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Archives for July 13, 2020
FDA to resume on-site domestic inspections
After pausing on-site surveillance inspections in March, the Food and Drug Administration plan to resume domestic inspections starting the week of July 20.
US omega-3 intakes from fish and supplements are ‘far below recommended amounts’
Average intake of EPA and DHA omega-3s in the US population is less than half the levels recommended by the WHO and NIH, says a new analysis. Omega-3 trade group GOED says the data “strengthens our arguments for increased outreach.”
CSPI calls on FDA to mandate accredited labs for all food testing
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is urging federal authorities to require testing be done in accredited labs and not just to restrict that to the food importation process. It’s a laudable goal but one that might have unintended consequences,...
Data thieves target thriving supplement industry
Recent cyberattacks on a contract lab and a contract manufacturer lay bare the risk all data-based businesses run in a globalized world where threats can come from anywhere and can potentially be motivated by factors beyond mere financial gain.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Probiotic experts launch startup to tap into burgeoning wellness market
A microbiome health focused B2B startup has launched with its first products tapping into the growing beauty-from-within and women's health markets.
Winter is Close: Help your customers protect their house
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We are all the Lords of our own North so preparing for harsh winters is commonplace. Right now, we bask in the heat of summer, but just as quickly as summer arrived, it will leave again. The Fall, evening breeze will blow across our masked faces,...
Study: Probiotics assist Type 2 Diabetes treatment
Daily multi-strain probiotic supplementation may assist Type 2 Diabetes treatment by increasing production of butyrate and enhancing glucose management.
Supplement or medicinal product? Germany Supreme Court rules dosage not deciding factor
The recommended dosage is not the deciding factor when classifying a product as a dietary supplement or as a medicinal product, Germany’s Supreme Court rules as product characteristics such as its health risks must be considered.
Microalgae makes case as a viable omega-3 alternative to fish, study concludes
Microalgae may provide an alternative source of fish-derived omega-3 fatty acids, while also proving to be more environmentally friendly to produce, says German researchers.
Green superfood: Q’sai research shows consumption of kale powder lowers blood pressure
Research in Japan has found that the ingestion of kale powder daily for three months could reduce blood pressure levels in people with hypertension.
Star power: BodyFirst seeks to build consumer trust for nutraceuticals with Bollywood legend’s endorsement
India’s BodyFirst Wellness Nutrition has partnered Bollywood star Suniel Shetty in addressing misconception around nutraceutical use and building consumer trust in the country.
‘Re-evaluate or reconsider traditional indications’: Australian regulator investigates products based on TCM, Ayurveda
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will conduct compliance checks on listed medicines that are based on TCM, Ayurveda or other traditional paradigms, with firms urged to re-evaluate their products.