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GOED Creates Infographic Highlighting Omega-3 Health Claims Approved in Europe

The European Food Safety Authority has approved nine health claims on EPA and DHA.

05.20.22

Kyowa Hakko Appoints Dr. Colin Hill to Immuse Scientific Advisory Board

In his new role, Hill will work to further advance the understanding and education surrounding postbiotics.

05.19.22

Choline Alone May Improve Maternal DHA Status During Pregnancy

Independently of additional DHA intake, choline supplementation resulted in higher DHA status in maternal and umbilical cord blood.

05.19.22

Cranberry Consumption Linked to Memory and Neurological Function Improvements

The vascular health benefits of cranberries may have a role to play in neurological improvements, according to the authors.

05.19.22

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Eye Health | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News

Bilberon Bilberry Extract Receives U.S. Patent For Eye Strain, Neck/Shoulder Pain

The anthocyanin-rich ingredient is now poised to enter the eye health category.

05.18.22

Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing

Jordan Process Receives Nutrasource ICAP Certification for CBD

The company was the first raw material provider to join the certification program.

05.18.22

Nootropics and Adaptogens Respond to Demand for Mind and Mood Support

Product success is challenging, and rare, according to Julian Mellentin, who has authored a new strategy briefing.

05.17.22

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News | World Markets

Sabinsa Honors 70th Anniversary of Diplomacy Between India and Japan

The company participated in a science week held at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan.

05.17.22

Breaking News | Flavors & Colors | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News

Solvay Invests in Suanfarma’s Vanillin Production

The group aims to develop capabilities for natural food ingredients, flavors, and fragrance markets.

05.16.22

Tocotrienols May Aid Weight Loss and Cognitive Performance, Animal Study Finds

Full-spectrum palm tocotrienols inhibited weight gain and surpassed the blood brain barrier in supplemented mice.

05.16.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News | World Markets

Leaven Essential to Launch Branded Botanical Extracts to Global Markets

The company believes in Ayurveda and is focused on formulating efficacious, science-backed ingredients through research and clinical validation.

05.16.22

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | World Markets

How Will China’s Immunity Gap Impact the Dietary Ingredients Supply Chain?

Disruptions will continue. Plan early, plan often, and plan long.

Online Exclusives By Wilson Lau, President, Nuherbs 05.11.22

Authenticating Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract: Lab Guidance Document Reviews Analytical Methods

BAPP’s 13th LGD provides in-depth assessment of relevant, reliable, and fit-for-purpose methods to authenticate ginkgo leaf extracts.

05.10.22

Breaking News | Energy | Industry & Market News | Marine Nutraceuticals | World Markets

Red Seaweed Digestive Supplement for Cattle Could Reduce Enteric Methane Emissions by 80%

Blue Ocean Barns’ product Brominata has been approved for sale in California.

05.10.22

Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing

Open Book Extracts Completes Phase 1 of Toxicology, Safety Assessment for Cannabinoid Ingredients

The report concluded CBG, CBN, and CBC test articles were non-mutagenic, non-clastogenic, and non-genotoxic.

05.06.22

Cancer Risk | Omega-3s | Research | Vitamins

Vitamin D3, Omega-3s, Exercise May Cumulatively Reduce Cancer Risk in Older Adults

A three-year, multicenter trial known as DO-HEALTH tracked 2,157 older adults who took vitamin D and/or omega-3s both with and without exercise.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.06.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Regulations

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Companies Selling CBD, Delta-8 THC Products

This marked the first time the agency took enforcement action against a delta-8 THC-containing product.

05.04.22

Guayusa for Gametime: Opportunities in Esports and Beyond

Applied Food Sciences’ patented process enhances naturally occurring antioxidants and caffeine from guayusa for a premium energy solution.

Antioxidants | Herbs & Botanicals | Research

James Roza of Layn Natural Ingredients: Driving the Science and Botanical Innovation

The chief scientific officer for Layn Natural Ingredients has over 30 years of experience in the natural products and nutraceutical industry.

By Sheldon Baker, CEO of Baker Dillon Group 05.03.22

Nutraceuticals for Men: Muscle Health and Performance Nutrition

Men have increasing options for dietary supplements and nutritional products that can meet them where they are in age, health status, and motivation.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.03.22

Environmental, Social and Governance in the Cannabis Industry: A Perfect Storm is Brewing

Marc Ross discusses how companies getting in front of ESG are well-positioned to win investors, talent, and customers.

By Sheldon Baker, CEO Baker Dillon Group LLC 05.03.22

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Omega-3s | Supplier News | World Markets

GC Rieber VivoMega Announces Construction of New Facility

The company will construct a 32,000 metric ton tank park, and update its technology platform in existing manufacturing plants.

05.02.22

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What People Were Reading in April 2022 on NutraceuticalsWorld.com

These were the most viewed stories last month.

Online Exclusives05.02.22

Indena’s Meriva Curcumin Supplement May Benefit Kidney Function

A recent pilot study on the ingredient involved 24 chronic kidney disease patients and 20 healthy volunteers.

04.29.22

Bone & Joint Health | Breaking News | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Research News | Sports Nutrition

Undenatured Type II Collagen Ingredient Backed by Study for Joint Health Benefits

The ingredient, UC-II, showed significant improvements in flexibility and comfort in 96 active, healthy participants.

04.29.22

Nutrilead’s BeniCaros Ingredient Receives FDA Green Light

The company received what’s known as a ‘No Questions’ statement from the agency on its GRAS declaration.

04.28.22

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Supplier News | World Markets

Beneo Announces New Pulse Processing Plant

The new production site will strengthen the company’s plant-based protein portfolio.

04.28.22

Breaking News | Cognitive Function | Medical Nutrition | Research News | Vitamins

Vitamin K Status Associated with Cognitive Test Performance in Elderly Adults

A study on 800 older adults found a link between cognitive function and osteocalcin, a biomarker for low vitamin K status.

04.26.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Research | Supplier News

Curcumin Ingredient Curcugen Sees Positive Results in Safety Study

While other clinical trials observed safe, efficacious outcomes, this was the first series of trials to evaluate safety as a primary endpoint.

04.25.22

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | People News | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids

Natural Alternatives International Appoints Aaron Starr Vice President for Carnosyn Brands

The portfolio of brands for this beta-alanine ingredient is centered in sports/performance nutrition.

04.25.22

Dietary Supplements | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Regulations

FDA Issues NAC Enforcement Discretion Guidance

The agency maintains NAC was first approved as a new drug before it was marketed as a dietary supplement, but may issue a rule following NPA request.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.21.22

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Vitafoods Europe Event Info

The global nutraceutical conference

04.20.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | People News

ABC Elects Three New Members to Board of Trustees

Tieraona Low Dog, Josef Brinckmann, and Christopher Hobbs, career herb and botanical experts, joined the trade association’s leadership.

04.20.22

Probiotic Combination Evidenced to Have Colic, GI Health Benefits in Infants

The study examined in silico, in vitro, and in vivo results in 34 infants.

04.19.22

Antioxidants | Breaking News | Supplier News

BGG World to Double Capacity of Astaxanthin Facility for Second Time in Two Years

Company responding to increase in global demand for astaxanthin and its AstaZine line.

04.19.22

Tocotrienols Appear to Offer Benefit in In Vitro Model of Alzheimer’s

A lab study found that tocotrienols, but not tocopherols, offered low-dose benefits in human cells.

04.19.22

Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Sports Nutrition | World Markets

Arla Foods Ingredients Receives Positive Novel Food Opinion for BLG

The isolated whey protein is potent in essential and branched-chain amino acids.

04.19.22

Ovaterra Launches New Prenatal Vitamins

The supplements, designed in collaboration with fertility author Rebecca Fett, contain the full recommended daily allowance of choline.

04.18.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Supplier News

Verdure Launches First Sustainability and Global Stewardship Report

The company is celebrating its 25th anniversary by highlighting its core business initiatives through reporting on its impact.

04.18.22

Hibiscus and Lemon Balm Complex May Offer Gut Health Benefits

The formula may improve populations of beneficial Bifidobacterium, Blautia, and Faecali-bacterium, along with other minor genera.

04.18.22

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News | World Markets

Manipal Natural Receives Research Grant for Turmeric Product

The Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s Spices Board awarded the company a grant to develop a supplement ingredient from spent turmeric oleoresin.

04.18.22

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Flavors & Colors | Sweeteners

Sweetleaf Debuts Salted Caramel Zero Sugar Stevia Syrup

The syrup offers a sugar-free alternative for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, and more.

04.18.22

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Video Bites | Vitamins

Gnosis by Lesaffre: The Preeminent Vitamin K2 Supplier

Global Market Manager Xavier Berger discusses the company’s new technology that will allow for the creation of more complex K2 formulations.

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Herbs & Botanicals | World Markets

MartinBauer Seeks to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2030

With its carbon footprint calculated and certified, the company will take measures across all facilities and with its supply chain partners.

04.14.22

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Omega-3s | Quality & Safety | Supplier News

Nuseed’s Omega-3 Canola Ingredients Succeed FDA Review For Human, Animal Safety

Nuseed consulted with the U.S. FDA for both a safety and nutritional assessment, and FDA had no further questions for its use in humans and animals.

04.14.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Supplier News

ADM Invests $300 Million to Expand Soy Protein Production

A new Protein Innovation Center is also in development in Decatur, IL, power innovation and speed to market.

04.14.22

Quatrefolic Supplementation May Improve Pregnancy Potential

In a study of 269 infertile women, the specialized formulation significantly improved chances of pregnancy and live birth compared to a daily folic acid.

04.14.22