Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, Seed Health’s new CODA platform will target the discovery and development of next-generation precision probiotics and microbiome-directed interventions.
We’re into the home stretch for submitting entries to the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards, with the absolute deadline for entries set for Friday, April 12, at 11:55 p.m. CT.
A new study reports that elderly functional constipation (FC) patients receiving an L-tryptophan (TRP) supplement paired with a low FODMAP diet had significantly reduced symptom severity scores compared to individuals on the dietary intervention alone...
Swiss start-up xLongevity is advocating the need to test the efficacy of nutrient supplementation and has started doing so in Asia, beginning with a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) test currently offered in India.
A microalgae extract produced by French biotech company Microphyt may not directly promote fat loss as hypothesized, but it could help overweight women with some of the pain points of exercise, according to a recently published study.
Mimio Health is a nutritech company that Caitlin Beatty co-founded with her brother Christopher Rhodes, a PhD in nutritional biochemistry. The company launched biomimetic supplements designed from human biology to optimize health, slow aging and enhance...
Vitamin D supplementation may decrease pain intensity in patients with painful menstrual cramps, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.
Bioiberica has spotlighted research concluding that six weeks of supplementation with its native (undenatured) type II collagen improved joint functionality and quality of life in women with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Personalised NMN supplementation could lead to better health functions among middle-aged and older adults, according to results from a new clinical trial
Cannabidiol can reduce irritability, anxiety, stress and severity of menstrual-related symptoms (MRS), according to study in Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology.
Milwaukee-based GenoPalate has made its mark on personalized nutrition by offering at-home DNA tests and one-on-one online nutrition programs led by registered dietitians and personalized supplements.
One year ago, Vireo Systems, the parent company of the CON-CRĒT creatine brand, marked an exciting new chapter by opening the first creatine manufacturing plant in the United States. NutraIngredients-USA caught up with the company's founder and president...
A new scientific review suggests that melatonin may have the potential to indirectly improve sporting performance in high-level athletes by counteracting the negative effects induced by high-intensity exercise.
A newly published review has outlined the mechanisms of action by which prebiotic, probiotic or synbiotic interventions can effectively support healthcare in cases of obesity and depression.
Scientists and federal agencies should redefine what it means to be healthy to substantiate structure-function claims for nutraceuticals, according to a perspective published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements.
Infants fed low-protein formulas can achieve weight gain and metabolic profiles closer to that of breastfed infants, Arla Foods Ingredients-funded research has concluded.
We are pleased to reveal the first wave of speakers confirmed for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas, the must-attend conference bridging the business and science of microbiome modulation for human health.
A single high dose of creatine can partially reverse metabolic alterations and fatigue-related cognitive deterioration, according to new research that questions the established assumption that creatine supplementation only works when consumed over a longer...
New research reviewing the efficacy of various protein supplements has observed that whey protein paired with resistance training may demonstrate the greatest efficacy for muscle growth and strength gains in older individuals.
AB Biotek Human Nutrition & Health (HNH) has spotlighted new research suggesting a connection between diamine oxidase (DAO) enzyme deficiency and comorbidities and cognitive dysfunction in children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...
Increasing evidence suggests that quercetin and other flavonols defend against all-cause mortality, including reducing cardiovascular risks, according to research published in Scientific Reports.
Consuming more oily fish or fish oil supplements may help prevent frailty in older adults in Western populations, according to new research published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A.
Dietary supplementation with trigonelline, a compound found in fenugreek seeds and coffee beans, may boost NAD+ levels, enhance muscle strength and prevent fatigue during aging, says a new study from Nestlé Research.
A blend of chokeberry, honeysuckle berry and bilberry extract improved near vision in people with age-related farsightedness, according to a team of Polish researchers.
Probiotics and synbiotics can act as a complementary therapy for blood sugar management and controlling diabetes, according to a recent review published in Clinical Nutrition.
Daily intake of 0.4 grams of omega-3 could help more than 95% of diabetics achieve desirable blood sugar levels, according to a Chinese study based on population pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PPK-PD) modelling.
Daily supplementation with a polyphenol- and oligosaccharide-rich cranberry extract can exert a potent bifidogenic effect in as little as four days, says a new study.
A first clinical trial sponsored by Indian ingredient supplier Samriddh on the effects of its Bacopa monnieri extract reports significant improvements to emotional and cognitive well-being in a group of healthy adults.
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.
New research suggests that dietary protein and fiber ratio could contribute to the shaping of the microbiome more prominently than the absolute amount of dietary fiber.
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.
Older adults who consumed higher levels of live microbes had a significantly lower risk of frailty, according to research published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging.
Clasado and Probi's new synbiotic concept increases production of lactate and short-chain fatty acids to provide superior benefits when combined, according to new research.
Biotechnology company Checkerspot has reproduced an essential human milk fat by fermenting microalgae at scale for the development of infant formula that replicates the nutritional benefits of breastfeeding.
North Carolina microbiome platform company Resilient Biotics has partnered with Maryland-based CosmosID, a microbiome analytics firm, to advance respiratory health research and therapeutic development. The goal is to explore the intricate microbiome strains...
The National Football League (NFL) is partnering with Canadian researchers on a clinical trial to test the safety and efficacy of CBD for pain management and neuroprotection from concussions.
Red chili extract Capsifen supports weight management at low doses, reducing the likelihood of side effects, according to new research from Akay Natural Ingredients.
Consumption of a probiotic containing B. longum BB536 and B. breve MCC1274A led to significant reductions in abdominal visceral fat and serum triglyceride levels in both healthy and overweight adults, according to a new study.
For many, it was another year at Expo West. But behind all the hustle and bustle, the dietary supplement industry was grieving the loss of a man many refer to as a mentor, a father figure and an industry icon. Dr. Muhammad Majeed brought more than just...
Zinc determines a greater number of critical life functions than any other micronutrient, yet it remains among the most common deficiencies globally, according to a new 'call to action' report.
Synbiotics, the combination of probiotics and prebiotics, may reduce weight gain attributed to antipsychotic medication, according to a review published in the journal Translational Psychiatry.
A higher abundance of the Akkermansia bacterium in the microbiome is causally linked to hypothyroidism, suggesting a potential future treatment, according to new research.
Women who were given prebiotic fiber-based dietary supplements during pregnancy and lactation experienced an increase in beneficial bacteria for themselves and their infants, according to a study in Clinical Nutrition.
Dietary patterns and levels of homocysteine, B12, and folate directly impact cognition outcomes in patients with Alzheimer's disease, but men and women are impacted differently, according to new research.
Maternal consumption of lutein and zeaxanthin carotenoids may improve offspring language and cognitive development in early childhood, according to a study led by City University of New York and SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University researchers.
