Innophos named exclusive distributors of Theracurmin and EMIQ
Theravalues Corporation has named Innophos Nutrition as the exclusive US distributor for its Theracurmin curcumin and EMIQ quercetin ingredients.
Archives for December 11, 2015
Does search for single component active constituents throw baby out with bath water?
Pharmaceutical-style reductionism has been the order of the day in the dietary supplement business. But strong synergistic countercurrents still exist, generated by product developers adhering to older traditions such as TCM and Ayurveda.
DuPont and Dow to merge
DuPont and The Dow Chemical Company have ended speculation by announcing they are to merge and the combined company will be called DowDuPont.
Botanical ingredient and supplement companies ‘unprepared’ for PAHs regulation
Manufacturers of food supplements containing botanical extracts may be caught unawares by a new EU regulation on PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) which entered into force last month, warns Frutarom.
Dairy can help improve liver function, reduce systemic inflammation: Study
Dairy intake will help lower systemic inflammation and liver enzymes in those who have metabolic syndrome and typically do not consume dairy, according to a recent study.
Infants, the elderly & US Air Force personnel: Abbott exploring life stages when nutrition has the most impact
Uncovering relationships between nutrition and cognition is a top global priority for Abbott, and the insights are helping the healthcare to giant create the next generation of brain health products.
SFI adopts Bacopa through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program
Soho Flordis International has ‘adopted’ the traditional Ayurvedic herb bacopa through the ABC Adopt-an-Herb Program.
70,000-strong ingredients database launched
An app has been launched containing 70,000 ingredients of all varieties which seeks to accelerate R&D across the food and supplements industries.