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New supplement is designed to support eye health and reduce dry eye discomfort

According to SPINS, female-positioned supplements grew at a rate of 6%, netting a total of $628 million in U.S. sales in the 52 weeks ending July 15, 2018.

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.

As more consumers seek clean-label products, more dietary supplement manufacturers are taking a harder look at just how clean their supplements are, right down to the capsule, tablet, or softgel.

This new water-dispersible format not only offers 67 times the dispersion capability of standard resveratrol but also better bioavailability as a result, the firm says.

At November’s SupplySide West show, suppliers rolled out their latest prototypes.

Capsules, softgels, tablets continue to hold their own thanks to the undeniable benefits they offer: consumer familiarity, format reliability, and robust quality controls.

The company also recently added a new, second spray dryer to boost capacity.

Omyanutra also provides a high loading capacity for active nutrients.

This is the first whey protein isolate ingredient to come from dairy protein specialist FrieslandCampina Ingredients.

The company will showcase its new Maltrin SS dried glycose syrup, with reduced sugars compared to corn and tapioca syrup solids.

For this product, Anlit developed innovative technology that allows for “higher stability of live bacteria in ambient conditions,” according to the company.

Despite their rising profile, probiotics have yet to reach their full potential with Americans, whether as supplements or functional-food ingredients.

This new ingredient lets the company take tongkat ali to products in which it was challenging to include in the past.

According to Evolva, Veri-te Resveratrol CWD 90 offers up to 67x higher the dispersion capability of standard resveratrol.

These solutions address consumer trends in healthy aging, active nutrition, digestive health, cognitive health, beauty from within, and more.

Sirio Pharma Company, Ltd. announced the opening of a gummy production plant at its new development and manufacturing facility in Ma’anshan, China.

Ashland’s leaders are inviting SupplySide West attendees to learn about the company’s latest customized functional solutions.

Not only do 75% of Americans take supplements, but 87% of U.S. adults have overall confidence in the safety, quality, and effectiveness of dietary supplement products, the survey found.

Companies must still do their due diligence in evaluating reference standard suppliers, as they would elsewhere on the supply chain.

BGG and its affiliates have released a water-dispersible emulsion form of their flagship astaxanthin ingredient. 

Innovative formulations and a widening consumer base are redefining the joint-health category.

Beverage and flavor development company Flavorman says it is exploring formulating with cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychotropic, hemp-derived ingredient gaining interest throughout the dietary supplement, food, and beverage market.

Functional water is changing the way people consume water.

The need is growing to support senior health with products targeting healthy aging.

CV Sciences launched a hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) gummy product from its PlusCBD Oil brand.

While sports nutrition products remain the top market category for digestive enzymes, data show that digestive enzymes are branching off into more categories.

Read about the rise of kefir and kombucha

Adults have made up the larger portion of consumers of gummy supplements compared to kids.