Beetroot juice can battle altitude sickness: Himalayan study
Consumption of nitrate-rich beetroot juice may restore reduced blood vessel function in healthy subjects at altitude, researchers have said.
Archives for October 14, 2015
Industry meets as EU trilogue commences
EU medical devices regulation set for December adoption; industry stews over lost opportunities
A 100-strong meeting today in Brussels revealed a self-care industry that is prepared for, yet frustrated by, impending changes to EU medical devices laws that are set to increase data requirements and product development costs and which it claims will...
Weight loss and energy products linked to majority of ER visits for supplement users
An estimated 23,000 emergency department visits may be attributed to adverse events related to dietary supplements every year, says new analysis funded by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Nutraceutix receives F&S Probiotics Company of the Year award
Frost & Sullivan has named Nutraceutix as 2015 North American Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year for its commercial performance in the North American probiotics market.
FDA’s Welch: ‘We are not seeing the drastic jumps in GMP compliance that we would like to see’
With about 50% of the industry's facilities inspected, GMP compliance is largely not where the FDA would want it to be, said the Agency's Dr Cara Welch.
Kerry Group goes on a $735m buying spree to boost its taste and nutrition portfolio
Kerry Group has splashed out a cool $735m on three US-based companies to expand its taste and nutrition portfolio: Red Arrow Products, Island Oasis and Biothera Inc's Wellmune business.
Hollowed out news organizations less able to report in thoughtful manner on supplements industry
Fundamental changes in the media landscape are affecting how reporters cover the natural products and dietary supplement industries. Employment at media outlets has fallen steeply, meaning reporters have less time to do their jobs than ever.