Polyphenols

Kaempferol cuts inflammation and weight gain in mouse model of obesity

25-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

New research shows that the flavonoid kaempferol boosted intestinal health, prevented detrimental microbiome shifts and cut weight gain for mice fed a high fat diet.

Poor nutrition a risk factor for cognitive decline & dementia, says KCL team

24-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

More evidence of a protective link between nutrients and the onset of dementia was published this week as researchers identify nutrition’s role in reducing the risk of cognitive decline (CD).

Carotenoid & polyphenol skin protective mechanism outlined in study

12-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

Lycored has outlined mechanisms explaining how carotenoids and polyphenols protect the skin against ultraviolet (UV) radiation with a blend of these phytonutrients contributing to skin health and appearance.

AI model built to ID compounds with life-extending abilities

05-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

UK researchers have detailed the creation of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered model that predicts whether certain flavonoids or fatty acids have the ability to promote healthy ageing and extend lifespan.

Danone & Brightseed expand A.I. partnership to explore plant-based health benefits

04-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The three-year strategic collaboration aims to co-build an unparalleled understanding of the world’s most common crops and their impact on human biology, and advance Danone’s plant-based expertise.

All-natural new launches and product updates

23-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Product launches and updates from this month reveal an 'all-natural' theme, with 'pure' flavours, a beauty-from-within innovation and a new patent approval for an all-natural product.

RCT supports Santa herba extract’s weight management and ‘energizing’ potential

21-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing a flavonoid-rich extract from the plant Santa herba may reduce body weight and levels of the appetite hormone leptin, says a new study with overweight and obese women.

Seppic strikes Anagenix deal to distribute gut friendly kiwifruit powders to French market

21-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Seppic is to collaborate with Anagenix in a deal that looks to extend its range of dietary supplement ingredients that target the microbiome and promote good digestive health.

Immunity in a glass: Orange juice bioactives may bolster immunity and reduce inflammation

19-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

The micronutrients and other bioactives contained in a glass of orange juice is sufficient enough to shore up the immune response and tackle oxidative stress and inflammation, a review concludes.

Targeted crop breeding may offer novel ways to benefit our microbiomes: Expert

08-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A more refined and holistic approach to trait breeding in food crops could create opportunities to influence human health via the microbiome, says Andy Benson, Professor of Food Science and Technology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Milk protein may act as effective delivery vehicle for blueberry nutrients

01-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

A protein found in cow’s milk, may help boost the accessibility of nutrients found in blueberry anthocyanins and their by-products, according to a group of China-based researchers.

Switching diet promotes healthy skin and joints, say scientists

29-Jun-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A study, carried out by researchers at the University of California, found that simple changes in diet can have significant effects on skin disease, such as psoriasis - a chronic skin condition triggered by an overactive immune system that attacks healthy...

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Lehvoss strengthens Nordic presence with Engredo venture

04-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

Nutraceutical specialists Lehvoss Group have revealed details of a new venture with Danish ingredients firm Engredo that looks to expand and build on product portfolios’ availability throughout Europe.

Probiotics and phytonutrients reverse age by three years, researchers claim

02-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

A diet that includes probiotics and phytonutrients may contribute to looking and feeling younger, a study finds as certain diet and lifestyle changes may knock off as much as three years in biological age.

Urolithin A + High Protein: ‘There’s No Shake Like it on the Market,’ says Amazentis

24-May-2021 By Emily Jarecki

Swiss life sciences company Amazentis has combined Mitopure (urolithin A) with high protein to increase sports performance, recovery, and overall cellular health.

Botanical supplement reduces effects of pollution on skin health, says study

13-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The polyphenol-rich supplement Zeropollution improves the signs of skin ageing, strengthens skin barrier function, and counteracts oxidative stress, according to a new study involving 100 women.

2021 NutraIngredients Awards: Winners announced!

13-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The winners of the hotly contended 2021 NutraIngredients Awards were revealed in an online awards ceremony yesterday (May 12).

The 'Oscars of the nutrition world' to take place tomorrow

11-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The long-awaited NutraIngredients Awards will take place tomorrow (12 May), with a virtual award ceremony to reveal the winners.

Today! Find out the winners of 2021's NutraIngredients Awards

07-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The 2021 NutraIngredients Award winners are to be announced in a live-stream broadcast ceremony taking place today, at 4pm CET (3pm BST).

RCT: High-dose strawberry supplementation reduces cardiometabolic risk in obese adults

26-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with freeze dried strawberries, equivalent to 2.5 servings a day, decreases serum insulin and concomitant insulin resistance in obese adults, according to a new randomised controlled crossover trial.

Long-term lockdown effects: What shoppers want

22-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

COVID-19 conscious consumers are choosing supplements over medicine and searching for better stress and weight management solutions, according to a recent webinar hosted by PharmaLinea and Mintel.

Research advances make it possible to assign an age to individuals' immune systems

18-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

As bodies age, their systems do, too. The concept of addressing ‘immunosenescence,’ or the specific aging of the immune system, has risen as a way to look at keeping older individuals healthier for longer as a subset of supporting their overall health.

Study explains how citrus flavonoid improves recovery for cyclists

16-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with 2S‐hesperidin for eight weeks can boost recovery after intense exercise by improving oxidative and inflammatory status, according to a new study.

Study suggests mechanism of action for tea’s antihypertensive abilities

10-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

A new study has outlined one possible mechanism of action of tea compounds that involve the activation of ion channel proteins in the blood vessel wall, relaxing the structure and thus reducing blood pressure.

Pine bark extract may improve inattention and impulsivity in kids with ADHD: Study

08-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Four weeks of supplementation with pine bark extract may improve ADHA scores as assessed by parents and teachers of children with attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says a new study from Taiwan.

Polyphenol-blend may boost ‘health-related quality of life’ for overweight and obese adults: Study

24-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a blend of polyphenol-rich extracts from grapefruit, grape, green tea, guarana and black carrot may improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) by over 5%, says a study using Fytexia’s Fiit-ns ingredient.

Grapes may act as an edible sunscreen: Study

22-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

New human research has found that consuming grapes can protect against ultraviolet (UV) skin damage --and polyphenols are the likely culprit.

Ghost CEO predicts proliferation of esports categories

16-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The esports supplements category is dominated by energy and focus products, but as gamers warm up to supplements expect to see a proliferation of categories targeting this community, says the CEO of Ghost Lifestyle.

Research charity highlights supplement choice as flavanol source in Mars memory study

16-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

The decision to use cocoa flavanol supplements to investigate its effects on memory has been pointed out by a director of one of the UK’s largest medical research charities, in which she highlighted the use of this delivery form.

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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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.

Superfoods part of a healthy diet for almost half of Germany, says survey

01-Dec-2020 By Will Chu

Vitamin and mineral-enriched chia seeds and fibre-packed goji berries are now part of a healthy diet for around half of Germany’s population, says a survey by the country’s institute for risk assessment.

Pharmavite partners with Brightseed for AI-powered novel phytonutrient discovery

23-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The partnership aims to identify phytonutrients that are currently undiscovered in the plant kingdom, with sleep the initial target for Pharmavite, makers of Nature Made brand of supplements.

Lonza boosts capsule making capabilities with €78.2m investment

27-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Lonza’s €78.2m ($93m) investment in its Capsules and Health Ingredients (CHI) Division will increase the capsule production capacity by 15%, according to company executives.

High flavanol diet may lead to lower blood pressure: Study

21-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

While dietary recommendations for high blood pressure prevention have focused mainly on dietary patterns and macronutrients, increasing attention has been given to bioactives, a group of non-nutritive dietary compounds that are thought to exert a physiological...

Whole fruit vitamin C boosts mood, energy

14-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A New Zealand study found that vitamin C has a positive impact on feelings of vitality.

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.

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.

Scent product could transform dietary supplement marketing, manufacturer says

17-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new product providing long lasting, pleasant scents that has been quietly making inroads in the industry aims to revolutionize the marketing of dietary supplements by improving customer experience.

Is the nutraceutical industry prepared for a second wave of COVID?

08-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Based on interviews with key players across the globe, industry is locked and loaded should a second round of coronavirus strike.

Bergamot citrus plus wild cardoon may help support liver health

01-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of Bergamot citrus and wild cardoon may reduce fat build-up in the livers of people with Non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL or steatosis), says a new study from the University Magna Grecia in Italy.

Green tea extract-based film may reduce norovirus infection on prepared foods

18-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

Edible films enriched with a Green Tea Extract (GTE) have the potential to reduce both foodborne viruses and bacteria according to a team of US researchers.

Study: Coffee provides very limited anti-inflammatory benefits

05-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Regular caffeine consumption induces very limited anti-inflammatory effects, while sedentary behaviour and body fat accumulation induce significant inflammatory effects, according to a new study involving nearly 250 men and women.

Polyphenol & omega-3 supplement may boost brain health in young kids: Study

24-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

A supplement containing cocoa polyphenols and omega 3 oils may have sizable benefits for children as noted improvements to brain function and nutritional status could tackle childhood undernutrition.

3D-printed supplements: Nourished taps vitamin deficiency in Middle East to expand personalised nutrition business

16-Jul-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

UK-based personalised nutrition company Nourished is eyeing the high vitamin deficiency levels in the Middle East region as an opportunity to expand its operations across the region.

Nitrates in amaranth boost aerobic performance, study finds

14-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

An extract of amaranth was shown to boost the aerobic capacity of young male subjects in a cycling test, a study has found.

Blackcurrant extract may provide fat burning boost during exercise, study finds

08-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

A blackcurrant extract could increase the amount of fat burned during exercise, says UK researchers as they present findings that point to a longer intake of this extract as more beneficial.

Study: Beetroot supplements could boost weight training performance

01-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Beetroot juice supplements could improve muscular endurance and increase tolerance to resistance training, according to a new randomised double-blind crossover study.

Grape seed extract constituents directly stimulate gut hormone release, study finds

22-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Spanish researchers using a novel intestinal model have shed light on how some of the many compounds found in grape seed extract cause the release of hormones by the cells that line the gut. The findings could help in the development of more effective...

Resveratrol supplementation may lower average blood sugar levels, study finds

19-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Resveratrol supplementation appears to lower values that measure average blood sugar levels over a period of time, according to a Dutch research team.