Inflammation

NutraIngredients Awards: Readers' category open ... YOU decide who wins!

03-Apr-2017

Have your say and vote to decide who will win Readers’ Ingredient of the Year and Readers’ Food Supplement of the Year at this year’s NutraIngredients Awards.

Canadian firm to launch cannabidiol nutraceutical in UK

28-Mar-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

A functional food containing cannabidiol and hemp seed oil has been launched in the UK by Canadian hemp seed product manufacturer, HempCo, under the brand name PlanetHemp.

38 finalists will battle it out in 13 categories

Finalists announced: Find out who made the NutraIngredients Awards 2017 shortlist

20-Mar-2017 By Nathan Gray

NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the shortlisted finalists for the 2017 edition of the NutraIngredients Awards, ... with the winners announced at our exclusive awards evening in Geneva on 10th May. Will you be joining us?

Gut bug imbalance could help disease prevention, suggests study

20-Mar-2017 By Will Chu

A gut flora imbalance caused by a high-fat diet might help protect healthy people from the metabolic effects of unhealthy diets, a study says.

Study shows Ahiflower oil’s anti-inflammatory and immune potential

14-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A daily dose of Ahiflower oil from Buglossoides arvensis may increase production of the cytokine IL-10,  which plays a role in immunoregulation and inflammation, says a new study.

Superchocolate: Can chocolate really be a functional food?

10-Mar-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

A chocolate bar containing 33% pure refined turmeric has been launched into the global functional foods market, as a convenient and enjoyable way to increase daily dosage of curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric.

Omega-3's could defend against air pollution damage: Mice study

07-Mar-2017 By Will Chu

Supplementing the diet with omega-3 fatty acids could restrict the tissue and organ damage caused by air pollution, says research.

New study supports enhanced bioavailabilty for gammadextrin-curcumin complex

02-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Complexing curcumin with gamma-dextrin can increase the bioavailability of curcumin by a factor of 40, according to a new human trial with Wacker’s Cavacurmin ingredient.

Resveratrol breathes new life into age-related lung damage

27-Feb-2017 By Will Chu

Inhaled treatments that use the natural phenol resveratrol appear to slow age-related degenerative changes in the lung, suggesting that this delivery method does not impose on compound efficacy.

Ayurveda extract helps reduce knee pain in elderly: Sabinsa Japanese RCT

26-Feb-2017 By Gary Scattergood

A clinical trial evaluating the effects of Sabinsa’s Boswellin Super supplement on knee pain reduction revealed improvements in pain management, a study funded by the company has found.

Prebiotics may lower markers of obesity-associated inflammation: Human data

24-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Incorporating prebiotic oligofructose in the diet as supplements or functional foods may help lower levels of some markers of obesity-associated inflammation, says a new study.

SPECIAL EDITION: BOTANICALS

Formulating a plan: How manufacturers are rising to the botanical formulation challenge

23-Feb-2017 By Will Chu

As consumers increasingly switch to ingredients that are plant-based and more sustainable, manufacturers are responding in kind to botanicals as a more ‘natural’ and bioavailable source of nutrition.

Precedent setting: The development and legacy of the GOED monograph

20-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The early 2000s were a time of health claims success and growing consumer awareness around the benefits of omega-3s, but concerns over quality in the sector spurred stakeholders to work together to create quality standards for the industry. The result...

ARCHIVE ARTICLE OF THE WEEK

Making a deposit: Faecal biobanks have ‘great potential’

17-Feb-2017 By Will Chu

The interest in stool transplants or faecal microbial transplants has gathered momentum in recent years giving rise to the concept of faecal biobanks.

Go with the grain: Gut health boost linked to whole-grain diet

15-Feb-2017 By Will Chu

Whole grains appear to wield small improvements to the gut microbiota and immune response, says a study outlining the benefits of adopting a diet that is also rich in fibre, minerals and antioxidants.

Curcumin helps to effectively ease inflammatory bowel disease: China mouse study

13-Feb-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Curcumin can help suppress the activation of dendritic cells (DCs), which play a pivotal role in the progression of inflammatory bowel disease, research from China has discovered.

Fish oil asthma benefits may be blocked by medication

10-Feb-2017 By Will Chu

Omega-3 fatty acids could reduce the production of antibodies that cause allergic reactions and asthma symptoms. But the possible benefits are reduced by asthma medication, say researchers.

Plant sterol fortified soy milk shows inflammation benefits: Singapore study

10-Feb-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Soy milk fortified with combination of plant sterols can alleviate lipid peroxidation and inflammation, a Singapore clinical trial has concluded.

Anti-inflammatory diet could act to preserve bone strength: Study

31-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

New associations between food and bone health have been outlined in a study, which suggests that anti-inflammatory diets could strengthen bone and reduce fractures.

Black cumin’s anti-inflammatory potential may have airways/asthma benefits: RCT

27-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may improve asthma control and lung function, says a new study.

Novel curcumin formulation may improve arterial health for young obese people

24-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of supplementation with a novel curcumin formulation may reduce arterial stiffness and pulse pressure in the brachial artery, both risk markers for cardiovascular disease, says a new study.

Does caffeine keep you younger for longer? Stanford study thinks so

23-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

The anti-inflammatory properties of caffeine may be why coffee drinkers live longer, says a Nature study, in which its research team provide proof for the compound’s role in heart health.

CoQ10, soy and taurine have potential to help boys with fatal muscle wasting disease

23-Jan-2017 By Gary Scattergood

A number of nutraceuticals have clinical merit and the therapeutic potential to help boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), but more stringent and credible research is sorely needed, researchers say.

Special delivery: Nano’s nutrient gift presents huge potential

20-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Is nanotechnology finally walking the talk when it comes to nutrient enhancement in food and supplements?

Fruit & veg flavonoids prevent unhealthy fat build-up: Twin study

20-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Flavonoid-rich foods appear to alter body composition as UK researchers tie in a higher intake of anthocyanins, flavonols and proanthocyanidins with a lower body fat mass.

Berry compounds’ heart health benefits linked to impact on platelets

17-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The potential cardiovascular benefits of anthocyanins may be associated with their ability to influence the expression of chemicals by platelets in the blood, says new data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Live long & hotter: Chili peppers may lead to longer life

17-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

In news that will delight lovers of curry and other spicy food, scientists have found that eating hot red chili peppers may lower the risk of death from vascular–related conditions.

Blue maize extract may lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels

13-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Blue maize antioxidants may help protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and diabetes raising possibilities of using blue maize as a nutraceutical and functional food component.

Fibre’s impact on gut & metabolic health studied

06-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Fibre’s positive influence on health has been further reinforced in two studies, which point to its functional capabilities as a prebiotic, metabolic manager and inflammation reducer with few if any side effects.

Orange peel extract from Xinhui and Sichuan boast 'best' anti-inflammatory properties, study finds

06-Jan-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Obtaining dried citrus peel (chenpi) from mandarins or tangerines grown in Sichuan or Xinhui in China can provide potentially superior benefits in nutraceuticals and functional foods compared to conventional sources, a new study has found.

Modest increase in zinc intake may reduce 'wear and tear' on DNA

05-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A modest 4 milligrams of zinc extra every day in the diet may reduce DNA strand breaks and improve levels of proteins involved in DNA repair, oxidative stress, and inflammation.

'Impressive': Omega-3s during pregnancy may protect kids from asthma

05-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Fish oil supplements during the third trimester of pregnancy may reduce the risk of the children developing asthma or wheezing, says a new study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine.

Asian VC invests €33m in Indian botanicals specialist; acquisitions targeted

02-Jan-2017 By Shane Starling

Indian-based but global-facing herbals player OmniActive Health Technologies has won a $35 million (€33m) investment from venture capitalist Everstone Group, as it pursues expansion and acquisition targets.

Ho ho huh? Festive hamper of studies makes case for nutritious Xmas spread

23-Dec-2016 By Will Chu

In the run-up to the holidays a number of studies have suggested the traditional Christmas dinner is as much a health-enhancing feast as it is an indulgent one.  

Peek into PROBIOTA 2017: BERLIN, FEBRUARY 1-3

‘Enhanced probiotics’ pave the way in tackling malnutrition

22-Dec-2016 By Will Chu

‘Smart’ gut bacteria that can improve the fermentation process? Super-efficient microorganisms that can turn empty calories into complete nutritional food?

How the fall of the Soviet Union changed the face of Antarctica's krill fishing

19-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Antarctica is the southernmost continent on Earth. But while it may be isolated, it is far from insulated and use of its resources like krill has mirrored global political flares from the fall of the Soviet Union to the rise of Chinese state-backed industry.

‘We want to enable countries to look after their own children’

UNICEF goes local with RUTF products in war against malnutrition

15-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Gone are the days when the supply of humanitarian nutrition products relied on just a handful of western companies. UNICEF is pushing its supply of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) into a more competitive future driven by local suppliers ready to...

Study supports French oak wood extract’s liver benefits

14-Dec-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with an extract from French oak wood may support liver function by boosting the elimination of toxins, says a new pilot study from Italy.

Omega-3s may turn off chronic low-grade inflammation in obese women: Study

13-Dec-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Adding omega-3 supplements to a calorie-controlled diet may combat the chronic inflammation associated with obesity by boosting specialized pro-resolving mediators derived from DHA, says a new study European scientists.

Dispatches from HiE 2016 in Frankfurt

Is the term omega-3 specific enough?

12-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The term omega-3 doesn’t really mean anything, says chief scientist for supplier Aker Biomarine. 

Vaping: A smoking hot nutrition opp?

12-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The opportunity for ‘vaping’ devices goes far beyond smoking, according to the company launching the nicotine-free botanical AfriVape.

The double edged sword: High doses of polyphenols may damage DNA

09-Dec-2016 By Nathan GRAY

Researchers have warned manufacturers of functional foods and supplements to keep polyphenol doses low, following conclusions that low concentrations protect but high concentrations may damage DNA. 

Study confirms reproductive safety of fenugreek seed extract

09-Dec-2016 By Lynda Searby

A study funded by Indus Biotech provides further evidence that the company’s Fenu-FG supplement is safe to take during pregnancy, following previous reports linking fenugreek seeds to potentially toxic effects. 

New supplier set to make waves on the bio-marine scene

07-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Start-up Bio-marine Ingredients Ireland (BII) hopes to become a major new supplier of lipids, protein and calcium powders following an initial €15m investment in its plant.

U2 band members named as major investors

Bono and The Edge find what they're looking for in biotech start-up Nuritas

07-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

U2 band members Bono and The Edge have been named as major investors in Nuritas, the much-hyped Irish biotech start-up planning to triple its workforce in 2017. 

Review backs vitamin D supplements as eczema remedy

05-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Sufferers of atopic dermatitis are more likely to have low serum vitamin D levels and vitamin D supplements could be a new way to combat the common skin condition, a review has said. 

Unilever revamps margarine packaging to promote active plant ingredients

05-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Unilever has partnered with Design Bridge design agency to change its Flora ProActiv spread packaging to promote a premium, healthy lifestyle message.

Probiotic-prebiotic-antioxidant combination shows benefits for triathletes: Study

30-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements containing a mixture of four probiotic strains, prebiotic fibers and antioxidants may protect triathletes from the detrimental gut effects of strenuous exercise, says a new study from the UK.

The photo-fermented combination: Allmicroalgae scales-up microalgae production

24-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Portuguese supplier Allmicroalgae has taken calls to scale up production of microalgae to heart, with a project to combine big-volume fermentation with high-value photosynthesis methods now in swing.

Finnish herbal extracts supplier signs Gee Lawson for expansion plans

23-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Finnish organic botanical supplier Eevia has penned a deal with UK distributor Gee Lawson, which sees opportunities open up in the UK and Ireland, the Benelux region, France, Italy and Spain.