• Login
    • Join
  • FOLLOW:
  • Subscribe Free
    • Magazine
    • eNewsletter
    Checkout
    • Magazine
    • News
    • Exclusives
    • Nutraceuticals
    • Markets
    • Health
    • Jobs
    • Events
    • Buyers' Guide
    • Showcases
    • More
  • Magazine
  • News
  • Exclusives
  • Nutraceuticals
  • Markets
  • Health
  • Jobs
  • Events
  • Buyers' Guide
  • Showcases
  • Current & Past Issues
    Features
    Columns
    Editorials
    Digital Edition
    Subscribe Now
    Advertise Now
    eNewsletter
    Editorial Guidelines
    Top Features
    Health Products Association - China Executive Director Reflects on Market Dynamics, Challenges

    Blood Sugar Management: Personalized Testing Drives Home The Need for Early Intervention

    New and Evolving Formulation Options Must Be Mindful of Blood Sugar Maintenance

    Tapping Functional Beverages to Meet Modern Wellness Needs

    Adaptogens: Where Ancient Remedies Meet Modern Wellness Products
    Breaking News
    Certifications, Approvals and Patents
    Exclusives
    Industry & Market News
    People
    Products
    Regulatory
    Research
    Supplier News
    Supplier Insights
    Live From Shows
    Top News
    Florida Food Products Acquires Javo

    Roquette Launches Nutralys Rice Protein

    New IADSA Chair Lauds Explorations of Supplementation in Healthcare Policy

    CTRL Launches Meal On-The-Go Bars

    GNC and RealEats Meal Delivery Partnership Expands Nationally
    Exclusives
    Blogs & Guest Articles
    Health E-Insights
    Area Code 420
    eBook
    Antioxidants
    Dairy-Based Ingredients
    Enzymes
    Fatty Acids
    Fiber & Carbohydrates
    Green Foods
    Herbs & Botanicals
    Marine Nutraceuticals
    Minerals
    Omega 3s
    Probiotics & Prebiotics
    Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids
    Sweeteners
    Vitamins

    Roquette Launches Nutralys Rice Protein

    Upcycled Coffeeberry® Cascara Offers Versatility in Functional Beverage Development

    Study Reveals Low Intake of Tocotrienols in Polish Population

    Combination of Collagen and Boswellia Serrata Shown to Reduce Joint Discomfort

    Nutralliance Adds Eggshell-Derived Ingredients for Beauty and Joint Health to Portfolio
    Consumer Trends
    Contract Manufacturing
    Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics
    Delivery & Dosage Technologies
    Dietary Supplements
    Flavors & Colors
    Functional Foods & Beverages
    Healthcare Trends
    Medical Nutrition
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Natural/Organic
    Nutrition Bars
    Packaging
    Pet Nutraceuticals
    Quality & Safety
    Regulations
    Research
    Testing
    World Markets

    Florida Food Products Acquires Javo

    Roquette Launches Nutralys Rice Protein

    New IADSA Chair Lauds Explorations of Supplementation in Healthcare Policy

    CTRL Launches Meal On-The-Go Bars

    Upcycled Coffeeberry® Cascara Offers Versatility in Functional Beverage Development
    Bone & Joint Health
    Cancer Risk
    Cardiovascular Health
    Cognitive Function
    Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management
    Digestive Health
    Energy
    Eye Health
    Healthy Aging
    Immune Function
    Infant & Children's Health
    Inflammation
    Men's Health
    Mood Health & Sleep
    Oral Health
    Sexual & Reproductive Health
    Skin Health
    Sports Nutrition
    Weight Management/Weight Loss
    Women's Health

    Upcycled Coffeeberry® Cascara Offers Versatility in Functional Beverage Development

    Botanical Gum for Kids Aims to Curb Sugar Cravings

    Combination of Collagen and Boswellia Serrata Shown to Reduce Joint Discomfort

    Childhood Fitness and Obesity Impact Cognition Later in Life, Study Finds

    Nutralliance Adds Eggshell-Derived Ingredients for Beauty and Joint Health to Portfolio
    Industry Events
    Live From Show Events
    Webinars
    All Companies
    Categories
    Trade Associations
    Company Capabilities
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    KLK OLEO

    Xsto Solutions

    Atlantia Clinical Trials

    Bioactive Resources

    Ecuadorian Rainforest
    Companies
    Product Releases
    News Releases
    Literature / Brochures
    White Papers
    Jobs
    VIdeos
    Services
    Add New Company
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    KLK OLEO

    Xsto Solutions

    Atlantia Clinical Trials

    Bioactive Resources

    Ecuadorian Rainforest
    • Magazine
      • Current / Back Issue
      • Features
      • Editorial
      • Columns
      • Digital Edition
      • eNewsletter Archive
      • Editorial Guidelines
      • Subscribe Now
      • Advertise Now
    • Breaking News
    • Buyers' Guide
      • All Companies
      • Categories
      • Trade Associations
      • Company Capabilities
    • Nutraceuticals
      • Antioxidants
      • Dairy-Based Ingredients
      • Enzymes
      • Fatty Acids
      • Fiber & Carbohydrates
      • Green Foods
      • Herbs & Botanicals
      • Marine Nutraceuticals
      • Minerals
      • Omega 3s
      • Probiotics & Prebiotics
      • Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids
      • Sweeteners
      • Vitamins
    • Markets
      • Consumer Trends
      • Contract Manufacturing
      • Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics
      • Delivery & Dosage Technologies
      • Dietary Supplements
      • Flavors & Colors
      • Functional Foods & Beverages
      • Healthcare Trends
      • Medical Nutrition
      • Mergers & Acquisitions
      • Natural/Organic
      • Nutrition Bars
      • Packaging
      • Pet Nutraceuticals
      • Quality & Safety
      • Regulations
      • Research
      • Testing
      • World Markets
    • Health
      • Bone & Joint Health
      • Cancer Risk
      • Cardiovascular Health
      • Cognitive Function
      • Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management
      • Digestive Health
      • Energy
      • Eye Health
      • Healthy Aging
      • Immune Function
      • Infant & Children's Health
      • Inflammation
      • Men's Health
      • Mood Health & Sleep
      • Oral Health
      • Sexual & Reproductive Health
      • Skin Health
      • Sports Nutrition
      • Weight Management/Weight Loss
      • Women's Health
    • Online Exclusives
    • Webinars
    • Slideshows
    • Blogs & Guest Articles
    • Health E-Insights
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Infographics
    • eBook
    • Whitepapers
    • Research
      • TrendSense
      • Monograph Center
      • White Papers
      • Research News
    • Jobs
    • Events
      • Industry Events
      • Live From Show Events
      • Webinars
    • Supplier Showcases
      • Companies
      • Product Releases
      • News Releases
      • Literature / Brochures
      • White Papers
      • Jobs
      • VIdeos
      • Services
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
    Features

    Nutraceuticals Gain Ground in Longevity Science

    Diet, exercise, and a sound supplement strategy can offer relief for a rapidly aging society.

    Nutraceuticals Gain Ground in Longevity Science
    Related CONTENT
    • Research on Stratum Eggshell Membrane Explores Benefits for Cartilage Protection
    • Hemp Acreage in U.S. Triples in 2018
    • Study Suggests More Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Supplementation Needed for Cardioprotection
    • ConsumerLab Testing Compares Fish Oil Supplements to Prescription Fish Oil
    • Key Trends in Functional Foods & Beverages for 2019
    By William Cortvriendt, MD, Physician & Bestselling Author03.01.19
    With advancements in processing, more effective ingredients, and new insights surrounding fatty acid balance in the body, nutraceutical science is poised to re-shape how consumers use dietary supplements, and how manufacturers make and sell them.

    When I first wrote the book Living a Century or More, supplement marketing was challenged by arbitrary claims and results that varied dramatically between users. As effectiveness improved, the healthcare community slowly came around to endorse supplements. Today, with scientific understanding coming into focus around the role of fatty acids in reducing inflammation and joint pain, the industry has arrived at an important tipping point.

    First, no pill alone can deliver on the promise of improved health. The three-part regimen that I prescribe my patients requires strict adherence to supplement intake, moderate exercise, and for most people, a dramatic change in diet.

    Diet is where the scientific paradigms are shifting. Many people think it’s years of bodily abuse and gravity that break down cartilage and cause pain and swelling. But the most prevalent inflammatory influences come from food. Processed foods that contain omega-6 fatty acids, sugar, and other rapidly digestible carbohydrates directly cause chronic inflammation.

    Inflammation can be a good thing. Little cuts turn red when healing through inflammation. A virus infection alerts the system to produce more antibodies and the subsequent inflammation curses the infection. But once inflammation goes chronic, pain takes over, especially in joints. The imperative is to stop eating processed foods and non-grass-fed livestock that inject omega-6 fatty acids into our bodies. Choose instead fruits, vegetables, free-range chicken, grass-fed beef, and wild-caught fish.

    We are what we eat, and we are what our food eats. A grain-fed, farm-raised salmon isn’t much better than eating a fast-food burger. I grew up on a farm, and noticed that chickens have beaks that are meant to peck the ground for worms and grubs. That’s protein, not the carbohydrate-based chow that makes packaged chicken meat appear glazed and yellow in the supermarket.

    Omega Balance
    Both omega-3s and omega-6s are essential fatty acids that we need in our food since we can’t produce them ourselves. Though some omega-6 is good, the modern diet often contains 20 times more omega-6 than omega 3. The optimal ratio is around three to five omega-6 molecules to one omega-3 molecule. This balance between the inflammation-causing omega-6s and the inflammation-inhibiting omega-3s provides for a healthy, but not chronic, level of inflammation that the body needs.

    All omega-6s need to be scrutinized, as high glucose levels in blood for long periods tend to bond irreversibly with proteins. Cartilage becomes brittle. The orthopedic surgeon may recommend drugs or inject hyaluronic acid before a hip replacement. But neither patient nor surgeon usually react to the fact the patient is 30 pounds overweight and doesn’t exercise.

    Here’s where the doctor should intervene in a patient’s lifestyle. Start a new diet with fresh, unprocessed foods. Insist on moderate, consistent exercise, which has been shown time and again to reduce inflammation. A brisk walk 30 minutes a day will do. Then, address chronic joint pain with natural anti-inflammatory agents found in dietary supplements.

    Advancements in ingredient and processing science have come a long way. Fish oils have proven to be the best supplements to lubricate joints and, with virtually no side effects, can be taken for a lifetime. Since the cartilage is already damaged and cannot be replaced, consumers should plan to take fish oil supplements every day for the rest of their lives.

    My research has shown that the most effective, wide-spectrum fish oils have been discovered in the New Zealand green-lipped mussel (GLM). A study performed at the University of Brussels on patients with chronic, severe back pain, who were resistant to conventional medical interventions, showed reliable improvements after taking GLM supplements for three months (Open Journal of Rheumatology, 2017).

    I had heard about positive results in veterinary GLM applications, and that Maori tribes in New Zealand who lived on the coast with a daily GLM diet had far less incidence of arthritis and joint pain than their inland counterparts. The Dutch supplement maker Synofit, one of the few companies incorporating GLM, provided the product for the study. When I learned about the processing technique and ingredient formulation, I sensed there was something new here.

    Advanced Formulation
    First, Synofit’s proprietary cold-press liquification process preserves the mussel’s nutritional integrity instead of the more common heat-based processing into powder. Medical uptake is improved, and the process retains the beneficial lipids (a variety of omega-3 fatty acids including the rare furan fatty acids, DTA, DHA, EPA, ETE, and ETA) and the natural tissues (proteins, glycosaminoglycans,
    and carbohydrates).

    Curcumin is also incorporated into the formula. Pressed from the turmeric plant, curcumin has potent anti-inflammatory capabilities but is hard to absorb from the intestines into the blood stream. Synofit addresses this through a unique preparation that achieves 97% natural maximum absorption of curcuminoids biologically available in the blood.

    The third workhorse in the Synofit formula is blackcurrant leaf extract. Traditionally used for rheumatism, this is another anti-inflammatory agent with diuretic (urine excretion) and uricosuric (urine acid excretion) activity that offers a blood purifying effect.

    These processes result in a stable and highly bioavailable joint-support supplement. When considering these elements on a biological molecular level, they augment each other by delivering their effects at different points on the inflammation cascade.

    This means that going from normal conditions to a state of inflammation is not a one-step process. It involves many different molecules, transitioning (or “cascading”) from one to the other, where each ingredient attacks the problem at different parts of the cascade, thus complementing their effectiveness. Think of it as if you were to take on the inflammation at a single point in the cascade. You would have maximum effect with one of the ingredients, but adding more ingredients at that same mechanical trigger point wouldn’t necessarily enhance the process, and could even cancel out the others.

    In a sense, this supplement formula works on a timed-release of the right ingredient at the right time to deliver the optimum effects in fighting inflammation. With chronic inflammation, this process rolls into a continuum that reduces joint pain long-term, and slows down the degradation of cartilage. To me, this represents the state-of-the-art in how supplements should work.

    Scientific Prevention
    There are more people age 50-plus than ever. Joint pain and arthritis are impacting their quality of life and shortening the lives of millions.

    Blood thinners complicate matters, NSAIDs harm intestines, and opioids are killing more people than car accidents. Supplements need to be more effective than ever. A GLM-based omega-3 regimen to balance out the omega-6s that appear in our diets, combined with fresh, unprocessed food and moderate exercise, plays a now scientifically proven role in decreasing osteoarthritis, and increasing longevity.

    These findings and practices are going to change the way consumers approach supplements, and guide the nutraceuticals industry in developing, testing, producing, marketing, positioning, and packaging products. New scientific understanding of ingredient formulations, nutrient ratios, processing techniques, cascading principles, bioavailability, and absorption behaviors should inform product development as our industry approaches a new performance paradigm.

    Pain is now the “fifth vital sign,” and is so common in an aging society that we can no longer afford to mask the pain or just treat symptoms. We’re compelled to prevent joint pain with the best solutions science has to offer, and, most importantly, to keep moving if we want to beat the odds and live to be 100.


    About the author: Best-selling author of the book, “Living a Century or More,” Dr. William Cortvriendt has developed a scientifically based longevity strategy that combines exercise, diet, and a state-of-the-art joint-support supplement regimen. His approach sets a new paradigm for potentially millions of consumers in realizing a goal previously attainable only through genetic luck: to live to be 100 years old.
    Related Searches
    • Fish Oil
    • Omega-6
    • Proteins
    • Omega-3s
    Related Knowledge Center
    • Omega-3s
    • Marine Nutraceuticals
    • Sports Nutrition
    Suggested For You
    Research on Stratum Eggshell Membrane Explores Benefits for Cartilage Protection Research on Stratum Eggshell Membrane Explores Benefits for Cartilage Protection
    Hemp Acreage in U.S. Triples in 2018 Hemp Acreage in U.S. Triples in 2018
    Study Suggests More Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Supplementation Needed for Cardioprotection Study Suggests More Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Supplementation Needed for Cardioprotection
    ConsumerLab Testing Compares Fish Oil Supplements to Prescription Fish Oil ConsumerLab Testing Compares Fish Oil Supplements to Prescription Fish Oil
    Key Trends in Functional Foods & Beverages for 2019 Key Trends in Functional Foods & Beverages for 2019
    BASF’s Omega-3 Product Shown to Reduce Liver Fat Content in NAFLD Patients BASF’s Omega-3 Product Shown to Reduce Liver Fat Content in NAFLD Patients
    Canadian Researchers Discover Novel Anti-Inflammatory Compound from Omega-3 ETA Canadian Researchers Discover Novel Anti-Inflammatory Compound from Omega-3 ETA
    CRN Survey Reaffirms Trust and Confidence in Dietary Supplement Industry CRN Survey Reaffirms Trust and Confidence in Dietary Supplement Industry
    JAMA Study Uncovers Unapproved Ingredients in Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements JAMA Study Uncovers Unapproved Ingredients in Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements
    Green Foods: Whole Nutrition for Health-Minded Consumers Green Foods: Whole Nutrition for Health-Minded Consumers
    OmegaQuant Opens Australia Lab to Service the APAC Region OmegaQuant Opens Australia Lab to Service the APAC Region
    The  Beauty of  Collagen The Beauty of Collagen
    Algae’s Secret: Promoting Health and Beauty Inside & Out Algae’s Secret: Promoting Health and Beauty Inside & Out
    Annatto Tocotrienol May Benefit Metabolic and Bone Health Annatto Tocotrienol May Benefit Metabolic and Bone Health

    Related Breaking News

    • Bone & Joint Health | Breaking News | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Research | Research News | Sports Nutrition | Supplier News
      Research on Stratum Eggshell Membrane Explores Benefits for Cartilage Protection

      Research on Stratum Eggshell Membrane Explores Benefits for Cartilage Protection

      Trial to build on existing research showing NEM’s ability to reduce joint pain and stiffness post-exercise.
      02.14.19

    • Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Regulations | Regulatory News
      Hemp Acreage in U.S. Triples in 2018

      Hemp Acreage in U.S. Triples in 2018

      Vote Hemp’s Crop Report documents industrial cultivation and state legislation.
      01.29.19

    • Breaking News | Cardiovascular Health | Marine Nutraceuticals | Omega-3s | Regulations | Research News
      Study Suggests More Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Supplementation Needed for Cardioprotection

      Study Suggests More Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Supplementation Needed for Cardioprotection

      Subjects with an ideal Omega-3 Index of 8% ate at least three non-fried fish meals per week and took an omega-3 EPA/DHA supplement.
      01.25.19


    • Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Marine Nutraceuticals | Omega-3s | Quality & Safety | Testing

      ConsumerLab Testing Compares Fish Oil Supplements to Prescription Fish Oil

      Some supplements contained comparable EPA and DHA to expensive omega-3 prescription drugs.
      11.20.18

    • Consumer Trends | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Digestive Health | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthy Aging | Herbs & Botanicals | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids
      Key Trends in Functional Foods & Beverages for 2019

      Key Trends in Functional Foods & Beverages for 2019

      From personalized nutrition plans to naturally healthy foods, consumers will pay a premium for products.
      By Julian Mellentin, Director, New Nutrition Business 11.01.18

    Loading, Please Wait..
    Trending
    • Three Grams Of Omega-3s May Be Optimal Dose For Reducing Blood Pressure
    • 3 grams of Omega-3s May be Optimal Dose for Reducing Blood Pressu
    • Olive/Pomegranate Extract May Improve Dyslipidemia
    Breaking News
    • Florida Food Products Acquires Javo
    • Roquette Launches Nutralys Rice Protein
    • New IADSA Chair Lauds Explorations of Supplementation in Healthcare Policy
    • CTRL Launches Meal On-The-Go Bars
    • GNC and RealEats Meal Delivery Partnership Expands Nationally
    View Breaking News >
    CURRENT ISSUE

    June 2022

    • Tapping Functional Beverages to Meet Modern Wellness Needs
    • Adaptogens: Where Ancient Remedies Meet Modern Wellness Products
    • New and Evolving Formulation Options Must Be Mindful of Blood Sugar Maintenance
    • Health Products Association - China Executive Director Reflects on Market Dynamics, Challenges
    • Blood Sugar Management: Personalized Testing Drives Home The Need for Early Intervention
    • View More >

    Cookies help us to provide you with an excellent service. By using our website, you declare yourself in agreement with our use of cookies.
    You can obtain detailed information about the use of cookies on our website by clicking on "More information”.

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms And Conditions
    • Contact Us

    follow us

    Subscribe
    Nutraceuticals World

    Latest Breaking News From Nutraceuticals World

    Florida Food Products Acquires Javo
    Roquette Launches Nutralys Rice Protein
    New IADSA Chair Lauds Explorations of Supplementation in Healthcare Policy
    Coatings World

    Latest Breaking News From Coatings World

    The Southern Society for Coatings Technology's 84th Annual Technical Conference A Success
    PPG to Showcase Specialty Automotive, Aerospace Adhesives, Sealants at Adhesives & Bonding Expo
    PPG’s New Paint for a New Start Initiative to Transform 25-plus Schools Worldwide
    Medical Product Outsourcing

    Latest Breaking News From Medical Product Outsourcing

    MPO's Most Read Stories This Week—June 25
    Magnetic Insight Announces $17 Million in Series B Funding
    BreatheSuite Adds Brad Fluegel to its Board
    Contract Pharma

    Latest Breaking News From Contract Pharma

    Pierre Fabre and Lonza Enter Manufacturing Agreement
    MasterControl and Elemental Machines Form Biomanufacturing Partnership
    Qosina Strengthens Aseptic Capabilities
    Beauty Packaging

    Latest Breaking News From Beauty Packaging

    Benefit Exec Joins Madison Reed's Board
    Peroni & Ellis Brooklyn Launch Fragrance Collection Inspired by Italian Spritz Cocktails
    Rhode Is Trending for June, Trendalytics Says
    Happi

    Latest Breaking News From Happi

    Spate’s Says The Skunk Stripe, Collagen Serum and Waterproof Eyeshadow Lead Summer Beauty Trends
    A Suitor Emerges for Revlon, SK Capital’s New Dealmaker & P&G’s Indoor Air Quality Efforts
    Wonder Curl Wins GlossWire's GlossPitch Competition
    Ink World

    Latest Breaking News From Ink World

    Weekly Recap: INX’s VC Fund, Screen Industry and Ball Top This Week’s News
    British Coatings Federation Posts Online History
    Orion Announces Price Increases, Reduced Payment Terms
    Label & Narrow Web

    Latest Breaking News From Label & Narrow Web

    PCMC teams with IGT, Fujifilm makes big announcement and more
    Loftware recognized as 'AIDC Company of the Year'
    Schreiner MediPharm highlights sustainability of Needle-Trap technology
    Nonwovens Industry

    Latest Breaking News From Nonwovens Industry

    Weekly Recap: SWM and Neenah Introduce Mativ Inc., Avgol honored for Biotransformation Technology & More
    Tranzonic Names VP of Supply Chain
    Ontex Climate Action Targets Approved by Science-Based Targets Initiative
    Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Latest Breaking News From Orthopedic Design & Technology

    ODT's Most-Read Stories This Week—June 25
    3Spine Inc. Receives IDE Approval for U.S. Pivotal Clinical Trial
    Volume-Based Procurement to Reduce Chinese Orthopedic Market Value
    Printed Electronics Now

    Latest Breaking News From Printed Electronics Now

    Weekly Recap: eMagin, Applied Materials, and Schott Top This Week’s Stories
    NREL Names Jennifer Logan to Leadership Team as CFO
    National Grid Renewables Orders 2 GW of First Solar Modules

    Copyright © 2022 Rodman Media. All rights reserved. Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media.

    AD BLOCKER DETECTED

    Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
    Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.


    FREE SUBSCRIPTION Already a subscriber? Login