Kefir may support heart health: Brazil study
Consuming kefir may help lower blood pressure and improve cardiac function, suggests a new study with hypertensive lab rats.
Archives for March 15, 2019
From the Editor's Desk: Separating fads from trends
Innovation is the lifeblood of the supplement business, as it is with most industries. But can this thirst for ‘the new’ get out of hand, and lead to a mere merry go round of fad chasing?
Ancient Nutrition founder on new products, DSHEA at 25 and hemp-CBD
With growth “like a rocket ship”, a new range of hemp-CBD products, and a continued commitment to keto and protein, “2019 is going to be a great year”, says Ancient Nutrition product innovator and founder, Jordan Rubin.
Final defendant pleads guilty in Hawaii liver injuries case
The final defendant in a criminal case arising from a spate of liver injuries in Hawaii has pleaded guilty, according to Reuters.
Lycored secures US patent for omega-3 and lycopene composition marketed for brain health
Global ingredient supplier Lycored has secured its US patent for compositions containing omega-3 fatty acids and tomato-derived lycopene, which it plans to develop into products and formulations marketed for brain health.
Indictment handed down in Florida over sale of SARMs, steroids
Six people and two companies have been charged by federal prosecutors for allegedly selling illegal drugs masquerading as supplements in a case filed Wednesday in Florida.
Fortification the 'critical and cost-effective intervention' in tackling anemia?
Nutrition-caused anemia is a leading hidden hunger health concern in Latin America that could be addressed through flour fortification but this needs private sector support, says the Food Fortification Initiative's director.
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WATCH: Entity Health and Pharmako on key considerations for delivery system innovation in APAC
Australian firms Entity Health and Pharmako Biotechnologies have identified the key factors supplement firms should consider when investing in delivery system innovation in APAC.
Tate & Lyle partners world leading researchers to delve deeper into dietary fibre
Global ingredient giant Tate & Lyle has partnered leading research institute APC Microbiome Ireland to discover more about the health effects of dietary fibres.
EFSA and ECDC: 'Infant formula the source behind latest Salmonella outbreak'
Infant formula products may be the source an outbreak of Salmonella Poona in France, Belgium and Luxembourg, according to the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA).
Singapore start-up seeks further China success with anti-hangover powder sachet
Singapore health supplement start-up Innoso is pursuing further success in China as it ramps up the production of its anti-hangover powder sachet, which sold out after just six weeks.