Joint & Bone Health

Krill oil supplier Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. (Laval, QC) has been awarded health claims from Health Canada (Ottawa, ON) for its NKO krill oil.

Researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City measured the vitamin D levels of 723 subjects scheduled for orthopedic surgery.

Coca-Cola Co. (Atlanta) announced on Monday the launch of VitaminWater Stur-D, a new beverage intended for bone health.

Magnesium is an essential mineral for the body that many Americans may not be getting enough of, according to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s (DGAC) recent report on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010.

Yantai Dongcheng Biochemicals Co.’s (Yantai, China) chondroitin sulfate has received a Certificate of Suitability (COS) from the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare.

In a registry study published in Panminerva Medica, researchers indicate that Meriva, a proprietary ingredient from Indena S.p.A. (Milan) containing curcumin and soy phosphatidylcholine, may help relieve pain and increase mobility in patients with osteoarthritis.

A new meta-analysis on glucosamine and chondroitin supplements has determined that the joint health ingredients “do not reduce joint pain or have an impact on narrowing of joint space.” But industry organizations, including the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC), are saying the meta-analysis had serious limitations.

ESM Technologies (Carthage, MO) has received self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status for its patented joint health ingredient, NEM (natural eggshell membrane).

Beta-D-glucans may act as antioxidants in the blood, according to a study published in the journal Platelets.

ESM Technologies (Carthage, MO), a supplier of eggshell and eggshell membrane wellness ingredients, has received Good Manufacturing Practices certification from NSF International.

New Nutrition Business names digestive health as the top health trend in its '10 Key Trends in Food, Nutrition & Health 2010' report. '[Digestive health...s] importance to consumers has been underscored by the impressive growth rates of digestive health brands, with sales of even premium brands increasing 10 to 20% during the recession,' says NNB.

Grower and manufacturer of cherry products Shoreline Fruit LLC (Traverse City, MI) has joined forces with the ingredient supplier Anderson Global Group LLC (Irvine, CA) to create CherryPURE, a tart cherry skin extract for the North American dietary supplement, personal care, and food industries. CherryPURE is intended for use in joint health, sleep, superfruit, and antioxidant markets. The companies claim their tart cherry product can provide beneficial levels of polyphenols, anthocyanins, flavanoids, and natural melatonin.

A recent University of Toronto study on bone health has found that various nutrients found in fruits and vegetables may improve bone health beyond the assumed benefits of calcium and vitamin D, according to Julie Beun of Canada...s Canwest News Service, who broke news of the story last week. Researchers at the University of Toronto compared the effects of two nutritional supplements, Bone Builder and Greens +, with calcium supplementation alone, and found the supplements to be more effective at stimulating osteoblasts, cells responsible for bone formation.

Glucan Corporation (Busan, Korea) and Anderson Global Group LLC (AGG; Irvine, CA) have partnered to launch Polycan, a black yeast beta glucan for bone health.

Fortitech (Schenectady, NY) will highlight a range of condition-specific premix concepts at its booth at IFT.

Graminex (Saginaw, MI) has introduced G60WS, a clear, water-soluble form of its Graminex flower pollen extract. G60WS is a non-allergenic, non-solvent extract that can be formulated for beverage applications, including ready-to-drink products, dry drink mixes, coffee, and tea.

Innovative Food Processors (IFP; Faribault, MN) and InterHealth Nutraceuticals Inc. (Benicia, CA) announce a joint collaboration to co-develop and co-market a series of powdered beverage products to customers. The first product concept to be introduced under the collaboration is a joint health formulation called Triple Berry Tempo. This new powder mix, which is delivered in easy to use, single serve stick packets, highlights UC-II..., a joint health ingredient by InterHealth, and will be shown at IFT2010 this July.

The baby boomer generation may be associated with cultural revolution and a redefinition of traditional values. However, as the oldest of this generation move through their sixties, most will face the same health concerns that have dogged several generations of their predecessors.

Botanical Wisdom has introduced its line of therapeutic botanical products that are 100% plant-based. The company says that its products offer enhanced potency thanks to its patented extraction method, called Bio-Enhanced Extraction-a process that does not expose raw materials to high pressure, high temperatures, or alcohol. New products include Natural Energy Now, designed to promote cellular production of energy; Quickly Calm, to relieve tension and stress and promote sleep; and Relax & Unwind, a topical lotion formulated to relieve pain from fibromyalgia and sore muscles.

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New NIH website offers easy access to information on bone health.

As part of the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA; Parma, Italy) ongoing series of public consultations on health claims guidance, the agency has announced that it will hold a meeting on scientific requirements for gut health and immune function health claims on December 2, 2010, in Amsterdam.

Joint Juice has reformulated its supplement beverage for joint health. The company has now added chondroitin sulfate and vitamin D3 to its formula. In addition to these ingredients, the new 20-calorie drink includes glucosamine, vitamin C, and various antioxidants. 'Using our customers... feedback, we wanted to keep everything that worked well in the original formula, but create an even better product to support an active lifestyle,' said David Ritterbush, COO at the San Francisco-based joint-health beverage company.

TSI Health Sciences’ (Missoula, MT) Pureflex chondroitin sulfate sodium line has obtained self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status for use in food and beverages. The company has also obtained self-affirmed GRAS status for its Pureflex glucosamine line. The GRAS affirmation for chondroitin was conducted by a panel of independent experts, which deemed the Pureflex products, derived from bovine, avian, marine, and porcine sources, safe when added to conventional foods and beverages.

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