NB Pure gives immune support a modern makeover
Following a complete rebrand last year, the supplement brand has announced a new offering in the immune category.
Archives for January 31, 2022
GNC partners with Pilot Flying J to provide supplements to travelers
On-the-go GNC essentials are now available at participating locations coast-to-coast.
Fast growing Healthycell gets additional investment via crowdfunding
Healthycell, a supplement marketer that relies on a proprietary delivery technology as a differentiator, announced it has raised additional funds through a crowdfunding platform.
UNPA offers support for China’s new customs regulations
The United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) is offering to help companies navigate China’s new customs decree, which went into effect on January 1.
Six ingredient categories open for entries in NutraIngredients-USA Awards
The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2022, with six categories dedicated to the best and most innovative ingredients.
CBD companies told to provide sufficient toxicology data or risk losing product selling rights
Up to 40 CBD (cannabinoid) companies have been contacted by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) and told they have until 28 February to provide sufficient toxicology data or risk their products being removed from sale.
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES
Dietary fibre and gut fermentation
Dietary fibre plays a key role in human health; fibre-rich foods and prebiotics can help promote gut health and benefit the gut microbiota, for instance.
Supplement use to modify gut microbiome could aid in long COVID recovery
Researchers are open to the possibilities of supplement use to modify the gut microbiome as an aid to recovery from post-acute COVID-19 syndrome or ‘Long COVID.’
Taming the heart health benefits of wild olive oil
Could wild olive oil have health benefits to rival its cultivated counterpart? An animal study from the University of Seville shows that oil from the ancient Acebuche olive species could reduce arterial hypertension.
‘Staggering finding’: Only 12% of Malaysian children found to be lactose tolerant – study
Almost 90 per cent of children assessed in a new Malaysian study have been found suffer from either lactose malabsorption or lactose intolerance.
Berberine and probiotics supplementation decreases post-meal lipid spike in Type II diabetes patients – 12-week RCT
The supplementation of both berberine and probiotics has been shown to reduce post-meal lipid spike in Type II diabetes patients, according to a 12-week RCT from China.
No more confusion? Manufacturers of ‘solid beverages’ in China must change product labels from June 1
Manufacturers of ‘solid beverages’ will need to follow a set of new rules, such as changing their product labels, to prevent consumers from confusing them as health foods or infant formula, said the Chinese authorities.
Using B. longum BB536 to stabilize gut microbiota and improve the intestinal environment
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The explosion of research into the role the gut microbiota plays in human health has created a wealth of opportunities to use probiotics to maintain and improve wellbeing. However, the growth in knowledge of the links between microorganisms and health...
Mind wellness, memory and cognition enhancement from Ashwagandha
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WHO report on cognition, memory, dementia is startling with global cost equivalent to 1% of the world’s gross domestic product. Ashwagandha has some answers.