After a treatment period, dogs which received the probiotic had improved short-chain fatty acid content, microbiome composition, and functional metagenome.
The company will seek to address the gender gap in health research and innovation via a new plan which covers funding, research designs, and communications.
ZenGut, sourced from a unique strain of microalgae, was evidenced in a recent study to improve GI comfort, mood, mental well-being, and microbiota composition.
The voluntary set of industry guidelines calls for the immediate disposal of “irreparably defective” botanical raw materials, ingredients, or products.
PhytoGaia has been honored with the prestigious NutraIngredients-Asia 'Start-Up' Award, becoming the first-ever Malaysian company to win this accolade!
ENI will focus on ingredients with advantages over commodity versions, such as GreenGrown Glucosamine, Cranberex, AlphaWave L-Theanine, and Polyphenol-C.
Brands have runway to build on traditional, familiar ingredients like protein and probiotics to support modern health issues like digestion, mood, sleep, etc.
By Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition Business10.07.24
Without more resources, FDA can’t conduct enough inspections to get an accurate picture of the marketplace, highlighting the importance of self-regulation.
Two patented botanical extracts were associated with significant increases in GLP-1 blood levels and significant weight loss in 90 overweight/obese subjects.
The global retailer launched a new house brand, and partnered with several pet care brands to offer products designed to support the health of dogs and cats.
The yeast-derived, human-equivalent lactoferrin ingredient is formulated to digest similarly to human lactoferrin, compared to a bovine-sourced counterpart.
This versatile ingredient has been clinically studied for safety, quality, and stability, offering manufacturers an efficacious product with reliable supply.
At the 12th annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements, FDA and FTC officials, and lawyers discussed a grab bag of hot topics.
The Orgen brand of plant-based vitamins and minerals is produced through vertically-integrated supply chains, allowing for control from seed to distribution.
The brief continued to argue that a preliminary injunction should prevent New York’s supplement age restriction from going into effect until the lawsuit ends.
The company’s herbal ingredients, such as BacoMind Bacopa monnieri, are being cultivated under a new model which combines ancient and modern methodologies.
Collagen, pet nutrition, sports nutrition, beauty-from-within, and biotics products will see the biggest shake-ups in the coming year, the company projects.
The live strains and their postbiotic forms are clinically evidenced to support an oral microbiome balance, measures of dental health, and fresh breath.
The tenth annual report, marking 75 years in business, discusses the company’s philanthropic giving, environmental impact, and other company developments.
Mentorship programs, networking, and guidance such as those offered by Women in Nutraceuticals support and empower women at all stages of their careers.
By Karin Hermoni, WIN (Women in Nutraceuticals) Science Committee Co-Chair08.20.24
The initiative will focus on PLT’s lineup of disruptive, experiential product development concepts, which meet stringent quality and efficacy standards.
Learn about HMB’s benefits for muscle strength, market insights, and supplement formulation. This leucine metabolite is key for muscle health and performance.
After a late July fire shut down the company’s vitamin precursor and aroma plant, the company declared force majeure on the delivery of several products.
While the studies await publication, new findings examined aged garlic extract in cystic fibrosis, aerobic fitness, cognition, circulation, and oral health.
Product samples will demonstrate company’s expertise in custom flavor configuration, taste improvement, beverage applications, wellness formulations, and more.
Quality of life for consumers is not just about living longer; it’s about shifting focus to how later years can be enjoyed just as much as our younger ones.
The new products are designed to support common side effects like digestive issues, loss of muscle mass and skin elasticity, and changes in blood sugar levels.
The range of symptoms and health needs experienced by women at this life stage represents one of the most important white spaces in today’s marketplace.
Diverse cultivation techniques, standardized testing methods, and unified labeling standards will help strengthen product integrity in a maturing market.
By Julie Daoust, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, M2 Ingredients / Om Mushroom Superfood06.03.24
Treatment with NuLiv Science’s Verbasnol was associated with significant improvements in Global Acne Grading System scores in a small group of young women.
The new ingredient combines VitaCholine with folate to support cellular health at all stages of life, including pregnancy and development through adulthood.
Can the agency better ensure product quality and safety without adding costs, stifling innovation, and constraining access to potentially beneficial products?
The recognition of women’s unique health needs and the concerted efforts to address them mark a significant shift in both culture and scientific endeavors.
By Melanie Bush, VP of Science & Research, Artemis International05.09.24
Probiotics customized to the individual’s gut microbiome and diet appeared to have efficacy in moderately improving cognitive and gastrointestinal problems.
A new House bill would amend the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to grant FDA more authority against products that don't meet the definition of dietary supplement.
The latest of what will be several guidance documents on the NDI process provides updates on the agency’s proposed method to handle proprietary information.
The upcycled prebiotic fiber’s complex structure led to consistent fermentation characteristics and the production of short-chain fatty acids like propionate.
In addition to new evidence that stevia has no impact on gut microbiota, the company showcased coating fats, cocoa powders, and pink Himalayan salt solutions.
For elite athletes, active lifestylers, and those in the golden years, the supplement market offers compelling options to support strength and mobility.
Liposomal encapsulation is a nascent technology in the supplements space, and proving liposomes were created requires a battery of technical, expensive tests.
Taking the complex of Sphaeranthus indicus and Mangifera indica extracts led to significant improvements in functional measures of strength in a clinical study.
The company plans to expand its carbon-neutral range of ingredients, offset emissions with sequestration projects, and engage in social impact projects.
Foods, drinks, and supplements fortified with phytonutrients can help address the side effects of hustle culture, screen addiction, and sedentary living.
By Melanie Bush, VP of Science & Research, Artemis International02.12.24
The conference saw the launch of “My Health Alliance,” a collaboration of health and wellness trade associations that will advocate with federal lawmakers.
Our most-viewed stories in January included Amazon's warning letter from FDA, economically-motivated adulteration in botanicals, and supplement trends to watch.
Qualia Senolytic, a nine-ingredient formula designed to support the body in eliminating senescent cells, improved self-reported joint function within six months
The European Commission approved of 3-fucosyllactose as a novel food ingredient, marking a milestone for improving market access of a broader range of HMOs.
The Spilanthes acmella extract was associated with significant increases in mean testosterone levels, muscle mass, and self-reported sexual satisfaction.
The first-of-its-kind state bill, which bans the sale of “weight loss” and “muscle building” supplements to minors, is slated to go into effect in April 2024.
Consumers are focused on wellness throughout their lives, aiming to proactively address concerns related to joint health/mobility, blood sugar, and more.
Careful consideration must be paid to ingredient form, how it was processed, level of bioactives, and whether it has been scientifically substantiated.
By Melanie Bush, VP of Science and Research, Artemis International, Inc.11.20.23
There’s plenty of research in the field of nutritional neuroscience to support structure-function claims, according to researcher Douglas Kalman, PhD, RD.
Each 12-ounce can contains one billion live probiotic cultures, three grams of prebiotic fiber from acacia, and postbiotics for gut health and immune support.
Due to “competing priorities,” the agency provided no clarification on how it interprets the provision of DSHEA which defines drugs versus dietary ingredients.
The study conducted by MDbio in partnership with Radicle Science found improvements in measure of sleep, stress, and anxiety in a population of 620 adults.
Young people in particular are hungry for health benefits from food. As nutrition ‘rules’ change and need-states evolve, new business opportunities emerge.
By Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition Business11.01.23
The collaboration aims to bring products to market that combine and enhance the effectiveness of botanical extracts and ingredients from both companies.
During fermentation, microorganisms engage with the berry substrate, resulting in diverse chemical transformation that yields heightened polyphenol content.
The microencapsulated iron ingredient reduces reactivity in the mouth and digestive tract, improving digestibility and taste, according to the company.
The turmeric extract, standardized to 95% curcuminoids, is fully water dispersible, and three times more potent than competing extracts, the company reports.
FDA’s expanded enforcement authority, combined with new statutory and regulatory requirements, will lead to added scrutiny of cosmetics ingredients and claims.
By Todd Harrison and Melanie English, Venable LLP10.16.23
Verdure Sciences’ Witholytin, standardized to 1.5% withanolides, led to 45.8% and 38.6% improvements in the Chalder Fatigue Scale and Perceived Stress Scale.
In addition to a long list of ingredients to learn about, representatives will be on hand to discuss the history of commitment toward environmental stewardship.
Proactive strategies to improve bone density should be an important concept in healthy aging product development, notes vitamin K2 supplier Gnosis by Lesaffre.
Shortly after the approval of the HMOs 2’-FL and LNnT, global suppliers dsm-firmenich and IFF were among the first companies to receive individual clearance.
The company’s Biotis Fermentis, which combines protein, prebiotics, and probiotics, can help address digestive health challenges connected to heavy training.
USP’s dietary ingredient verification program consists of extensive GMP facility audits, quality control and manufacturing evaluations, and lab testing.
Convenient product formats like gummies and beverages offer broad appeal, while multifunctional dietary supplement formulas offer value for varied need states.
Vitaquest International's new facility comes with fluidized bed process technologies enabling particle and powder engineering for foods and dietary supplements.
The new multi-ingredient product by Touchstone Essentials contains a plant-based enzyme evidenced to convert glucose molecules from food into resistant starch.
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The guidance, issued this year is a departure from common marketing practice of dietary supplements and food, and misrepresents the state of the law, CRN said.
The formulation contains Lactobacillus plantarum LPLDL, K2Vital Delta from Kappa Bioscience, and thiamine, a form of vitamin B1 with an EFSA heart health claim.
Allaume, who has spent a 24-year tenure in the nutraceuticals industry, will be responsible for brand visibility and stimulating further growth in the region.
Those who supplemented with Probiotical’s Bifizen had improved moods sustained through a washout period, as well as increases in circulating serotonin.
The ingredients on display can help improve the textures and shelf lives of meat, poultry, seafood, tortillas, bakery products, snack foods, sauces, and more.
Evidence mounts for the health benefits of PACs, and future innovations in quality and testing will improve efficacy while revealing other health benefits.
The sundae bar will feature two ice cream flavors, along with toppings such as pink whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, cookie crumbles, gummies, and fruit sauce.
BioPerine® has been widely used to enhance the bioavailability of several dietary supplement ingredients and requires a very low dosage of 5mg per serving.
The gaming industry has swelled to exorbitant numbers generating more revenue than digital music, film, video streaming, the NFL and the Olympics combined.
As a global player in oleochemicals and phytonutrients, KLK OLEO/ Davos Life Science offers an array of high quality, natural and sustainable products.
The once-daily product features a nested capsule-in-capsule technology as well as clinically studied doses of Ceratiq ceramides and Hyabest hyaluronic acid.
The company will showcase strains and capabilities in areas such as gut health, women’s health, the gut-brain axis, and delivery and dosage technologies.
Several of the company’s botanical products will be placed in the spotlight, along with functional drinks, gummies, and other EU-compliant formulations.
The Founder & Executive Director of the American Botanical Council reflects on nearly 50 years of industry experience and the advancement of ABC's mission.
While variety in food patterns implies diverse nutrient needs, few of hundreds of prenatal supplements assessed were suitable for 90% of pregnant participants.
MoCRA expands FDA’s authority over cosmetics with requirements for safety substantiation, adverse event reporting, facility registration, and product listing.
By Evelina J. Norwinski, Elizabeth Trentacost, and Ryan D. White, Arnold & Porter04.13.23
The two companies will use Forager, Brightseed’s artificial intelligence program, to analyze molecular interactions between dietary plants and gut microbes.
In a group of 100 patients, a quercetin ingredient marketed by Indena was linked to milder symptoms and faster conversion from positive to negative tests.
The site will focus on pharmaceutical and nutraceutical trials on cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, IBS, and weight management.
Compared to a standard caffeine supplement, Nutriventia’s CaffXtend resulted in a longer peak time, and significant improvements in self-reported effects.
Biotech company Marinova Pty Ltd is undertaking a $4.6 million expansion of its extraction facility in Australia, tripling its fucoidan production capacity.
This year-long reference of global companies supplying nutraceutical ingredients, products, and services is the starting place for all your buying needs.
Companies should focus on ingredients and new processing technologies that deliver safety, convenience, and palatability, according to food industry expert.
Artemis International has debuted its BerryActiv5 ingredient to offer formulators an easy way to incorporate phytonutrients in everyday consumer products.
RFI’s proprietary FermaPro solution can ferment any dry material—grains, grasses, seeds, botanicals, vegetables, and fruits—using bacterial or yeast cultures.
One 300 mg sustained-release capsule of Prolanza for 90 days improved memory recall, psychological wellbeing and sleep quality while reducing stress levels.
Soluble prebiotic carrot fiber known as RG-I (Rhamnogalacturonan-I) has a dual mode of action to help minimize the impact of everyday health challenges.
President and CEO of the Council of Responsible Nutrition discussed the industry’s need to strengthen communications, self-regulation, and transparency.
HMB, a metabolite of the amino acid leucine, had benefits which held up in eight randomized, placebo-controlled trials in participants with a mean age of 65.