Nutritional Outlook Magazine

26/07/2024

Listen 🎧 to the latest episode of the Nutritional Outlook Podcast 🎙️ Nutritional Outlook talked to Lauren Samot and Blayney McEneaney of Vitaquest International LLC about trends in contract manufacturing and the ways in which contract manufacturers keep up with the market and differentiate themselves.

Nutritional Outlook talks to Lauren Samot, commercial innovation leader, and Blayney McEneaney, sales executive at Vitaquest International, about trends within the contract manufacturing space, and the ways in which contract manufacturers like Vitaquest keep up with the market and differentiate them...

26/07/2024

Fun fact! Shallots have more calories than onion but are richer in fiber, vitamin B6, manganese, copper, folate, and vitamin C. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/fun-facts

25/07/2024

Recent review compared the efficacy of two different forms of , concluding that is more effective in patients with atherosclerotic diseases. PhytoGaia https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/tocotrienol-vs-tocopherol-a-systematic-review-highlights-superior-efficacy-in-heart-health-improvement

A systematic review examined studies on the effects of two types of Vitamin E for improving heart health.

24/07/2024

Fresh H**p Foods H**p Foods has announced the acquisition of The Humble Seed with intentions to expand the brand's retail and ecommerce presence.
https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/fresh-h**p-foods-acquires-the-humble-seed **p

The Humble Seed will join Manitoba Harvest as part of the Fresh H**p Foods Ltd. portfolio of brands.

24/07/2024

The study found that both in humans and in vitro, SDA from was associated with a significant increase in EPA omega-3 levels. Natures Crops International

A recently published study found that Ahiflower oil from the seeds of Buglossoides arvensis may improve plasma eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) levels.

23/07/2024

Eric Ciappio of Balchem Human Nutrition & Health writes about inhibitors and emerging that may help improve predictions of calcium bioavailability by taking into account inhibitors across different food matrices. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/cracking-the-code-advancements-in-calcium-absorption-and-nutritional-understanding

Recent research conducted by ILSI U.S. and Canada – a global, nonprofit federation dedicated to advancing precompetitive research in the food, nutrition and health realms – and partially funded by Balchem, has shed light on how to improve predictions of Ca bioavailability across different food m...

19/07/2024

Fun fact! Bell peppers have a higher content than citrus fruits. A 100 gram serving of a red bell pepper, for example, will offer more than 100% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C with 127 mg of vitamin C. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/vitamin-c-in-bell-peppers

18/07/2024

The based formulation from AIDP was found to reduce loss and skin elasticity in a recently published study. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/recent-study-finds-that-keragen-iv-may-reduce-hair-loss-and-support-skin-elasticity

A recently published study found that a novel keratin-based formulation called Keragen-IV from AIDP Inc. was able to support the skin and hair health in women.

18/07/2024

Yili will pilot a new technology from Xampla The natural biopolymer capsules protect and other nutrients during processing to ensure optimal .

Xampla, a manufacturer natural biopolymers, has announced a partnership with Yili Innovation Centre Europe to test and validate Xampla’s microscopic natural biopolymer capsules used to fortify a range of products with vitamins and nutrients.

17/07/2024

Recent animal study shows promising results for the neuroprotective properties of Lysoveta. Aker BioMarine https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/recent-animal-study-finds-that-lysoveta-may-help-reduce-neonatal-brain-injury

A recent animal study found that lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC)-bound omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs), marketed as Lysoveta by Aker BioMarine, protected against neonatal hypoxic-ischemic (HI) brain injury in mice.

16/07/2024

Sabinsa Corporation's LactoSpore has been found in a study to be a safe and effective adjunct to standard therapy for treating acute diarrhea in children. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/sabinsa-s-lactospore-shown-in-study-to-be-safe-and-effective-in-children-experiencing-acute-diarrhea

In the study, the probiotic was used as an adjunct to standard treatment, and was found to support recovery.

16/07/2024

oil was found to improve the Omega-3 Index of patients in a recent study, even improving disease activity scores in subjects with the highest disease activity at baseline. Aker BioMarine Lupus Research Alliance https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/krill-oil-supplementation-raises-omega-3-index-of-lupus-patients-in-recent-study

The study was conducted at 20 research centers in the United States by Aker BioMarine and the Lupus Clinical Investigators Network with oversight by Lupus Therapeutics, the clinical research affiliate of the Lupus Research Alliance.

15/07/2024

AAK S&S FC has received a "no questions letter" from in response to a notification for its shea stearin. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/aak-announces-successful-gras-notification-for-its-shea-stearin-ingredient-for-use-in-plant-based-food-products

According to the company, this marks the first expanded use of shea stearin in new food categories since 1998.

12/07/2024

Fun fact! Napolean encouraged the European cultivation of sugar beets as a way to combat a British blockage on imported sugar from the West Indies. The process of extracting sugar from beets was devised by the German chemist Andreas Marggraf in 1747. The first beet sugar factory opened in Silesia (modern day Poland) in 1802. In 1811, during the blockade, Napolean’s influence helped establish 40 beet sugar factories in France. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/napolean-helped-kick-off-beet-sugar-production

12/07/2024

Arla has announced that its hydrolysates have been permitted for use in infant formulas by FDA. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/arla-foods-ingredients-announces-that-its-whey-protein-hydrolysates-can-now-be-used-in-infant-formula

FDA has agreed that four ingredients in Arla Foods’ Peptigen and Lacprodan ranges meet the definition for peptones in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, therefore permitting it for use in early life nutrition.

11/07/2024

Bio-Cat has announced the results of a recent study that demonstrates the safety of its fructanase , which may support the digestion of high foods.

A recent study found that a non-genetically modified, wild-type fructanase preparation manufactured by Bio-Cat as Optiziome Fructanase (previously known as Optiziome Inulinase) was well-tolerated and safe, compared to placebo.

10/07/2024

Barentz has announced a distribution partnership with Crush Dynamics Inc., allowing the company to offer its customers ingredients that enhance flavor while also reducing sodium and sugar content. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/barentz-announced-distribution-partnership-with-crushdynamics

The partnership, says the company, allows Barentz to leverage CrushDynamic’s proprietary ingredients designed to enhance flavor profiles, nutritional value, and sustainability.

10/07/2024

The recent study investigated the effects of 500 mg of EpiCor Immune per day in the form of a . Results showed that children taking the experienced less symptom severity and consumed less cold medication when they fell ill than placebo. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/epicor-may-support-immune-health-in-children-according-to-recently-published-study

Results showed that children taking a gummy supplement containing EpiCor saw significantly less symptom severity when they contracted the cold or flu and also consumed less cold medication.

09/07/2024

The meta-analysis finds that supplementation with omega-3 PUFAs does not increase risk of bleeding events, while high-dose only modestly elevates the risk of bleeding events, not outweighing is overall benefits. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/meta-analysis-does-not-find-increased-risk-of-bleeding-events-from-omega-3-pufa-consumption

Researchers reviewed 11 studies and found that there was no difference in the incidence of bleeding events between patients receiving omega-3 PUFAs and those not receiving them. High dose EPA consumption was associated with an elevated but modest risk.

09/07/2024

The 2013 study on DNA barcoding that was the basis of NY AG Eric Schneiderman's decision to issue cease and desist letters to makers of devil’s claw supplements has been retracted because of evidence of data fabrication. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/dna-barcoding-study-retracted-by-bmc-medicine

A 2013 study published in BMC Medicine titled “DNA barcoding detects contamination and substitution in North American herbal products,” has been retracted by the publication’s editor.

08/07/2024

Alvinesa Natural Ingredients has announced the acquisition of two South American companies that positions the firm as a global leader in grape seed oil, tartaric acid, and cream of tartar, while also strengthening its presence in biofuels, functional foods, animal feed as well as food grade and industrial alcohols. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/alvinesa-natural-ingredients-acquires-two-south-american-grape-by-product-valorization-companies

The Spanish company, Alvinesa Natual Ingredients, has announced the acquisition of the Chilean company Industrias Vínicas and Argentine company Dervinsa.

05/07/2024

FrieslandCampina anticipates that it will be the only company to provide both and in China once it receives final nutrition fortifier approval from China's MARA. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/frieslandcampina-ingredients-announces-chinese-mara-approval-and-self-affirmation-of-gras-for-lnt-ingredient

FrieslandCampina Ingredients says it is one step closer to “final nutrition fortifier” from the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) for its Lacto-N-Tetraose (LNT) ingredient.

05/07/2024

Bioiberica has announced the independent conclusion of for its native type II . https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/bioiberica-s-collavent-n2-native-type-ii-collagen-is-now-self-affirmed-gras

Bioiberica (Barcelona, Spain) has announced self-determination of GRAS (generally recognized as safe) for its Collavent n2 native (undenatured) type II collagen at 40 mg/day.

05/07/2024

Fun fact! Potato salad was first introduced to Europe by Spanish explorers returning from the New World in the 16th century. The potato salad of American cuisine is more rooted in German culture while these early Spanish potato salads were made by boiling potatoes in wine or a mixture of vinegar and spices. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/potato-salad-origins

04/07/2024

Flavorman invested $8.5 million for the 28,000 square-foot expansion of its production center. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/flavorman-opens-new-production-center-with-expanded-footprint-and-beverage-creation-capabilities

According to the company’s press release, the 28,000 square-foot expansion represents an $8.5 billion investment to scale up Flavorman’s "Beverage Campus" and “facility its rapid growth in the beverage industry.”

04/07/2024

The Climate Project is promoting agricultural principles on 15 pilot farms growing sugar beets, wheat, and chicory. Beneo Tiense Suiker – Sucres de Tirlemont Puratos Group https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/raffinerie-tirlemontoise-beneo-and-puratos-collaborate-on-climate-farming-project-to-promote-regenerative-agricultural-principles

The program, called the Climate Farming Project, is underway with 15 pilot farms that will cultivate sugar beets, wheat, and chicory according to various regenerative farming methods in an area equivalent to over 1,100 soccer fields.

03/07/2024

Women taking the were shown to have higher levels of compared to those taking placebo. AB-Biotics Kaneka Probiotics https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/study-finds-that-probiotic-blend-supports-estrogen-levels-in-menopausal-women

A recent study found that a novel blend of probiotics may modulate estrogen levels in healthy peri- and post-menopausal women.

03/07/2024

Recent study shows that may influence synaptic configuration, playing a major role in and . https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/study-finds-that-magnesium-l-threonate-may-impact-synaptic-configuration-to-support-cognitive-function-during-aging

The magnesium L-threonate used in the study is marketed as Magtein by ThreoTech and distributed by AIDP. The study was conducted by neuroscientists from Neurocentria and Tsinghua University.

02/07/2024

Sara Lesina, of Sirio Pharma Co.,Ltd., makes the case for gummies in the nutrition category, and debunks some myths about formulating supplements. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/on-your-mark-get-set-gummies

With the sports nutrition market on an extended winning streak, gummies are the segment’s rising star.

01/07/2024

Sibelius Natural Products to distribute Stratum Nutrition Nutrition's sage extract and NEM eggshell membrane in the UK. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/stratum-enters-into-exclusive-distribution-agreement-with-sibelius-natural-products

As part of the agreement, Sibelius will distribute Stratum’s sage extract and NEM eggshell membrane inthe United Kingdom (UK).