Supplementation with polyphenols from mango may reduce markers of inflammation and improve levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut of people with IBD, suggests a small study funded by the National Mango Board.
As food and beverage producers focus on adding various benefits to their formulations in 2020, NutraIngredients-LATAM spoke to Naturex’s Product Manager for the region’s functional and nutritional ingredients, Rodrigo Setti, about the “new era” in LATAM...
A new paper by Brazilian researchers elucidates ways in which polyphenols may help shift the gut microbiome away from states associated with obesity and metabolic disorders.
Extracts from the seeds of grapes may significantly improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and reduce markers of inflammation, according to a new meta-analysis of 15 randomized trials.
From the complexities of regulation and cutting-edge science to the brands behind the boom, the CBD Global Summit will bridge the business and science underpinning this fast-moving category.
Emphasizing the health benefits of the native South American plant, the Brazilian flavors and ingredients manufacturer is applying the plant properties to the food and beverage industry.
Happy New Year! The first week of 2020 was relatively quiet but there was still important news for the nutra- industry around the world: Here’s our nutra-news weekly round-up to help you stay on top of global industry.
A commercial Echinacea angustifolia root extract may help decrease anxiety in adults, suggests a new gold standard double‐blind, placebo-controlled trial.
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
As Latin American cannabis company Khiron receives approval to expand its hemp CBD brand into Colombia, we look at the markets to watch, opportunities for growth and the steps leading CBD brands are taking to appeal to consumers.
Givaudan Active Beauty takes inspiration from plant life found in the South American region with the unveiling of its RitualEssenz Brazil botanical extract range.
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
The American Botanical Council has brought the climate crisis question full circle, with a new article that resists some of the findings from an article on the subject the organization first published a decade ago.
Supplementation with green coffee bean extract may improve cholesterol levels, including total cholesterol, plus HDL- and LDL-cholesterol, says a new systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Consumption of foods rich in antioxidants is associated with longer telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, says a new study in Brazilian children and teens.
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
A gastroresistant supplement formulation containing a combination of Boswellia serrata and bromelain may improve the quality of life (QoL) in people with QoL of patients suffering from osteoarthritis (OA), says a new pilot study.
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Almost 50% of urban Chileans used supplements during the previous three months, while the numbers are not far behind for Peruvians in three of the main urban centers at 42%, according to surveys from ALANUR.
A Colorado-based producer of bulk hemp-derived CBD products, backed by an ambitious state government plan, is looking south to new markets in Latin America.
It’s been a busy week for the nutra- industry around the world: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Gencor is aiming to shake up the prostate health category with its Ageratum conyzoides extract. The category, which has not been the focus of much innovation for years, is dominated by saw palmetto.
Supplements containing L-theanine from tea my boost measures of cognitive function such as verbal fluency and executive function, compared to placebo in healthy adults, suggests a new study from Taiyo.
The mainstreaming of sports nutrition backed by the ever-rising importance of online reviews and ratings and social media validation, are key findings from a 6-pack of sports nutrition sub-sector reports published by Lumina Intelligence.
Brazilian pharmaceutical distributor, Active Pharmaceutica, and product development supplier, BioActor, team up to promote and distribute Bioactor’s proprietary sports performance ingredient in Brazil. We spoke to BioActor’s CEO, Hans van der Saag to...
Acute consumption of a flavonoid-rich wild blueberry drink may improve memory and attentional aspects of executive function in healthy children, suggests a study from the UK.
Supplements of curcumin from turmeric may improve endothelial function, according to a systematic review and meta‐analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials.
The path forward for the sale of CBD consumer products in Latin America may be constrained by high price points and the region's patchwork of regulations, but a few countries are setting the stage for a CBD retail market, according to Brightfield...
As sustainability e-commerce platform, Denda, injects capital into its nutrition and health-focused brand, we spoke to the company’s CEO Felipe Parragué to find out more about its environmental stance and growth plans.
Health and wellness brand, GNC Holdings, announced a partnership with professional retail operator, BFG Brasil Comercial de Vitaminas LTDA, to help grow its brand awareness and reputation in Brazil.
Powdered turmeric may help with asthma control in children, suggests a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase II clinical trial from Brazil.
The meteoric rise in the popularity of ayahuasca, a potent brew from the Amazon, has not yet imperiled supplies of the botanical raw materials, according to a report from a noted herbal expert.
Illinois-based Van Drunen Farms has acquired a majority stake in Santiago, Chile-headquartered SouthAm Freeze Dry, allowing for further integration of South and Central America into the Van Drunen Farms/FutureCeuticals supply chain.
Supplementation with curcumin from turmeric may boost levels of adiponectin, a protein hormone with multiple beneficial effects, including regulating blood sugar levels and anti-inflammatory action.
Using new DNA barcoding techniques Mexican researchers have identified additional species within the Galphimia genus, potentially opening an avenue for new product development.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said the state intends to maintain its lead in the hemp industry by putting the full weight of state government behind its farmers and extractors. The state has taken a lead in shipping hemp plants and seeds to some Latin American...
Native Patagonian berries such as maqui, calafate, and Patagonian raspberries are a rich source of phytochemical with potential health-promoting properties, says a new review from Chile and Argentina.
Nature’s Sunshine, a network marketing company that concentrates on the sale of dietary supplements, announced a plan to restructure its business in Latin America and elsewhere as it eked out a slender overall sales increase during its second quarter...
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Utah-based essential oil brand Young Living has a new corporate-owned farm in Pastaza Province, Ecuador to help the company meet the demand for ocotea essential oil.
