Nutrition & Life

The study, published in late December in the journal Nutrients​, was the work of a contract research organization and a university in Australia as well as an employee of Dolcas Biotech.  Dolcas supplied its proprietary Curcugen turmeric extract for the study.  Dolcas also supplied the funding. The researchers recruited 101 subjects in Perth, Australia for

“This is the biggest study ever done on omega 3s and triglycerides.  For everybody who asks the question of why there is not enough science about krill, we can point to this study,”​ said Matts Johansen, CEO of AkerBiomarine.  Aker, which is based in Oslo, Norway, is a vertically integrated krill supplier that brings in

Writing in Nutrients​, scientists from Leibniz University Hannover and Hannover Medical School report that 12 weeks of calanus oil supplements led to significant reductions in fasting plasma insulin and HOMA-IR in obese people. Significant improvements in hepatic insulin resistance index (HIRI) were also reported from Calanus oil supplementation, but no impacts were seen on other

Consumer demands lead commercial performance and a brand that doesn’t satisfy ethical needs can be a real roadblock to success in the health and nutrition sector, he says. The business has seen a significant shift in market priorities from the point of view of both customers and consumers, he explains, which will see pharmaceuticals, commercial

Majeed, who left his family’s business Sabinsa before the turn of the year, is the new CEO of BGG Americas.  BGG is a vertically integrated Chinese ingredient supplier that has a global footprint. Majeed’s new position, which covers Canada, the United States and Latin America, was announced  to the industry this week.  Majeed said BGG

Foster was found dead yesterday at his home in Eureka Springs, AR.  He was 64. Further details were not available as of publication time. Self taught in herbal lore, photography Foster, who was one of the very early contributors to HerbalGram​, ABC’s peer reviewed journal, was a self-taught expert on botanicals.  Despite having no advanced

Putting on a face-to-face event is never a simple task, but it has been especially challenging in these uncertain times.  Nevertheless, we are committed to bringing our Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2022 to fruition on Feb. 14-16 in San Diego.  The venue is the Hyatt Regency hotel on San Diego’s beautiful Mission Bay. Tapping

NutriLeads was founded in 2012 using knowledge and patents acquired from Unilever, explained Dr Ruud Albers, the company’s CSO. Initial analyses of more than 450 candidate ingredients for immune support and reduction of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) triggered interest in ginseng, but further commercial development of this source was hindered by questions about regulatory

A new study investigates the link between consuming sweeteners during pregnancy and a child’s risk of obesity. Pregnant rats fed with stevia or aspartame gave birth to pups that had a higher risk of obesity and specific changes in their gut microbiome. The findings highlight the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy. Could artificial sweeteners

Market researcher Diane Ray said the research her company has done shows that more and more consumers are seeking sports nutrition products out, but they are doing so on their own terms.  In order for companies to successfully reach beyond the core audience of hardcore gym rats and bodybuilders, it’s imperative to understand the mindset

NMN, or nicotinamide mononucleotide, is a known precursor of NAD+. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a vital metabolic redox co-enzyme found in eukaryotic cells and is necessary for over 500 enzymatic reactions.  Claims, counterclaims cloud research story ChromaDex markets TruNiagen, which is based on its branded Niagen ingredient, which is a form of nicotinamide riboside

While the trend is troubling, the certified nutritionist, registered herbalist and professor also said he is encouraged that a lot of the younger generations are doing their research on supplements and the companies behind them.  In order to weed out some of these bad players, Amazon updated its quality requirements. Bruno said that while he

Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure, is likely caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers. Their findings were published online in Science on January 13, 2022.

People who consume higher amounts of olive oil may lower their risk of premature death overall and from specific causes including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease, compared to people who never or almost never consume olive oil, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The

If your New Year’s resolution is to eat better for the planet, a new Tulane University study finds it may be easier than you think. Americans who eat beef could slash their diet’s carbon footprint as much as 48 percent by swapping just one serving per day for a more planet-friendly alternative, according to a

New developments in artificial intelligence are revolutionizing the delivery of personalized nutrition solutions, which are becoming an ever bigger part of the sports and active nutrition scene. AI can learn and model linear and nonlinear relationships between variables by constructing input-output mapping that reveals information that would otherwise remain unknown.  “The generic, ‘one-size-fits-all’ guidelines for

Hemp Fusion Wellness, which also markets a line of probiotic products, markets a line of CBD products in tincture, capsule and gummy delivery forms.  The company also offers a line of topical products. Achieving self affirmed GRAS status is a major milestone for the company and demonstrates transparency and a willingness to comply with the

The new research, published in the journal Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids​, revisits data collected years ago for an earlier study. The data arose from blood testing done in 2011 and 2012 at a now defunct laboratory as part of routine clinical assessments.  Large data set The study assessed data from more than 44,000

“Inner Immune is the only immunobiotic beverage on the market,” ​said Caroline Beckman​, Nouri Founder and CEO. “Inner Immune supports all-day immunity and digestion and gives consumers the benefits of multiple other supplements with a single beverage—all with daily essential vitamins and zero sugar or calories. ​ Beckman previously told NutraIngredients-USA​ that unique and scientifically-sound offerings are

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, triggered by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has caused over 5.5 million deaths amidst hundreds of millions of infections worldwide. Without specific treatments, the outlook is bleak as new variants emerge, mocking the immunity gained from infection by earlier variants or vaccination based on the ancestral

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), led to the implementation of several measures that restricted social interactions at all levels in a bid to minimize viral transmission. Study: Milk From Women Diagnosed With COVID-19 Does Not Contain SARS-CoV-2 RNA but Has Persistent Levels of SARS-CoV-2-Specific IgA

Vaccination offers long-lasting protection from the worst outcomes of COVID-19, according to a new study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The emergence of the delta and omicron variants has raised questions about whether breakthrough infections are caused by waning immunity or by the more transmissible variants. Results of the study published