Nutraceuticals World

Astaxanthin Microencapsulated with Spirulina Targets ‘Mental Agility’ and Healthy Aging

Lubrizol Life Science Health partnered with Neoalgae to deliver, science-backed, high-performance astaxanthin.

01.21.21

Ingredient Manufacturers Discuss the E-Sports Market

Companies on the cusp of a new clientele seeking novel health and performance benefits discuss the advent of the E-sports nutrition market.

01.20.21

Citrus Support for the Blood Glucose-Immune System Connection

Prediabetes and diabetes can compromise immune system function, but nature has delivered many solutions, including citrus bioflavonoids.

By Rob Brewster, President, Ingredients by Nature 01.19.21

A Glance At The Eye Health Market

A vibrant category of nutritional products has its sights set on protecting vision for the long haul.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.19.21

BGG Obtains U.S. Patent on AstaZine Natural Astaxanthin for Heart Function During Exercise

Results of a clinical trial found subjects taking AstaZine experienced heart rates on average 10% lower during endurance training than the placebo group.

01.18.21

Eriocitrin Shown to Have Metabolic Benefits in Recent Study

This lemon-sourced flavonone was assessed for benefits to oxidative stress, inflammation, and the metabolism of glucose and lipids in mice.

01.14.21

Sabinsa’s Macumax Formula Linked to Vision Benefits

A new clinical trial found that the carotenoid mix improved vision in people with age-related macular degeneration.

12.17.20

OptiMSM Shown In Study to Have Benefits in Combination with CBD

The branded MSM ingredient was shown to reduce the liver toxicity linked to high CBD dosages.

12.16.20

2021 International Buyers' Guide

An annual reference of companies supplying nutraceutical ingredients, products, and services around the world.

Compiled by Nutraceuticals World Staff 12.04.20

Blackcurrants Benefit Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Response, Study Finds

Even with added sugars, blackcurrants attenuated the rise in blood glucose and delayed its fall following a meal.

12.03.20

Review Discusses Potential Benefits of Natural Products in Cytokine Storms

The benefits of naturally increasing an antioxidant enzyme appear to have the most potential in obese people experiencing severe immune responses.

11.16.20

Natrol Debuts Specialty Immune Products to Meet Burgeoning Demand

In addition to three standalone suppplements, the company is launching a special immunity care package bundle.

11.16.20

NOW Test of ALA Products Reveals Significant Potency Problems

With some products testing at below 75% label claims, the company is once again raising concerns about supplements available through Amazon.

11.12.20

Worried About Inflammation? Try Walnuts, Researchers Report

Walnuts have potent anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective properties, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology said.

11.09.20

Astaxanthin: a potent antioxidant with cardioprotective properties

Kilyos Nutrition published a review article in the International Journal of Molecular Medicine entitled Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory

Preliminary Evidence Supports Lipoic Acids as Weight Loss Ingredient

A small trial on overweight people found that daily supplementation caused a significant number of patients to slim down.

11.03.20

GOED Publishes Fish Oil Oxidation Analysis

The study analyzed changes in the chemical composition of fish oil exposed to over-oxidating conditions.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 10.30.20

Arla Foods Predicts Trend of High-Protein Iced Tea

The benefits of tea and protein are each highly sought-after by a wide range of wellness consumers, the whey protein isolates supplier said.

10.26.20

Daily Coffee, Green Tea Consumption Linked to Lower Death Risk in Diabetes Patients

Over a period of five years, a few cups of coffee or green tea daily reduced risk of all-cause mortality by 63%.

10.23.20

Nutralliance Enters Distribution Agreement with Globionic

The company will be the exclusive North American distributor of Globionic’s Lavitol, an antioxidant sourced from the larch tree.

10.15.20

Natural Remedies Adopts Andrographis through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program

The adoption will ensure American Botanical Council resources on this herb will remain up-to-date.

10.05.20

Hydroxytyrosol Supplement Shown to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

This antioxidant, found naturally in olives, has been associated with a number of positive cardiovascular health parameters in both natural and extract forms.

09.22.20

Weller Launches Sparkling Immunity, its First Non-CBD Product

The company specializes in sparkling water containing CBD and micronutrients.

09.10.20

Lycored Launches New Phytonutrient Formula Targeting Prostate Health

Any kind of sleep disruptor, including frequent bathroom trips at night, can have a major impact on overall quality of life.

09.03.20

Antioxidants | Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Healthy Aging | Research | Skin Health

MarketWatch: Carotenoids and Apple Extract for Skin Health, pTeroWhite Offers Topical Benefits

News and insight into the global nutrition and cosmetic beauty markets.

09.01.20

Vitamin C May Benefit Muscle Retention In Later Life

People over the age of 50 who ate plenty of citrus fruits, berries, and vegetables had the best skeletal muscle mass.

08.28.20

Study Links Carotenoids to Cognitive Protection

A large-scale study linked higher intake of total carotenoids to lower odds of moderate or poor cognitive function.

08.27.20

Arjuna Launches New Botanical Analgesic Blend

A clinical trial supports the formula’s possibility to offer fast pain relief.

08.20.20

Sabinsa Launches New Patented Liver Support Ingredient

LivLonga contains a proprietary blend of curcumin, and extracts from kokum fruit and black pepper.

08.03.20

Review Discusses Vitamin C’s Benefit in Metabolic Syndrome

The compound’s anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties have been well-catalogued in a vast body of human clinical trials.

07.31.20

Antioxidants | Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Supplier News

Blue California Files Additional Patent for Ergothioneine

Company details potential therapeutic use of Ergothioneine for oxidative stress.

07.27.20

FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Certain Cranberry Products

A handful of clinical trials have yielded evidence that cranberry ingredients may prevent recurrent UTIs in healthy women.

07.22.20

Gaia Herbs Launches Line of Elderberry Gummies

The new formulation comes in extra strength, everyday, and children’s varieties.

07.09.20

ThymoQuin Combined with Highly Purified Omega-3s Shown to Have Obesity Benefits

The black seed oil extract contains a high concentration of thymoquinone, an antioxidant shown to modulate inflammatory response.

07.02.20

Trial on Carotenoid Extract Focuses on Visible Beauty Parameters

A 16-week study on Lycoderm saw improvements in skin condition evaluated by photo analysis and self-reporting.

07.02.20

CAIF Launches Acerola Powder Extract with Minimum 32% Native Vitamin C

The high-potency ingredient can be used in supplements, beverages, and snacks.

07.01.20

BGG Announces Clinical Trial on Cosmeceutical ApplePhenon

The extract prevented UV-induced skin-reddening at varying dosages.

06.17.20

Pharmactive: Saffron Extract Could Help with the COVID-19 Blues

In a clinical study, Affron supplementation presented self-reported improvements in anxiety and depression symptoms in teens over an eight-week period.

06.15.20

Memory Health Significantly Improved Symptoms of Mild Cognitive Impairment

In multiple studies, the patented blend of vitamin E, carotenoids, and omega-3s improved episodic memory and global cognition.

06.10.20

Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Linked to NAD Decline

This study finds that NAD has some role in human health due to declines correlating with low liver function markers.

06.04.20

Review Poses Questions of Curcumin’s Possible COVID-19 Benefit

A study co-authored by eight multi-site authors, including Sabinsa’s founder, suggests that curcumin could inhibit the uptake of the virus in the lungs.

06.03.20

The Complex, Crowded Landscape of Heart Health

With a growing myriad of ways nutrition affects the heart, it’s important to keep a finger on the pulse of this thriving industry segment.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.02.20

Carob Extract Shows Benefit in Weight Management and Metabolic Syndrome

The ancient biblical fruit showed positive impacts on several metabolic factors associated with metabolic syndrome.

05.28.20

Antioxidants | Eye Health | Healthcare Trends

A New Eye Health Consumer Emerges as COVID-19 Continues to Shift Health Behaviors

The new whitespace opportunity for addressing eye health concerns as consumers’ digital device use surges to become the ‘new normal.'

Online Exclusives By Rudrani Banik, MD 05.27.20

Sabinsa’s pTeroWhite Proves Beneficial in Topical Trials

Researchers have determined the natural topical ingredient can provide anti-aging, skin brightening, and natural SPF benefits.

05.18.20

Nootropic Blend Improved Cognitive Performance Test Results After One Use

USANA’s CopaPrime+, a blend of coffee fruit extract, bacopa monnieri, and American ginseng, is evidenced to improve memory, attention speed and response time.

05.14.20

Antioxidant Robuvit Shown to Boost Hysterectomy Recovery in Clinical Study

A potent antioxidant extracted from French oak wood significantly improved general health, mood, and social functioning in post-surgical women.

05.13.20

IADSA Launches New Webinar Resource on the Damages of Blue Light Exposure

This consumer resource explores the harm that increased exposure to electronic lighting does to eye health, and what can be done to mitigate this damage.

05.13.20

Standardized Black Seed Oil Shown to Optimize Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

The phytochemical unique to Nigella sativa has garnered a recent groundswell of scientific intrigue, and has been used for millenia in ancient medicine.

05.06.20