Inflammation

How to build trust and transparency in the omega-3 industry?

27-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Building trust and transparency is a key challenge for the omega-3 industry today but what are the best strategies for building these core values in the industry? In a webinar hosted by NutraIngredients, four experts in the field came together to answer...

Coronavirus immunity claim warning for Omega-3 industry

24-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Omega-3 businesses have been warned about the dangers of making immunity claims during this Coronavirus crisis.

Pomegranate polyphenols show conflicting results in strength training study

23-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

The polyphenols in pomegranate juice beneficially affected the balance of steroidal hormones among trained weightlifters but did not cut an inflammation marker, a recent study found.

ASA rejects ad for pain-reducing CBD patch as ‘unlicensed product making medicinal claims’

23-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

The UK’s advertising watchdog has dismissed claims made by a retailer stating its cannabidiol (CBD) pain relief patch could reduce chronic pain, anxiety and diabetes, pointing out the claims were medicinal.

Popularity of curcumin continues to drive ingredient innovation

19-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

Market demand has driven significant innovation in the delivery modes of curcumin, perennially of one of the best selling botanicals.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

EC looks to implement “controversial" ban of botanical species used in supplements

18-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) is looking to ban several botanical species containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives widely used in food supplements and herbal medicinal products for their laxative effect.

Cannabinoid conflict: “Scandal” of high THC content in CBD products slammed by industry

17-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

The side effects of cannabidiol (CBD) products are ‘most probably’ due to native THC contamination rather than by direct action of CBD or its chemical transformation, according to a German-led study.

German govt and Euro hemp trade group clash over CBD status

13-Mar-2020 By Shane Starling

The German Food and Agriculture Ministry (BMEL) has refuted an EU hemp group missive that the Ministry had changed its position regarding the novel food requirement for some cannabidiol (CBD) extracts in the EU.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

CBD sector warms to UK 2021 novel foods deadline; EIHA says German Ministry backs some extracts

11-Mar-2020 By Shane Starling

British, European and international cannabidiol (CBD) players are throwing millions of euros at EU novel food dossiers to meet the UK’s recently issued 2021 sector ultimatum to clean up its act or clear off the market.

MSM shows strong promise in ingestible beauty even at low dosage

10-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study into a supplement usually taken for its anti-inflammatory benefits, has reaffirmed its effectiveness in reducing visual signs of skin ageing, even at a dose as low as 1 gram per day.

Intergalactic plant crop ideal as dietary supplement for space missions: Study

10-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

Cultivation of space-grown lettuce on board the International Space Station (ISS) could be a viable dietary supplement for astronauts, potentially replacing processed, pre-packaged space rations, a study shows.

Novel duo: NZ study to assess combined benefits of greenshell mussels and fucoidan

05-Mar-2020 By Tingmin Koe

A study led by researchers from New Zealand will find out the benefits of combining greenshell mussels (GSM) and fucoidan via human clinical trials.

GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in February

03-Mar-2020 By Tingmin Koe

See February's 10 most read stories, including the impact of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 on nutrition businesses, Singapore's lab-grown breast milk innovation and more. Click through the gallery to see them all.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

FSAI issues updates to CBD food and supplement recall

26-Feb-2020 By Will Chu

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has updated its recall of CBD-related foods and food supplements that have flagged up safety concerns due to the presence of delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol or THC.

Stada adds GSK Cetebe supplement brand to its OTC product stable

26-Feb-2020 By Will Chu

Drugs manufacturer Stada is to acquire fifteen of GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) consumer healthcare brands in a deal that includes its Cetebe vitamin C supplements.