FDA issues public health alert about cesium salt-containing supplements
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a consumer warning about dietary supplements containing cesium salts, primarily cesium chloride.
Archives for February 5, 2020
Grapes plus blueberries may boost cognitive function in college students
Acute supplementation with polyphenol-rich extracts from grape and blueberries may improve cognitive performance for college students, suggests a new study.
Austria’s Women’s Best enters Vitamin Shoppe nationally
The Vitamin Shoppe has announced an exclusive US retail deal with Women’s Best, a digitally-savvy sports nutrition brand for women from Austria that has a huge social media presence.
Creatine plus HMB may boost testosterone levels in elite male endurance athletes
A combination of Creatine plus HMB may increase testosterone levels and boost aerobic power, compared to Creatine or HMB alone, suggest new data from Spain.
GOED analysis supports quality levels for majority of US omega-3 supplements
The majority of the 48 most widely sold retail EPA/DHA omega-3 dietary supplements on the US market are of good quality, according to a new analysis by GOED that the trade groups calls “a timely snapshot of product quality in the US”.
EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION
Recall round-up: Hemp extract in spray and drug-contaminated supplements
Aphrodisiac supplements for men, an update to a cumin recall and a non-approved Novel Food found in a CBD dietary supplement are among notices issued by food agencies last month in NutraIngredients monthly round-up.
Tips of the online trade: The big opportunity in probiotic reviews
Online reviews offer valuable insight into consumer perceptions of probiotics and market analyst Lumina Intelligence has shared its top tips for using this tool to boost business strategy and sales.
Sodium bicarb’s ‘promise’ offset by caffeine’s ‘potential benefits,’ finds sports supplement review
Sodium bicarbonate and beta‐alanine show promise in enhancing High‐Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) adaptations, a review finds, as it calls for more studies to validate caffeine and creatine’s ‘potential benefits.’
Mitsubishi-backed spirulina: Brunei’s first producer eyes Japan before going global
Tavelmout Biofarm (TVMB), the first company to open a factory for spirulina production in Brunei, is eyeing commercial success in Japan, with frozen raw spirulina soon to be launched in spring.
GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in January
See January's 10 most read stories, including the trends and predictions that industry experts have made about the health and nutrition market for this year, Dr Reddy's foray into the nutrition business with its new product for diabetic patients and...
Growth and technology: Food companies singled out as significant force in generating halal industry development
Food and beverage companies have been singled out as a significant force to ‘generate substantial growth’ for the halal industry, especially in Asia and the Middle East, by creating dedicated halal propositions in developing their businesses.
Ayurvedic protection? India’s AYUSH ministry draws flak for advocating alternative medicine against Coronavirus
India’s Ministry of AYUSH has attracted criticism from medical experts for suggesting alternative medicines, such as Ayurveda, homoeopathy, and unani practices, could act as immunity booster against the deadly novel coronavirus.
Combating cow’s milk protein allergy: Nestlé Health Science China introduces two new FSMPs brands
Two of Nestlé Health Science China’s infant nutrition products for youngsters with cow’s milk allergies have obtained Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs) status in the country.