Legend Labz recently announced a license agreement with The University of California to produce an all-natural muscle supplement, which lab studies show can increase muscle mass gains by over 200%.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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,...
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.
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.
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.
Start 2021 with insights from CEOs of some of the industry’s leading companies in a wide-ranging, interactive, and FREE webinar on NutraIngredients-USA.
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.
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.
The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2021 with new two categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.
Black women have the highest rates of being overweight or obese compared to other groups in the United States. And people who are overweight are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol — all risk factors for heart disease...
The deadline for nominations for the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 2021 Awards will close on January 15, with the awards to be presented at a virtual meeting on March 9.
So-called 'transition' or toddler formulas allegedly trick parents into thinking these products adhere to the same standards as infant formula, according to three separate but nearly identical class action lawsuits.
Contemplating the year that was and in the classical fashion of penning articles tied to movie titles, I must say, it was difficult to choose one which depicted the year IPA and the world of probiotics has gone through.
The year 2020 will go down in history as a year like no other; the overused adjective “unprecedented” doesn’t even seem to do the situation justice anymore. In a year dominated by COVID-19, it’s impossible to look at any industry segment without examining...
The NutraIngredients-USA Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2021 features a packed lineup of highly qualified and well connected speakers who will bring the latest category insights to attendees.
Attorney Bob Durkin said that he regularly comes across clients who are curious about the prospects of studying an ingredient for use in both food and drugs.
The gut-brain axis is an exciting possibility that is receiving the appropriate intensity of investigation, and despite ‘little bursts of light here and there’ hinting at its potential, says Dr John Bienenstock.
Talking to Nancy Hamren is a delight. In the space of 23 minutes she mentioned One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, being the first yogurt sold in the US to contain live probiotics, Huey Lewis, and the International Probiotics Association…
From leading the FAO/WHO working group on Probiotics to his pioneering work in Africa, Prof Gregor Reid’s impact on the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome fields is immense. We caught up with him to hear his stories, opinions, and thoughts on what’s...
The dietary supplement industry, with its low barriers to entry, is often welcoming to startup entrepreneurs. Many of these startups would have a better chance of success by having a solid foundation in the realities of the industry going in, rather...
In light of the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re rolling with a special family edition on the NutraCast. Today’s guest is Rob Masterson, RD, the Director of Performance Nutrition at Michigan State University and host Danielle Masterson’s younger brother.
Greater understanding in precision around synbiotics – that synergistic combination of probiotics and prebiotics – will create many exciting opportunities in the future, and will also advance our understanding of our resident microbes, says Dr Mary Ellen...
We all know that probiotics are beneficial to the gut. But what about advantages that extend to other parts of the body? Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes recently announced exciting results from a study that found one specific probiotic strain that does...
Probiota Champions: In conversation with Jarrow Rogovin
“Dietary supplements are American folk medicine, and it’s a fascinating one because it involves a lot of good science… and – very importantly – we have a regulatory framework, DSHEA, that’s rational,” Jarrow Rogovin told NutraIngredients-USA recently.
Purported prebiotics must show efficacy in in vivo studies to be worthy of the term, and that currently only applies to an exclusive list, says Prof Glenn Gibson, the scientist who co-coined the term in the mid-1990s.
Nurish by Nature Made is a monthly subscription that delivers personalized nutritional supplements. But they’re also delivering entertainment — with the help of some big names and a popular platform.
Taking care of ourselves is more important than ever. Two major pieces to the self-care puzzle are sleep and nutrition. However, that may not be enough. Research is mounting to suggest that there are very real and important implications for when we eat....
Kicking off at 12pm Eastern, the three-day event will combine dynamic live broadcasts with exclusive on-demand content about probiotics, prebiotics, and the microbiome. There is still time to register for FREE.
A Probiota America tradition, my welcome poem gives attendees a glimpse of what to expect during the event. And this year, I've added a special message ... and a fire place.
In addition to three days of live content, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit 2020 will feature our exclusive Probiota Champions interview series with people who have made significant contributions to the category.
About 28 million women around the world encounter fertility problems every year. Micronutrient status is one risk factor that may have a major impact on female fertility.
Personalized nutrition start-up myAir is taking on stress with the help of nature and technology. The company developed a patent-pending algorithm based on cognitive and physiological data.
The process of prenatal development of the infant microbiome is significant. In order to correct immunological and physiological development, timing and the selecting the right strain play a major role.
Dr William Harris, renowned fatty acid researcher and co-creator of the Omega-3 Index, has founded a new research institute to help build the evidence linking higher omega-3 levels with better health outcomes.
The dietary supplement market has been flooded with new products, with an unprecedented demand in immune health. A recent Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)-IPSOS survey found that vitamin D usage jumped 37% and zinc grew 17% amid the pandemic.
