‘Niagen is growing like crazy, unlike anything I have seen before,’ says ChromaDex CEO
ChromaDex’s Niagen nicotinamide riboside (NR) continues to defy expectations, with new science and product launches helping to drive growth for ChromaDex.
Archives for September 28, 2015
Medicinal probiotics need their own legal framework
Probiotic medical products are proliferating but are regulations keeping up, asks by Dr Magali Cordaillat-Simmons, PhD, executive scientist at Pharmabiotic Research Institute (PRI) in this guest article.
Whole Foods: PETA’s ‘cynical, publicity-driven’ lawsuit is a waste of the court’s time and taxpayer’s money
Whole Foods Market has challenged allegations by animal rights group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), that the standards to which it holds its meat and poultry suppliers “barely exceed common industry practices”.
Reinforcing supply chain integrity a must in the current climate, Gaia exec says
Traceability and sustainability are the new touchstones of the herbal products industry. Gaia Herbs has been at the forefront of this trend, said executive Todd King.
Part 1: One-on-one with the Tea Council of the USA on emerging trends
More Americans are reaching for green tea, consumer survey reveals
America may be a nation of black tea drinkers, but increasingly they are reaching for green tea for its health benefits, rich cultural experience and diverse flavor profile, according to a research by the Tea Council of the USA.
Firm files health claim for probiotic and Herpes labialis recurrence
Italian dairy firm Granarolo Spa has applied for a health claim for a probiotic – prebiotic combination and the reduced recurrence of cold sores.
Meta-analyses question calcium's efficacy for boosting bone health & reducing fractures
Two meta-analyses have questioned the efficacy of calcium supplements to boost bone mineral density (BMD) and reduce the risk of fractures, but the data selection for the analyses has been questioned by a leading trade association.
Peptan collagen shows skin health benefits from within
Oral supplementation with collagen peptides may boost skin hydration by almost 30%, according to data from two double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trials on Asian and Caucasian women with different skin types.
Herbalife launches sports drink with Cristiano Ronaldo
Nutrition company Herbalife has developed a sports drink for soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, with the beverage described as a ‘contemporary take on a traditional sports drink.’
PLT debuts standardized nitrate ingredient from red spinach
PLT Health Solutions believes it has a winner in the sports nutrition field with the introduction of a standardized nitrate ingredient branded as Oxystorm.
UPDATED: NPA calls decision a "win for the industry and consumers"
‘A drug-level randomized controlled clinical trial for a supplement has never been the standard’: Bayer ‘gratified’ with court decision vs FTC
The hotly anticipated decision in the dispute between Bayer and the US Federal Trade Commission over claims in support of Phillips’ Colon Health is in, with a judge ruling in favor of the company.