Michael Crane

Xanthan, carrageenan, and other polysaccharide gums were found to promote growth of certain probiotic strains in a new study.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found sulforaphane sourced from broccoli sprouts and broccoli seeds may be equally bioavailable.

The new KD-Kap omega-3 is “protected from oxidation and easily mixable in water,” according to KD Omega Health partners KD Pharma and nanoSaar.

Learn how resourceful firms are repurposing ingredient by-product for the utmost in sustainability, convenience, and profitability.

Enzymotec says its low-sodium K-REAL krill oil now meets the criteria for a blood pressure health claim in Europe.

New research suggests Nutrition 21’s Nitrosigine may offer improvements to mental flexibility, speed of processing, and executive function under pressure.

The additional patent protection covers specific ratios of Reb D blends with all sweeteners, not just steviol glycosides.

A new multidomain trial suggests DHA omega-3 supplementation combined with a healthy lifestyle may help maintain cognitive function in adults aged 70 and over.

The settlement ends a years-long, billion-dollar battle around the branding of high fructose corn syrup as “corn sugar.”

Bergstrom Nutrition’s OptiMSM was found to reduce wrinkles and improve skin tone, texture, elasticity, and firmness in a new pilot study.

An upcoming study will explore how brain changes affect the gut microbiome in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

The class-action lawsuit alleges Cheerios Protein is “falsely and misleadingly marketed.”

In the wake of the Oregon Attorney General's lawsuit against GNC, Senator McCaskill asked 10 retailers to remove dietary supplements containing picamilon from their shelves.

The announcement may be a sign that FDA is inching closer to establishing a formal definition of what "natural" means on food labeling.

A new pilot study explores the effect of Stratum Nutrition’s probiotic strain BLIS K12 on middle ear infections in children aged 3-9.

A new study suggests EcoVag probiotic capsules may be effective at defending against certain recurrent vaginal infections.

More than half of U.S. adults conflate the two terms and 36% believe there is no difference at all, suggests a new study.

Solasta is the first commercial algae-based ingredient from Solix, a company that began in algae-based biofuels.

Cocoa suppliers are removing alkalizing agents and adopting other strategies to improve cocoa's clean-label appeal.

Early research into whey’s potential to fight against sarcopenia has marketers and consumers looking at whey protein in a new light.

Natreon’s PrimaVie increased both total testosterone and free testosterone levels among healthy men in a new study.

The new certification is entirely separate from the USP Verification Program, although USP says it may be a useful “stepping stone.”

Many other ingredients are helping serious and casual athletes reach holistic health.

CRN’s Rend Al-Mondhiry also asked state attorneys general to prosecute companies spiking products with illegal drugs.

A new study offers the “largest dataset ever published from a randomized, placebo-controlled study on the effect of probiotics on bowel function,” says Chr. Hansen.

The new True North Non-GMO program is entirely separate from Non-GMO Project verification.

Fruit d’Or Nutraceuticals announces two new launches and a new cranberry dossier.

The new program focuses on ingredient integrity, quality control, sustainability, and efficacy.

Industry trade associations CRN and NPA slammed FDA for abdicating its authority and failing to publicize its stance on an ingredient.

As in previous years, 68% of U.S. adults reported taking dietary supplements in 2015, but there are some significant shifts within the supplements consumer base.