Sebastian Krawiec is Editor at Nutritional Outlook.
Branded black cumin seed extract shows potent anti-inflammatory activity in asthma-related mediators in in vitro study
Sabinsa's branded black cumin seed extract showed significant anti-inflammatory ability on asthma-related mediators of inflammation.
2018 Farm Bill awaits President’s signature after Congress passes legislation that would legalize hemp culivation
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 is poised to be signed into law by President Trump after passing the House of Representatives on December 10 and the Senate on December 11.
Vitafusion is the first gummy brand to clinically prove bioequivalence with traditional vitamins and capsules, firm says
Two unpublished clinical studies have tested the bioequivalence of vitamin C and vitamin D gummies from Vitafusion compared to traditional tablets.
Radient Technologies, Grupa Natac start joint venture Natac Solutions to create innovative functional ingredients
The companies have entered into a binding letter of intent that a portion of Radient Technologies’ health and wellness solutions business will be folded into the joint venture along with a portion of Grupo Natac’s existing business in order to form Natac Solutions.
Lesaffre completes Gnosis acquisition
Three years after becoming a majority shareholder in Gnosis, Lesaffre has fully acquired the Italian biotechnology company.
Innovative softgel targets dry eye discomfort
New supplement is designed to support eye health and reduce dry eye discomfort
Omega-3 fish oil does not increase risk of bleeding in surgical patients, new study finds
New study contradicts theory that omega-3 fish oil can increase risk of bleeding in surgical patients.
Ecuadorian Rainforest’s new facility certified organic by Quality Assurance International
Ecuadorian Rainforest LLC has passed inspection from Quality Assurance International to a certified organic facility.
Adventurous and plant-based foods top Innova Market Insights’ list of top five trends for 2019
Innova Market Insights predicts that plant-based foods and alternatives will continue to thrive in 2019 and that brands will need to target adventurous eaters.
Tea’s limitless flavor possibilities cater to all reaches of the consumer market
With tea, the flavor possibilities are virtually endless.
SupplySide West 2018 krill research update
Aker BioMarine provides updates on its research efforts in the areas of sports nutrition and lupus.
Microencapsulate technology shows promise for weight-management applications, according to proof-of-concept study
A microencapsulated nutrient mixture designed to release in the distal small intestine has a significant effect on food intake and satiety, according to a double-blind, randomized crossover proof-of-concept study.
Pycnogenol alleviates symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy, according to new research
Horphag Research recently announced the results of a new study that demonstrated its French maritime pine bark extract Pycnogenol’s ability to ease symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Nutritional Outlook’s 2018 Best of the Industry Awards, Industry Leader: Senator Orrin Hatch
As Senator Hatch retires his congressional seat this year, industry leaders reflect on how his support paved the road to today’s dietary supplement industry.
Nutritional Outlook’s 2018 Best of the Industry Awards, Industry Leader: Supplement Safety Compliance Initiative
Driven by retailers, SSCI is harmonizing industry standards through benchmarking to ensure product quality, transparency, and traceability.
Nutritional Outlook’s 2018 Best of the Industry Awards, Industry Leader: Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance
GRMA is a member-based organization harmonizing standards across multiple product categories to a single audit scheme.
Collagen for sports nutrition at SupplySide West 2018
New research and ingredients from collagen manufacturers as they continue their push into the sports nutrition space.
The taste of clean label at SupplySide West
Flavor companies discussed their new clean-label capabilities at November’s SupplySide West show.
Botanical news from SupplySide West: sports, weight management, immune health, brain health, and more
At November’s SupplySide West show, botanical suppliers showcased their ingredients targeting a range of product categories.
Chicory root fiber from Sensus is first fiber recognized as natural under ISO standards, firm says
Sensus, a major chicory root processor, announced that its full range of chicory inulin and oligofructose products qualify as natural under the new ISO 19657:2017 standard.
Seaweed extract reduces inflammation markers in the gut, according to unpublished study
According to Marinova, Maritech fucoidan significantly inhibited the production of pro-inflammatory biomarkers relevant to acute and chronic gut conditions in unpublished study.
Wellmune in beverage format supports immune health in athletes, says new study
A beverage containing immune-health ingredient Wellmune baker’s yeast beta-glucan significantly reduced the severity of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) among marathon runners in new research.
Brand awareness growing for Nutrition 21’s Velositol and Nitrosigine ingredients based on survey data from prominent fitness magazine
Brand awareness survey reveals high level of awareness for Nutrition 21 fitness brands following advertising campaigns in men's fitness magazines.
Who buys most vegan and vegetarian products? Not vegans and vegetarians.
The large percentage of consumers who don’t identify exclusively as vegan or vegetarian but who are purchasing plant-based alternatives is an important reason why plant-based food innovation continues.
ChromaDex raises dosage of flagship Tru Niagen nicotinamide riboside following successful NDI notification
Following a successful New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) notification to FDA, ChromaDex has increased the capsule serving size of its flagship product Tru Niagen.
Stratum Nutrition receives Frost & Sullivan Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award for joint-health ingredient NEM
Frost & Sullivan has awarded Stratum Nutrition the 2018 North American Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award for the Joint Health Ingredient Industry for Stratum’s NEM brand eggshell membrane ingredient.
Leading trade associations warn about the dangers of illegal phenibut adulterant in dietary supplements
Leading trade associations in the dietary supplement industry are standing together in opposition to “phenibut,” an illegal ingredient in products fraudulently sold as dietary supplements.
Emerging flavors for sports nutrition revealed in new research from Synergy Flavors
Synergy Flavors released new research called “Flavors of the Future,” highlighting new and emerging flavors in the sports nutrition market in North America.
AIDP now exclusive North American distributor of Natural Remedies ayurvedic extracts
Natural Remedies has appointed AIDP as the exclusive distributor of its range of ayurvedic extracts in North America.
Amarin Pharma sues omega-3 supplement companies for allegedly using drug firm’s trial to market supplements
Amarin Pharma Inc., maker of high-concentration EPA-only omega-3 drug Vascepa, has filed false advertising lawsuits against two omega-3 dietary supplement manufacturers: Coromega Health Inc. and Omax Health Inc.