In a world first, Australian researchers have uncovered the potential for a seaweed extract to improve the gut health and immune system of high performance athletes.
Drinking a high bioavailability curcumin formulation before and after exercise could speed up recovery, allowing athletes to resume training quicker and exercise at higher thresholds, says a new study funded by Gencor Pacific.
A study has found a single dose of blueberry polyphenols can improve markers of metabolic function and cognitive performance in a cohort of middle aged adults.
Unilever and biotech start-up Algenuity have announced a new partnership to look at the potential microalgae bring in innovating future foods for Unilever’s plant-based portfolio.
Abscisic acid (ABA) works synergistically with insulin to improve cellular glucose uptake while decreasing obesity related systemic inflammation, according to a new research in mice.
As people continue to adapt to the “new normal,” the shift means trading in class and work for Zoom meetings, in-person gatherings to online events and spending more time under the sun.
An ingredient made from alpinia galanga – a plant from the ginger family – has shown to increase mental alertness and sleep quality without causing side effects such as cardiovascular problems in a 12-week RCT.
Although coffee is drunk by 150 million Americans everyday, the idea of drinking a cup of joe to supplement a workout is still a young idea. But a small group of entrepreneurs, scientists, and sports performance specialists are hoping the niche category...
FDA has stated it is making ‘substantial progress’ with CBD, and a new enforcement guidance could be very significant for the industry, said NPA’s Dr Daniel Fabricant, but he said the Agency needs to ‘get in the game’ for NDIs.
Danish biotech company Biosyntia are to collaborate with French biotech start-up Lantana in a pact that looks to offer natural isoflavonoids at a higher purity and produced in a more cost-effective way.
Daily supplementation with a standardized ashwagandha extract (Shoden) may reduce the amount of nonrestorative sleep experienced by healthy adults, says data from a gold-standard randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Spain-based Pharmactive Biotech Products has launched a proprietary saffron ingredient called affronEYE to potentially address the negative impacts of blue-light exposure.
Researchers may have discovered new, bioactive components from seaweed that along with its fungal symbiont could prove useful against infectious bacteria or skin cancer.
Quercetin, found in pickled capers, can support brain and heart health and may even offer a promising future therapy for the treatment of epilepsy and abnormal heart rhythms, according to new research.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is predicting a shift to a diet-based approach to health care in the next five years, in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) will expand knowledge of the benefits of dietary phytonutrients.
The UK could be set to emerge as a global leader in the research and development of CBD as a food ingredient after the news that the European Commission has postponed the Novel Food applications of non-synthetic CBD products as it decides whether to class...
The Netherlands’ Office for Risk Assessment & Research (BuRO) is advising certain populations not to consume black cohosh food supplements citing a link to severe liver toxicity.
The recommended dosage is not the deciding factor when classifying a product as a dietary supplement or as a medicinal product, Germany’s Supreme Court rules as product characteristics such as its health risks must be considered.
Microalgae may provide an alternative source of fish-derived omega-3 fatty acids, while also proving to be more environmentally friendly to produce, says German researchers.
France’s National Syndicate of Food Supplements’ latest survey reveals a shift in attitude to health, wellbeing and supplement use, triggered in part by the ongoing health crisis.
An FDA report on the CBD marketplace reveals that many of the products tested contain THC that was not identified on the labels. In addition, a majority of the products did not meet label claim for CBD content, with either too little or too much CBD.
It’s been promoted for relaxation, muscle spasms, depression, gastrointestinal issues, and more. Now, a number of products claim cannabidiol can help in the bedroom.
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.
India’s nutraceutical ingredient suppliers have reported a higher demand for native ayurvedic herbs, such as turmeric and andrographis, especially from the US and Europe, partly due to COVID-19.
An ingredient new to the market could help support immune health via a unique pathway, according to the developers. The ingredient, dubbed 2-HOBA, is said to foster immune fitness by improving vascular system function.
With the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) setting 31 March 2021 as the deadline for firms to have validated novel foods application for its CBD products, how are firms responding to this challenge especially in the current climate?
Global health ingredient manufacturer IFF Health has received Non-GMO Project Verified certification for its Go-Less Men pumpkin seed extract for healthy bladder function, as the firm works to build full transparency.
Supplementation of tocotrienol-rich vitamin E could speed up nerve signal transmission and increase the serum level of nerve growth factor (NGF) in diabetic patients.
Dietary supplementation with Verdure’s Longvida curcumin may improve aspects of memory and mood in healthy older people, says data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial from Australia.
Mars says two large scale studies underway will add to the already thick dossier of data backing its cocoa flavanols dietary supplement. One study looks at cognitive function while the other has a variety of cardiovascular health endpoints.
Advances on genetic‐based methods such as DNA barcoding, represent a simple cost‐effective tool for plant product authentication, a review finds, particularly in the analysis of herbal dietary supplements.
As coronavirus cases trend back up in the United States demand for botanical ingredients to support immunity will continue unabated, a panel discussion concluded yesterday.
The future of botanicals and immunity research should include studies with adequate sample size, long-term safety studies and include more pharmacokinetic data, an expert panel has concluded.
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...
Ahead of the UK Food Standards Agency’s 31 March 2021 deadline for CBD products to have a validated novel foods application, the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI), which works to create a safe, legal and well-regulated CBD market in the UK,...
Apple polyphenols (AP) and their major active compounds, procyanidins have several health benefits, particularly for ultraviolet (UV)-damaged skin according to a team of Japanese scientists.
Norway’s food safety agency is asking industry for information about caffeine concentrations found in cosmetics and Personal Care Products (PCP) in a risk assessment to determine safe levels of caffeine exposure.
Botanical ingredients firm Activ’ Inside is to launch a €16.3m project that aims to prevent cognitive decline in the elderly by personalising nutrition and diet to promote brain health.
Consuming a New Zealand blackcurrants supplement increases the level of cyclic glycine-proline (cGP) – a compound linked to brain health – in patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), a recent study has found.
Legumes, cereals, pseudocereals, fruits, and vegetables show much promise as transport mediums for probiotics, prebiotics, and bioactive compounds to the gut at concentrations that prove beneficial, says researchers.
Facilitating informed choice, consumer protection and market harmonisation are the priority, says an industry group in response to a document evaluating claims made on plants and their preparations.
A recent warning letter to a Colorado dietary supplement formulator has put front and center FDA’s determination that CBD should not be a constituent of dietary supplements.
