Botanicals

Michigan legislator introduces restrictive supplements bill

Michigan legislator introduces restrictive supplements bill

By Stephen Daniells

A lawmaker in Michigan has filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors. The Council for Responsible Nutrition said the bill is “premised on a misunderstanding of both the science and the regulation of dietary...

EFSA sets safe limit for Delta-8 THC

EFSA sets safe limit for Delta-8 THC

By Nikki Hancocks

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has suggested a safe limit of 1 µg/kg body weight for the combined intake of delta-8 and delta-9 THC from food.

NutraIngredients Awards 2026: Find your category!

NutraIngredients Awards 2026: Find your category!

The NutraIngredients Awards are back, with a mission to shine a spotlight on outstanding work in the nutraceuticals space, and there are a few important category edits and additions for 2026.

Special edition: Women’s health

Special edition: Women’s health

Women’s health focused news updates include the latest research, NPD, market insights, regulatory restrictions and untapped opportunities.

Ethical Naturals CEO on his company’s 20-year commitment to quality

Ethical Naturals CEO on his company’s 20-year commitment to quality

By Stephen Daniells

Two decades ago, the U.S. botanical industry was plagued with widespread adulteration and a lack of quality testing—a reality that inspired Cal Bewicke and Leo Liu to launch Ethical Naturals. The company recently celebrated 20 years of doing “the ethical...

UNPA’s Israelsen on the work behind an ODI 2.0 list

UNPA’s Israelsen on the work behind an ODI 2.0 list

By Stephen Daniells

With new information about how FDA views key dates with drug preclusion and efforts to eradicate self-affirmed GRAS, it is time to revisit the list of pre-DSHEA or old dietary ingredients (ODI), says Loren Israelsen, founder and president of the United...

Is kratom tarnishing kava’s reputation?

Is kratom tarnishing kava’s reputation?

By Danielle Masterson

Consumer priorities have undergone a major shift in recent years, with mental wellness emerging as a top concern. Given the focus on mental health, it may not be surprising that demand for functional beverages like kava are on the rise.

Collagen and plant-enriched curd shows sports nutrition potential 

Collagen and plant-enriched curd shows sports nutrition potential 

By Louisa Richards

A cow’s milk curd supplement enriched with collagen and plant extracts increased enzymatic activity of the antioxidant system, decreased inflammatory markers and modulated immune and metabolic markers when administered to rats, according to a recent study.