NutraCast: Elevated Wellness on the miseducation of delta-8
Delta-8 has exploded onto the scene as manufacturers and brand owners look for ways to utilize their amassed hemp biomass.
Archives for July 30, 2021
Contact with biohacking community led supplement firm down rebranding road
Participating in a biohacking conference led a longtime niche supplement company down a road toward a full rebrand.
NAD approves hangover claim, but recommends qualifier be added to label
Claims on a hangover recovery product have been upheld in proceeding before a self regulatory body, but a qualifier has been added to the label in light of an FDA enforcement action on the subject.
Collagen peptides may boost body composition in middle-aged men: Study
Supplements of specific collagen peptides combined with resistance training may increase fat free mass in middle-aged, untrained male, according to findings from a prospective, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial.
Does long COVID present any ingredient innovation opportunities for the industry?
Chronic COVID’s association with smell and taste disorders offers prospects for the food industry to revamp recipes and menus, some say.
MLM in Indonesia: K-Link’s digital strategies attracting youngsters into supplement business
MLM firm K-Link is ramping up its digital strategy in Indonesia to reach out to customers who are stuck within the confines of their homes due to COVID-19 and also to inject new blood – especially young adults – into its dietary supplement business.
Milk consumption in young infants impacts eating habits
A new study looking at the milk consumption habits of children aged 13-24 months, indicates that the type of milk consumed at an early age influences eating habits and preferences for sweet-tasting foods.
Mangosteen and propolis complex shows potential as gum health supplement
New research analysing the impact of the mangosteen and propolis extracted complex (MAEC) on patients with gum disease identifies its potential to provide anti-inflammatory properties.
Mixfit opens personalised nutrition intelligence to health experts
Global personalised nutrition startup MixFit is expanding its reach across the nutrition sphere as it launches a new B2B platform for nutritionists, coaches and other health experts who need to track their clients' lifestyles in real time.
Trend tracker: Beauty-from-within and infant formula in focus
The rise of weight management needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the 'paradoxical' increase in both breastfeeding and infant formula are the key themes covered in this trends round-up.