Nutraceuticals

Preliminary Study Examines Immune Benefits of Black Seed Oil and Vitamin D3

Thymoquin, a standardized black seed oil, may modulate immune benefits offered by vitamin D3, according to observations in stem cells and mice.

01.20.22

Solace Nutrition Acquires R-Kane Nutritionals

The medical nutrition company’s acquisition of the high-protein meal replacement brand represents an extension into the weight loss market.

01.20.22

GOED Announces New Hires for Engagement, Communications Positions

The omega-3s trade association announced three new positions within the company, including two new staff members.

01.20.22

Codex Alimentarius Approves New Stevia Extraction Technologies

The move will bring about greater international access to high-intensity sweeteners sourced from the stevia leaf.

01.20.22

TruBiotics Launches Sugar-Free Probiotic Gummies

With B. subtilis DE111 for gut and immune support, bolstered by vitamins C or D, the kids' and adults' varieties are TruBiotics' first foray into gummies.

01.19.22

Curcumin Extract Shows Benefit, Reduces Analgesic Use in Osteoarthritis Patients

In a group of 101 OA patients, improvements were seen in both self-reported pain and performance based metrics.

01.19.22

Vitamin D and Cholesterol Found to Correlate with Mild Cognitive Impairment

The authors of a recent study proposed that because vitamin D regulates calcium, the two factors could be connected.

01.18.22

Krill Oil Reduces Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Study Finds

Significant Reductions in blood triglycerides were achieved in 520 patients with severely high triglycerides after 26 weeks.

01.18.22

BGG World Appoints Shaheen Majeed as CEO

Majeed will fill in the role upon the retirement of current CEO Bob Cappelli.

01.17.22

Vitamin K Status May Have Stronger Impact on COVID-19 Than Vitamin D Deficiency

A new study supported by Kappa Bioscience concludes that D supplementation should be complemented with vitamin D.

01.17.22

Lycored Opens New Processing Facility in New Jersey

The site also features an application lab and color production line for localized flavor and color development.

01.17.22

Green Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Cognitive Health Outcomes

The closer patients adhered to a high-polyphenol diet mostly containing plants, the more optimal their brain measurements were, researchers concluded.

01.17.22

Phynova, InVita Reach Distribution Agreement for Reducose Sales in Eastern Europe/Asia

InVita will sell the white mulberry leaf extract to customers in Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Armenia.

01.17.22

Aker BioMarine Appoints Simon Seward as Human Health and Nutrition EVP

Seward, an expert in global nutrition and aquaculture markets, will oversee the expansion of the Superba brand of krill oil.

01.17.22

Kerry Releases Global, Regional Taste Charts for 2022

The flavor and nutrition company shared key consumer shifts that will shape food and beverage innovation and product launches in 2022.

01.13.22

PEA as a CBD Alternative? Analysis Breaks Down the Overlap and Differences

While there is much to uncover in the realm of human outcomes, the paper makes an in-depth scientific comparison between the two endocannabinoids.

01.13.22

Two Cannabis Compounds Inhibit COVID-19 Infection in In Vitro Study

CBDA and CBGA bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, according to a team of Oregon State University researchers.

01.13.22

Olam Food Ingredients Partners with Brightseed to Use its AI Research Platform

The goal of the partnership will be to identify novel health benefits and compounds in black pepper and garlic, two extensively researched botanicals.

01.13.22