Polysaccharide Gums May Promote Probiotic Growth in Milk
Xanthan, carrageenan, and other polysaccharide gums were found to promote growth of certain probiotic strains in a new study.
Sulforaphane Shows Similar Bioavailability from Glucoraphanin Supplements as from Broccoli Sprouts?
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found sulforaphane sourced from broccoli sprouts and broccoli seeds may be equally bioavailable.
KD Omega Health Launches Double-Encapsulated Omega-3
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.
Repurposing Ingredient By-product and Giving Ingredients a Second Life
Learn how resourceful firms are repurposing ingredient by-product for the utmost in sustainability, convenience, and profitability.
Low-Sodium Krill Oil May Help Omega-3 Brands Stand Out
Enzymotec says its low-sodium K-REAL krill oil now meets the criteria for a blood pressure health claim in Europe.
Arginine Silicate Compound May Enhance Cognitive Function
New research suggests Nutrition 21’s Nitrosigine may offer improvements to mental flexibility, speed of processing, and executive function under pressure.
Sweet Green Fields Secures Patent for Reb D Stevia Combinations
The additional patent protection covers specific ratios of Reb D blends with all sweeteners, not just steviol glycosides.
Omega-3s May Help Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
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.
Sugar Producers, Corn Syrup Makers Settle Huge Court Battle
The settlement ends a years-long, billion-dollar battle around the branding of high fructose corn syrup as “corn sugar.”
Ingestible MSM Ingredient May Reduce Wrinkles, Improve Skin Texture
Bergstrom Nutrition’s OptiMSM was found to reduce wrinkles and improve skin tone, texture, elasticity, and firmness in a new pilot study.
Can Cognitive Health Influence Gut Health?
An upcoming study will explore how brain changes affect the gut microbiome in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
General Mills Faces Lawsuit over Cheerios Protein Claims
The class-action lawsuit alleges Cheerios Protein is “falsely and misleadingly marketed.”
Senator McCaskill Frustrated by FDA Inaction, Calls on Retailers to Pull Picamilon Supplements
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.
FDA Requesting Comments on Use of the Term "Natural"
The announcement may be a sign that FDA is inching closer to establishing a formal definition of what "natural" means on food labeling.
Probiotic BLIS K12 Offers Children Relief from Ear Infections?
A new pilot study explores the effect of Stratum Nutrition’s probiotic strain BLIS K12 on middle ear infections in children aged 3-9.
Probiotic EcoVag May Defend Against Vaginal Infections
A new study suggests EcoVag probiotic capsules may be effective at defending against certain recurrent vaginal infections.
What’s the Difference Between Natural and Organic Foods? Don’t Ask Consumers
More than half of U.S. adults conflate the two terms and 36% believe there is no difference at all, suggests a new study.
Solix Algredients Repositioning with Astaxanthin Extract Launch
Solasta is the first commercial algae-based ingredient from Solix, a company that began in algae-based biofuels.
Different Paths to Clean-Label Cocoa
Cocoa suppliers are removing alkalizing agents and adopting other strategies to improve cocoa's clean-label appeal.
Whey Protein’s Role in the Healthy-Aging Market
Early research into whey’s potential to fight against sarcopenia has marketers and consumers looking at whey protein in a new light.
Shilajit Ingredient May Increase Male Testosterone Levels
Natreon’s PrimaVie increased both total testosterone and free testosterone levels among healthy men in a new study.
USP Announces New GMP Audit Program
The new certification is entirely separate from the USP Verification Program, although USP says it may be a useful “stepping stone.”
Protein Isn’t the Only Game in Town for Sports Nutrition
Many other ingredients are helping serious and casual athletes reach holistic health.
CRN Pursuing Voluntary Supplement Registry
CRN’s Rend Al-Mondhiry also asked state attorneys general to prosecute companies spiking products with illegal drugs.
Probiotic Strain BB-12 May Help Improve Bowel Function: Large Study
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.
NSF Launches New Non-GMO Certification Program
The new True North Non-GMO program is entirely separate from Non-GMO Project verification.
Cranberry Tackles Probiotic Bar and Juice Powders in New Launches
Fruit d’Or Nutraceuticals announces two new launches and a new cranberry dossier.
PLT Health Solutions Launches Trust-Building Initiative
The new program focuses on ingredient integrity, quality control, sustainability, and efficacy.
FDA Under Fire for Role in Lawsuit between GNC and Oregon Attorney General
Industry trade associations CRN and NPA slammed FDA for abdicating its authority and failing to publicize its stance on an ingredient.
Supplement Usage and Confidence Holding Steady in 2015 Consumer Survey, User Age Gap Narrows
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.