brain & mental health
19 Mar 2024
--- Experts have slammed the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for dismissing alternative proteins and meat reduction tactics in its roadmap on climate change. Omitting meat-eating reduction plans is an oversight,...
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18 Mar 2024
--- At this year’s Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) in California, US, mood and brain health emerged as one of the key trends, with brands presenting their scientifically backed ingredients and functional food and...
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18 Mar 2024
--- IFE Manufacturing, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, will return to the ExCeL in London on March 25-27, showcasing the latest innovations in ingredients, packaging, processing and technology in the world of food...
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Novonesis touts pioneering probiotic Clepius L. Plantarum’s approval for gut and brain health claims
15 Mar 2024
--- Novonesis recently achieved a significant milestone with Health Canada’s approval of two health claims for its probiotic strain, Clepius L. plantarum. According to the company, the approval marks a pioneering moment in...
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15 Mar 2024
--- This week in nutrition news, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status to Solabia-BioActor’s Bonolive ingredient. Meanwhile, Nutrileads revealed it has revamped its...
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14 Mar 2024
--- Two industry leaders, Döhler and Vertosa, have announced a strategic research and development partnership to drive innovation in the food, beverage and nutrition sectors with cannabis and hemp-infused offerings. The...
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14 Mar 2024
--- Global product launches with dairy-based proteins increased by 5% from 2022 to 2023, according to Innova Market Insights data. Nearly half of last year’s product launches were based on milk protein, followed by whey...
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11 Mar 2024
--- As the importance of gut health is increasingly recognized, the quest for innovative solutions is critical. Seizing this opportunity, Symrise, a global leader in flavor and nutrition, reveals that its polyphenol-rich...
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08 Mar 2024
--- Recent research from Ireland highlights the importance of addressing physical health to improve psychological well-being. It also indicates a notable link between a higher body mass index (BMI) and mental health challenges,...
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06 Mar 2024
--- Research continues to shine a light on the critical role of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation in supporting full-term pregnancies and its potential to prevent preterm births. On the occasion of Women’s History...
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05 Mar 2024
--- February’s major health and nutrition news included the climate threats to wheat production, research on the effect of deep space on astronauts’ microbiomes, an interview with the creator of the Nutri-Score...
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04 Mar 2024
--- Today, FrieslandCampina Ingredients launches Biotis DHA FlexP 15 and Biotis DHA FlexP 20, two new algae-based, microencapsulated DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) powders for brain health, suitable for vegan and vegetarian...
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04 Mar 2024
--- As the food and nutrition industries are gearing up to meet at the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, California, from 12-16 March, we catch up with Sabinsa, Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) and Batory Foods to...
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01 Mar 2024
--- This week in nutrition news, the White House adopted two Tufts University initiatives to combat hunger and malnutrition in the US. Instant commerce platform Gopuff also revealed plans to support equitable nutrition in the...
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29 Feb 2024
--- Ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption is consistently associated with an increased risk of developing 32 adverse health outcomes, including cancer, adverse mental, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and metabolic...
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29 Feb 2024
--- Pomanox, the signature pomegranate extract in Euromed’s portfolio, can reverse the loss of motor coordination and prevent oxidative stress, according to an independent mouse study conducted by the University of...
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28 Feb 2024
--- Amid a growing consumer demand for natural health products and scientifically supported benefits, Spanish botanical extract supplier Euromed finds inspiration for innovative solutions in traditional knowledge and employs a...
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27 Feb 2024
--- Kemin Industry’s latest acquisition of Italy-based GLF Ingredienti Alimentari will boost its functional ingredient technology and extensive application know-how, strengthening its position in the meat industry in...
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27 Feb 2024
--- As advancements and innovations in the women’s health space continue to grow, understanding the consumer trends, specific demands women have for their supplements and the emerging subcategories gaining momentum is...
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22 Feb 2024
--- Findings from a supplementation study with Lutemax Kids, a proprietary, low-dose extract of lutein and zeaxanthin isomers developed by OmniActive Health Technologies (OmniActive) show that supplementation improves visual and...
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