Sebastian Krawiec

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to five companies for selling food and beverage products that contain cannabidiol (CBD).

At this year’s SupplySide West, Artemis International showcased new research highlighting the potential gut health benefits of its branded ElderCraft elderberry extract, as well as a new blend for phytonutrient fortification in food and beverage applications.

Rich in long-chain monounsaturated fatty acids (LC-MUFA), the ingredient contains cetoleic acid, an omega-11 marine lipid, and gondoic acid (omega-9). Cetoleic acid’s potential health benefits include skin and metabolic health.

The American Herbal Products Association held its Congress on Regulatory Priorities in the Natural Products Market on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is not a dietary ingredient citing the drug preclusion clause of the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C).

And don’t forget to educate consumers about the benefits your bar provides.

The site includes a selection of Suanfarma’s branded ingredients, botanical extracts, vitamins and minerals, specialty ingredients, and organic options in 1 kg and 5 kg quantities.

The Natural Products Association provided testimony on November 14, 2022, in opposition to A 3512 during the New Jersey Assembly Health Committee.

At SupplySide West 2022, ADM released its report on Global Consumer Trends Driving Market Growth.

Proprietary consumer research from Cargill presented during SupplySide West 2022 suggests that flexitarian consumers are playing a larger role in the plant-based dairy marketplace.

At this year’s SupplySide West, Aker BioMarine launched a new technology platform that utilizes phospholipids from krill to improve solubility and emulsification of ingredients that have otherwise poor bioavailability or absorption rates.

A recent in vitro study find that palm carotene may provide protection against oxidative stress induced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The palm carotene complex – rich in beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and lycopene – used in the study was provided by ExcelVite.

Results showed that in a cumulative responder analysis, subjects taking 500 mg of Rhuleave-K saw a 62% improvement, compared to placebo.

Results from a recent study funded by AstraZeneca, called the “Supplements, Placebo, or Rosuvastatin (SPORT)” Study, compared the effects of its prescription low-dose statin (Rosuvastatin) to placebo and six common dietary supplements, including fish oil, cinnamon, garlic, turmeric, plant sterols, and red yeast rice, over a four-week period.

NPA withdraws lawsuit against FDA for NAC ban, a move that preserves its standing and allows NPA to refile should FDA changes its position on NAC in the future.

The study found that supplementation supported memory, stress, and sleep quality.

A recent study investigated the effects of a salmon-derived soluble protein hydrolysate called ProGo, from Hofseth BioCare, on gastrointestinal inflammation.

The ingredient, Bio 01, is rich in the bioactive compounds N-trans-caffeoyl tyramine and N-trans-feruloyl tyramine, which have been found to support gut barrier integrity in preclinical studies.

Algarithm and Natures Crops International have partnered to produce two new omega oil blends called Ahiflower 80DHA and 150DHA.

The recent study investigated three different compositions containing Xylaria nigripes extract on γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) content, GABA transaminase, Glutamate decarboxylase (GAD), cells viability, and Amyloid-β protein (Aβ) aggregation levels in PC12 neuron cells.

Exploring the opportunities and regulatory challenges of hemp-derived cannabinoids in pet supplements.

Results showed that compared to placebo, subjects taking the combination of black seed oil and omega-3s saw significantly fewer upper-respiratory tract complaints and better overall well-being, as well as higher omega-3 blood levels, lower cortisol levels, and superior microbiome indices.

HP Ingredient (Bradenton, FL) has announced a new venture with Immunity Goodness to debut LJ100 Chococeuticals at the upcoming SupplySide West 2022.

Subjects taking the extract saw a statistically significant, dose-correlated reduction in salivary cortisol, an increase in deep sleep time, increased total sleep time, an improvement in sleep quality.

Overall, results showed that the two active treatments had similar effects after ten weeks, except for inattention, with effects taking longer for Pycnogenol. However, these delayed effects should be balanced with the fact that Pycnogenol cause fewer adverse events.

Intervention with the probiotic blend supported gastrointestinal symptoms, mental health scores, as well as productivity in daily tasks because of gastrointestinal improvements.

Nutriventia has launched a sustained-release ashwagandha called Prolanza ahead of the upcoming SupplySide West show.

According to a national poll conducted by Marist Poll, and sponsored by a coalition of organizations with an interest in natural health, 70% of Americans are more likely to support a congressional candidate that will protect the public’s access to dietary supplements.

The sphingolipids and glycosaminoglycans in these products are reported to support the skin barrier of several animal species, including dogs.

The research and development team at Ingredients by Nature has conducted an experiment using the Simulator of Human Intestinal Microbial Ecosystem (SHIME) to investigate the effects of its citrus flavonoid ingredient, Eriomin, on the microbiome of prediabetics.