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Pharmacists Report High Supplement Usage Despite Slipping Self-Care Routines

Nutraceuticals World - Breaking News Jun 18, 2021 | 13:42 pm

Eight out of 10 pharmacists reported that daily vitamin supplementation was an important part of their own health routine.

‘Clean’ Food Ingredients Attract Consumers, Motivated by Health Goals

Nutraceuticals World - Breaking News Jun 18, 2021 | 13:27 pm

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of U.S. adults said the ingredients in a food or beverage have at least a moderate influence on what they buy.

Most popular products being removed from the market, warn CBD retailers

NutraIngredients RSS Jun 18, 2021 | 08:40 am

CBD industry specialists have voiced their concerns over the direction of the market as they reveal consumer research indicating the most popular products in the category are being outlawed by novel foods regulations.

Omega-3 oil’s anti-inflammatory effects may aid in addressing depression, study says

NutraIngredients RSS Jun 18, 2021 | 05:00 am

Research looking into omega-3 fatty acidsâ anti-inflammatory effects has been hailed as an âimportant contributionâ for patients with depression to receive targeted mechanistically based treatment.

EFSA: ‘No link between Nestlé infant formula consumption and reduced dermatitis risk’

NutraIngredients RSS Jun 18, 2021 | 05:00 am

The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected claims a peptide blend included in infant formula could reduce the risk of developing atopic dermatitis.

Evolve study reveals B. infantis strain shapes babies’ immunity via HMO metabolism

Nutrition Insight Jun 18, 2021 | 00:00 am

18 Jun 2021 --- Evolve BioSystems’ activated Bifidobacterium infantis EVC001 bacterial strain has been found to influence breastfed infants’ immune systems. This potentially reduces the risk of allergic and autoimmune conditions later in life.

Else Nutrition launches plant-based protein shake as cow-milk alternative for children

Nutrition Insight Jun 18, 2021 | 00:00 am

18 Jun 2021 --- Else Nutrition, a company specializing in plant-based nutrition for babies, toddlers and children, is launching two plant-based protein shakes.

Study Establishes Link Between Gut Microbiome and Stroke Risk

Nutraceuticals World - Breaking News Jun 17, 2021 | 22:45 pm

TMAO, a postbiotic byproduct of red meat and other animal products, was a predictor in stroke severity and functional outcomes in the aftermath.

Medifast Survey Breaks Down Overall Health Goal Trends in the U.S.

Nutraceuticals World - Breaking News Jun 17, 2021 | 20:37 pm

Levels of motivation tracked across 2020-2021 revealed cause for optimism about how motivated U.S. adults are to improve their health and feel better.

Mistaken identity? TikTok chlorophyll boom sends chlorella sales rocketing

NutraIngredients RSS Jun 17, 2021 | 13:07 pm

Recent surges in chlorella sales are yet more proof of the massive and growing influence of social media platforms in supplement performance â even if #chlorella was not the hashtag boosting the chlorella category.

Nutrafol combats postpartum hair loss with natural supplement launch

Nutrition Insight Jun 17, 2021 | 00:00 am

17 Jun 2021 --- Nutrafol has developed Nutrafol Postpartum, a physician-formulated nutraceutical supplement that targets the root causes of hair thinning in postpartum women.

P&G-backed Kindra to tap into overlooked menopause sector after landing US$4.5M

Nutrition Insight Jun 17, 2021 | 00:00 am

17 Jun 2021 --- Kindra has closed a US$4.5 million seed funding round to expand and grow its menopause offerings. The US-based brand, which is backed by P&G Ventures, aims to drive a cultural shift around menopause, which has been[…]

Planetary health comes to the fore as consumers’ concern over environmental impact of food escalates

FoodIngredients First Jun 15, 2021 | 00:00 am

15 Jun 2021 --- While sustainability and planetary health are key considerations for the modern, conscious individual, there can be regional differences among what consumers are specifically concerned about. Innova Market Insights highlights that priorities for eco-centric consumption are highest[…]

Consumers will pay more for ready meals with fewer ingredients and processing information, finds US study

FoodIngredients First Jun 15, 2021 | 00:00 am

15 Jun 2021 --- More than half of US consumers are willing to pay a premium for clean label ready meals and want to learn about technologies that help limit the number of additives and preservatives needed. This is according to[…]

Nespresso begins US$178M expansion of Swiss center, doubling production capacity

FoodIngredients First Jun 15, 2021 | 00:00 am

15 Jun 2021 --- Nespresso has begun the construction of its expansion of the company’s production center in Romont, Switzerland. The first new production lines are expected to be fully operational by June 2022. The CHF160 million (US$178 million) investment in[…]

Stripping out sugar: Chobani’s zero sugar yogurt poised to disrupt category

FoodIngredients First Jun 15, 2021 | 00:00 am

15 Jun 2021 --- Chobani is disrupting the yogurt space with a major US launch which sees the dairy specialist eliminate the sugar in milk. The strained yogurt expert has developed what it considers an “industry first” and potentially game-changing[…]