Linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid (PUFA) found in nuts, seeds and most plant oils including soybean, canola and flaxseed, is one of two essential fatty acids (EFAs) humans must obtain through diet. The findings suggest swapping saturated fats, trans fats or carbohydrates for linoleic acid is inversely associated with risk of type 2 diabetes. For…
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The crosshairs between environmental concerns and global warming, and diet and lifestyle choices affecting personal health, is bringing the concept of sustainability into the forefront of the U.S. consumer’s mind. In fact, these ideas are driving consumer product purchasing decisions and impacting ingredient supply chains and processes. Learn more about this changing market and the…
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The dietary supplement and food industries face continued tariff challenges, including a recent increase to 25% for many dietary ingredients imported from China and new retaliatory tariffs from India on nuts and produce coming from the U.S. Industry leaders, including several trade associations, have fought the tariffs via Congress, submitting comments and participating in public…
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Consumers shopping for the latest beverage, snack or supplement have their list of criteria. They’re looking for clean labels, great taste, powerful nutrition … or all of these. And they’re increasingly interested in the story behind the brand. The growing interest in transparency is shining a light on the full supply chain, and offering companies…
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Digestive health used to be a taboo topic, but the times they are a-changin’. NMI’s 2019 Supplements/OTC/Rx Consumer Insights & Trends report revealed 46% of consumers managing digestive problems are using supplements to do so, reflecting 52% growth from 2011 to 2018. In fact, the market research firm named digestive health among 2019’s top trends. Probiotics deserve…
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From traditional herbal infusions to today’s sophisticated formulations, nutraceuticals for immune support have come a long way. Owing to the pull of scientific progress and push of demanding consumers, we are entering an era where certain products are delivering the promised value with guaranteed safety and clinical proof. But this is far from the standard. …
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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden on Tuesday urged top federal health officials to announce a “formal enforcement discretion policy” by Aug. 1 regarding CBD as a food additive or dietary ingredient in supplements. Without such a policy, “hemp producers and their customers will continue to be left in a regulatory gray zone,” Wyden, a Democrat from…
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The weekend warrior, the person cramming most of their exercise into two days off from work, is not new. Yoga is not new, but its huge bloom of devotees in western countries like the United States is newish. CrossFitters and Tough Mudderers also are newer. Add to these high-profile exercisers a cornucopia of active consumers…
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While pills and capsules remain the most popular format for delivering nutrients in dietary supplements, brands are continuing to innovate around delivery systems, and consumers continue to shift to alternative delivery when the products meet expectations around efficacy, ingredient quality and convenience.” It all started about two decades ago when two innovations hit the scene that began…
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The sports nutrition marketplace is on the climb, and it’s not just for the trained athletes anymore. In 2018, trends toward high-calorie-burning exercise among Americans had 4.8 million more people participating when compared to five years prior, according to the Physical Activity Council. People in this category reported doing high-calorie burning activities at least three times…
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