Nutraceuticals World

Study Establishes Link Between Gut Microbiome and Stroke Risk

TMAO, a postbiotic byproduct of red meat and other animal products, was a predictor in stroke severity and functional outcomes in the aftermath.

06.17.21

OmniActive Announces Publication of Four New Studies on Its Ingredients

The recent science in weight management, eye health, energy, and cognition categories was presented at the most recent American Society of Nutrition Conference.

06.17.21

New Study Backs Early Evidence of Association Between Low Vitamin K and COVID-19 Severity

Backed by Kappa Bioscience, the study found hospitalized patients with low vitamin K were more likely than on average to have low vitamin K status.

06.16.21

DSM Reaches CBD Partnership with Mile High Labs

The two companies will launch an end-to-end platform to help brands launch products with health benefits and regulatory clearance.

06.15.21

Saffron Extract May Help Menopause Symptoms

Pharmactive’s Affron appeared to attenuate the psychological symptoms of menopause, such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, and sleep disturbances.

06.15.21

Betaine Supplementation Shown to Protect Immune Function During High-Intensity Exercise

A 14-week supplementation study on soccer players during a competition season found that betaine could regulate immune function during competition seasons.

06.14.21

Ginger Extract Shows Positive Role in Alleviating Functional Dyspepsia

DolCas’ Ginfort demonstrated positive effects across a cluster of upper digestive symptoms.

06.14.21

Sclerocarya Birrea Evidenced to Improve Glycemic Metabolism in Prediabetic Patients

In an effort to mitigate diabetic risk, extracts from this fruit successfully improved measures of glucose metabolism in 90 days.

06.11.21

Women’s Mental Health More Strongly Linked to Dietary Factors, Study Finds

Exercise, however, could reduce the negative associations between certain foods and mental distress in mature women.

06.10.21

NextFerm Technologies Announces Pilot for Industrial-Scale Production of ProteVin

The company was able to use industrial manufacturing equipment while yielding the same parameters of quality, taste, flavor, and odor for the vegan protein.

06.09.21

Scientific Paper Identifies Gastrointestinal Health Benefits of Bovine Colostrum

Colostrum consists of several growth factors, nutrients, hormones, and paracrine factors linked to healthy gut barrier function.

06.08.21

Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program Publishes Bulletin on Pomegranate Adulteration

The ABC-AHP-NCNPR initiative announced the latest installation in its line of publications on common authenticity problems in the botanicals space.

06.08.21

High-Dose Vitamin K2 Study will be Conducted with Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Greek study to assess NattoPharma’s MenaQ7 for arterial stiffness, mortality, cardiovascular disease, blood pressure and dialysis efficacy.

06.08.21

Bilberry Extract Shown to Improve Eye Function Associated with Device Use

This is the second study published this year showing eye health benefits of MyrtiPro, a bilberry formula from BGG World.

06.08.21

Clinical Review Examines Studies on Multi-Strain Probiotic Formula Probiokid

A total of 28 clinical studies show evidence of digestive and immune support, anemia treatment support, and more.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.07.21

Wiley Companies Celebrates 40th Anniversary

The ingredient supplier, also known for finished products such as AlaskOmega and Wiley’s Finest, has been family-operated since 1981.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.07.21

HP Ingredients’ LJ100 Evidenced to Support Healthy Hormone Regulation in Young Males

The branded Eurycoma longifolia extract was shown to support de novo synthesis of testosterone, following previous studies on efficacy in adults.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.04.21

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Whole Fruit Consumption Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk

Subjects who ate more whole fruits had 36% lower odds of having diabetes after five years.

Sean Moloughney, Editor 06.04.21

Fish Oil During Pregnancy May Offer Lasting Impact on Brain Function of Children

Problem-solving, attention and focus were all improved at age 10 among kids whose mothers supplemented with DHA and EPA.

Sean Moloughney, Editor 06.04.21

NHANES Data Study: Young Children Have Inadequate Intakes of Calcium, DHA, Vitamin D, Iron

Inadequacies in children between the ages of 1-6 could impact physical, social, cognitive growth during important developmental years.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.03.21

Open Book Extracts Raises $11.5 Million in Series B Funding Round

The funding will fuel international expansion, clinical research, and the launch of new products and services.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.03.21

Salmon Proteoglycan Ingredient Juvecol Shown to Exert Skin Moisturizing Benefits

The cosmeceutical ingredient was shown to protect against dry skin in prolonged exposure to air conditioning.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.01.21

Specific Supplement Regimen, Combined With Healthy Diet, Significantly Lowers CVD Risk, Study Finds

The results stemmed from observational data involving 69,990 participants tracked over the course of 10 years.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.01.21

Hesperidin Linked to Improved Performance, Inflammation in Amateur Cyclists

The flavonoid, common in citrus fruits, increased amateur cyclists’ functional threshold power and maximum power after eight weeks of supplementation.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.01.21

Clinical Trial on Maritech Fucoidan will Further Investigate Possible Immune Benefits

Clincial and preclinical evidence currently reports that the brown seaweed extract can support immune function at a cellular level and possibly reduce infection rates for certain viruses.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.27.21

Study Finds Most U.S. Adults Have Low Blood Serum Levels of Omega-3s

Serum biomarker reference ranges in 945 children and 1,316 adults suggest that the American Public is struggling to meet U.S. Dietary Guidelines.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.27.21

ABC Presents Botanical Excellence Awards at 16th Annual Celebration Ceremony

The one-hour program on May 25 presented six awards to individuals and organizations in the botanicals space.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.26.21

Lycored’s Lumenato Evidenced to Support Collagen Network in the Skin

The cosmeceutical blend of tomato nutrients and antioxidants boosted levels of collagen in the skin, which reduces from age and photo-damage.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.25.21

NattoPharma Launches Company Website and New Brand Identity

The company’s renewed focus on marketing and customer education comes after two decades of the company’s near-exclusive focus on science.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.25.21

Affron Saffron Receives Patent for Mood Support Claims

A half-dozen clinical trials provide evidence that Pharmactive’s high-potency extract can support multiple aspects of cognitive health.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.25.21

NIH-Funded Study Finds High Dose of DHA Linked to Lower Preterm Birth Rate

Women taking 1,000 mg of this omega-3 fatty acid in the last half of pregnancy had a lower rate of preterm birth than women who took standard 200 mg doses.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.24.21

Chocolate Consumption Linked to Reduced CAD Risk in Veterans Study

According to epidemiological data sourced from 188,447 people, chocolate had a dose-dependent relationship on crude incidence rates of fatal and nonfatal CAD events or procedures.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.21.21

Pomegranate Extract Shown to Support Skin Health in Vitro

Euromed’s Pomanox offered beneficial effects on several skin health parameters.

Sean Moloughney, Editor 05.21.21

Biotis GOS Ingredient Shown to Reduce Self-Reported Anxiety in Young Women

Galacto-oligosaccharides, a prebiotic fiber, may exhibit some effects on the gut-brain axis, the authors of the study said.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.20.21

ABC’s 16th Annual Celebration and Botanical Excellence Awards Set for Livestream May 25

The one-hour online program set for 5 p.m. will honor the recipients of six awards for their accomplishments in 2020.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.20.21

EpiCor Postbiotic Receives ‘No Objection’ from FDA for GRAS Notification

The letter of no objection verifies the safety and tolerability of EpiCor as an ingredient in certain foods and beverages.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.20.21

Epidemiological Study Finds Vegetarians Have Healthier Biomarker Profiles than Meat-Eaters

This trend applied to adults of any age and weight, which was unaffected by smoking and alcohol consumption, according to data from over 177,000 U.K. adults.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.18.21

Annatto Tocotrienol Evidenced to Improve Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Vitamin E in the form of Delta-tocotrienols has been shown to exhibit unique health effects from the tocopherols form.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.18.21

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Open Book Extracts to Support Validcare CBD Safety Trial

Research needed to establish regulatory framework for non-THC cannabinoids, company said.

Sean Moloughney, Editor 05.18.21

Cocoa Flavanols Evidenced to Improve Lower Limb Vascular Function In Older Adults

This improvement, in conjunction with previous benefits seen in upper body muscle, suggest that flavanols have potent activity relevant to sarcopenia.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.17.21

Nitrate Intake Linked to Muscle Function Independent of Physical Activity Levels

While physical activity certainly heightened the benefit, this was the first study to demonstrate efficacy in standalone nitrate supplementation.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.14.21

Blueberry and Soluble Fiber Supplementation Evidenced to Reduce Risk of Gestational Diabetes

The pilot study found that the combination reduced excess gestational weight gain and improved glycemic control and inflammation in pregnant women with obesity.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.13.21

Survey Finds Consumers Are Open to Trying Cultivated Meat

As these products become abundant, they’re likely to make up a major part of consumers’ future diets.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.11.21

CRN Foundation Announces Launch of Vitamin D Consumer Education Campaign

The “Vitamin D & Me!” campaign shares research, expert video interviews, news, and education focused on the role of Vitamin D in COVID-19 outcomes.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.11.21

Ceratiq Phytoceramides Receives Approval for Sale and Beauty Claim in South Korea

The cosmeceutical ingredient has received a Certificate of Functional Ingredient for Functional Health Foods from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.10.21