Fact or Myth: Antioxidants Negatively Impact Iron Absorption
Recent studies show curcumin administered in the bioavailable form HydroCurc® does not harm iron absorption or iron stores.
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Listed in this section are various markets that companies may be interested in targeting with their ingredients, products and services. Within each sub-section you will find a compilation of news, feature articles, online exclusives and other relevant information that apply to each market.
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Breaking News | Medical Nutrition | Research | Research News | Vitamins | Women's Health
Vitamin K2 May Ameliorate Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
K2 in the form of Menaquinone-7 alleviated depression and other comorbidities of PCOS in a group of 84 women.08.15.22
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Breaking News | Medical Nutrition | Research | Research News | Sports Nutrition | Vitamins
Vitamin D May Prevent Changes to Liver Enzymes and Lipid Profile After Exhaustive Exercise
A small trial on overweight women with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease found that a daily dose of vitamin D offered hepatoprotective benefits.08.15.22
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Breaking News | Cognitive Function | Mood Health & Sleep | Omega-3s | Research | Research News
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Reduced Episodes of Depression
There appears to be a dose-dependent relationship between daily omega-3 consumption and episodes of depression, according to a longitudinal study.08.15.22
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Antioxidants | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Herbs & Botanicals | Minerals | Research
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Products | Quality & Safety | Sports Nutrition
Charlotte’s Web Sports Product Line to Undergo NSF Certification Process
The NSF Certified for Sport designation will ensure that the line of products do not contain any banned substances.08.11.22
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Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Supplier News
ADM and Benson Hill Partner to Scale High Protein Soy for U.S. Market
The collaboration will scale ingredients enabled by Benson Hill genetics and ADM’s commercial and production capabilities.08.10.22
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Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic | Products
Tazo Transitions to Regenerative Organic Agriculture
All of its tea will eventually be produced with agricultural practices that conserve nature, such as cover crops, monitoring soil health, and more.08.10.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Medical Nutrition | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Supplier News
Protein Ingredient Formulated for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
The low-viscosity beverage is available in a RTD and shot format, each of which has low phosphorous content.08.10.22
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Consumer Trends | Vitamins | World Markets
IADSA Calls for Addressing Discrepancies in Vitamin C Recommendations
Aligning guidance can help ensure that people around the globe are receiving the optimal dose, the organization reports.08.10.22
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Breaking News | Cognitive Function | Dietary Supplements | Energy | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Supplier News
Caffeine-Free Energy Supplement Linked to Alertness, Fatigue Benefits
OmniActive Heatlh Technologies’ EnXtra improved subjects’ performances in a five-hour assessment.08.10.22
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Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Digestive Health | Functional Foods & Beverages | Research | Research News | Sweeteners
Monk Fruit Sweetener May Have Prebiotic Activity, Study Finds
The sweetener, after being treated with enzymes, supported the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species.08.09.22
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Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Research
People with Low-Fiber Diets Benefit the Most from Fiber Supplements, Study Finds
Three different types of fiber all resulted in butyrate production in a group of 28 participants that was based on baseline fiber intake.08.09.22
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing | World Markets
BAPP Publishes Lab Guidance Document on Indian Frankincense (Boswellia serrata)
U.S. retail sales of boswellia dietary supplements in 2021 totaled about $8.9 million in mass market and natural channels combined.08.09.22
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Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Supplier News | Testing
Chenland Nutritionals Self-Affirms GRAS for Cumin UP60 Ingredient
The company attained the self-designation with assistance from Nutrasource.08.09.22
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Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Enzymes | Functional Foods & Beverages | Natural/Organic | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Research
Food Processing for Health and Wellness
At IFT FIRST, a panel of researchers covered the benefits of upcycled materials and sustainable measures to produce health and wellness products.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 08.09.22
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Antioxidants | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Functional Foods & Beverages | Research
Formulating for Nutrient Bioavailability
At IFT FIRST, food scientists discussed innovation and insights into how we digest, absorb, and utilize nutrients.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 08.09.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition | Research | Supplier News | Women's Health
Flower Pollen Extract Benefits Women’s Urinary Incontinence, Study Finds
The pollen extract, manufactured by Graminex, was assessed for multiple measures of incontinence and quality of life.08.08.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Immune Function | Inflammation | Omega-3s | Products
Vital Nutrients Launches First Vegan Omega Supplement with SPMs
The algal-based specialized formula contains added active metabolites of omega-3s.08.04.22
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic
Bill Chioffi Joins Nammex as Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
The industry expert has 30 years of experience in the production and sale of herbal extracts and several other products.08.03.22
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Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Functional Foods & Beverages | Natural/Organic
FDA Issues ‘No Questions’ Letter for Chiber Mushroom Fiber Preservative
The fiber, sourced from white button mushrooms, functions as a natural preservative for various food products.08.02.22
