Lumega-Z study seeks to upend current standard of eyecare
Guardion Health Sciences just announced the publication of new data in the journal Nutrients.
Archives for October 29, 2020
News in brief
Nutrasource expands with on-site clinic to support trials
Canadian contract research organization Nutrasource has completed an expansion to its on-site clinic that it says will enable the company to conduct a wide variety of trials.
NAD strikes down doTERRA’s essential oils health claims; GSK strikes out on Benefiber natural claim appeal
The National Advertising Division has ruled that some claims that network marketing company doTERRA has been on its essential oils products are not supported by science and should be withdrawn.
Kid-centric products dominate October
While immune support products have been on trend during the entire pandemic, developers have shifted their focus to children. Immune-supporting ingredients like elderberry and zinc lead the way, along with probiotics, multis, and even a magnesium...
CRISPR is going to reshape the future of probiotic genomes: Expert
We are just on the cusp of realizing the opportunities offered by CRISPR technology to open up a new generation of probiotic ingredients, says one of the leading scientists in this field.
New product round up: From stress-relieving herbs to protein snacks
New product launches from the last week tap into macro trends for healthy snacking, as well as natural, sustainable and organic ingredients.
Morinaga Milk expanding lactoferrin production capacity through German subsidiary
Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. has announced its subsidiary Milei GmbH, which, according to 2019 data from Absolute Reports has the largest share of the global market in terms of production volume of the functional ingredient lactoferrin, will more...
Research method turns pig blood into protein powder for supplement use
Researchers have released details of an intriguing new method to convert pig blood into a powder with 90% protein content that can be used as a supplement in a variety of foods.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Biofortis and ProDigest unite to strengthen gut research service range
ProDigest and Biofortis are to enter into an agreement to strengthen and enlarge their service offerings that currently includes microbiome research and probiotic and botanical extract efficacy.
Miscarriage risk: TGA to investigate artemisia species permitted for use in supplements
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will be conducting investigations on 12 artemisia species permitted for use in the country, following scientific reports on how intake of the botanical may lead to miscarriages.
Berry boost: Singapore fashion, beauty firm ventures into wellness with Watsons-stocked antioxidant drink
A Singapore fashion and beauty business is venturing into the wellness space with the launch of its first health food, which has already been stocked by pharmacy retailer Watsons.