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Nektium secures first BioTrade permit to bring honeybush to European supplements market
Honeybush (Cyclopiaโ spp.),ย the โlittle cousinโ of Rooibos (aka redbush) tea, is a naturally sweet, caffeine-free tea from the highly biodiverse Cape Floral Kingdom in South Africa. It is rich in antioxidants and the health-promoting bioactive compound mangiferin and has been shown to demonstrate anti-diabeticโ, anti-obesityโ, and immunomodulatory propertiesโ. Nektium has now secured a BioTrade permit…
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Beneoโs isomaltulose may boost GLP-1 release in overweight people: Study
Data published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Researchโ indicated that a 50 gram dose of Palatinose consumed an hour before a mixed meal test led to significantly greater increases in glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) and peptide YY (PYY), compared to the rapidly digested sucrose. This indicated that the carbohydrate may have beneficial effects on metabolic parameters…
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White kidney bean extract may promote body weight and fat loss: RCT
Supplementation with the Phase 2-branded white kidney bean extract (WKBE) at daily doses of 3,000 mg or 2,100 mg three times a day during a 12-week calorie restricted diet was also associated with reduced BMI in a dose-dependent manner, compared with the calorie-restricted diet plus a placebo. โWKBE supplementation resulted in a higher proportion of…
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New paper explores issue of excessive dilution of botanical extracts
Data from published literature and analytical reports suggest that some commercial botanical extracts used in dietary supplements do not contain much or any of the botanical ingredient thatโs on the label, Dr. Gafner told NutraIngredients-USA during a video interview. “In industry, itโs also called fairy dusting, so that means you have a lot of excipient…
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dsm-firmenich spotlights targeted delivery system for Humiome ‘biotic vitamin’
โDiet throughout life is perhaps the key determinant of modulation and composition of the gut microbiome,โ explained Dr Robert Steinert, HNC Principal Scientist at dsm-firmenich, during a presentation of the ingredient at the tradeshow earlier this month. “The problem with diet is we are not following a gut microbiome healthy diet on a daily basis,…
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dsm-firmenich spotlights Humiome ‘biotic vitamin’ with targeted delivery system
โDiet throughout life is perhaps the key determinant of modulation and composition of the gut microbiome,โ explained Dr Robert Steinert, HNC Principal Scientist at dsm-firmenich, during a presentation of the ingredient at the tradeshow earlier this month. “The problem with diet is we are not following a gut microbiome healthy diet on a daily basis,…
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NutriLeads signs Lehvoss to distribute Benicaros prebiotic across EMEA
Benicaros is NutriLeadsโ clinically backed precision precision prebiotic made from upcycled carrot pomace, with applications withinย functional foods, beverages and supplements. Benicarosโ dual mode of action trains the innate immune systemโย and selectively increases beneficial gut microorganismsโ and their metabolites that are crucial to maintain a resilient gut and overall health. Discussing market trends and customer needs,…
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Balchemโs new choline-enriched folate supports pregnancy, life stages
Optifolin is a combination of folate (L-5-MTHF) with the Balchem’s brand of choline, VitaCholine. The ingredient promotes balanced and effective methylation, a process that controls gene expression within the body, a spokesperson said. Optifolin is a patented L-5-methylfolate, with 98% active methylating nutrients, providing seven times the methyl groups found in other folate products. The…
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Roquette champions flexibility with new pea starch softgel
The global soft gel market (empty capsules, B2B) is worth about โฌ1 billion globally, Arnaud Verhaeghe, marketing director of pharma oral dosage at Roquette, told NutraIngredients. Ninety percent of that market is gelatin-based, and these dosage forms can be challenging to manufacture successfully, with issues including interactions with specific fill types, molecular crosslinking and sensitivity…
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Lonza launches aromatic capsule coatings at Vitafoods Europe
Introduced at the Vitafoods trade show in Geneva earlier this month, the new capsule coating solution uses natural essential oils to enable brands to create multi-sensory โmomentsโ for consumers. “AromatiQ unlocks a multi-sensory experience for the consumer,” Zain Saiyed, head of global product development and innovation, told NutraIngredients at the trade show. “Consumers are looking…