Association forms to push vitamin K2 quality, benefits
A new single ingredient trade association has formed to push the quality and benefits of vitamin K2.
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NPA says members made voices heard in more than 200 meetings with lawmakers during recent Natural Products Day
The Natural Products Association said that members had more than 200 meetings with members of Congress and their staffs at the organization’s recent advocacy event.
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The Vitamin Shoppe’s omnichannel business gets award for ‘exceptional customer service’
For the third consecutive year, supplement retailer The Vitamin Shoppe received a StellaService Elite Overall Award, which honors companies with excellent customer service across multiple channels.
Phytoceramide sales get a boost with rise of US nutricosmetic category, says supplier
Increased awareness around collagen may give phytoceramides a helping hand in the US market, according to one ingredient supplier.
Calls for EC to link agriculture and health policy
European health campaigners and some MEPs argue the European Commission should take a joined up approach to its food, agriculture and health policy by linking farmer payments to the healthiness of the food they produce.
Humanitarian aid must do more to meet elderly nutrition needs, NGO urges
Older people’s nutritional needs during food shortages should be a priority after a charity highlighted the lack of due care and attention afforded to the elderly in an emergency response.
Lancet nutrition series: Supplementation during pregnancy 'insufficient' to boost offspring health
Micronutrient supplementation started in pregnancy can correct important maternal nutrient deficiencies, but it is not sufficient to improve child health, according to research in The Lancet.
Krakow declaration urges Europe to tackle iodine deficiency in kids
Scientists taking part in the EUthyroid project have signed up to the Krakow declaration of iodine, which urges European governments to support efforts in eliminating the micronutrient’s deficiency.
Ketogenic diet worthy of further studies to assess anti-tumour potential: Meiji study
A ketogenic diet may help prevent colon tumour progression, suppress inflammation, and improve body and muscle weight, say researchers in Japan.