Humann focuses on performance-driven innovation for cardiovascular health
New delivery systems, clinical validation and institutional partnerships are helping Humann scale its science-backed supplement brand, says CEO Joel Kocher.
Botanicals
Special edition: Mind health matters
With the brain clearly being front of mind for a wide demographic of consumers, supplement and functional food and drink developers are getting creative with cognitive support products.
What can brands say about mind health supplements under EU Law?
Brands formulating mind health supplements face a legal minefield in the EU, as strict health-claim rules and fragmented national laws severely limit what they can say about key ingredients.
Mind health methodologies: The science behind brain claims
With a rising number of supplements targeting various aspects of mind health, NutraIngredients dives into the science behind the products, discovering the tried and tested methodologies, some of the more innovative approaches and how tech is advancing...
NutraWomen Wednesday: Trisha Ashworth, founder of Productive Health Co.
Creating a beverage company wasn’t in her original plans, yet it emerged from addressing a genuine need Trisha Ashworth and others shared.
Olive polyphenol supplement shows healthy aging potential: RCT
Four months of supplementation with hydroxytyrosol, an olive-derived polyphenol, may improve antioxidant and anti-inflammatory status in overweight pre-diabetic people, says a new study from Spain.
Hallmarks of aging, ingredients, microbiome and skin: Nutra Healthspan Summit to explore the longevity opportunity
The inaugural Nutra Healthspan Summit will take place in London on Nov. 12 and 13, featuring a star-studded line-up of speakers who will cut through the hype to explore our current knowledge and understanding around aging and where nutritional approaches...
Could a citrus and grape extract supplement provide an alternative to red yeast rice?
A food supplement containing citrus and red grape extracts and chromium may regulate glucose and lipid metabolism, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Kemin FloraGLO study awarded for potential health impact in children with high screentime
New award-winning research suggests Kemin’s FloraGLO Lutein could support eye health and cognitive performance and reduce digital eye strain during developmental years, especially for children with high screentime exposure.
Israeli start-up launches plant-cell cultivated strawberry bioactives for supplements
A new ingredient produced through plant-cell cultivation is positioning itself as a high-efficiency alternative to conventional strawberry extracts, addressing longstanding challenges in consistency, potency and sustainability for dietary supplement and...
Coffeeberry extract may improve soccer skill performance: RCT
A single dose of coffeeberry extract may enhance soccer skill performance particularly passing speed and accuracy, says a new study with young players.
Haleon and Botalys partner to advance botanical innovation
Haleon, a leading over-the-counter health solutions player, has partnered with Botalys, a Belgian supplier of biotech ingredients, to deliver a new high purity, sustainable botanical ingredient.
Across the Nutraverse: Lead in protein powders, herb extracts for healthspan, counterfeit responses
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
NutraCast: How modern freeze-drying tech is reshaping nutraceuticals
Walt Pebley, chief scientific officer at OFD Life Sciences, gives listeners a guided tour of the evolution of freeze-drying. The lyophilization vet has spent more than four decades pushing the boundaries of freeze-drying—transforming it from a...
Review highlights tart cherry, kiwi and dairy sleep interventions for elite athletes
Kiwifruit, tart cherry juice and dairy offer potential nutritional interventions to promote sleep in elite athletes, while protein has a ceiling effect, according to a new research review.
NutraIngredients reimagined: Relaunch provides global insights and region-specific coverage
We’re thrilled to share some important updates to NutraIngredients that will enhance how you engage with our content.
Thyme and oregano compounds may activate autophagy and promote healthy aging
Thymol and carvacrol from thyme and oregano, respectively, may promote autophagy, the body’s cellular recycling system, and make them “attractive for nutrition-based healthspan promotion,” says a new study led by Nestlé Research.
Prosomnial pistachio extract gummy as effective as synthetic melatonin: Study
New research suggests a gummy supplement containing a pistachio extract demonstrates comparable absorption and sleep-promoting effects to a synthetic melatonin gummy.
Harke acquires Green Bioactives’ Memory Complex amid liquidation sale
Harke Pharma GmbH has acquired the Memory Complex supplement ingredient developed by Scottish biotech company Green Bioactives.
Greenvit announces U.S. launch of polyphenol-rich aronia extract
Polish family-owned plant extract producer Greenvit is launching its standardized extract of aronia berries into the United States, with results of a recent human study supporting the ingredient’s metabolic benefits.
MartinBauer acquires wildcraft herb player American Botanicals
Germany-based MartinBauer has expanded its agricultural footprint in the United States with the acquisition of American Botanicals, a leading supplier of U.S. wildcrafted botanicals.
Magnesium ranked favorite supplement among German consumers
Over three-quarters of German consumers use dietary supplements (DS), most of which are minerals, according to a new survey study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
CREATEA headed to Vegas for marketing collaboration
The team behind XPO NRG, the collaborative concept beverage that swept the show floor at last year’s SupplySide expo in Las Vegas, is back with a brand-new creation for this year’s global ingredient trade event.
Beetroot juice may boost power and strength in judo
A new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition reports that beetroot juice may increase handgrip and back muscle strength in adolescent judo athletes.
Oceanium’s sugar kelp extract shows low-dose prebiotic effects
Ocean Actives H+, a fucoidan-rich algae extract, shows prebiotic benefits at a dose of 250 mg per day, potentially reducing risk of bloating pain, according to new research.
How green technology techniques can optimize turmeric extract
New research has evaluated supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional methods for extracting curcuminoids.
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Squalene, tocotrienols palm fruits extract finds application for healthy aging
iHerb and multi-level marketing company Market America are among the companies that are recognizing the benefits of palm fruit extract compounds, including tocotrienols and squalene, for healthy aging.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Leena Pradhan-Nabzdyk, PhD, CEO and co-founder, Canomiks
Growing up with a doctor father and an Ayurvedic grandmother in India, Dr. Leena Pradhan-Nabzdyk witnessed debates grew up at the crossroads of Western medicine and traditional healing practices. Those two worlds would later become intertwined.
Meta-analysis explores Rhodiola rosea’s ergogenic potential
Rhodiola rosea may enhance endurance performance and improve biomarkers related to oxidative stress, muscle damage and metabolic efficiency, according to a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Crow-dipper rhizome deemed not novel, national barriers remain
The European Commission has updated the EU Novel Food Catalogue to confirm that crow-dipper rhizome and its alcoholic extract of Pinellia ternata are not considered novel when used in food supplements.
Seed expands portfolio with Co-Biotics line for sleep, energy and daily nutrition
Microbiome science company Seed, best known for its synbiotic formulations, is expanding its portfolio with three new products: DM-02 Daily Multivitamin, AM-02 Energy + Focus and PM-02 Sleep + Restore.
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Phynova ramps up clinical trials for award winning mulberry leaf extract
Phynova Group Ltd is beefing up clinical trials for its award winning white mulberry leaf extract Reducose, as it seeks to uncover other benefits of its blood sugar management ingredient, including its potential as an adjuvant to diabetes treatment.
Made in the USA: Biovivo brings botanical extraction manufacturing home
Jeffersonville, Indiana is now home to BioVivo Science’s new facility, marking a major shift from overseas dependency to domestic production. The $70 million investment into the new 100,000-square-foot facility will allow Biovivo to process 2,000 metric...
Korea expands warnings on Garcinia cambogia products after additional hepatitis cases
South Korean authorities are adding more precaution statements to health functional foods containing Garcinia cambogia, following recent complaints of acute hepatitis.
Lychee fruit extract intake shown to reduce abdominal fat - Japan study
The supplementation of a lychee fruit extract could significantly reduce abdominal fat as compared to taking placebo, according to a 12-week clinical trial conducted in Japan.
Mushroom expert calls for quality quantification beyond ‘easy win’ beta-glucans
The medicinal mushroom industry needs to look beyond beta-glucans and adopt bioactive-specific quality markers to keep up with consumer expectations, according to a new white paper by KÄÄPÄ Biotech.
Great Earth pioneers green innovation with fiber caps roll-out
Swedish supplements brand Great Earth has rolled-out fiber-based caps across its portfolio, reducing plastic content by 95% and contributing to Europe-wide targets.
Sustainability September
The women driving sustainability
NutraIngredients sat down with the women championing sustainability efforts to discuss initiatives they’re working on, the challenges that exist and the push for progress.
Bayer unveils new lab devoted to botanical and biotic innovation
Multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences firm Bayer has opened a state-of-the-art laboratory dedicated to advancing innovation in phytomedicines and biotics.
Tocotrienols show promise for cognitive health and sleep
A rice bran tocotrienol supplement marketed as TheraPrimE rice by BGG Americas may improve markers of memory, sleep and inflammation, according to a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Clean label: UK university’s spinoff launches novel liposomal tech for APAC
A novel liposomal technology created by LipoActive is seeking to crack the Asian markets, especially since it does not use silicon dioxide and excipients that are under restricted use in Asia.
Sorghum extract may accelerate post-exercise strength recovery
Daily supplementation with RedLeaf Biologics’ polyphenol-rich sorghum extract enhances strength recovery after bout of intense eccentric exercise, says a new study from researchers at the University of Kentucky.
Apple cider vinegar review backs weight management potential
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) supplementation may reduce short-term weight and metabolic complications in adults with excess body weight, new research published in Nutrients shows.
Across the Nutraverse: Novonesis-Novo Nordisk partnership, yerba mate for weight management, GNC in Singapore
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Study suggests links between carotenoids and childhood obesity
Serum carotenoids, in particular β-carotene, may be associated with a lower prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents, according to a study published in BMC Pediatrics.
Can pomegranate extract support healthy aging?
Daily supplementation with pomegranate extract may improve a key biological marker of aging, according to new research.
Science shorts: Whey protein, ashwagandha, PEA in the spotlight
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on whey protein, ashwagandha, and palmitoylethanolamide (PEA).
Brightseed launches BioMetaControl for blood sugar control and metabolic health
AI-phytonutrient pioneer Brightseed has launched a new ingredient targeting metabolic health, marking the company’s expansion beyond digestive wellness into blood glucose management and metabolic support.