Sens. Hatch, Whitehouse push bill to help DEA target SARMs
A bill to give DEA more authority to get SARMs off the market has been introduced by longtime dietary supplement industry supporter Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-UT.
Archives for April 25, 2018
In first year Supplement OWL label database passes 10,000 entries mark
With the Supplement OWL database celebrating its first anniversary, the Council for Responsible Nutrition says it has full cooperation from its membership in inputting label information.
AHPA recommendation to keep CBD off drug lists could help clarify cannabis picture
CBD should not be placed on any international drug schedules, according to comments submitted by the American Herbal Products Association.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Dannon continues yogurt and gut microbiome exploration with $50,000 in fellowship grants
As part of Danone North America, the Dannon Probiotics Fellowship Grant Program has awarded two graduate students with $25,000 each to help fund their independent and novel studies of yogurt, probiotics, and the human gut microbiome.
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Health Canada grants health claims for LAFTI L10 for active adults
Lallemand Health Solutions has been granted two new health claims for its probiotic strain Lactobacillus helveticus LAFTI L10 for active adults by Health Canada.
Twinlab / Reserveage launch new products for sleep, heart health, and for her
The company used the recent Expo West show in Anaheim to discuss a raft of new products developed by collaborating with some big name experts.
Blueberry supplementation may impact gut microbiota and inflammation
Anthocyanin-rich blueberries may change the composition of our gut microbiota and produce improvements in systemic inflammation, suggests a new study with rats.
News In Brief
OptiBiotix seals UK distribution for SlimBiome
Optibiotix has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Cambridge Commodities for its SlimBiome weight management technology in the UK.
Fighting non-compliance: ESSNA upping the ante on sports nutrition rule breakers
European sports nutrition association ESSNA says it has tackled more than 400 potentially dangerous products since the launch of its campaign five years ago – adding that it urges anyone aware of illegal activity by sports nutrition firms to step forward...
Great expectations: Personalised nutrition promise belies status as an emerging science
The promise of personalised nutrition could be overshadowing the reality of this sector as an emerging field, leaving it prone to oversimplification in order to attract consumer interest.
Ayurveda-based botanical blend from Arjuna beneficial for bowel movements: RCT
The consumption of a particular poly-herbal formulation alleviated gastrointestinal symptoms and improved overall quality of life, according to researchers in India and Australia.
Heat hampers beetroot juice's exercise benefits, but not its heart health effects: Australian study
High temperatures could impede the benefits of beetroot juice supplementation during exercise, according to researchers in Australia.
Could this novel supplementary food help slash Cambodia's childhood stunting and malnutrition problem?
A novel RUSF (ready-to-use supplementary food) may help prevent childhood malnutrition and simplify maternal and infant nutrition interventions.
Digging deep: Taiwanese firm banks on deep ocean minerals to drive global expansion plans
Taiwanese company Taiwan Yes Deep Ocean Water Co is banking on its signature product to fuel its international export plans.
Fact not fad: Why the vegan market is going from strength-to-strength in Australia
Forget throwing burgers on the barbie, Aussie consumers’ desire for vegan products shows no sign of sizzling out with analysts highlighting the ongoing surge in sales and product launches.