News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Ten years ago ashwagandha was a tongue-twister word that few understood. Today ashwagandha root and its extracts are in the top five most popular botanicals. Meteoric growth of ashwagandha has been driven by the large body of clinical science generated...
Whether you’re looking to source the standard form of a nutrient or need a version that performs at its best in your product application, we have a robust portfolio of nutrients to support you. Ideal for a wide variety of applications including athletic...
The sports nutrition category continues to grow. Manufacturers are looking for ways to breakthrough with new, differentiated ideas.
Maintaining adequate iron levels is critical to maintaining a healthy body, with deficiencies being the cause of several health issues including anemia and a weakened immune system. Read our technical report to learn how Lubrizol Life Science’s...
By combining 75+ years of manufacturing and sourcing expertise, Actylis provides over 250 high-quality ingredients to the nutrition market, including amino acids, mineral complexes, custom blends, fortified blends and chelates.
Over the past 12 months, consumers have exited the pandemic-driven lifestyle into their ‘new norm,’ only to enter directly into a different phase of disruption due to macroeconomic conditions. This combination of higher prices, lower disposable income,...
Dietary supplement brands are looking for innovation that can help them grow NOW. The increased adoption of supplements during Covid will only stay if those consumers can continue to find value in the supplement experience beyond their recent entry...
As consumers continue to look for proactive solutions to support their health & fitness, ADM has taken its industry-leading expertise in food and flavors to discover, isolate, and produce the newest dietary supplement innovations. Join us for proprietary...
In-house technologies used to improve the functionality of nutrients in your supplement, beverage and food products.
Historically, the relationship between Brand Owner and the Contract Manufacturer (CMO) involved an on-site audit of the manufacturing site. While the practical realities of Covid-19 have put a damper on that, the obligations under 21CFR Part 111 of both...
Iron fortification is generally considered the best approach to prevent iron deficiency. However, the chemical reactivity of iron species often results in the generation of objectionable organoleptic changes as well as reduced bioavailability of the mineral.
GMP Laboratories of America offers 25 years of manufacturing and packaging experience for hard shell encapsulation, tablet compression, liquid shots, and ready-to-drink beverages as well as powdered drink mix blends. We have over twenty-five years...
OptiMSM® is a proven source of bio-available sulfur, the third most abundant mineral in the human body. Overlooking its role may come at the expense of health and wellness. It supports the structure and flexibility of connective tissues including...
A healthy microbiome may have a tremendous impact on a person’s overall wellbeing; the healthier it is, the healthier they are. The key to this – a delicate balance of nourishing the bacteria species that thrive in the gut. Clinical evidence suggests...
The L. plantarum PPLP-217 clinical dossier includes significant strain specific documentation for supporting health outcomes, as summarized below. Available data supporting L. plantarum PPLP-217 includes an infection surveillance study to assess the...
As consumers are craving complex flavors, bright colors, and more transparent labels, Applied Food Sciences is bringing this golden-yellow spice to products like never seen before. Introducing PurTurmeric™ and CleanStream™ Curcumin ingredients by AFS....
“Clean Label” seems to be all the rage these days. But what does it mean? With no clear regulatory definition, a vacuum has been created where each dietary supplement player freely puts their own marketing spin on this term. While a consensus is...
The Contract Manufacturer and Brand Owner need to establish a process to facilitate the development of new dietary supplement products. It needs to be a very collaborative approach as the desires of the Brand Owner may not be achievable or may not be at...
Deep Ocean Minerals is science-based mineral concentrate sourced from deep ocean water using a patented process, which delivers a high natural concentration of magnesium and over 70 essential...
With powder engineering we change and improve the physical characteristics of the material. We can make materials denser, flow better, more granular, or easier to dissolve in liquid, for instance....
More and more products on the market contain vitamin K2 MK-7, but a market survey has shown that out of 100 products, only 19 of them matched their K2 label claim. The presence of vitamin K2 in...
As the average age around the world increases, demand for products that address eye health concerns is also on the rise. Learn how custom nutrient premixes can help you develop innovative foods,...
For everything from sports & exercise to relaxation, Millennials are looking for help managing their busy lives. Learn how custom nutrient premixes can help you create new products that speak...
From botanicals to omega 3s, Millennials want products that include particular ingredients or meet specific requirements. Learn how custom nutrient premixes can help you reach this powerful...
Infant Nutrition is a diverse market made up of two distinct subcategories: Baby Food and Infant Formula. The most relevant and influential trends in each segment have implications for the...
Consumers purchasing functional or medicated confectionery are doing so for reasons they would consider more important than the simple pleasure of eating sweets. These range from augmenting...
Magnesium is required by over 360 biochemical functions in the body, from energy production to sleep. But, it has little benefit if the body cannot tolerate or absorb it. Learn which forms of...