Sucrosomial B12 overcomes deficiency thresholds in 24 hours
PharmaNutra Spa’s sucrosomial vitamin B12 may “rapidly and consistently” elevate and maintain blood levels of the vitamin compared to conventional supplements, says a new study.
Research
Study takes multi-nation look at military supplement use
A recent paper published in BMJ Military Health contributes an international view of dietary supplement use in the military, comparing frequency, form and motivations for supplementation in the United States, France, United Kingdom and Slovenia.
Therapeutic food development leads to gut health breakthrough
Therapeutic foods have been used to combat malnutrition in children since their inception in 1996. But could they also boost gut health in children and adults? And what NPD opportunities would this create?
HMO may improve body composition in a weight loss program: Study
Daily supplementation of 2′-Fucosyllactose (2′-FL) reduces body fat percentage and lessens the loss of fat-free mass in overweight individuals participating in a 12-week diet and exercise program.
Vitamin D supplementation may reduce respiratory infections in children
New research finds that higher vitamin D supplementation and sufficient serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) concentrations are associated with a reduced incidence of respiratory infections among children and adolescents.
Fueling the firefighter and tactical athlete with creatine
A recent review published in the journal Nutrients explores creatine as a key nutrient for public safety in countering the physiological stress faced by firefighters and other tactical personnel in the line of duty.
Study advances West African spice’s weight management benefits
A new study explores the potential of a West African spice extract to tackle the global overweight and obesity epidemic and its public health implications.
Special Edition: Microbiome Modulation
Letter from the editor: Microbiome modulation benefits span lifespan and health conditions
New scientific studies are published every week that report that modulating the microbiome with probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics or combinations of these can impact all aspects of health and wellness, and that is translating to growing consumer...
From babies to boomers: How HMO benefits extend throughout life
The benefits of human milk oligosaccharides are most associated with infants, but a recent study reported that they improve body composition in overweight adults. These exciting ingredients are poised to offer significant benefits at all lifestages.
Akkermansia leads the charge for microbiome-based weight management products
The link between gut microbiota, metabolism and obesity continues to strengthen, and the market for probiotics and prebiotics to help manage weight is gaining momentum, with Akkermansia and GLP-1 claims leading the way.
Solnul: ‘Prebiotic tolerability is bringing interest to resistant starch’
Consumer understanding of resistant starch and its myriad benefits is reaching a turning point, says the chief science officer at Solnul, with the company’s data supporting the metabolic health benefits in healthy people.
L.rhamnosus may improve acute diarrhea in children
The probiotic strain Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LRa05 may reduce the severity of diarrhea in children by reshaping gut microbiota and enhancing immunity, according to a new study.
Gut microbiota may regulate stress response via our body clocks: Study
A new animal study published in Cell Metabolism shows that gut microbes modulate the rhythms of glucocorticoids, affecting sleep-wake cycles and stress responses.
Vitafoods Asia 2024
Propolis for the brain: Korean firm explores new uses
Korean company Seoul Propolis is exploring novel uses of propolis, such as its effects on cognitive health, amid an ongoing trend where natural and functional foods are sought after.
Tailored nutrition supports energy in young cyclists: Study
Individual nutritional interventions significantly reduce low energy availability (LEA) in adolescent competitive cyclists, says a new study from scientists in Italy and the United States.
Study shows fermented gold kiwi improves constipation
A new animal and human study finds that fermented gold kiwi (FGK) supplementation improves gut motility and functional constipation.
Personalized nutrition plans needed to manage thyroid disorders: Study
New research finds significant gaps in dietary knowledge among women when managing thyroid disorders, highlighting the need for targeted dietary education.
Lactobacillus paragasseri OLL2716 helps improve gastric and mental health – RCT
Probiotic strain Lactobacillus paragasseri OLL2716 can help improve gastric discomfort and mental health in healthy adults with gastric complaints, a Meiji-funded study revealed.
US still the #1 probiotics supplement market, but China is catching up: IPA Chief
The United States remains the number one market for probiotic supplementation, but double-digit growth in China could see the Asian country replace the U.S. in “a year, maybe two,” says the executive director of the International Probiotics Association...
Iovate’s CIO on opportunities in a changing weight management sector
Natural alternatives, side effect support and promoting health and wellness post-GLP-1 drugs—there are several opportunities for brands to thrive in the brave new weight management world.
Magnesium and calcium deficiencies linked to cognitive decline in seniors
A new study shows that hospitalized patients aged 60 and older with hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia present lower scores on cognitive tests.
LifeVantage revels in 'activation era' with debut of GLP-1 system
Nutrigenomics company LifeVantage is turning down food noise by turning up GLP-1 production. The company just launched its MindBody GLP-1 System, a dual product offering that includes MB Core and MB Enhance, which work together to activate natural GLP-1...
Gut-brain axis: Lactobacillus strain shown to lengthen sleep duration in 28-day trial
The supplementation of a Lactobacillus strain could lengthen sleep duration by about an hour in healthy adults under mild stress, say findings of a 28-day clinical trial that took place in China.
NutraCast: Healthy aging breakthroughs: ChromaDex's 25-year journey
For the past 25 years, Chromadex has been at the forefront of innovation and research in healthy aging. Rob Fried, the company's CEO, reflects on its evolution from an analytical testing service to a developer of proprietary ingredients, with a...
Omega-3 shows potential for improved insulin sensitivity
Omega-3 fish oil may benefit gut health and lipid metabolism in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to new research.
Omega-3s may delay aging by ‘reprogramming energy metabolism’
Supplementation with omega-3s may help maintain energy metabolism to preserve the function of key organs and inhibit pathological age-related changes, all of which may help delay the aging process, according to a new study from China.
Next-generation probiotics could play 'pivotal role' in personalized medicine
Next-generation probiotics (NGPs), like Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, may allow for the development of individualized probiotic therapies that detoxify the body and counteract negative health effects of contaminants in the...
Probiotics protect against low mood in marathon runners: Study
Supplementing with probiotics for 30 days may help regulate mood after marathon running, according to a recent study.
BCAA-enhanced electrolyte drink may reduce muscle damage in runners
A sports drink enhanced with branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may improve hydration, support potassium balance, reduce muscle damage and maintain lower limb strength during endurance exercise, says a new study.
Guest Article
Inaugural SABPA symposium: Ensuring access to and benefit sharing for Southern African botanicals
Over 80 stakeholders from government, academia and industry gathered recently at the first Southern African Botanical Products Association (SABPA) symposium to discuss best practices to successfully bring compliant ingredients to the world market.
Resveratrol and vitamin C reduces oxidative stress in postmenopausal women: Study
A new study showed that a combination of resveratrol and vitamin C increased the antioxidant capacity in postmenopausal women with insulin resistance by up to 33%.
Krill oil may improve muscle health and energy levels: Study
New research finds that krill oil supplementation can significantly enhance muscle fuel metabolism, increase protein synthesis and lower LDL cholesterol.
Kids’ bedtimes affects gut microbiota: Study
A study published in Scientific Reports compared the gut flora species composition and abundance in children who were early sleepers to that of late sleepers.
Changes in dietary vitamin intakes among women: Study
An analysis of data from the past two decades indicates that women are consuming increasingly fewer dietary carbohydrates and less vitamin A, vitamin C and iron. Calcium, vitamin K and magnesium intake has increased during this period.
Parental nutrition knowledge gaps may influence purchasing habits
A Bayer survey reveals that many consumers are unaware of the impact of parental nutrition on a baby's growth during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with over half reporting they have never received guidance on essential dietary supplements.
Citrus low-methoxy pectin may reduce inflammation and anxiety
Low-methoxy (LM) pectin supplementation at 15 g daily reduces inflammatory markers and scores for depression and anxiety in healthy volunteers, according to new research.
Study links antenatal and postnatal depression to lower vitamin D levels
A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrients confirms that antenatal and postnatal depression are associated with reduced serum 25-hydroxyvitamin (25[OH]D) levels.
Ferritin levels at 15 weeks can detect third-trimester deficiencies
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that less than 60 ug/L of ferritin at 15 weeks pregnancy could predict an iron deficiency at 33 weeks.
Study explores efficacy of probiotics in colicky infants
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.
Benefits of quercetin, citrulline combination for cyclists unclear: Study
Co-supplementation with ergogenic aids quercetin and citrulline may not have additive benefits during timed trials in highly trained cyclists, but each individually improved maximal oxygen consumption (VO2), according to a recent study.
Consuming zinc may reduce endometriosis risk
Women who included zinc in their diets had lower odds of having endometriosis, according to a study that examined thousands of consumption patterns among Americans.
Food industry by-product shows potential as novel fat-binder: Study
A supplement made from Saccharomyces cerevisiae by-products from the brewing industry improves lipid metabolism and cholesterol profiles in overweight and obese individuals, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrients.
Weight Management Summit 2025: Event to explore the role of nutrition in a post-GLP-1 world
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.
Indena's grape seed extract may boost mood and cognitive function
Preliminary in vitro experiments show that Indena’s Enovita, a sustainable standardized grapeseed extract (GSE), modulates key neurotransmitters involved in mood and cognition.
Maternal probiotic use may boost infant gut health and memory
New research links maternal probiotic use to reduced breast milk inflammatory markers, improved infant gut health and enhanced brain response, however knowledge gaps on infant gut colonization remain.
BAPP bulletin details adulteration and nomenclatural confusion of cordyceps
The latest Botanical Adulterants Bulletin focuses on one of the most valued ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine: cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sinensis).
Study supports omega-11-rich fish oil’s cholesterol-reducing potential
Fish oils rich in omega-11 (cetoleic acid) may significantly reduce cholesterol by 14%, according to a new study from the University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital in Norway.
Prehabilitation and supplement combination may improve knee replacement surgery outcomes
Researchers from Italy reported that a regime of dietary supplements and prehabilitation before knee arthroplasty may preserve muscle function, accelerate recovery and enhance the overall quality of life in sarcopenic patients.
Study links cis-beta-carotene to myopia risk in teenagers
Higher serum cis-beta-carotene levels may increase the risk of myopia among adolescents, according to findings from a new study.
Probiotic shows promise for asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis: Study
Researchers in Italy have preliminary evidence that a multi-strain probiotic balances the vaginal microbiota in women with asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis (BV).