Coronavirus: Spotlight on the Supply Chain
Industry offers insight into vitamin C supply chain
The coronavirus highlights how much the world depends on China for key ingredients.
Archives for April 2, 2020
New evidence emerges from Amarin’s EPA drug trial; company to appeal ruling invalidating patent
A ruling on an Amarin patent and a new paper looking through data of a clinical trial on the company’s EPA-based drug have potential implications for the omega-3s dietary supplements sector.
FDA sends warning letter to CBD firm over coronavirus claims
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued another warning letter on COVID-19 claims. This one was issued to a Nevada company marketing CBD products.
Coronavirus: Spotlight on the Supply Chain
India lockdown affecting ashwagandha supply, but US inventories remain strong
Supplies of the Ayurveda’s flagship herb Ashwagandha from India are tightening as the country goes on lockdown because of the novel coronavirus, but two leading US suppliers tell NutraIngredients-USA that their domestic inventories remain robust.
Vitafoods hosts Digital Week for online innovation experience
Vitafoods has announced it will be hosting a Digital Week (11-15 May 2020) dedicated to supporting and inspiring the nutraceutical industry by giving exclusive access to the latest science, insight and trends.
News in Brief
Olive leaf extract shows antibacterial properties
Olive leaf extract inhibits growth of Listeria monocytogenes and could even help control foodborne pathogens, according to new research.
CRN UK highlights why essential nutrients have never been more essential
The ongoing threat of coronavirus could increase the potential for deficiencies in key micronutrients supporting the immune system, according to The Council for Responsible Nutrition UK (CRN UK).
Digital detox? Daily supplementation of bilberry extract may reduce eye fatigue - Japan RCT
Daily consumption of bilberry extract for 12 weeks has been found to relieve eye fatigue caused by the usage of digital devices, according to a new RCT from Japan.
Soil nutrition: NZ start-up to explore fulvic acid use for sports nutrition, gut, and immune health
New Zealand start-up NZ Fulvic is studying the use of fulvic acid, a nutrient from soil extract, in providing sports nutrition, gut, and immune health benefits.
Hot right now: COVID-19 stories most read on our social media
Industry and scientific developments related to COVID-19 were our top-most read stories on the social media over the past month. Some of them include Filippino scientists’ research on antiviral properties of virgin coconut oil and the surge in vitamin C...