FDA said today it will have an update on a new regulatory structure for CBD by early fall. The announcement came via a press release on another warning issued to a CBD marketer making illegal disease claims.

Zoetis expands animal nutrition business with acquisition of Platinum Performance

22-Jul-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Animal health company Zoetis has entered into an agreement to acquire Platinum Performance, a privately-held animal nutrition company, which sells wellness supplements for horses, dogs, and cats.

Study: Cardiovascular benefits of beetroot juice more pronounced among older adults than younger

22-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Supplementation of nitrate-rich beetroot juice was linked to increased plasma nitrite concentrations and reduced diastolic blood pressure to a “greater degree in older adults than younger ones,” according to a paper published today.

FDA has tools to move quickly on CBD, CRN says

19-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

The Council for Responsible Nutrition believes FDA has ample authority to regulate CBD in an expeditious manner, according to comments the trade organization filed on the federal docket this week.

Hemp producer ups quality game with third party GMP certification

16-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

Hemp product manufacturer Haleigh’s Hope says it is raising a quality flag in the hemp/CBD category by getting a GMP certification on its production facility from a third party verifier.

DuPont opens new probiotics facility as part of $100 million investment

15-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

DuPont has opened its new probiotics facility in Rochester, NY, part of the company’s $100 million investment into the category.

Researchers study novel, cost-effective way of quantifying four vitamin B12 bioactives

15-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers from global testing firm Eurofins and lab equipment company MilliporeSigma test a “simpler, less time-consuming, and more economical” method of quality control and determination of four bioactive types of vitamin B12.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019

‘No single, simple solution’: Why a holistic approach is key to improving cognitive health - BioCeuticals

15-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Maintaining and improving cognitive health among APAC’s rapidly ageing population requires a holistic approach, considering the gut-brain axis, nutrition intake, and the need for a personalised plan.

Prinova signs on as exclusive US distributor of brain health ingredients by SLS Nutraceuticals

12-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Prinova, an Illinois-based manufacturer and ingredient supplier, has entered into an agreement with Singapore-based SLS Nutraceuticals Pte. Ltd. to distribute the latter’s patent-pending portfolio of cognitive health ingredient blends.

Iowa says CBD retail products still illegal in state pending federal regulatory clarification

12-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

A recent statement by the Iowa Attorney General shows that not everyone is on the hemp/CBD bandwagon.

AHPA supports Wyden's call for interim final rule on CBD

10-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

An interim final rule on CBD is a viable way for FDA to break the logjam on this increasingly popular ingredient, according to the head of one industry trade organization.

HEALTHY AGEING APAC SUMMIT 2019

Nestlé expert: More data, research and NPD needed for Asia’s ageing population

10-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

There is a need for more research and funding for elderly nutrition as the world’s population rapidly ages, executive leading academic from Nestlé’s Institute of Health Science told our Healthy Ageing APAC Summit in Singapore.

Probiota Americas 2019

Study finds sweet spot for probiotics in online consumer engagement

09-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

If a probiotic product is not averaging at least a 4.2 score in online consumer reviews, it could be headed for trouble from a sales standpoint, according to a recent study.

Compound Solutions goes through self-affirmed GRAS process for energy ingredient Dynamine

08-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Dynamine, a branded form of methylliberine distributed by California-based ingredient company Compound Solutions, has gone through the self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) process to validate its safety.

Probiota Americas 2019

Data shows probiotic supplement sales entering slow growth phase

08-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

Euromonitor has seen a definite softening of the market for probiotic supplements, according to data presented at the recent Probiota Americas 2019 meeting.

From the editor's desk

Why don’t more consumers use omega-3s?

05-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

A recent panel discussion hosted by NutraIngredients-USA pointed out that the omega-3s market is robust, albeit slowly growing, but also that it could be so much more.

Robertet forms JV for broad spectrum hemp extracts in US market

05-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

French natural products specialist Robertet is bringing its supply chain experience to a joint venture on broad spectrum hemp extracts focused on the US market, the company announced recently.

Company launches supplements to boost—and mute—coffee’s effects

03-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

Another company has joined the ‘better’ coffee fray with a line of supplements meant to turbocharge the popular beverage while at the same time allowing users to get better sleep.

AHPA to host hemp event in Colorado in August

03-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

The American Herbal Products Association is planning a hemp/CBD event in August in Colorado for dietary supplement companies interested in the ingredient.

'Groundbreaking' Nesspresso style supplements to reach consumers in 2020

03-Jul-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Hermes Pharma says its innovative NutriCaps creation, which provides users with nutritional dosage forms via Nespresso compatible coffee pods, will be on sale to consumers next year.

Colorado convenes advisory panel on hemp production

02-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

Colorado has convened a commission to formulate an agricultural plan for the cultivation of industrial hemp in the state. A longtime supplement and natural foods industry consultant is among the participants.

Lactium may boost sleep quality for people with sleep issues: RCT

01-Jul-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of Lactium – Ingredia’s alpha-s1 casein hydrolysate ingredient – may improve sleep quality and quantity, according to a new study from Korea.

‘Elegant’ study deepens our understanding of how we respond to EPA & DHA omega-3s

01-Jul-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Humans consuming omega-3 supplements can convert EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) to DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), but this is only a one-way street, and no retroconversion occurs, says a new study that extends our knowledge of how we respond to supplementation.

Sen. Wyden pressures FDA to use enforcement discretion, speed up rule making on CBD

28-Jun-2019 By Hank Schultz

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden has put further pressure on FDA with a letter requesting a formal announcement of enforcement discretion on the CBD question while a more permanent regulatory solution is hashed out.

Robertet launches tech to encapsulate powdered essential oil for supplements

28-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Natural ingredient producer Robertet has revealed an encapsulation technology, which uses the prebiotic inulin as a carrier, transporting essential oils into powders for improved absorption.