Ingredient regulation in food supplements for maternal and infant health is imperative as novel food applications frequently prioritize approval at the expense of maternal and child considerations, according to a legal expert.
A Bayer survey reveals that many consumers are unaware of the impact of parental nutrition on a baby's growth during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with over half reporting they have never received guidance on essential dietary supplements.
Innovations in nutrition, probiotics, and regulatory frameworks are shaping a healthier future for mothers and their babies, all while highlighting the critical role of the microbiome in these transformative changes.
Low-methoxy (LM) pectin supplementation at 15 g daily reduces inflammatory markers and scores for depression and anxiety in healthy volunteers, according to new research.
Rising demand for infant immunity products is driving focus on microbiome health, antibiotic resistance and respiratory support, according to data from Lumina Intelligence.
A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrients confirms that antenatal and postnatal depression are associated with reduced serum 25-hydroxyvitamin (25[OH]D) levels.
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that less than 60 ug/L of ferritin at 15 weeks pregnancy could predict an iron deficiency at 33 weeks.
CPG companies and retailers are moving beyond generative AI (gen AI) testing to realizing tangible business benefits of the technology, including increased revenues and operational efficiencies, Google shared in a recent report.
A combination of Bifidobacterium longum and Pediococcus pentosaceus strains may reduce crying and fussing time compared to the most studied probiotic for infant colic, says a new study.
A snack bar made from cone mushroom shows promise in boosting brain health and memory during midlife, according to new research published in the journal Nutrients.
Researchers in Spain have found that a collagen supplement with low digestibility and high swelling capacity may offer positive weight management effects.
Co-supplementation with ergogenic aids quercetin and citrulline may not have additive benefits during timed trials in highly trained cyclists, but each individually improved maximal oxygen consumption (VO2), according to a recent study.
Dark chocolate reduced depression scores among menopausal women but had no significant effect on sleep quality and anthropometric indices, according to researchers.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the nutraceuticals industry could become a ‘crucial’ component of innovation and regulatory compliance processes, but care must be taken regarding the information that is fed into the technology.
Women who included zinc in their diets had lower odds of having endometriosis, according to a study that examined thousands of consumption patterns among Americans.
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with Keurig Dr Pepper acquiring Ghost for big money and LanzaTech accelerating its proprietary protein commercialization among the headlines. Catch up with our weekly round-up...
A supplement made from Saccharomyces cerevisiae by-products from the brewing industry improves lipid metabolism and cholesterol profiles in overweight and obese individuals, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrients.
Cargill is building on its decades-long experience in infant nutrition and know-how on flavours to grow its specialised nutrition business, a focus area for the company’s next stage of development.
Botanical extraction company Groupe Berkem recently announced its Global Plant Exploration initiative. The effort includes sending a team to travel around the world to source plants directly. And who better to send on this exploration than the Medicine...
Following changes in EU regulations in 2022, Hyvital Whey HA 300 has passed scientific and safety evaluations, becoming one of only a few milk hydrolysate ingredients approved for infant and follow-on formulas.
Day two of the Active Nutrition Summit brought together experts to explore key trends, opportunities and challenges in the growing market of cognitive health supplements designed for active individuals.
Peru has announced that the second anchovy fishing season in the country’s North-Central region will commence on November 1, with a substantial quota set at 2.51 million tons.
Heather Granato, the founder of strategic business consultancy Nutrachievement, is a 30-year veteran of the natural products industry. She shared her early passion for journalism and the valuable lessons she learned along the way, including the importance...
Biotech company LanzaTech is making strides in global microbial fermentation protein production with the launch of its proprietary LanzaTech Nutritional Protein (LNP), in collaboration with organizations like the US Navy to accelerate commercialization.
Preliminary in vitro experiments show that Indena’s Enovita, a sustainable standardized grapeseed extract (GSE), modulates key neurotransmitters involved in mood and cognition.
Spain-based Arandovo S.L has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with Switzerland-based Swisseutic for MKARE, an eggshell membrane Ingredient, for the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland).
New research links maternal probiotic use to reduced breast milk inflammatory markers, improved infant gut health and enhanced brain response, however knowledge gaps on infant gut colonization remain.
A recent study by Chinese researchers has found that iron metabolism is linked to the onset of psoriasis, and that the intake of zinc and selenium could lower the risk of atopic dermatitis.
There is no slow down in the interest around gut health in maintaining wellness across different life stages, especially set against the backdrop of Asia's ageing population.
Fish oils rich in omega-11 (cetoleic acid) may significantly reduce cholesterol by 14%, according to a new study from the University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital in Norway.
Researchers from Italy reported that a regime of dietary supplements and prehabilitation before knee arthroplasty may preserve muscle function, accelerate recovery and enhance the overall quality of life in sarcopenic patients.
The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance said it is hoping to increase confidence in product integrity within the supply chain by introducing the Innovative Product Integrity Program.
Experts at the recent 2024 Active Nutrition Summit revealed that the growing interest in active nutrition has created a fragmented demographic, presenting brands with more opportunities to fill a niche.
Researchers in Italy have preliminary evidence that a multi-strain probiotic balances the vaginal microbiota in women with asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis (BV).
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, with Swisse seeking to pioneer Australia’s nootropics consumption, Biohm partnering with ADM on women’s microbiome formulation, Probi introducing a new psychobiotic to the Nordic...
Finding trade routes into China and Asian Pacific countries can be challenging for nutraceutical companies, but cross-border e-commerce appears an effective way to enter these markets.
BASF has announced a further delay to the resumption of vitamin and carotenoid production following the incident earlier this year at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany.
New research finds connections between disrupted iron homeostasis and genetic risk of psoriasis and highlights the potential protective role of zinc and selenium in atopic dermatitis.
UK life sciences company ProBiotix Health has signed a new partnership with Ukraine-based distributor Deutsch-Pharm to unlock probiotic sales in Eastern Europe.
Proteins from algae, fungi and edible insects are as high-quality as animal proteins and demonstrate significant potential as a sustainable source of bioactive peptides, according to a new study.
Microbiome testing company Sequential has just launched ‘targeted skin condition panels’, which are designed to address conditions like acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis and malodour, as well as UV exposure.
Italian microbiome startup Bacfarm just won Shiseido’s annual startup competition with an innovation that can have uses in both topical and nutra sun care products. We spoke to the co-founder to learn more about how it could disrupt the category...
Radicle Science and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) recently honored Yasmeen Nkrumah-Elie, PhD, ChromaDex’s global director of external research, as the first winner of the Trailblazing Woman Award.
Microbiome company Biohm Technologies has joined forced with nutrition multinational ADM to launch a new data-driven microbiome formulation called Vivifem, formulated for women between the ages of 45 and 65.
It's time to submit abstracts for the prestigious Scientific Frontiers competition at the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota, scheduled for February 2025 in Copenhagen.
