Nutraceutical Business Review

Marinova Pty Ltd has found that #fucoidans can reduce the prevalence of testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia, while also reducing the prostate's weight, as well as its testosterone production. Researchers believe that this effect is seen owing to fucoidan's anti-inflammatory capacity. #prostatehealth #menshealth #nutraceutical #functionalingredients #dietarysupplements #inflammation

dsm-firmenich has debuted its new clean-label vitamin A ingredient, Dry Vit A Palmitate — which is suitable for infant formulas and early life nutritional products. The dry vitamin A powder has been optimised for increased stability, while also being suitable for both wet and dry blending. The solution aims to address the high prevalence of vitamin A deficiency in the infant population. #vitaminA #infantnutrition #earlylifenutrition #dryvitaminA #infantformula https://lnkd.in/esUifvXk

A study by the Washington State University has identified that elderberry anthocyanins can contribute to metabolic health and facilitate weight management. Throughout the trial, it was observed that daily consumption of elderberry juice could reduce blood glucose levels by 24% post-meal, while also increasing fat oxidation by 27%. The berry could also promote diversity in the gut microbiota, highlighting the potential of the elderberry for gut health as well. #metabolichealth #weightmanagement #nutraceuticals #functionalingredients #bloodglucose #anthocyanins #polyphenols

Enifer has filed for Novel Food authorisation for its #mycoprotein ingredient, PEKILO, from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The company is also filing for GRAS status from the FDA and novel food approval from the Singaporean authorities. According to the company, the functional food is high in protein and fibre, and can offer as a sustainable protein option for those on a plant-based diet. #functionalfoods #functionalingredients #nutraceuticals #protein #fibre

A study has found that infusing olive oil with #carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin can nearly double the antioxidant capacity of the oil. A digestion model also suggested that more than 50% of these carotenoids were absorbed, highlighting the potential the #nutraceutical combination could have in supporting eye health and cognition. #lutein #zeaxanthin #eyehealth #oliveoil #functionalingredients #cognitivehealth

Kemin Human Nutrition and Health is currently exhibiting at SupplySide West, where the company will be unveiling the topline results of a study on its lutein ingredient, #FloraGLO at booth #5345. The trial assessed how the #nutraceutical can benefit eye health in teens. Kemin has also released the results of a study that demonstrates the efficacy of both FloraGLO and #OPTISHARP Natural Zeaxanthin in enhancing carotenoid levels in the eye. #eyehealth #carotenoids #lutein #zeaxanthin #cognitivehealth #brainhealth #functionalingredients

Nutritas Health has launched #PeptiStrong, its peptide-based #supplement derived from fava bean protein. The solution is designed to support those trying to reduce their weight, as #muscle degradation can often occur alongside rapid weight loss. Backed by three clinical trials, PeptiStrong has been proven to reduce the loss of muscle mass in those losing weight by 54%, while also stimulating muscular protein synthesis by 4x more than whey protein. #weightloss #GLP1 #musclehealth #weightmanagement #favabeanprotein #proteinsupplements #dietarysupplements #functionalfoods

A study conducted by researchers at Kuwait University has found that the dietary intake of both #magnesium and #fibre can reduce a woman's risk of metabolic syndrome significantly. In addition, women who were considered to have this cluster of conditions also had a low dietary intake of the two #nutrients. These findings suggest that consumption of the duo through diet or supplementation could benefit women's metabolic health in a natural and cost-effective way. #nutraceuticals #supplements #metabolichealth #hearthealth #cardiovascular https://lnkd.in/eBVb3-CS

A study has found that using #spirulina nanoparticles as a delivery system for #curcumin significantly benefits the ingredient's efficacy by boosting its #bioavailability, antioxidant capacity and #stability when exposed to higher temperatures/UV. This finding could help pave the way for more effective curcumin supplements in the future. #nutraceutical #functionalingredients #antioxidant #functionalfoods

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves across the #nutraceutical industry, with many companies implementing the technology into their daily workflow. To find out more about how #AI can optimise the development of functional ingredients, dietary supplements and more, Annabel Kartal-Allen spoke to LEHVOSS Nutrition's Teresita Ruda and PIPA - Process Integration & Predictive Analytics's Catarina Abreu.