Rat study shows insulin resistance benefits for Caralluma fimbriata
Ingredient supplier Gencor says a new study shows its Slimaluma ingredient has benefits in ameliorating insulin resistance.
Archives for July 17, 2014
Bacillus Natto products show blood pressure benefits for people with lifestyle diseases
Dietary supplements of a filtrate from natto, a traditional Japanese fermented food made from soybean, may significantly reduce blood pressure in people with lifestyle diseases, says a new study.
UK charity backs ‘food state’ supplements
British charity-run start-up Cytoplan is working to plug nutrient gaps with ‘food state’ vitamin and mineral supplements that seek to mimic whole food nutrient levels.
Works with Water Nutraceuticals revamps business strategy to cash in on supplement demand
After identifying significant growth opportunities across export markets and online, ‘Works with Water Nutraceuticals’ has completely revamped its skin supplement range in an effort to drive sales and brand awareness.
KeHE to buy Nature's Best to create natural products distribution powerhouse
Leading natural products distributor KeHE has struck a deal to buy Nature's Best – the largest privately owned wholesaler-distributor of health and...
Synbiotic gut health benefits limited, say researchers
Potential gut health benefits of synbiotics may be limited since only specific combinations enhance probiotic survival and growth, say researchers.
Special edition: Cognitive health
Cognitive health claims range from sublime to ridiculous, experts say
When it comes to what’s an allowable claim in the realm of cognitive health, ignorance and confusion abound, experts say.
Citicoline wins EU novel foods approval - in medical foods and food supplements
Citicoline has won EU novel foods approval for use in food supplements and medical foods after appeasing member state concerns about the phospholipid precursor being a medicine.