Jennifer Grebow

The ingredient is based on water-soluble eggshell membrane and has been shown to reduce hair breakage and improve hair growth in four weeks, thanks to constituents like collagen and elastin.

The new chickpea TVP provides a better taste and texture than “traditional highly processed plant-based alternatives,” the company says.

Lustriva is a new ingredient launched this past February for the healthy-aging market. It is a patented complex of bonded arginine silicate and magnesium biotinate that has been shown to increase hair growth, reduce facial wrinkles and fine lines, and improve skin texture.

The ingredients are sustainably sourced and processed with a water-only extraction technology called Pure-Hydro Process, which preserves the plant’s natural phytochemicals and avoids undesirable organic solvent residues.

Nuseed Nutritional U.S. Inc. says a new consumer survey revealed that 64% of U.S. vitamin/mineral/supplement (VMS) consumers prefer a plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Enovita Organic is now being offered by Indena as a nutraceutical ingredient for the cardiovascular and stress markets.

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA; Silver Spring, MD) recently conducted a survey to determine what percentage of its membership is in favor of AHPA supporting a requirement for all dietary supplements in the U.S. to be listed in a federal database.

NuliGo uniquely combines the rapid energy of MCTs and longer-lasting energy of LCTs in a single molecule.

Targeting North American customers, the VivoMega softgel sampling program will ship a full month’s worth of softgels along with a label and look “that portrays the quality that VivoMega promises.”

A new silica ingredient helps supplement and food formulators turn liquid, waxy, or oily active ingredients, such as omega-3 fatty acids and botanical extracts, into free-flowing powders.

BeniCaros is a soluble fiber produced from upcycled carrot pomace, which is a byproduct of carrot juice production.

In order to scale brazzein sustainably for commercial production, Conagen, Sweegen’s long-term innovation partner, applied a proprietary precision fermentation process using clean, nature-based ingredients.

The ingredient is produced using proprietary technology called ABG Cool-Tech, which optimizes the ingredient’s key constituents.

Eagle Genomics, creator of network life sciences platforms, announced a new partnership with the Earlham Institute (Norwich, UK) to further tools for analyzing microbiome research data.

The new #TeachHealthy campaign will donate more than 7 million servings of Nature Made immune support products to teachers, including the company’s ImmuneMAX and vitamin C gummy supplements. It will also contribute $2 million to over 13,000 teachers to fund teachers’ requests for classroom projects.

Trademarked InstaKombu, the ingredient is a spray-dried, fermented powder that offers good solubility and taste for a range of applications.

The spirulina line is well suited to the vegan market and is rich in plant proteins, dietary fiber, essential amino acids, the antioxidant phycocyanin, iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids.

The ingredient, brand-name Cirpusins, is derived from nutgrass root (Cyperus rotundus) and is standardized to contain 5% stilbenes.

According to the company, the study demonstrated Mobilee’s bioavailability and ability to increase production of HA in the joints.

Prebiotic supplier FrieslandCampina Ingredients and probiotic yeast and bacteria ingredient supplier Lallemand Health Solutions worked together to create Pro-Digest Health Shot and Pro-Digest Bowel Support shots.

More labeling transparency, strain specificity, and research is needed to strengthen the evidence linking probiotics with health benefits, said two experts at the Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s Regulatory, Scientific & Quality Conference last week.

Legislation could very well be in the works to propose mandatory product listing for dietary supplements in the U.S., said speakers at the Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s Regulatory, Scientific & Quality Conference last week.

A new review paper covers another promising approach to improving curcumin’s bioavailability: complexing curcumin with metals—zinc, in particular—to improve its bioavailability as well as its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities.

The GRAS notification covers all steviol glycosides extracted from the stevia leaf, broadening SoPure’s authorized usage status to include its entire stevia portfolio.

The company will use the facility to meet demand for extruded protein products that are used in a variety of applications, including snacks and meat alternatives.

Nutriterra Total Omega-3 Canola Oil is “the world’s first plant-based source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids,” the company claims, as it combines omega-3 fatty acids DHA, EPA, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

What can U.S. companies do now to prepare if CBD is legalized for dietary supplements? An expert advises.

According to researchers, the combination of tomato and rosemary extracts in Lycoderm was more protective than either compound alone.

Leading CBD companies Charlotte’s Web and Irwin Naturals submitted NDI notifications for full-spectrum hemp extracts. FDA objected to the notifications on the grounds of the drug-exclusion clause and the agency’s concern about safety substantiation.

The study found that daily supplementation with Pycnogenol reduced the occurrence of urinary tract infections and decreased painful symptoms associated with UTIs.