Is Rhodiola on the Road to Extinction? Matilda Ranasinghe  -A Level Biology Student CITES, the Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species of wild flora and fauna, is an agreement between governments to prevent international trade from endangering animal and plant species. ₁The convention was agreed in 1973 in USA, and now is among the conservation agreements with the largest memberships, 184 parties in total. How does CITES work? CITES works by choosing certain species to have extra controls when traded internationally. So, all exports and imports of these specimens have to b ..read more

Nutraceuticals Tummy Travel Adventures Probiotics are live microorganisms such as bacteria or yeasts, however, they’re not the nasty kind that make you sick! Instead they influence the gut microbiome – the microorganisms, which already live in your gut.  Do you know how, when and where? Click here to start a conversation with us today     NIGEPRB001011 Probiotic Blend BBBLLALCLP 5 Species 200 Billion/g Vegan Registered ⬤ °° NIGEPRB001301 Bacillus Coagulans Sporebiotic (ex. Lactobacillus Sporogenes) 15 Billion/g Vegan NIGEPRB001309 Bacillus Coagulans Sporebiotic ..read more

Do you know your Micron, Micrometre, μm, and Mesh Size? Josh Bowden –  Samples and Analytical We try and explain the small things that mean so much. What is a micron? Micron is a measurement of length most frequently used to describe teeny tiny particle sizes. The term micron is shorthand for micrometre, μm or um. A micron is defined as one-millionth of a meter, a little more than one twenty-five thousandth of an inch. So What Does Mesh Size Mean? Mesh Size usually refers to the mesh number (a US measurement standard) and its relationship to the size of the openings in the mesh and theref ..read more

Nutra Network of Justice! Nutraceuticals at the forefront of product testing and Quality Assurance. The minimal awareness of this allergenic risk in mushroom products within the European food and supplement market, means that as a result of our investigation, Nutraceuticals is leading the way in providing safe options for producers and consumers. We believe that we are the only ingredient company in Europe committed to a program of testing for mushroom supplements. We have worked with our approved manufacturering sites to ensure positive release testing at source. Additionally, we underta ..read more

The Potentially Game Changing Benefits of Haskap Berries By Dr Evie Kemp Dr Evie Kemp is a consultant in occupational medicine with a special interest in doctors’ health and lifestyle medicine. She is also co-founder and research director for Haskapa. The recently discovered haskap has shown the potential to improve the performance of endurance runners by a potentially game-changing 2%, according to new research at Northumbria University. Have you heard of the haskap berry? This small, odd-looking ‘new’ berry is thought to have originated millennia ago in the frozen wilderness of Siberia and c ..read more

Skin-Loving Ingredients from Nutraceuticals By Jessica Martin – Quality Systems Analyst Nutritional supplements benefit our bodies both on the inside and outside. A popular and ever in demand ingredient is collagen due to its links in reducing photoaging and promoting youthful-looking skin. However, there are many ingredients that contribute to and promote the production of collagen that shouldn’t be overlooked. L-Lysine  L-Lysine is an essential amino acid, and one that is necessary in the production of collagen. Collagen is the protein responsible for the shape and mechanical properties ..read more

What are Extracts? Whether it’s Green Tea, Artichoke Leaf, or White Willow Bark Extract 4:1 (Salix alba) Herbal Extracts are where our heart lies and a big part of our character here at Nutraceuticals. In our latest animation, we ask what are extracts and what is the difference between standardised and unstandardised extracts.   Get a quote or speak to our technically qualified sales team to find out which extract will suit your requirements. We bring colour to you product and your day! NIGEHER029380-SAORG Purple Passion Flower Extract 4:1 (Passiflora incarnata l.) Organic NIGEHER006271 ..read more

What are digestive enzymes and why do we need them? Enzymes are also known as biological catalysts – increasing the speed of a chemical reaction but without ever being used up in the process. Enzymes have active sites made up of amino acids which are responsible for binding to their specific substrate. Once bound, the substrate is turned into product and the enzyme is free to catalyse other molecules.  Enzymes play a vital role in the digestion of food in the body by breaking down large molecules from the food we eat into smaller ones, allowing us to absorb the nutrients we need. Enzymes ..read more

Marine vs Fish vs Bovine vs Vegan Collagen – What’s the difference? by Jess Martin, Technical Document Controller Before we dive deeper into the differences between Marine and Fish collagen, we should take a quick look at what collagen is.  Collagen: What is it? Collagen is a protein formed of long-chain amino acids and is responsible for the structure, function and mechanical properties of the epidermis, cartilage and tendons.  Behind water, collagen is the largest component in the human body and the largest structural protein in the extracellular matrix in the human body. Collagen ..read more