Research sheds light on nature of ancient microbiome
Is there a goal to shoot for when trying to alter consumers’ microbiomes? Researcher Jeff Leach is trying to answer that question with work he is doing among hunter gather groups in Africa.
Archives for June 21, 2017
Watch: Sports nutrition ready to rocket in China as e-commerce sales continue to set the pace
Cross-border e-commerce will remain the dominant channel for supplements sales in China, with the sports nutrition sector being identified as category primed for sustained growth. That’s the view of Jeff Crowther, executive director of the US-China...
Should occupation be considered in vitamin D supplementation guidelines?
Guidelines on screening for vitamin D deficiency and supplementation strategies should consider the how different jobs and shift patterns affect status, according to new research that finds job type may be a major factor in vitamin D deficiency.
Special edition: Botanicals
Synthetic botanicals standoff likely to continue despite Georgia ruling
Experts expect the existing standoff on synthetic botanicals as voiced by FDA in the most recent draft NDI guidance will continue, despite the consensus from industry being the agency’s position is not rooted in science.
Fruit d' Or gets Health Canada approval for cranberry powder during period of regulatory uncertainty
Fruit d’ Or has obtained a Health Canada designation for its cranberry juice powder which comes with it the ability to make health claims on urinary tract infections. The approval comes at a time when the whole approval process in the country has been...
Which Took Longer: Harry Potter or GMPs?
Ten years ago, in July 2007, I found myself at a midnight book party in Las Vegas for the release of Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows. Even though I was there on business, that couldn’t stop me from waiting in line at Barnes & Noble to be among the...
Chinese officials considering establishing a bureau for e-commerce as online business increases
China could set up a dedicated bureau for e-commerce as online sales continue to rise and on the back of widespread regulatory uncertainty that has affected many international supplement firms using cross-border channels.
New oil combining algal DHA and organic selenium introduced by Metabolium
Metabolium set sights on human and animal nutrition market with novel DHA-selenium oil from algal source.
For botanical supplements, sound science beats celebrity endorsements
Botanical supplements come and go in public consciousness, receiving a spike of attention after a celebrity endorsement, and then fading away for one reason or another.
Science Short
Omega-3 and arthritis: Study finds link between fish consumption and joint disorder
Regular consumption of omega-3 rich fish could reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, new data suggests.
Video: China still booming for Aussie firms, but two new targets in industry’s sights
Australia is now China’s second biggest source of imports, behind the US, with industry trade body Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) confident of continued supplements sales growth in the country as the population ages and incomes rise.
China’s medical nutrition mistakes: ‘You can’t starve a tumour to death’
Medical nutrition is not taken seriously enough in China, with a lack of patient, regulatory, and in some cases, physician knowledge contributing to the poor nutrient intake among cancer patients.
Curcumin-piperine combo may support heart health for diabetics: Study
A combination supplement containing curcuminoids plus piperine from black pepper may support heart health for diabetics by improving the levels and functionality of cholesterol, says a new study.
Eat plants to stay slim, say Spanish researchers
People with diets that favour plants over meat can cut their risk of developing obesity by almost half, according to research being conducted in Spain.
MNCs' biggest nightmare in China? It’s still the professional shopper...here are 10 'coping strategies'
Professional consumers are continuing to plague international firms in China by lodging complaints over minor regulatory breaches in the hope of being awarded compensation.