Polyphenols

GI supplement may improve gut symptoms, satiety and energy levels: Amway study

09-Oct-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A multi-component dietary supplement may improve 13 different parameters of gut health, ranging from stomach cramps to bloating and acid reflux, says a new study from Amway.

The NutraIngredients-Europe Awards are back for 2025! Submit your entries!

07-Oct-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-Europe Awards will return in 2025 with three new categories and the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people and projects across the food supplements industry.

Aronia extract may boost attention and psychomotor speed: Study

04-Sep-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Short term supplementation with an extract from Aronia berries may boost cognitive performance in young, healthy adults, says a new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition.

Wine-making by-product improves eye health in diabetics: Study

27-Aug-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Maltodextrinated Grape Pomace Extract (MaGPE) supplementation reduces retinal swelling and oxidative stress, improving visual outcomes in diabetic retinopathy (DR) patients, according to new research published in the journal Nutrients.

Many NMN and Urolithin A supplements failing to match label claims: Study

23-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Analysis of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) and Urolithin A supplements revealed a wide range in levels of the active ingredients compared to label claims, indicating “a considerable disparity in the quality of geroprotective supplements."

How does the One Health concept apply to industry?

21-Aug-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Symbiologist Nina Vinot urges nutraceutical industry to embrace One Health for a healthier planet and people, explaining that “no microbiome is an island.”

Kaempferol may boost physical activity, sleep quality: Study

13-Aug-2024 By Priyom Bose

Daily consumption of kaempferol, a plant flavonoid, may induce behavioral changes, such as an increase in physical activity (PA) and the number of recreational weekend outings, which improve sleep quality, says a new study.

Giant fennel may improve sexual well-being, menopause symptoms: New research

13-Aug-2024 By Olivia Haslam

An extract from giant fennel may boost quality of life for sexually active postmenopausal women, a new study has found.

Japanese citrus extract may exert prebiotic activity: Mouse data

17-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

An ethanolic extract from the peel of a Japanese citrus fruit may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota of lab mice fed a high fat diet and may lower the animals’ body weight, says a new study from Taiwan.

Cornelian cherry improves cardiometabolic outcomes: Study

15-Jul-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Supplementation with cornelian cherry may impact diverse cardiometabolic risk factors among individuals considered to be at high risk, according to a new study.

Solabia announces beauty-from-within collaboration with RUMC

17-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Maastricht-based Solabia Nutrition is collaborating with the Radbound University Medical Centre on a new project to explore the impact of polyphenols on skin health.

Givaudan’s wild blueberry extract reduces postprandial fatigue: Study

22-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Wild blueberry extract may reduce post-lunch cognitive fatigue, according to a new study sponsored by Givaudan.

Polyphenol potential to counteract age-related epigenetic changes

22-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new review highlights the potential of polyphenol-rich compounds to counteract age-related epigenetic alterations associated with increased disease risk through microbiome modulation.

BGG expands global reach with new Swiss headquarters

17-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

Chinese premium ingredient supplier BGG announced its new global headquarters in Switzerland as base for a major restructuring plan to pursue international expansion.

Supplements to slow biological aging: What does the science say?

12-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

The concept of biological age has captured consumer attention with an increasing number of brands offering supplements promising to slow or even reverse the biological clock, but what does the scientific evidence backing these claims say?

Alyve: Delivering targeted nutrition with all-in-one personalised supplements

20-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

Start-up Alyve Wellness is meeting demands for personalised nutrition through its tailored all-in-one supplements to help customers address individual health needs and goals.

Indena’s CoQ10 improves muscle strength in elderly statin users: Study

19-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Indena’s Coenzyme Q10 ingredient ‘Ubiqsome’ improved physical performance in adults with statin-associated asthenia, new research has concluded.

Cranberry intakes may regulate lipid and glucose profiles: Review

14-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials observed that cranberry consumption resulted in significant decreases in the ratio of total cholesterol (TC) to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C).

Review explores alternatives to relieve hot flashes in menopause

13-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A range of botanicals, vitamins and lactic acid bacteria show potential in supporting menopausal women experiencing hot flashes, according to a new review.

Crataegus extract shows promise for weight management

19-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

A recent study has found that supplementation with a mixture of Crataegus pinnatifida leaves and Citrus unshiu peels, resulted in significant improvements to body weight and fat percentage in overweight adults.

NutraIngredients Awards: Entries closing Feb 5

01-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

There's still some time to enter the prestigious NutraIngredients Awards but hurry! The entry deadline is Monday, Feb 5.

Brands harness plant polyphenols for weight management

30-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Demand for polyphenol-powered weight management supplements continues to grow as consumers seek out natural, science-backed aids to activate their metabolisms, curb appetite and reduce excess fat mass.

NutraIngredients Awards 2024: What the judges are looking for

26-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2024 and celebrating a decade of honouring the best and brightest in the industry, but what are our judges looking for?

Timeline raises CHF 56M from L’Oréal and Nestlé in Series D financing

19-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Swiss longevity biotech company Timeline (parent company Amazentis) announced that it has raised CHF 56 million (US$ 66 million) in an oversubscribed Series D financing round that included strategic investments by L’Oréal and Nestlé.

Top reasons to enter the NutraIngredients Awards!

17-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2024 and celebrating a decade of honouring the best and brightest in the nutraceuticals industry

Study explores neuroprotective effect of polyphenols in cyclists

15-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Consuming a polyphenol-rich supplement may boost brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in healthy cyclists exercising in poor air quality, according to a new study.

Enter now! Join the 10th anniversary celebration of the NutraIngredients Awards

10-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards are back with a bang in 2024 as we celebrate our 10th year honouring the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people and projects across the dietary supplements industry.

NI Awards "helped put Pharmako Biotechnologies on the map”

21-Dec-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

With the NutraIngredients Awards celebrating its 10 year anniversary in 2024, we speak to winners from the last decade and find out how their award win has impacted their business.

Brightseed gets $1.6 Million Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support at-risk mothers

19-Dec-2023

AI pioneers Brightseed have received $1.6 million funding from the Gates foundation to identify and validate natural bioactive compounds to improve birth outcomes by supporting undernourished pregnant and lactating women.

Brown seaweed a “promising strategy” for blood sugar management: review

13-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new systematic review observes that brown seaweed consumption, specifically Laminaria digitata, Undaria pinnatifida, Acophyllum nodosum, and Fucus vesiculosus species, are significantly associated with improvements in postprandial blood glucose levels.

Ashwagandha may reduce cortisol levels in stressed individuals, review finds

11-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new systematic review observes a significant association between short-term Withania somnifera (WS) supplement intakes and reduced cortisol levels in individuals suffering from stress.

Mushrooms for the mind: Research concludes Lion’s Mane improves cognitive performance and reduces stress

01-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCT investigating the effect of Lion’s Mane intakes on cognition and stress in healthy, young adults reports significant improvements in short and long-term cognition, when compared to control groups.

Headline News Roundup: November 2023

27-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Controversial classifications, experts challenging guidelines, lifestyle recommendations, and large-scale sustainability initiatives were key themes in November's headlines.

Key gut microbes may enhance bioavailability of ginseng, study suggests

21-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new review observes the importance of key microbial species in the transformation of ginseng into its metabolites, which are responsible for a range of health benefits resulting from significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

The NutraIngredients Awards celebrate a decade of industry honours

16-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards will be back with a bang in 2024 as we celebrate our 10th year honouring the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people, and projects across the dietary supplements industry.

Menopause: Nutrition interventions for symptom support

08-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

Experts have noted the importance of fibre, polyphenols, and probiotics to support gut health during the menopause, and discussed the growing evidence for vitamin D, omega-3, soy isoflavones, and magnesium supplementation to alleviate associated symptoms.

Rhodiola may boost cognitive function in oxygen-deprived pilots

01-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

Supplementing with a Rhodiola crenulata extract prior to takeoff could help pilots maintain blood oxygen levels and combat cognitive impairment at 25,000 feet.

Bioactive-rich insoluble fiber has ‘potential to be a nutritive product in the form of a supplement’: Study

25-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Each plant source of insoluble fiber contains unique bioactives – from anthocyanins and catechins to lutein, quercetin, and resveratrol – and offer potential health benefits beyond those of the fiber itself, says a new review from scientists at the University...

An 'historic' moment for CBD industry as UK Gov accepts recommended THC limit

24-Oct-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The UK Government has accepted a recommended legal THC limit for CBD products in an ‘historic’ move that aims to bring some legal clarity to the industry, but an expert warns there are muddy waters yet to be cleared.

CurraNZ blackcurrant extract may enhance whole-body fat oxidation: Study

19-Oct-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new study has found that following a two-week administration period of CurraNZ, an anthocyanin-rich New Zealand blackcurrant extract (NCBC) supplement in healthy males, the levels of fat oxidation during supine rest was significantly increased.

Study sheds light on pomegranate extract’s gut-mediated metabolism

13-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

A pharmacokinetics study published in the Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis provides a closer look at how potent phenolic compounds in a standardized pomegranate extract are metabolized by gut microbiota to confer health benefits.

Polyphenol-rich food can alleviate gut dysbiosis in elite athletes

11-Oct-2023 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Chronic supplementation with polyphenol-rich food, such as dark chocolate, can help mitigate damage to gut permeability and microbiome diversity caused by intense, sustained exercise, according to Italian research.

Entries close 27th October 2023!

Deadline extended for Probiota 2024 Scientific Frontiers abstract entries

09-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic, postbiotic, and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Prebiotic peanut polyphenols may boost mood and memory: RCT

09-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The polyphenols found in peanuts may improve cognition and mood via the gut microbiome, says a new study by researchers at the University of Barcelona and funded by the Peanut Institute.

Study shows Eriomin’s lemon flavonoids at work in prediabetic gut

04-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Ingredients by Nature’s Eriomin-branded lemon flavonoid complex alters the gut microbiota composition of prediabetics, according to a new study funded by the citrus-derived ingredient supplier.

Fermedics: Enhancing botanical bioavailability with fermentation

25-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

The startup Fermedics has emphasised the potential “breakthrough opportunities” of targeted fermentation to improve the bioavailability and digestibility of botanicals, heightening the effectiveness of dietary supplements.

Ignorance to sex differences may explain why nutrition interventions fail in research

15-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A review has explored how the differences between men and women might heavily influence the impact of nutrition on heart health, asserting that ignorance of such discrepancies may explain why some promising interventions appear to fail in later stage...

Put your start-up centre stage at our Probiota Pioneers hub

Probiota Pioneers: Calling all Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Microbiome start-ups!

12-Sep-2023 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Milan.

Active Nutrition Summit: How to innovate in cognitive health

11-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The key drivers propelling interest in cognitive health supporting food and drink are plant-based nootropics, the gut-brain axis, and on-the-go delivery formats, according to expert insights set to be presented at the Active Nutrition Summit.

Cognitive health nutrition: a niche market set to thrive in the mainstream

06-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

There's consumer demand and innovation avenues in abundance when it comes to food and drink for cognitive health but brands must educate on the more novel ingredients if these are to flourish beyond the niche audience, Mintel experts advise.