NutraVideo: Caliper on finding the right CBD dose
Representatives Kurt Schrader and Morgan Griffith recently introduced the Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection & Market Stabilization Act of 2020.
Archives for September 14, 2020
Recent upheavals put renewed emphasis on minority representation in cannabis/hemp sphere
The recent upheavals in the United States around race relations has the nation questioning the insidious role prejudice has played in many walks of life. One group is seeking to use that rekindled awareness as added leverage to ensure equal opportunity...
Exploring the underdeveloped category of probiotics for seniors
Lumina Intelligence, a business division of William Reed Business Media, published a report that gathered data on probiotics across 25 countries. After scouring thousands of products and online reviews, the insights service found only 13 probiotics...
Anthocyanins plus bromelain may boost blood vessel function, reduce BP: Study
A combination of anthocyanin-rich extracts from hawthorn berries and tart cherry plus bromelain from pineapple may improve measures of endothelial function and reduce systolic blood pressure, says a new study.
GNC cancels bankruptcy auction, moves ahead with sale to Harbin
Supplement giant GNC has canceled its bankruptcy auction and will move ahead to be acquired by Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Co., the company announced this morning.
Startup Spotlight
Protein Rebel makes planet-friendly protein with UK-farmed insects
A wildlife conservation expert has brought his passion for the environment to the sports nutrition industry with the UK’s first locally sourced cricket and plant-based sports nutrition brand Rebel Protein.
Saw Palmetto Market Sees a Fresh Newcomer
Paid for by Vidya
Botanicals that are innovative are ones with unique extraction profiles and studies that cannot be replicated on any other species material. Here’s how Vi-spo™ is the next innovation in saw palmetto extraction.
COVID-19: Review outlines Selenium supplementation action plan
Selenium (Se) deficiency has a 'striking' yet overlooked link with COVID-19 severity, researchers have argued in a review which outlines a supplementation action plan.
Study details device’s ability to boost omega-3 potency for dietary supplement use
Technology that raises the levels and purity of fish oil in food has been detailed by Australian scientists, who also demonstrate how fish oil can be successfully encapsulated with curcumin and quercetin.
Nestlé and Geocann bring ultra-bioavailable CBD to Europe
Nestlé Health Science and US-based Geocann are bringing their patented VESIsorb high-bioavailability hemp products to Europe, after success in the US.
Lung and gum health in focus: South Korea draws guidelines for claims evaluation
The South Korean authorities have published a guide to evaluate the functionality of health foods that make respiratory and gum health claims, amid rising consumer and industry interest in such products.
Online trial amid COVID-19: Anagenix to test boysenberry lung-health benefits on NZ sarcoidosis patients
New Zealand natural products firm Anagenix is to trial its lung-health boysenberry formula on sarcoidosis patients via an online mode in New Zealand.
Growth Asia 2020: Mondelez, Herbalife, Aland and Health & Happiness confirmed as keynotes for our interactive broadcast series
We can today announce the second wave of keynote guests for our six-week new virtual event – Growth Asia 2020 – with experts from major brands Mondelez, Herbalife, Aland and Health & Happiness added to the line-up.