CBD industry headed toward big overcapacity, expert asserts
The hemp/CBD industry may have gotten the cart before the horse in terms of extraction capacity and raw material supply, said an investment analyst familiar with the sector.
Archives for August 24, 2020
Industry watchdog gives 64% of CBD beverages an “F” on label claims
It’s back to school season and scores on a new CBD report card suggest certain manufacturers need to hit the books.
Study identifies microbiome's role in attacking cancerous tumors, could lend itself to nutraceuticals
Researchers at the Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary have pinpointed which gut bacteria help the immune system fight off cancerous tumors and the mechanisms in doing so. The breakthrough...
Review finds vitamin D and some minerals might benefit fibromyalgia sufferers
A new review has found some promise for the use of vitamin D and mineral supplementation to support fibromyalgia sufferers. There was less evidence in favor of vitamins C and E and probiotics, however.
Understanding toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids is of ‘crucial relevance for daily life’: Expert
An upcoming symposium will explore the toxicology, pharmacokinetics, analysis, and regulatory perspectives of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, toxic compounds that may be found in food and herbal products.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Adaptogenic drinks bring ancient wisdom to the table
A health and hospitality enthusiast with a passion for naturopathic nutrition is bringing the ancient wisdom of medicinal mushroom to the modern consumer with her new range of adoptogenic alcohol-free beers.
FORMA is building brands for next-gen beauty consumers
A new venture, backed by the growth equity firm General Atlantic, has emerged from what was Morphe Holdings to develop, accelerate, acquire, and curate the personal care, cosmetics, and wellness brands that will win over Millennial and Gen Z consumers.
CBD narcotic status to have ‘dramatic repercussions,’ on hemp industry, warns French consortium
France’s hemp industry is urging the European Commission (EC) to reconsider cannabidiol’s (CBD) classification to a narcotic pointing to the ‘dramatic repercussions,’ the decision will have on the sector.
International panel of scientists agree what makes a 'synbiotic'
A group of leading international scientists have created a consensus definition of a 'synbiotic' to provide a foundation for science-based claims about the health benefits of such products.
Faster route to market: China seeks feedback on co-enzyme Q10, fish oil, melatonin production standards
The Chinese authorities is seeking public feedback on the production standards of health foods containing co-enzyme Q10 and four other raw materials.
Double DHA boost: Fish intake and supplementation boosts DHA in breast milk - Bean Stalk Snow and Megmilk Snow Brand study
Japanese maternal and infant nutrition company Bean Stalk Snow and dairy firm Megmilk Snow Brand have found that the routine use of DHA supplements and adequate intake of dietary DHA from grilled fish can considerably increase the amount of DHA in breast...
Mask move: Herbalife launches vitamin-based skin care in response to growing interest in skin health
Herbalife Nutrition has expanded its outer nutrition range with vitamin-based sheet masks to meet the increasing consumer need for products to maintain skin health in Asia Pacific.
Skin mycobiome versus microbiome: Why fungal diversity may hold key to sensitive skin solutions
While interest in the bacteria that make up the skin microbiome sky high, researchers is Korea have uncovered new findings on the skin mycobiome – its fungal diversity – that may help create new products to target sensitive skin.
How Work to Understand the Structure of NMN Drove Development of Uthever?
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The world is getting older. But is it getting healthier? In the United States alone, the US Census Bureau predicts that the number of older people over 65 in the US will eventually outnumber the number of children.
ADM: Clinically validating probiotics and postbiotics to meet growing demand for metabolic health products
In paid partnership with ADM
The prevalence of chronic diseases is increasing among populations around the world, posing a tremendous burden on healthcare systems