Regulatory Concerns Are Shifting the Focus of Digestive Health
How are regulatory concerns in a number of regions, most notably the EU, changing the marketing of digestive-health products?
Probiotics for the Skin
Which delivery systems will likely work best for skin-care probiotics?
Prebiotic Ingredients: Nondigestible Oligosaccharides
Nondigestible oligosaccharides act as prebiotics. But are some more effective than others?
Natural and Healthy Pet Food Ingredients
Despite messiness in U.S. pet regulations, ingredient suppliers are still innovating ingredients for animal nutrition.
Brain Health Dietary Supplement Ingredient Research Update
There’s a downpour of research on nutrients for brain health.
Dietary Supplements for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
A rundown on the latest research
Can Dietary Supplements Really Help Control Allergies?
Can dietary supplements supply allergy sufferers with what they really need: efficacy and speed?
Why Third-Party GMP Certification Should Not Be Optional for Dietary Supplement Firms
Here's one industry expert's opinion.
Is There a Risk in Premix Overages?
Nutrients can degrade during a product’s shelf life, but are some manufacturers adding too much overage?
Ingredient Spotlight: Prickly Pear
Cactus fruits offer ample nutrition in an exotic package.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Supplements Can Save the U.S. at Least $7 Billion in Eye-Disease Healthcare Costs
For just pennies a day, lutein and zeaxanthin supplements can save the U.S. economy significantly in age-related eye disease healthcare costs.
All Hail the Multivitamin?
The multivitamin is still working to win the endorsement of U.S. scientific bodies. Why?
More Chia Suppliers Reassure Against Salmonella
PNI is the latest chia supplier reassuring customers about chia safety, following industry reports of Salmonella-related recalls.
Supplement-Related Liver Injuries Are Up, But No Cause for Blanket Warning, Says CRN
Supplement-related liver injuries rose from 7% to 20% between 2004-2013.
Supplement Sellers Jailed for Failing to Complete Recalls
FTC orders required Jared Wheat and Stephen Smith of Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals to recall their deceptive weight-loss products.
U.S. Herbal Supplement Sales Growth Reaches Highest Level Since 1990s
The American Botanical Council reports these estimates in its latest issue of HerbalGram.
Patent Troll Stalks Supplement Firms-and Loses
Why it may pay for supplement firms not to settle with patent trolls
DSM on Omega-3 Downturn: We Have High Confidence in Future Omega-3 Market
As evidence, the company announced plans this week to invest $30 million in its Nova Scotia omega-3 facility.
Hibiscus Extract Saves Hot Dogs
For ready-to-eat meats, a rinse with hibiscus extract may be an effective Listeria deterrent.
Weight-Loss Cases Spark Highest FTC Settlement Costs
But questionable antiaging and diabetes claims are also on the rise.
Herb Nutrients May Even Benefit from Refrigeration
Aromatic herbs such as coriander and spearmint have real potential for improving human diets.
Scottish Seaweed Helps Iodine Insufficiency
Another study supports seaweed supplements for people with low iodine.
Savory Flavors Give Nutrition Bars New Life (Slideshow)
Flavors like Roasted Jalapeno and Honey Smoked BBQ may be just what's needed to reinvigorate the nutrition bar market.