Sebastian Krawiec

A recently published study found that a lecithin-based delivery form of Boswellia serrata from Indena, called Casperome, may be effective in reducing the duration of acute diarrhea in subjects with gastrointestinal infections.

A recent study found that adulterated dietary supplements remained on the market years after being issued a warning letter by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The Association has raised $55,205 two years into its five-year fundraising goal to create opportunities in the natural products industry for students of historically black colleges and universities.

The American Herbal Products Association has issued comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), regarding the Agency’s “Policy Regarding Certain New Dietary Ingredients and Dietary Supplements Subject to the Requirement for Pre-Market Notification; Draft Guidance for Industry.”

In the study, 135 subjects with mild knee osteoarthritis received either 250 mg (50 mg curcuminoids) or 500 mg (100 mg curcuminoids) of Curcuwin Ultra+ per day for 84 days.

The collaboration will leverage Brightseed’s Forager AI to screen plant compounds for potential bioactives, and then utilize Kallyope’s Klarity platform to validate active agents and derive therapeutics from them that target weight management and glucose control.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has submitted comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its “Policy Regarding Certain New Dietary Ingredients and Dietary Supplements Subject to the Requirement for Pre-Market Notification; Draft Guidance for Industry.”

Results showed that subjects taking the extract were seeing significant improvements as early as five days into the trial, and post-trial, saw significant reductions of VAS, LFI, WOMAC pain, WOMAC stiffness, WOMAC function, and total WOMAC scores of 45%, 40.9%, 44.4%, 66.3%, 44.4%, and 48%, respectively.

The study demonstrates that the extract supports glycemic control in prediabetic and diabetic patients by increasing GLP-1 levels and decreasing systemic inflammation.

MeaTech 3D Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Umami Meats for the joint development of 3D-printed cultured structured seafood.

The Food Safety Administration Act of 2022 would separate the regulation of food from drugs, medical devices, and other products currently regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

As part of the collaboration, Purissima will be the first company to achieve commercial scale production of minor cannabinoids using its proprietary algae-based fermentation platform.

Results showed that while there was no difference between groups in the anthropometric measures, subjects taking HMB saw significant changes in the indicators of muscle injury and significantly better perceived recovery rate, compared to placebo.

Cargill found that sugar content remains a key influencer for American grocery shoppers with 62% of consumers reporting that they are likely to check the amount of sugar before purchasing a product.

Gat Foods, in collaboration with the Israeli startup Resorcix Ltd., have introduced Flavorwatch, a botanical ingredient which prevents Thermophillic Acidophilic Bacteria (TAB) spoilage in clear, fruit-based beverages.

Class action lawsuits are becoming more clever and aggressive according to speakers this year’s Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements, hosted by the American Conference Institute, in collaboration with The Council for Responsible Nutrition.

Senator Richard Burr (R- NC), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), has introduced new FDA user fee reauthorization legislation titled “Food and Drug Administration Simple Reauthorization Act.”

Results showed that subjects in the BC30 group had significantly higher values for total amino acids and total essential amino acids, as well as higher than average levels of certain amino acids.

Givaudan, Bühler, and Cargill have formed a consortium with Food Tech Hub LATAM and Food Technology Institute (ITAL) to build a “Tropical Food Innovation Lab” in Campinas, Brazil.

Made with precision fermentation, the enhancers are designed for taste modification in sugar reduction solutions for food and beverages.

A randomized controlled trial, that is currently in pre-publication, found that a patented complex of Boswellia serrata and Aegle marmelos (Bengal quince fruit extract) called AlvioLife supported respiratory and immune health in healthy subjects.

Ingredion will be showcasing a number of unique product prototypes featuring its portfolio of ingredients and which fit the company’s 360 Value approach.

These ingredients include its weight management ingredient SlimBiome, its newly launched sports nutrition ingredient LeanBiome, and its health and wellness focused ingredient WellBiome.

Spoonshot leverages AI with food science to predict emerging food and beverage trends. Its 2023 Food Trends Report will be presented July 12 at 3:15, on the Business Stage.

Beneo to showcase its new faba bean protein concentrate and starch-rich flour during the 2022 IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo taking place July 11-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Supplementation with RiaGev was also associated with a significant reduction in blood glucose iAUC levels with no significant changes in insulin secretion, suggesting improved insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance.

Probiotic supplementation has become about much more than just populating the gut with beneficial bacteria, because we have a better understanding of what happens in the gut.

Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund facilitates and promotes research on the Antarctic’s ecosystem. It has financed 20 research projects and 15 host institutions since its establishment in 2015.

The paper provides transparency into how the database collects and processes the research it compiles, insights into the design of its graphical user interface, as well as the database’s strengths and limitations.

Results showed that compared to baseline, subjects saw significant reductions in pain and stiffness, as well as improvements in physical function.