Researchers uncover copper distribution in brain development
Scientists have revealed how brain cells quickly adjust copper allocation according to where it’s most needed in developing neurons.
Archives for February 26, 2016
Dr Mercola to headline educational program at upcoming Healthy & Natural Show
Internationally renowned physician and New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Joseph Mercola featured as keynote speaker at the Healthy & Natural Show, May 5-7, at Chicago’s Navy Pier.
Sprouts private label sales grew 30%+ in 2015 and now account for more than 9% of sales
Private label sales now account for almost one in every ten dollars spent at Sprouts stores, the Phoenix-based retailer revealed this week after posting better-than-expected Q4 results.
Overcoming the taboo of vaginal health – the next frontier of probiotics
A paradigm shift is needed to force delicate women’s health issues like vaginal infections and discharge out into the open, says industry microbiologist.
Morbid obesity in Korean schools has doubled in 10 years
Children have grown wider faster than they have become taller over the last decade in South Korea, where childhood obesity rates have shot up.
Law kicks in April 6, 2016
Downer? Could the UK Psychoactive Substances Act spell disaster for the food & supplements industry?
New laws in the UK designed to wipe out the mostly online ‘legal highs’ market that has run rampant in recent years, could impact foods, drinks and supplements, according to a legal expert.
Anthocyanin from black rice used to make 'diabetic friendly' bread recipe
A recipe for making bread that could help diabetics better control blood glucose has been developed by food scientists from the National University of Singapore.
Probiotic strains may provide food allergy protection
A probiotic blend may be able to prevent sensitisation and allergy to cow’s milk by changing an individual's gut bacteria, a study has suggested.
AHPA, CRN, UNPA present unified front on self regulation initiatives
Three of the trade organizations representing the dietary supplement business came together in Utah this week to lend support to plans to extend the industry’s self regulation capabilities.
For Frutarom, small is beautiful when looking at acquisition targets
In US basketball lingo they call it playing small ball. Frutarom, which supplies flavors, fragrances and dietary supplement ingredients, has grown to one of the world’s largest companies in the category by acquiring many of the smallest firms.
2015 ABC Varro E. Tyler Award for Phytomedicinal Research recipient announced
The American Botanical Council (ABC) is giving its Varro E. Tyler Award for Phytomedicinal Research to MediHerb of Warwick, Australia.