Quality control performed on commercially available dietary supplements in Poland has uncovered labelling irregularities that include a lack of ingredient information, daily dosage and warnings.
An upper intake level of folate is unnecessary, say UK researchers, who think its removal to allow flour fortification with folic acid will open up a global opportunity to prevent future birth defects.
Botanical specialist Arjuna reveals how a sustainable approach to cultivating a nitrate-rich plant extract is reaping rewards, producing an ingredient that has found uses in energy bars and nutrition powders.
A recent NPR program on the subject of dietary supplements was a sign both of how far the industry has come in terms of recognition of its legitimacy and how far it has yet to go.
Nano sensors used to track how vitamin D3 affects cells have shown it is able repair damage to the heart brought on by metabolic conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes and atherosclerosis.
An increasing consumer interest in probiotics and the microbiome could be one reason why digestive health has hit the top of the nutraceutical and functional food industry agenda for the first time, say experts.
With the rise of functional foods, US-based Seppic, which distributes ingredients by French chemical firm Isaltis, is changing the focus of its marketing efforts for chelated magnesium ingredient Givomag to highlight its flexibility for inclusion in a...
Sports nutrition firm BetterYou have partnered with Leeds Rhinos, supplying the UK's Super League Champions with its range of transdermal magnesium and oral vitamin spray supplements.
Icelandic astaxanthin producer Algalif has received non-GMO accreditation for its Astalíf 5% and 10% oleoresin products, microalgae-based antioxidants suitable for softgel capsule formulations.
In a relentless pursuit of 'scale', Aker BioMarine has now become the world's undisputed leader in krill oil supply. The purpose is not mere aggrandizement, but rather, to have the necessary wherewithal to grow the category with science...
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Neptune Technologies and Bioressources has concluded a partnership to research krill oil combinations with CBD for wellness products as well as possible medical cannabis applications.
The methods used by German authorities in proposals for safe maximum levels of vitamin and mineral supplements have come under criticism for failing to take into account EU-wide guidance from EFSA and 'is at odds with internationally recognised procedures'....
Food and supplement companies are firmly in the sights of China's Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP), which is demanding a fresh clampdown on illegal advertising for food, drugs and wellness products.
The International Plant Sterols and Stanols Association (IPSSA) is today launching an initiative to provide more information on the importance of LDL- cholesterol as a key modifiable risk factor for heart disease, and what people can do in general to...
Industry and consumer interest in adaptogens is on the rise, but the list of actual adaptogens may be a lot smaller than many think, says a leading expert.
Lonza’s assertion that L-carnitine contributes to normal lipid metabolism was rejected by EU authorities, who could not find a link between the supplement and a ‘beneficial physiological effect.’
New research finds that consumers are increasingly confused by the numerous – and sometimes contradictory – messages about food and health. A loss of trust in traditional sources of information adds to the chaos and stands as a barrier to the development...
Lack of melatonin has been widely linked to sleep disorders and disturbances in the human circadian rhythm or body clock. But the hormone may also benefit sleep-related aspects of other conditions, say researchers.
Swedish-based supplier BioGaia have announced the launch of a new chewable tablet containing the patented probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis and vitamin D.
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The possibility that probiotics could be a new tool in fighting depression is gaining increasing attention in nutritional psychiatry, says Caroline Wallace ahead of her talk at the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2018 next month.
Flexible pouches are not first choice for supplement product packaging, according to Roar Ambition, a UK-based sports nutrition firm company which believes its new pre-workout formula product has the “visual disruption” to compete on a crowded e-commerce...
Multiple reports peg Nestlé as the front runner to buy Merck KGaA’s consumer health unit in a race that could result in a deal worth up to $5 billion (€4.1bn).
Combining multi-food fortification with additional vitamin D supplementation could be a viable strategy to boost intake and acheive healthy levels, a new Danish study suggests.
After more than 10 years guiding the most successful organization of its type within the supplements industry, Adam Ismail has announced he will step down as the executive director of GOED at the end of February.
The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) has authorised the use of Orthosilicic acid-vanillin complex (OSA-VC) as a safe source of silicon for food supplements.
Women who consume higher levels of choline in the last three months of pregnancy may have babies with faster information processing speeds, research suggests.
When given in combination with first-line tuberculosis (TB) drugs, vitamin C could reduce the length of treatment for the disease, new research suggests.
Mothers, who use folic acid and multivitamin supplements before and during pregnancy, appear to reduce their offspring’s risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study from Israel.
Research findings that claim the use of calcium and vitamin D supplements have no effect on fracture risk were dismissed by two industry groups, who both reiterate the nutrients’ safety and importance.
The presence of selenium in an enzyme involved in fighting oxidative stress may be critical in preventing epileptic seizures, finds a new study in Cell.
Global nutritional ingredients player DSM has acquired BioCare Copenhagen A/S in a deal that will see it expand its probiotic and gut health portfolio.
After building the science and market for its MenaQ7 vitamin K2 ingredient in the dietary supplement space, NattoPharma is spinning off a new pharmaceutical entity to take K2 into targeted therapeutics.
There is a strong link between poor vitamin K status and cardiovascular (CV) mortality, say researchers who warn that around a third of people may be deficient.
Maternal magnesium sulphate supplementation could reduce the risk of death in pre-term babies and lowers their likelihood of developing cerebral palsy (CP), new data suggests.
A proposal by the International Probiotics Association to work towards harmonizing probiotic guidelines for use in foods and dietary supplements has received the support of Argentina, and the country will lead the work.
A hand-held device that provides rapid results could transform assessment of micronutrient deficiencies, says a study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
From cognitive health to healthy ageing, and probiotics to immunity, 2017 saw suppliers targeting Asia-Pacific's key growth sectors with a raft of new products and insights.
