Inflammation

Fermentation specialist Biomedican to spin off astaxanthin unit

18-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Fermentation specialist Biomedican plans to spin off a subsidiary that will be focused on astaxanthin production via a bioengineered yeast, the company said recently.

Patients with more omega-3s in blood less likely to die from COVID-19, pilot study finds

12-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Patients with the most omega-3s in their system were 75% less likely to die from COVID-19, a preliminary pilot study suggests.

Review backs role of grape polyphenols in sports performance

11-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Back in the day the beverage of choice for Tour de France riders famously used to be a bottle of red wine. They may have been on to something, a recent review suggests.

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The virtual microbiome: Examine the full programme as Probiota 2021 goes online!

11-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

It’s that time of the year again as NutraIngredients brings together the very best microbiome researchers and global business leaders for Probiota as the event goes online for the first time.

Algalif responds to astaxanthin demand by green lighting €22m expansion

06-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

Icelandic astaxanthin producer Algalif announces a €22m expansion to its production facilities in a round of investment that builds on 2019’s manufacturing upgrades to meet rising demand.

Malaysia firm launches health tea modelled on COVID-19 TCM formula, but no health claims

04-Jan-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Malaysia headquartered Ritamix Global has launched a tea modelled on a TCM formula used in China for COVID-19 treatment – but the new product is registered as food and beverage and makes no health claims.

Protecting the category, fostering education and science top curcumin group’s 2021 priorities

21-Dec-2020 By By Traci Kantowski, Communications Director, Global Curcumin Association

Curcumin has been a star on the rise for a number of years. Even before COVID, curcumin was one of the growth areas within supplements.

Epax Norway receives government funding to develop marine fatty acids

17-Dec-2020 By Will Chu

Omega-3 manufacturers Epax Norway has received just under €750,000 in funding for research looking into the role of less well-known fatty acids in brain health, eye health, skin health and fertility.

Resistant starch plus LactoSpore may reduce inflammation in IBD: Mouse data

16-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A synbiotic combination of green banana resistant starch and probiotic Bacillus coagulans MTCC5856 (LactoSpore by Sabinsa) may reduce gut inflammation in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), says a new study from Australia.

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Iprona launches sports nutrition product-friendly tart cherry extract

16-Dec-2020 By Will Chu

Italian fruit extracts firm Iprona makes available CherryCraft, a tart cherry extract that could prove useful in sports nutrition products after studies link it to improved muscle recovery and cardiovascular health.

Aker BioMarine forms new business unit aimed at plastic recycling

15-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

Krill oil supplier Aker BioMarine has formed a new business unit called AION that is aimed at capturing plastic waste and recycling it into new products such as grocery shopping baskets and food service trays, in what the company calls a ‘circularity...

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Omega-3 Overview 2020: COVID and Contradictions (in Science)

15-Dec-2020 By Ellen Schutt, Executive Director, GOED

The year 2020 will go down in history as a year like no other; the overused adjective “unprecedented” doesn’t even seem to do the situation justice anymore. In a year dominated by COVID-19, it’s impossible to look at any industry segment without examining...

Friend of the Sea recognition as Calanus awarded omega-3 certification

15-Dec-2020 By Will Chu

International marine certifiers Friend of the Sea (FOS) has certified Norway-based Calanus AS for its efforts to promote sustainability of its omega-3 enriched-products.

CiiTECH gets CBD ducks in a row for Novel Foods deadline

14-Dec-2020 By Lynda Searby

CiiTECH is to switch to TTS Pharma for the supply of cannabidiol (CBD) for its UK brands in preparation for the Food Standards Agency’s impending Novel Foods deadline.

Kemin’s algae-sourced beta glucan ingredient receives EU Novel Food approval

09-Dec-2020 By Will Chu

Kemin Industries has announced its algae-sourced beta glucan ingredient can be sold on the European market after it received Novel Foods Approval by the European Commission (EC).

Omega-3 oils EPA and DHA differ in actions that tackle inflammation: Study

08-Dec-2020 By Will Chu

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), appear to work differently when tackling chronic inflammation, a new study concludes.

Probiotic cocktail may benefit aging-related leaky gut and inflammation: Study

07-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing a combination of five Lactobacillus and five Enterococcus strains isolated from healthy infant gut could repair leaky gut associated with aging, suggests a new study with mice.

UK Gov prioritises at-risk groups with free winter vitamin D

02-Dec-2020 By Will Chu

The UK Government is to offer free vitamin D supplements to the most vulnerable in a move that supports bone and muscle health affected during lockdown but stops short of directly addressing COVID-19.

For the Biome makes leap from skin to immune health

01-Dec-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The company said they are redefining immunity health with a new 3-product system that begins in the gut — home to 70% of the immune system.

ASA ruling bans claims made for multi-nutrient joint supplement

25-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered a nutrition firm not to state or imply its food supplements could prevent, treat or cure human disease after its ad used unauthorised health claims.

Covid-19 RCT: Honey and black cumin seed help speed up recovery in Covid-19 patients

25-Nov-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

A randomised-controlled trial that is awaiting peer review suggests that Covid-19 patients who received a combination of honey and Nigella sativa recovered more quickly than those given a placebo.

LBP products will benefit from ‘regulatory innovation,’ says European authority

18-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

There is an urgent need for clarification of concepts and constraints of the probiotics used in Live Biotherapeutic (LBP) products with success dependent on credible safety and efficacy demonstrations, says a European authority.

Omega-3s from Camelina: Yield10 Bioscience signs collaboration agreement with Rothamsted Research

17-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Massachusetts-based Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. has announced a collaboration agreement with UK-based Rothamsted Research to support Rothamsted’s program to develop omega-3 oils in Camelina sativa.

Tigers and The Turmeric Co. give it a shot with partnership agreement

16-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

Premiership rugby union club Leicester Tigers welcome The Turmeric Co. as an official nutrition partner, supplying the team with the health benefits of turmeric with its shot products.

NutraCast Podcast: Mantra Labs on Chrononutrition

13-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Taking care of ourselves is more important than ever. Two major pieces to the self-care puzzle are sleep and nutrition. However, that may not be enough. Research is mounting to suggest that there are very real and important implications for when we eat....

COVID-19 puts spotlight on elderly malnutrition and recovery chances

13-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

Despite efforts to address the nutritional needs of the elderly, malnutrition remains an issue amongst this vulnerable population, particularly during the ongoing pandemic, says a Danone white paper.

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LISTEN: From rejection to cooperation - How psychobiotics have come a long way according to Bened’s Prof Ying-Chieh Tsai

13-Nov-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The gut-brain axis is a hot topic amongst scientists, doctors, and dietary supplement businesses today, but this was not the case just five years ago, where the idea of using probiotics to address mental and cognitive health issues was met with much scepticism.

Supplement route for COVID-19 especially valuable for high-risk obese, review thinks

12-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

Researchers have made a case for the use of vitamin, mineral and fatty acid supplements in the battle against the coronavirus, particularly in obese patients, who may be more susceptible to the virus’ effects.

DuPont review outlines ergogenic potential of probiotics in sports

10-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

A DuPont review has reinforced the link between the gut microbiome and sporting performance as the firm’s researchers identify probiotics’ role in training support, performance, and post-exercise recovery.

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Allergies, immunity, and digestive health fuelling infant nutrition R&D – Growth Asia 2020 expert panel

10-Nov-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Tackling allergies, improving digestion and aiding immunity are the key pillars for infant nutrition product innovation, says a group of expert panellists from major brand names such as Biostime, Morinaga, and Nuchev.

COVID-19 changes preferences? China consumers less interested in overseas supplement brands, while trust in TCM rises

04-Nov-2020 By Tingmin Koe

China consumers are placing more trust in traditional Chinese medicines (TCM), with a declining interest in overseas supplement brands and functional foods with health claims, said a consumer survey funded by the High-Value Nutrition National Science...

Aker BioMarine’s krill oil operations receive MSC recertification

20-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Aker BioMarine’s krill fishery activities have been re-certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for the third consecutive year in an assessment that notes strengths in sustainability and partnerships.

New microalgae analysis tool could assist omega-3 production

20-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have discovered a novel way to detect lipid production inside live microalgae which they believe could assist in the development of omega-3 supplements.

Allmicroalgae continues to expand microalgae production as demand rises

14-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Portugal’s Allmicroalgae is to ramp up production of its algae-based ingredients with the installation of a second fermenter, which the firm says will double output and meet increasing demand.

Seal oil omega-3 for APAC: Norwegian company seeks growth in the East amid sales spike in China

05-Oct-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Norwegian dietary supplement company Norsund has seen a spike in the sales of its seal oil omega-3 in China and has set its sights on expanding its presence in APAC.

Co Enzyme Q10 has potential to help chronic condition symptoms, review finds

02-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Co Enzyme Q10 supplementation could be behind improvements in symptoms seen in disorders like heart disease, diabetes and kidney disease, according to a new review.

New data on postbiotic LactoSporin shows anti-acne and anti-aging benefits

01-Oct-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Sabinsa makes specialty ingredients for the food, pharma, and beauty industries. In early 2019, the company launched LactoSporin into the realm of microbiome skin care. Now this year, the company has published data pointing too additional skin care benefits.

Microalgae supplementation may boost athletic measures: Study

29-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Thirty days of microalgae supplementation (TetraSOD) may boost cardiovascular and respiratory (ergospirometric) parameters in amateur athletes, suggests a new study from Spain.

Scientists find way to extract industry-standard polyphenols from olive and grape waste

29-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

An Italian team has described a method to produce micronised powders and extracts enriched with polyphenols obtained from agricultural waste, offering environmental as well as metabolic health benefits.

Gut simulation expands health benefits of HMOs in adults

28-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The potential health effects of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for adults may extend beyond just promoting the growth of beneficial Bifidobacteria to also impacting immune function and the gut barrier, says a new study.

Industry group greenlights CBD safety research to coincide with FSA’s need for relevant studies

28-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

The UK’s Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) is to conduct a new safety study that coincides with updated advice from the country’s Food Safety Agency that highlights a lack of research in this area.

Recall round-up: CBD oil, infant formula & salmon oil + vit D3 supplement

25-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

After the Summer recess, NutraIngredients returns for its monthly recall round-up, where September brings news of food alerts involving CBD oils, children’s food supplements and fish oil-based capsules.

Resveratrol reduces pain, improves quality of life for menopausal women: Study

22-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Swiss biotech firm Evolva has released their fourth and final installment on Resveratrol Supporting Healthy Aging in Women (RESHAW), with the last clinical study focusing on pain perception, menopausal symptoms and overall well-being.

Vitamin D and tea compound proves useful in aiding reproductive health

21-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Vitamin D and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may impact on female reproductive health, researchers say as the combination could prove effective in managing benign tumours found in the uterus.

Calanus oil may halt obesity-related gut microbiota changes, study finds

18-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Supplementation with oil derived from North Atlantic Ocean shrimp may play a role in preventing the negative changes seen in the gut microbiome that are linked to obesity and weight mismanagement.

Study details device’s ability to boost omega-3 potency for dietary supplement use

14-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Technology that raises the levels and purity of fish oil in food has been detailed by Australian scientists, who also demonstrate how fish oil can be successfully encapsulated with curcumin and quercetin.

Faecal transplants show potential in reducing alcoholism, study suggests

10-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Faecal Microbiota Transplants (FMT) may serve to reduce the alcohol craving and consumption characteristic of cirrhosis in the short-term, according to a team from the US.

AI-discovered peptides show efficacy in reducing age-related inflammation: Study

07-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Ireland-based biotech firm Nuritas reveals details of natural rice-based peptides discovered using Artificial Intelligence (AI) that could help reduce age-related chronic inflammation.

RCT: Synergistic botanical pain relief comparable to paracetamol

04-Sep-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A synergistic botanical formula of curcumin, frankincense and black sesame oil can provide pain relief with efficacy and speed comparable to paracetamol, according to a new RCT.

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IFF Health and DolCas Biotech in Curcugen partnership

04-Sep-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

IFF Health and DolCas Biotech have partnered on the sale and marketing of Curcugen, a next-gen, all-natural turmeric extract for the dietary supplement and food and beverage industries.