Study rings alarm on avocado oil, finds 82% expired or adulterated
Researchers issue a call to action to establish standards and cautions there is “an urgent need to develop standards for avocado oil.”
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Hemp extract manufacturer says organic certification will provide powerful differentiator
Hemp extract manufacturer Socati Corp. says its new USDA Organic certification will prove to be an important differentiator in a crowded field.
Apple polyphenols cut UV effects in skin, study shows
Chinese ingredient developer BGG World says new data shows its apple polyphenol ingredient can lessen skin darkening with UV exposure.
CRN files petition proposing way forward for CBD supplements; leaves foods/beverages to be dealt with ‘later’
With the regulatory path forward for hemp-derived CBD in foods and supplements no clearer a year after the FDA’s May 2019 public meeting, trade association The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has filed a citizen’s petition urging the FDA to...
Enzyme blend may lead to quicker amino acid uptake from whey post-exercise: Study
Taking a combination of protease enzymes with whey protein may boost levels of leucine post-workout more quickly than whey protein alone, says a new study funded by Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes.
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ChromaDex QC and R&D facility in Longmont, Colorado obtains ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation
California-based ChromaDex Corp. has achieved accreditation to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for its quality control and R&D facility in Longmont, CO, including the testing and analysis of its Tru Niagen product, ingredients, and reference...
Researchers discover gut bacteria linked to lower cholesterol
Researchers from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and Harvard University have discovered a group of gut bacteria that can metabolise enough cholesterol to potentially affect people's metabolism.
Apple polyphenol supplements shown to alleviate UV-induced skin damage
Apple polyphenols (AP) and their major active compounds, procyanidins have several health benefits, particularly for ultraviolet (UV)-damaged skin according to a team of Japanese scientists.
Danone’s Protinex protein supplement increases circulatory essential amino acid levels in healthy Indians
Consumption of Danone’s Protinex protein supplement with milk significantly increases circulatory amino acids in healthy middle-age Indians, compared to consuming milk alone.
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IADSA launches media resource on global supplement rules
The International Alliance of Dietary Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) makes available a video that explains the importance of Codex Alimentarius in the worldwide regulation of food supplements.
Bone neglect: Experts recommend supplementation of calcium and vitamin D for deficient Indonesian population
An expert panel has recommended supplementation of calcium and vitamin D early in life to strengthen bone health in the largely deficient Indonesian population.
Wafer go: Entity Health to expand nutraceutical range with patented delivery system
Singapore biotech outfit iX Biopharma is expanding its Australian-based nutraceutical division, Entity Health, with new products and functions using its patented drug delivery system, WaferiX.