New US Hemp Authority standard spells out ‘broad’ and ‘full spectrum’ specs
The US Hemp Authority has released the latest version of its certification standard whose aim is to promote best practices and heighten transparency among hemp companies.
Archives for February 22, 2021
Grapes may act as an edible sunscreen: Study
New human research has found that consuming grapes can protect against ultraviolet (UV) skin damage --and polyphenols are the likely culprit.
Are you ready for ‘White spaces’?
By now you’ve seen The Changing Retail Landscape for Sports Nutrition, The Opportunity of the Microbiome, Recovery, and now it’s time for White Spaces in Sports & Active Nutrition.
Herbalife’s 2020 sales hit $5.5 billion, with sports nutrition products leading way
Sales of sports nutrition products led the way as Herbalife recorded $5.5 billion in revenue its year end earnings reported last week.
Science trio creates all-natural brain-boosting beverages
A molecular biologist, a medical doctor and a nutrition innovation expert have joined intellectual forces to create a cognitive health focused brand which they hope will redefine the caffeine-laden energy drink category.
Curcumin-piperine combination may offer blood sugar benefits for diabetics: RCT
A combination of extracts from turmeric and black pepper may improve fasting blood sugar levels and HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) in people with type-2 diabetes, says a new study from Brazil.
Unhealthy microbiome linked with appetite loss in elderly
A new study from King's College London reveals a possible cyclical relationship between poor appetite and reduced microbiome health in the older population.
Reporting adverse effects of supplements made easier with Nutrivigilance upgrade
French food authorities have introduced a new online resource that is hoped to streamline the process of reporting adverse effects of supplements and other food products.
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Noventure deal allows licencing of ‘drinkable’ omega 3 oil to firms
Spanish supplement firm Noventure has struck a deal with Azur Global Nutrition to license a drinkable form of an omega-3 oil that the firm says addresses dosage requirements and delivery formats.
Expanding range and reach: Frontier Nutrition to extend Bangladesh malnutrition fight amid funding boost
Fortified snack firm Frontier Nutrition has detailed how it will expand its product range, increase distribution and build production facilities in the country as it strives to help tackle malnutrition in Bangladesh.
Affordable adjunctive: Medlab reveals preliminary probiotic and depression findings, details cancer, NCD plans
Medlab has embarked on clinical trials at varying stages for a number of its probiotics, including those targeted at alleviating depression, mucositis caused by cancer treatment, as well as addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
“Unacceptable risk in pregnancy”: Bioceuticals and Integria Healthcare artemisia products among TGA recall list
Four nutraceutical companies, including FIT-BioCeuticals and Integria Healthcare, have had their artemisia-containing products recalled by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), as they contain artemisia species associated with “unacceptable...