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Certain supplement combinations could pose a risk to consumer health, experts warn

Certain functional ingredient combinations are associated with increased health risks, including arterial calcification, nutritional deficiencies, blood thinning and serotonin syndrome

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Making (mush)room for the new poster children of immune health: functional fungi

Mushroom-derived nutraceuticals contain a plethora of active ingredients that can benefit immune health and get consumers ready for the winter months

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Probiotic trends and consumer preferences that are currently shaping the landscape

FMCG Gurus delves into consumer perceptions of probiotics, as well as how and why they like to consume them

Prenatal supplements often lack in nutrients essential for a healthy pregnancy, study reveals

Researchers found that many supplements lacked choline and iodine, which are crucial minerals in pregnancy, while some supplements contained harmful levels of toxic metals

SAM-e supplement labelling discrepancies: where does the industry go from here?

NBR caught up with NOW Foods' VP of Global Sales & Marketing, Dan Richard, to discuss the latest results of NOW's SAM-e supplement testing survey, and what it might mean for the nutraceutical industry

Amazon-sold SAM-e supplements still have quality and labelling issues in follow-up survey

After observing issues with SAM-e supplements sold on Amazon in a 2020 survey, NOW's 2024 follow-up demonstrated similar results, with 20 out of 23 not matching label claims for potency

US-sold kids melatonin supplements pose potential safety risk owing to mislabelling, study finds

More than 50% of the sleep-focused supplements assessed had incorrect dosage labelling, with one product containing 667% more melatonin than the label declared

Solabia Nutrition's Brainberry incorporated into Flow's cognition-supporting functional chocolate

Looking past the headlines, NBR find out more about the nootropic, L-theanine and caffeine-boosted functional food and how enhanced sweet treats are impacting the industry

Karallief debuts melatonin-free sleep and stress support supplement, KaraCalm

KaraCalm contains a blend of botanical functional ingredients that have been clinically proven to increase sleep time and quality, while also reducing stress levels

Cochrane review on iron supplementation sheds light on its benefits in pregnancy

Supplementation with the nutraceutical can reduce the risk of prenatal anaemia, while also diminishing the chances of a child being born at a low body weight

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David Beckham partners with Prenetics to launch dietary supplement brand, IM8 Health

The football legend, with the help of a strong scientific board and Prenetics, has created a supplement brand designed to support everyday wellness, healthy ageing and cellular functioning

Swedencare's dog soft chew, ProDen PlaqueOff, gains Vetinary Oral Health Council seal of approval

The supplement, which contains Swedencare's A.N ProDen seaweed ingredient, is designed to control plaque and tartar in dogs

Fulfilling consumer needs in the active nutrition space in 2025: insights from ACI Group

Karsten Smet, CEO of ACI Group, forecasts the trends and developments the nutraceutical industry will see in the active nutrition space

Indian government-affiliated experts call for tighter nutraceutical regulations

The panel has advised that certain dietary supplement and nutraceutical products should be placed under the remit of the drug regulatory board, CDSCO

dsm-firmenich's micronutrient granules incorporated into Rohto Pharmaceuticals' Vision R

The multivitamin dietary supplement is designed to address nutritional deficiencies, promoting healthy ageing in older adults

Promino Nutritional Science expands its distribution network to the Caribbean

The company's agreement with Vigor Nation will extend the international reach of its protein supplement range for active nutrition

PanTheryx launches GLP-1 support supplement, Relesium for better gut health

The patented, scientifically proven dietary supplement formula aims to mitigate the effects of GLP-1 medications, while also supporting a user's gut health

PharmaLinea debuts nutraceutical resource platform, IntelHub

IntelHub will conglomerate an exclusive collection of strategic insights and resources for nutraceutical business owners, allowing them to stay up to date with industry trends

Swedencare and zooplus team up to bring pet nutrition supplements to the European market

Zooplus will expand the reach of Swedencare's complete supplement product line designed for pet health and nutrition to 30 more markets throughout Europe

Rousselot's softgel technology, StabiCaps, granted Brazilian patent

The gelatin-based capsule technology optimises the release of nutraceuticals from a softgel, allowing functional ingredient manufacturers to produce efficacious and bioavailable dietary supplements

Nutritas debuts muscle-boosting supplement for those on their weight loss journey

PeptiStrong is a functional food designed to prevent the loss of muscle during periods of rapid weight loss, while also promoting muscle growth

ARTAH Nutrition bags £2.85m investment to grow its dietary supplement business

The company will use the investment to expand the reach of its metabolic health-boosting supplements across Europe

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Funtrition and Sofgen: Redefining consumer experiences at Supply Side West 2024

Funtriton & Sofgen, leading integrated contract manufacturers and developers of advanced gummy and softgel technologies for the global nutraceutical industry, are excited...

Kemin showcases innovative portfolio of functional health and wellness ingredients at Vitafoods Asia 2024

Company’s human nutrition and health business unit shares its latest proven solutions to support healthier lives

Bio-gen Extracts to showcase cutting-edge science & innovations at Vitafoods Asia

Bio-gen Extracts unveils its latest advancements in health and nutrition, addressing the evolving needs of today’s consumers

Bioiberica obtains self-determined GRAS status for Collavant n2 native type II collagen

This will unlock new opportunities for US functional food and beverage market

Boost your functional foods & supplements for microbiome health

Promoting the future of fortified foods with prebiotic fibres

Pharmaidea launches Sobrepin Natura Immuno for comprehensive immune support

The formulation combines Lactococcus lactis plasma, elderberry extract, selenium, vitamin D and others to enhance immune health

Clean label nutraceutical production has never been so easy!

Colorcon partners with manufacturers to create efficient, consistent nutraceuticals.

Vitafoods Europe 2024 bids farewell to Geneva

With a 70,000m2 of exhibition space, this year’s edition of the leading nutraceutical event was the biggest yet

NOW launches omega-3 fish oil gummy chews with ConCordix technology

The gummy incorporates 750 mg of fish oil in a passionfruit flavour

Peptan plays role in addressing hair loss in men and women, study says

Amidst the surge in hair growth supplements, pioneering science indicates that Peptan collagen peptides can potentially combat hair loss and promote growth by boosting...

Vitaco Health to launch ATHENA Sports Nutrition, made for athletic women

The supplement will assist female athletes in improving their performance, with a range of minerals and proteins to fortify and revitalise

Revival Point launches Total Male Vitality featuring  RipFACTOR muscle accelerator

The new product can enhance strength, offer improved endurance and improve physique

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