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Improving endothelial health with a French maritime pine bark extract

Not only does Pycnogenol act as a powerful antioxidant and natural anti-inflammatory, it also helps with the production of endothelial nitric oxide, which helps to dilate blood vessels and support the cardiovascular system. Dr Franziska Weichmann, Manager of Scientific Communications and Product Development at Horphag Research, reports

Event preview: The return of Vitafoods Europe 2021!

The nutraceuticals community is set to reunite once more in a new hybrid event format, with in-person elements enabled by comprehensive Informa AllSecure safety guidelines

The new regulatory world for medical devices

Establishing an effective compliance strategy now ahead of the 2022 IVDR legislation is critical — because there’s more to come

Transforming the food and nutrition ingredient supply chain

Ingredients4U.com offers ingredients buyers and supply chain managers an e-commerce platform that enables them to select, quality check and obtain a quote for supply at the touch of a button. Dr Kevin Robinson spoke to CEO Donald Tang to find out more

Probiotics for immune health

Probiotics comprise one of the most popular yet least understood ingredient categories in the dietary supplement industry. They are live microbial species that support health in the same way that the beneficial indigenous bacteria that inhabit our skin, oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract do, explains Nena Dockery, Scientific and Regulatory Manager, Stratum Nutrition

Ingredient innovation from the edge of the world

Tasmania is the southernmost state of Australia, the last stop before Antarctica. This unique island is a hotspot for dynamic marine research, including that conducted by world-leading seaweed extract specialist Marinova

One hundred years of botanical excellence

In 2021, INDENA, the leading Italian company in the botanical derivatives sector, is celebrating its centenary; Laura Bo, Advertising and Communication Manager, reports

Outsourcing partners continue to deliver for the nutraceutical industry

The last 18 months have seen challenges and opportunities in equal measure for the functional food and dietary supplement sector. Rodney Steel, Chief Executive of the BCMPA (the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics), explains how the resilience and flexibility of outsourcing companies have played a key role in supporting nutraceutical brands as they navigate this changing landscape

Formulating flavours to find the perfect pair: part I

By layering flavours and extracts to work in harmony with a next-generation stevia ingredient, Synergy Flavours has developed a range of great-tasting, sugar-free tonics with the Skinny Drinks Group that have been scientifically paired with the key aroma compounds in gin

New research on curcumin and the “brain” in your gut

Curcumin and its analogues, collectively called curcuminoids, are the yellow turmeric rhizome components that contribute to the spice’s powerful and diverse actions in the body. However, explains Dr Shavon Jackson-Michel, Director of Medical and Scientific Affairs, DolCas Biotech, these molecules have continued to occupy a conflicting space: the juxtaposition between their proven multisystem, multimodal activity and their characteristically low bioavailability profile

Pomegranate: natural nutrition for skin and hair

The antioxidants and phytochemicals in this superfruit work in synergy to support healthy ageing, reports Andrea Zangara, Scientific Marketing Manager, Euromed

Between food and nutrition: future prebiotic trends

Taking an inward view of consumer well-being, there are a number of landmark changes that have influenced the commercial health market in recent years, reports Gareth Clark, European Sales and Marketing Director, Clasado Biosciences

From green and pleasant lands

For years, ahiflower was known only as a humble weed growing in the UK … until Natures Crops’ CEO, Andrew Hebard, took a keen interest and began to elucidate the amazing benefits that come from the oil extract of these unassuming plants

Fucoidan: exploring a new wave of wound healing

A growing body of evidence continues to strengthen the case for fucoidan as a promising candidate in the development of new materials for use in the medical device sector, explains Dr Helen Fitton, Chief Scientist at Marinova

Five factors influencing the mobility market in 2021

Last year was often described as “unprecedented.” It was one in which we all had to say goodbye to “normal” and adapt to the trials and tribulations of COVID-19. The pandemic brought about major changes in consumer behaviour, with people having to find new ways to stay fit and healthy while mostly being confined to their homes

Nature’s food of the future: microalgae

AstaReal natural astaxanthin is perfectly in tune with the growing demand for sustainable plant-based ingredients. Dr Kevin Robinson catches up with Andie Long, Marketing and Sales Manager, to find out more

New concepts for the growing e-sports and gaming sector

AstaReal, BENEO and GELITA highlight the emerging market’s potential for food and dietary supplement manufacturers

Drug dose delivery development, manufacturing and commercialisation trends: part II

In the wake of patient-centricity in the pharmaceutical industry, drug delivery technologies have emerged as a central driver of therapeutic and patient success. Dr Kevin Robinson went online with Manuel Leal, Business Development Director, Idifarma, Steve Rode, Manager Business Development, Capsules and Health Ingredients, Lonza, and John Ross, President, Mayne Pharma US/Metrics Contract Services, to find out more

Driving change in blood glucose management

During last year’s virtual Fi Connect event, Dr Kevin Robinson zoomed in to chat with BENEO’s Anke Sentko, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Nutrition Communication, to discover why smart nutrition for improved blood sugar management is more important than ever for long-term health and immunity

Brewing up beverages with benefits

How 2020 has shaped the functional drink industry

Real-time monitoring of pharmaceutical coatings by optical coherence tomography (OCT)

The coating process is the last step of tablet production and thus influences some of the critical quality attributes (CQAs) of these oral solid dosage forms. RCPE's Stephan Sacher, Senior scientist, Process and Manufacturing Science, Matthias Wolfgang, Scientist, Process and Manufacturing Science, Anna Peter, Scientist, Process and Manufacturing Science, Sandra Stranzinger, Senior scientist, Advanced Products and Delivery, and Johannes Khinast, CEO and Scientific Director, explain

Ultrasonic-assisted extraction offers groundbreaking benefits for the medicinal mushroom industry

KÄÄPÄ Biotech's Doug Brunson, May Almog and Peter Petros explain the application and benefits of using ultrasonic-assisted extraction as a way to optimise the bioavailability of mushroom extracts

Probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics: the revolubiome is under way

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, we should keep in mind that times of crisis often accelerate trends such as transparency, sustainability and personalisation, which positively shape the way we consume food, beverages and dietary supplements, notes Grégory Dubourg, CEO and founder, Nutrikéo

HMB plus vitamin D3 improves muscle function in older adults without exercise

Larry Kolb, President, TSI USA, presents the results of a 12-month, NIH-funded study that demonstrates how hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) combined with vitamin D3 can improve muscle function in older adults who do not concurrently exercise

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