Omega 3s: Krill and fish oils go tail to tail

Given that these two ingredients are lumped together in the $739 million fish and animal oils market, it's easy to think of them as two pieces battling for the same pie.

Study shows benefit of omega-3s in depression supplements

One of the most interesting new ideas in the treatment of depression became public on June 15, with the publication of the largest study ever conducted on the ability of omega-3s to treat major depression.

September preview: Letter vitamins step for diabetes

In May researchers published the results of a 10-year study that followed 38,000 Dutch adults; those who got the most vitamin K in their diets were about 20 percent less likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes during the study period.

September preview: Lignans play role in women's health

Plant lignans from such sources as flax seed, whole grain cereals, berries, vegetables and fruit have long been thought to play an important role as modulators of hormone metabolism.

September preview: Red yeast rice for cardiovascular health

A June 2009 study in the Annals of Internal Medicine reported that red yeast rice lowers cholesterol in patients who cannot tolerate statin therapy because of muscle pain.

Adding life to your years

Makers of anti-aging products got some good advice in 2010 from a research team at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Cardio health claims: If you can say it, you can sell it

When it comes to the heart-health segment, one of the great challenges is how to communicate a product's benefits to the consumer.

It's all in your head

In a time of national and global recession, it perhaps shouldn't come as a surprise that the top-selling dietary supplement formulas in the past year have been those marketed for depression.

Sugar helps the blood-glucose go up

America's favorite complementary medicine guru, Dr Andrew Weil, advocates four primary nutrients for diabetics.

Gut health is a 'mega trend'

Julian Mellentin of New Nutrition Business dubs digestive health a "mega-trend" that is moving "beyond the tipping point

Vision category is looking up

It is inevitable the public will pay increasing attention to the prevention and treatment of some of the most common eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy.

Consumer interest in immunity is pandemic

The interest in deep immune support is hot among natural channel shoppers.

New ingredients keep joint sector innovative

In recent years, new ways of working with glucosamine — as well as ingredients new to the joint-health segment — have arrived on the scene.

Stress and sleep troubles are sign of the times

Sales data suggests that annual sales in sleep/stress sector climbed from $110.2 million to $116.6 million for the 52 weeks ending May 15.

Beauty might as well be skin deep

Nutricosmetics — products to improve skin health, elasticity and appearance from the inside out — is in its relative infancy. But the market is growing.

Taking up the cause for menopause

Since the National Institutes of Health (NIH) abruptly stopped its research into hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in menopausal women in 2002, millions of people have been left looking for other alternatives.

Naturex Foundation expands philanthropy to Mongolia, Cambodia

The Naturex Foundation has launched two new projects, one in Mongolia and the other in Cambodia.

FDA takes action against California soy-product manufacturer Lifesoy

Lifesoy Inc., a San Diego-based manufacturer of ready-to-eat soy products, has been cited by the Food and Drug Administration for preparing, packing and holding articles of food under unsanitary conditions.

ACG North America ramps up solid delivery

ACG North America hopes to become North America's single source-supplier for solid dosage delivery systems and product packaging.

Prop 65 lawsuit slows fish oil sales, but numbers still up over 2009

The unprecedented amount of media attention over the lawsuit filed against eight fish oil suppliers and retailers in March has put a big dent in the growth of the sector in the United States. Yet fish oil sales are still up significantly from 2009.