RCT supports curcumin’s anti-inflammatory potential in obese teens
Curcumin supplements may help reduce markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in obese adolescent girls, according to results of a randomized placebo‐controlled clinical trial.
Archives for June 19, 2019
FDA seizes 300,000 products from manufacturer with history of lead contamination
The US Food and Drug Administration has seized $3.5 million worth of adulterated dietary supplements from a manufacturer in Illinois.
Alkemist, Nutrasource team up to provide THC level verification
Alkemist Labs and Nutrasource Diagnostics have announced a joint program to verify the level of THC in CBD/hemp products.
Notes from CRN/ACI Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements
The case for mandatory product listing, and the arguments against it
Controversy swirls around whether dietary supplement brands should be required to register the products they have on the market with FDA. Two attorneys debated the risks and benefits of a mandatory product registry yesterday at the CRN/ACI Annual Legal,...
First human clinical trial suggests anti-ageing benefits of pomegranate molecule
A first in-human clinical trial has suggested that dietary supplementation with Urolithin A, a pomegranate metabolite, could offer an anti-ageing benefit thanks to its impact on mitochondrial and cellular health.
Editor's Spotlight
Is our personality linked to our gut microbes?
The gut microbiome make-up of 2.5-month-old infants are associated with temperament traits at six months of age, according to a new Finnish study.
DHA omega-3 may offer ADHD management potential
Six months of supplementation with a high dose DHA emulsion may help children and adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), suggests a new study from Spain.
Swathes of research on mice alone suggest camel’s milk is a superfood
Camel’s milk can cure mice, but we still don’t know how much it helps humans
A flurry of research published recently by a number of academics across all manner of countries presents more evidence that camel’s milk is an all-round superfood.
Natural sleep aids: a growing and promising market
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Sleeping disorders affect nearly 30% of the adult population and 20% to 30% of children from all ages (0-18 years). Insomnia is defined with one or more of the following symptoms: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep with several night...
Protein-rich doughnuts, ice cream and chocolate bulk up confectionery sector
Protein-added treats are muscling into the confectionery category, but are these alternatives to traditional ice creams and chocolate bars ‘healthy’? FoodNavigator speaks with Mars Wrigley, Jim Buddy’s, and the British Nutrition Foundation.
EFSA opinion deems HMO blend safe for infant formula use
The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) report no safety concerns with the use of a 2’‐fucosyllactose/difucosyllactose (2’‐FL/DFL) mixture in infant formula and food supplements.
ASA orders supplement firm to remove skin claims from collagen drink ad
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rules that a collagen drink advertisement is in breach of marketing communication codes for making anti-ageing and wrinkle-reducing claims.
Probiota Asia 2019: Kibow Biotech, Hudson Institute and Antion Beijing among first wave of speakers
APAC's premier probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome summit, Probiota Asia, will return to Singapore for its third edition this October.
Nutrition and Health China Industry Summit 2019
Swisse and BioIsland lead the pack for brands imported to China as Australia secures number one status
Swisse and Biolsland took the top spots for imported brands in China last year, with Australia named the number one exporter to China, according to statistics gathered by the China Chamber of Commerce of Medicines and Health Products Importers and...
Just the tonic: Aussie firm Arborvitae eyes export opportunities with premium multi-purpose liquid product
Australian supplement firm Arborvitae Health and Wellbeing is seeing accelerated growth for its premium multi-purpose proprietary liquid tonic, which is now available in 500 domestic pharmacies, with demand now also rising in South East Asia, China and...
Kiwi organic milk brand targeting China, South East Asia and the UAE with traceability and education
Kiwi firm Open Country Dairy is bringing its AwaRua Organics brand of milk products to China, while simultaneously eyeing South East Asia and the UAE, and seeking to educate consumers on the value of organic products.