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Vitamin D oral sprays just as effective as pills, researchers say

An oral spray method of vitamin D supplementation can provide the same rate of improvement in vitamin D levels as compared to pills, according to newly published research.

Antimicrobial breast milk compound potency makes strong case for infant formula addition

Tests on a compound found in human breast milk finds glycerol monolaurate (GML) capable of eliminating disease-causing bacteria from the host while allowing beneficial bacteria to thrive.

Passion appeal: Scientists reveal the key ingredient to startup investment

It's official, entrepreneurs who pitch with passion are most likely to win investment, according to new scientific research from Case Western Reserve University, .

Personalized nutrition: Who’s driving M&A activity in the category?

We’re already seeing consolidation in the personalized nutrition space, with Nestlé Health Science and DSM just two of the multinationals putting their money into the category.

WATCH: Israel’s TopGum sees big potential in Asia for adult gummy supplements

TopGum Medical, the supplement division of Israeli confectionery manufacturer TopGum, is gearing up to expand in Asia, where it sees potential in China, India, Japan, and Singapore.

UNPA adds 13 new companies to its membership roster

Utah-based the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) has added 13 new companies as members, including Nutrabolt, Taane Co., Trace Minerals and Uckele Health & Nutrition as Executive Members.

Probiota Asia 2019: One week to go – check out the big name firms attending

Our third Probiota Asia Summit taking place in Singapore is now just one week away, and we have a raft of big name firms speaking, sponsoring and attending.

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MAKING MOVES IN JOINT HEALTH WITH NATIVE TYPE II COLLAGEN

Collagen is becoming increasingly popular in the joint health market. Discover the benefits of native type II collagen for convenient and low-dose supplements.

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5 Resources to Grow a Healthy Omega-3 Business

The omega 3 product space is bursting with new research, informing R & D. Here are five sales-boosting resources you can use to accelerate sales and position your brand through distilling knowledge of omega-3 to physicians and to customers.

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How a potent new combination of herbal actives is offering a new approach to inflammation control

Inflammation is linked to a wide range of diseases, including arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, inflammatory bowel disease and asthma. It can even be a factor in the development of diseases of the central nervous...

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Staying ahead of the game: sports stars praise power of collagen peptides

Bioactive Collagen Peptides are scientifically proven to reduce the risk of injury and promote rapid recovery

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Exploring natural Mediterranean fruit extracts to tackle the health challenges of ageing

Inspired by anti-ageing benefits of the Mediterranean diet, natural extracts of olive, pomegranate, fig and artichoke may address age-related health and cosmetic issues

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Achieving clean label for food supplements

With the clean-label movement continuing to gain momentum, we spoke to Stephane Vouche, Marketing Manager at Lonza Consumer Health & Nutrition to find out what “clean-label” means to today’s “green” consumers, and how brand owners and manufacturers...