‘Powerful’: Raising vitamin D levels may slash preterm birth risk
Maintaining good blood levels of vitamin D during pregnancy may help reduce the risk of preterm birth by 60%, says a new study.
Archives for August 6, 2017
Despite legal dispute over memory claims, Quincy Bioscience still spends big on promotion
Despite a high profile legal wrangle with FTC and with the New York Attorney General, memory support supplement manufacturer Quincy Bioscience has enough revenue in the tank to afford a high-dollar sponsorship of a NASCAR racing team.
Hangover remedy startup Morning Recovery raises nearly $250,000 on Indiegogo
Hangover-relief supplement Morning Recovery just closed its Indiegogo funding round today, securing $240,992 since July 5—about 961% more than it’s $25,000 goal. Will it be the brand to wake-up the dormant ‘hangover cure’ category in the US?
New ‘traditional use’ system could be source of new 13.1 claims
Change to novel foods rules may open door for raft of new fruits … and health claims
Simplification and centralisation of the European novel foods process means applications based on traditional use will soon be allowed – Resulting in shorter and cheaper routes to market, and the potential for using new fruits and juices that could come...
Traditional Korean herb combination can counter prostate inflammation
Ojayeonjonghwan (OJ), a traditional Korean combination of herbs and botanicals, has a positive effect on prostatitis due to its anti-inflammatory properties, according to a recent South Korean study.
Tryptophan coupled with probiotics could help sooth gut inflammation: Mouse data
Combining the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri with the protein tryptophan could help promote greater ‘tolerance’ in immune cells in the gut, according to new animal data.
New China infant formula rules: Five international firms in first batch of approvals
China’s Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) has announced the first wave of infant nutrition companies and products that have passed its new registration programme, and are now free to trade in the country from January 1, 2018.
Could a green tea nanomaterial plug gaps left by current toothpaste formulas?
A green tea extract could form the basis of a new toothpaste or formulation that could reduce tooth sensitivity and help prevent cavities, in a study that reaffirms dental health as a benefit of tea.
Ritual to focus on proven ingredients as it puts $10.5 million capital raise to work
With millions more in its pockets, multivitamin startup Ritual is keen to upgrade its customer service technology and support clinical trials. However, there is one thing the company will avoid doing, says CEO and founder Katerina Schneider.
Rep. Mia Love joins changing leadership ranks of Dietary Supplement Caucus
The Dietary Supplement Caucus, an ever-fluid assembly of lawmakers who support the industry, has a new leader in the form Rep. Mia Love, R-UT, who will take over the co-chair position from former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, who has retired.