CBD in supplements leads to stormy session at industry meeting
Does CBD belong in dietary supplements? FDA says no, and many industry stakeholders who sounded off at a recent industry meeting were inclined to agree.
Archives for April 16, 2018
FDA issues guidance on pure powdered caffeine
FDA has issued a guidance which says certain highly concentrated caffeine products will henceforth be considered adulterated. The guidance follows the agency’s concerns about the appearance on the market of pure powdered caffeine sold in bulk.
Sixteen years into business with nationwide distribution, Amazing Grass still sources greens from the same family farm in Kansas
Amazing Grass started when two friends served up green smoothies to their colleagues and friends, sourcing greens from one of the co-founders’ family farm in Kansas. Fast-forward 16 years to the present day, with a distribution footprint magnitudes...
As availability of Halal certified ingredients continues to rise, NoorVitamins shifts focus to optimizing formulations
It is easier to come across Halal-certified ingredients in the dietary supplement space today than it was when NoorVitamins started in 2011, CEO Dr. Mohamed Issa told NutraIngredients-USA.
Who’s your NutraChampion? Nominations open for our inaugural award
In this year’s inaugural NutraIngredients-USA Awards we will honor those who have gone above and beyond for the betterment of the industry, and left a lasting impression for all to see.
Enfamil NeuroPro infant formula supplemented with MFGM to serve as nutritional bridge for parents and caregivers
Mead Johnson Nutrition is aiming to position its Enfamil NeuroPro infant formula supplemented with bovine MFGM (milk fat globule membrane) and DHA as a nutritional bridge “similar to breast milk” while seeking to close the cognitive development gap...
ONHA lobbies legislators for new health claim linking vitamin D with reduced preterm birth
The Organic and Natural Health Association recently visited Capitol Hill to ask Congress for help reducing the more than 1,000 preterm births that occur daily in North America by supporting its FDA petition for a health claim declaring the link between...
Small intestine bacteria key in fat uptake, suggests mouse data
While most work on the microbiome focuses on the bacterial populations in the large intestine, new research suggests it is microbes in the small intestine that may be critical to the absorption and digestion of certain fats.
Krill oil withdrawal by retailers opens up sustainability dialogue
UK health and beauty retailer Boots have become the latest target of a campaign by Greenpeace to halt the sale of Omega-3 supplements derived from krill oil fished in vulnerable marine areas.
Review suggests healthy adults may not need probiotic supplementation
There is inadequate evidence for long-lasting changes to the gut microbiota after probiotic supplementation, suggests a new study, which argues evidence shows supplementation only results in a transient improvement of supplement-specific bacteria.
Nature's Care sale: Chinese private equity firms take majority stake in Aussie supplement brand
Two Chinese private equity firms, JIC Investments and Tamar Alliance Fund, have bought a majority stake in Australian vitamin manufacturer Nature's Care for a reported A$800m.
Insufficient sleep and exercise linked to obesity in Chinese pre-school children
Poor sleep and physical activity habits could be associated with the high prevalence of obesity among pre-school children, according to researchers in China.
Conflicting evidence on the efficacy of dietary interventions on rheumatoid arthritis: Review
Certain dietary factors may have an impact on rheumatoid arthritis, but extensive research is needed to determine this, according to a recent review article.