Gut/digestive health

Study explores efficacy of probiotics in colicky infants

29-Oct-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of Bifidobacterium longum and Pediococcus pentosaceus strains may reduce crying and fussing time compared to the most studied probiotic for infant colic, says a new study.

October Launch Pad

28-Oct-2024 By Danielle Masterson

The month of October is closing out with quite the variety of offerings—from protein to probiotics to multis, in formats that include RTD, soft chews, stick packs and more.

Weight Management Summit 2025: Event to explore the role of nutrition in a post-GLP-1 world

23-Oct-2024

The Weight Management Summit will explore the market, the regulatory landscape, the science of natural alternatives, side effect support and how to best communicate all of this to an engaged, passionate and growing consumer base.

Women’s health supplements: Baby making and menopause transition in focus

10-Oct-2024 By Asia Sherman

Female consumers continue to search out natural solutions to meet the requirements and challenges of their hormonal life stages—from menstruation to pregnancy and on through the menopause transition—while they carry on with their lives.

GI supplement may improve gut symptoms, satiety and energy levels: Amway study

09-Oct-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A multi-component dietary supplement may improve 13 different parameters of gut health, ranging from stomach cramps to bloating and acid reflux, says a new study from Amway.

Solnul resistant starch may slash markers of metabolic dysfunction: Study

08-Oct-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A low 3.5-gram daily dose of Solnul resistant potato starch may beneficially reduce the levels of circulating free fatty acids (FFA), an important early marker of metabolic health, says a new study.

NutraCast: What millennial women want: Glanbia Nutritionals on key health trends

04-Oct-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Glanbia details how the company's research is informing its nutritional offerings to meet the evolving needs of female consumers.

Citrus pectin may reduce anxiety and inflammation: Pilot study

02-Oct-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Pectin extracted from citrus peels may reduce anxiety and depression scores in healthy people at doses as low as 10 g per day, with potent anti-inflammatory activity reported at higher doses, says a new pilot study.

Oxidative stress and gut microbiota's role in neurodegeneration: Review

01-Oct-2024 By Louisa Richards

The complex interplay between oxidative stress, gut bacteria and epigenetics in neurodegenerative diseases highlights new areas for nutritional interventions, according to Romanian researchers.

September Launch Pad

30-Sep-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Once primarily thought of as immune support season, September is proving to be much more. Whether its probiotics for neurodiverse populations, electrolytes to fight off cravings or antioxidants for preconception support, the month has something for everyone.

‘Great content and loved the networking opportunities!’: Save the date for Probiota Americas 2025

30-Sep-2024 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the dates for the 10th anniversary edition of Probiota Americas, described by one recent attendee as “one of the finest, most balanced events in the supplement industry globally.”

Fiber may boost vitamin B availability in the gut and support immunity

26-Sep-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary fiber may modulate the metabolic output of the gut microbiota, enhancing the availability of B vitamins and producing downstream immune benefits for the host, says a new study.

NutraCast: Fitbiomics on why women are the ultimate biohackers

19-Sep-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Biohacking can take various forms, from exercise optimization to the use of wearables or the simple act of drinking a cup of coffee. Biohacking is currently a $17 billion industry and is expected to grow exponentially by 2030. At the forefront of this...

‘Address the stress, improve the gut’: Ashwagandha-okra blend offers novel approach to address digestive health

18-Sep-2024 By Stephen Daniells

With new product launches in multiple countries and a newly published review of the science to date, Digexin—a proprietary blend of standardized ashwagandha and okra extracts—is aiming to shake up the digestive health space, says the company behind the...

U.S. herbal supplements sales rebounded by 4.4% in 2023

16-Sep-2024 By Stephen Daniells

After a slight dip in 2022—the first in 20 years—sales of herbal supplements increased by 4.4% in 2023 to reach an estimated $12.55 billion, according to the American Botanical Council’s latest Herb Market Report.

Verb Biotics: Consumers understand importance of gut-brain axis, not how it works

11-Sep-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Americans acknowledge that the gut-brain axis is important, but they may not fully understand how the connection works between these regions of the body, especially when it comes to mental well-being.

Seed Health enters first retail partnership

09-Sep-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Today microbiome science company Seed Health announced its debut at all Target stores nationwide and online, marking its entry into big-box retail.

New AI model aims to drive innovation and strategy across dietary supplements

04-Sep-2024 By Stephen Daniells

CPG Radar is the brainchild of Afif Ghannoum, co-founder of data-driven microbiome company Biohm Health. His new venture aims to harness big data to drive innovation and strategy across the supplements industry.

Consuming copper may relieve constipation: Study

03-Sep-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Americans are less likely to be constipated when their diets include more copper.

Helaina unleashes human equivalent lactoferrin with effera

03-Sep-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Biotech company Helaina recently launched its breakthrough ingredient effera, going from being an R&D company to a commercially viable organization. The move not only marks a critical shift in the company, but offers a novel approach sure to disrupt...

Probiotic blend reduces hair-loss through gut-skin axis: Study

02-Sep-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Researchers find that a combination of probiotic strains of Lactiplantibacillus reduces gradual hair loss in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

NutraCast: Trends, challenges and innovations in the evolving gummy market

30-Aug-2024 By Danielle Masterson

The global gummy market is expected to reach $48.5 billion by 2028, driven by the demand for efficacious yet good-tasting supplement formats. Brands are innovating to create healthier gummy options, like low-sugar and plant-based formulas, in order to...

Probiotic supplement may slash BMI and body weight, improve heart health: RCT

28-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of daily supplementation with a Bifidobacterium lactis probiotic strain may significantly decrease body fat, leg fat and BMI in obese women, says a new study from Korea.

Beauty from within: What trends will inform the next wave of innovation?

27-Aug-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Once strictly tied to anti-aging, the beauty-from-within category is now more open-minded and enjoying ‘well-aging’—all with some help from science, TikTok and collagen for good measure.

Dual approach: Pro- and postbiotic Bifidobacterium Longum ES1 can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome - ADM

27-Aug-2024 By Audrey Yow

Bifidobacterium Longum ES1 can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D), ADM told our Growth Asia Summit, referring to a first human clinical trial for a dual pro- and postbiotic.

How does the One Health concept apply to industry?

21-Aug-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Symbiologist Nina Vinot urges nutraceutical industry to embrace One Health for a healthier planet and people, explaining that “no microbiome is an island.”

Nestlé Health Science head of U.S. R&D talks acquisitions, microbiome, supplements and more

20-Aug-2024 By Claudia Adrien

As Nestlé Health Science's global head of technology and product development and head of R&D in the U.S., Rania Abou Samra can thoroughly discuss everything from the microbiome to sustainability and nearly everything in between.

Synbiotic may improve energy balance, offer anti-obesity effects: Study

14-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of a specific Bifidobacterium strain and a prebiotic fiber may improve resting energy expenditure and energy balance, known to be a major factor of obesity, says a new study.

Probiotic combination may boost liver function: Study

12-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of three probiotic strains with or without a postbiotic may reduce levels of liver enzymes and support liver health and function, says a new study from Glac Biotech Co. in Taiwan.

Beauty meets wellness: Emerging trends in nutricosmetics

05-Aug-2024 By Danielle Masterson

CosmeticsDesign-USA and NutraIngredients-USA's recent webinar explored the latest trends in the nutricosmetics industry. With the merging of beauty and wellness gaining popularity, market data suggests consumers are seeking more holistic ingestible...

ADM aims to put clients on the podium with trend-setting solutions

05-Aug-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

As the Olympics take center stage, ADM has revealed its line-up of active nutrition concepts set to tap into trends for gut health focused sports nutrition, rapid rehydration, esports, health-boosting flavor powders and more.

Study: Respecta gut health supplement may reduce postmenopausal pain

05-Aug-2024 By Matt Chittock

Tibolone and Respecta—a blend of Lactobacilli and bovine lactoferrin—could support women facing pain in post-menopause, according to new research.

NutraCast: TINA.org exposes ACV brands misleading consumers

02-Aug-2024 By Danielle Masterson

The advertising watchdog recently explored the divide between the marketing and the science pertaining to popular apple cider vinegar supplements.

Nimble Science named NutraIngredients-USA Start-Up of the Year

01-Aug-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Health technology company Nimble Science received this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Start-Up of the Year award for its groundbreaking potential to unlock the complexities of the human gut and ability to deliver actionable data for personalized microbiome...

Meet the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Ingredient of the Year winners

26-Jul-2024 By Asia Sherman

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards celebrated its 2024 Ingredient of the Year winners at a ceremony held in Chicago on July 15, recognizing ingredients that demonstrated genuine market demand, scientific merit, commercial success, and innovation and differentiation....

New FitBiomics probiotic tackles fatigue, endurance

26-Jul-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Biotechnology company FitBiomics has launched VNella, a product the company says is the world’s first lactic acid metabolizer to fight fatigue and promote endurance.

July Launch Pad

25-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From spirulina to mushrooms to probiotics, July has an ingredient for every need state. This month is wrapping up with formulations for cellular health, cognitive support, hydration, metabolism and more.

Meet the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Product of the Year winners

25-Jul-2024 By Asia Sherman

NutraIngredients-USA announced its 2024 Product of the Year winners, celebrated across botanical, microbiome modulation, omega-3 and sports nutrition categories at last week’s awards ceremony in Chicago.

IFT FIRST 2024

M2 Ingredients highlights recent ex vivo studies for mushrooms on gut health at IFT FIRST

23-Jul-2024 By Deniz Ataman

M2 Ingredients, a North American organic mushroom powder supplier, showcased its recent research during IFT FIRST on the prebiotic potential of its products which highlighted the possibilities mushrooms offer for the booming functional food and beverage...

Are probiotics beneficial for healthy people?

22-Jul-2024 By Claudia Adrien

A new paper published in the journal Advances in Nutrition examines whether the efficacy evidence currently available supports population-based, preventive recommendations for probiotics. This has raised questions within the dietary supplement industry...

Dietary supplement industry reacts to GLP-1 era

22-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

J.P. Morgan Research predicts that there will be 30 million GLP-1 users in the U.S. by 2030—about 9% of the population. The dietary supplement industry is actively responding to the opportunities presented by the GLP-1 era, with a focus on innovation,...

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