Inflammation

Spring Launch Pad

29-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

New launches are blooming with cognition, collabs and candyfication in focus.

Prunes might alter postmenopausal gut for bone health

26-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

Postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density may benefit from polyphenol-rich prunes if their guts contain certain microbes, according to research funded by the California Prune Board.

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.

Fucosyllactose prebiotic may protect intestines from injury: Mouse data

28-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in adulthood may balance the gut microbiome and prevent intestinal inflammation, says a new study that sheds light on the potential mechanisms of action of HMOs.

Microphyt builds science for Brainphyt microalgae extract

26-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Biotech company Microphyt, which cultivates microalgae in industrial photobioreactors in the South of France, published the latest in a series of studies exploring the potential of its Brainphyt-branded brain health ingredient.

Aker BioMarine capitalizes on krill oil know-how, expands into algae

21-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Aker BioMarine, the world’s largest krill oil supplier for supplements, aquaculture and pet food, is diversifying into algae oil to prepare for a supply-and-demand squeeze in the omega-3 fish oil space.

Combination of ginger and V. negundo may help alleviate low back pain

14-Mar-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

A supplement containing a combination of ginger and Vitex negundo showed promising results for alleviating low back pain in a clinical trial. The results of the trial, funded by Enovate Biolife, showed improvements in pain intensity and other markers.

dsm-firmenich teams with SCN BestoCo for omega-3 gummy innovation

12-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Global health and nutrition company dsm-firmenich is partnering with U.S. supplement manufacturer SCN BestCo to package high-dose, algae-derived omega-3 gummies that overcome traditional formulation challenges and address sustainability issues in the...

Gaia Herbs launches postbiotics fermented from traditional superfoods

04-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Gaia Herbs is targeting gut and immune health with its new range of “full spectrum postbiotics” made with lactic acid bacteria from spontaneous fermentation in either Ginger-Turmeric, Sauerkraut, Ginger-Beet or Kimchi capsules.

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024 in pictures

27-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA's 6th Sports & Active Nutrition Summit attracted over 250 delegates to sunny San Diego for three days of content and networking.

PLT targets restorative sleep with botanical blend for aches and pains

26-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Ingredient supplier PLT Health Solutions has entered the sleep category with its new Serezin-branded botanical formula, designed to provide fast-acting pain relief for more restful nights and upbeat days.

Expo West 2024: Our picks of the best supplements-specific education

21-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The industry's annual pilgrimage to Anaheim is only a couple of weeks away, so we looked at the education session to pick out the key supplements-related sessions that we’ll be adding to our agendas.

Staying stronger longer: PLT presents muscle health ingredient for mobility and vitality

20-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Ingredient supplier PLT Health Solutions has launched a new brand derived from its botanical blend of Mangifera Indica tree bark and Sphaeranthus Indicus flower to help aging adults maintain muscle health and physical function.

Dietary fiber benefits are highly individualized: Study

19-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Not all gut microbiomes react to dietary fiber in the same way, according to a recent study that explored the complex relationship between the two in the context of colitis sensitivity.

Study outlines potential new probiotic strain with anti-inflammatory action

16-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A potential probiotic isolated from the rumen of grazing lamb may protect against damage of colon cells and reduce markers of inflammation, says a new study.

Nordic Biotic probiotic strains show potential respiratory health benefits

06-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new randomised controlled trial revealed that supplementation with Nordic Biotic probiotic strains significantly improved immunity and respiratory symptoms.

Kilyos Nutrition adds Aker BioMarine krill oil to Brazilian portfolio

01-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Norwegian fishery and biotech company Aker BioMarine announced that it has partnered with Kilyos Nutrition to introduce its Superba Krill oil ingredient to key supplement brands in Brazil.

ANVISA approves first tetrahydrocurcuminoid for use in Brazil

19-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Natural ingredient supplier Sabinsa announced this week that The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has green-lighted its Curcumin C3 Reduct as health ingredient in the country.

The Turmeric Co. study finds vitamin shot may prevent post-exercise gut damage in athletes

18-Jan-2024 By Olivia Brown

New research in male elite footballers reveals reduced incidences of upper respiratory symptoms (URS) and gastrointestinal (GI) distress following an intervention with The Tumeric Co. Raw Tumeric Vitamin D & C3 shot during the competitive season.

Study: Probiotic improves symptoms of allergic rhinitis in four weeks

17-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A probiotic supplement designed to increase immune response to the Covid-19 vaccine is effective against allergic rhinitis symptoms such as itching, sneezing and tearing, according to new research.

LEO-HB bioavailability-boosting tech expands options for challenging ingredients

19-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Working with some ingredients is difficult because of their low dispersion or low bioavailability, but the LEO-HB technology can boost both and expand opportunities for formulators in the food, beverage, and supplements space.

MSM may relieve joint discomfort in healthy adults: RCT

11-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Two grams per day of MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) may reduce joint discomfort in health men and women, says a new study from researchers in Japan.

Review supports green tea’s anti-obesity properties

07-Dec-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consuming green tea extract (GTE) positively affects body composition, obesity-related hormones and oxidative stress markers, according to a new review published by Cambridge University Press.

Study explores whether Gencor’s PEA relieves allergy symptoms

04-Dec-2023 By Asia Sherman

A new study suggests that Gencor Pacific’s Levagen+ Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) ingredient may alleviate symptoms of seasonal allergies as shown by a reduction in histamine and inflammatory markers despite a strong placebo effect.

Probiotics for weight management: The science and the market

28-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Research has shown that obesity may have a microbial component, but what does the science show about mechanisms of action, what’s already in the market, and what insights can we glean from microbiome cohort data?

Startup Spotlight

Arandi Health scales Andean shilajit for cognitive health

27-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

Arandi Health has tapped decades of Alzheimer's research to create Durabrain, a nutraceutical formula powered by a millennia-old organic substance harvested from the Atacama Desert in northern Chile.

Olive oil and the aging brain: Review supports EVOO for cognitive health

22-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consumption of olive oil may reduce cognitive decline in adults over the age of 55, according to a recent review led by researchers from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran.

Prenatal vitamin D may reduce child’s asthma risk: Harvard study

20-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

High-dose vitamin D during pregnancy may significantly reduce asthma in the offspring at both age three and six, compared to a standard prenatal multivitamin with vitamin D, says a new study.

A cup of strawberries a day may help keep dementia away

17-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

A recent study led by University of Cincinnati researchers connects strawberry consumption with improved brain function and mood in middle-aged, overweight adults.

Bovine colostrum reduces inflammation markers in footballers

15-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Bovine colostrum (BC) supplementation could strengthen immune system and maintain training continuity in footballers, a new study has concluded.

Microphyt taps Phaeodactylum tricornutum for weight management

07-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

Biotech company Microphyt grows 15 different microalgae strains at industrial scale in a controlled loop photobioreactor in the south of France to tackle global health challenges like cognitive decline and metabolic disorders.

Gut-brain axis: probiotic strain may improve sleep quality, study finds

07-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new study notes that intakes of a Bifidobacterium breve CCFM1025 probiotic significantly increased scores of sleep quality in a cohort suffering from insomnia, when compared to a control group.

NutraCast: Nature's Crops' Andrew Hebard on Ahiflower: “Show me the benefits”

03-Nov-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The man behind Ahiflower said his fish oil alternative isn’t an alternative at all actually, it’s a compliment and all options–plant-based or not–offer collective solutions.

Ketone supplementation for healthy aging in the elderly: Preparing for TAKEOFF

03-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

The Buck Institute for Research on Aging is getting ready to launch the first-ever clinical trial on the effects of ketone supplementation on frailty after receiving a $3.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Multi-strain probiotic enhances glycaemic control and weight management, research asserts

03-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Administration of a multi-strain probiotic supplement offers promise for enhancing glycaemic control and overall health in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, new research asserts.

Ayana Bio launches three new plant cell cultivated ingredients

30-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Boston-based plant cell tech company Ayana Bio has announced the latest additions to its Plant Cell Advantage (PCA) ingredient with plant cell-cultivated Dog Rose, Hedge Nettle, and Sage.

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.

GC Rieber VivoMega and OmegaQuant team up to test omega-3 levels at SupplySide West

10-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Norwegian fish and microalgae oil supplier GC Rieber VivoMega is partnering with nutritional analytics firm OmegaQuant to provide free Omega-3 Index testing at the SupplySide West trade show in Las Vegas on Oct. 25-26.

Study reveals promising omega-3–lung function relationship

29-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

Omega-3 fatty acids, whose antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are generally associated with cardioprotective effects, could offer significant benefits for lung health, too.

Study explores FlexPro MD’s synergistic effect on joint pain and function

27-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

FlexPro MD, a multi-ingredient supplement designed to combat inflammation, is well tolerated and effective in reducing joint pain and improving physical function in patients with mild osteoarthritis, according to a recent study.

Across generations, cannabinoids aid in physical recovery from exercise, survey finds

22-Sep-2023 By Claudia Adrien

CBD and/or THC users between 18-68 years old who avidly participate and are trained in aerobic and resistance exercise report the compounds aid in their physical recuperation, a new survey determined.

Study reveals potential for N-acetylcysteine (NAC) to reduce obesity complications

22-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new study has found that N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an antioxidant derived from the amino acid L-cysteine, could reduce some complications caused by obesity as well as age.

Gisele Bündchen joins Gaia Herbs as wellness ambassador

20-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

Herbal supplement manufacturer Gaia Herbs has partnered with supermodel Gisele Bündchen to inspire and teach consumers about how to kickstart a healthier lifestyle.

Life Extension: optimising fish oils with bioactives

19-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

Within the crowded fish oil supplement market, the nutraceutical manufacturer Life Extension aims to optimise health and longevity through the pairing of omega-3 with bioactive compounds inspired by the Mediterranean diet.

Provaxus licenses NC State’s probiotic for reducing GI inflammation

14-Sep-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The new probiotic supplement uses an extensively researched strain engineered to reduce gastrointestinal inflammation, giving the product “a very broad audience”.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Stephanie Wang, founder and CEO of KA! Empathogenics

13-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The woman behind Kanna Chews is educating others on how the South African succulent can help with mental health, open the heart, and connect us with nature and others.

Startup Spotlight

Q&A: ResBiotic talks ‘scientifying’ the supplement industry starting with the gut-lung axis

11-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

Birmingham, Alabama-based biotech startup ResBiotic is on a mission to restore global health and breathe scientific rigor into the dietary supplement industry. In late 2021, the company launched its first consumer health product – a novel blend of probiotics...

NutraCast: Thomas ‘Hal’ Robson-Kanu goes for the gold with turmeric

08-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

A former premiership footballer turned his inflammation and injuries into a gold mine—with turmeric.

Aronia juice delivers ‘robust protection’ in humanized obese mice

06-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

Researchers from Montana State University transferred human stools to lab mice to demonstrate the metabolic, microbial and inflammatory effects of a high-fat diet supplemented with Aronia fruit juice in two different inflammation phenotypes.

Guzen Development on next-gen salmon nasal cartilage extract for joint health

01-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

A low dose of SCP-II – a combination of undenatured collagen and proteoglycan extracted from salmon nasal cartilage – may be more effective than the higher doses of collagen peptides widely consumed for joint pain.