Tahitian Noni marketer dinged for disease claims and earnings promises
A network marketing watchdog program has recommended that a distributor of noni-based products cease making certain disease treatment and earnings claims.
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FTC adds to repeat offender’s rap sheet with disease claims consent decree
The Federal Trade Commission has permanently banned two Texas firms from making diabetes and pain relief claims on the dietary supplements that they market. Kramer Duhon, the firms’ principal, has a long history of fines and enforcement actions against him.
Pets take on human trends at Expo West
Nearly 1 in 5 American households nationwide adopted a pet during the pandemic, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Stem & Root launches first BeniCaros immunity product in US
Stem & Root, a brand developed by Bayer, has expanded its product line with a new immunity product formulated with the “breakthrough” upcycled carrot-derived ingredient BeniCaros plus zinc.
New lab extends microbiome research in Denmark
Danish biotech SNIPR Biome has opened a new laboratory in Copenhagen to advance development of prophylactic treatment for E.coli (SNIPR001) in cancer patients.
Trials set to start on tablets could replace expensive and invasive gastric surgery
A tablet that inflates in the stomach like a gastric balloon creating a feeling of fullness could be the future solution for tackling obesity without invasive or costly surgery.
EU team identifies gut microbiome signature for heart disease
Two recently published studies have outlined the role an imbalanced gut bacterial community plays in patients suffering from heart disease.
EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT
Tea made from range of leaves designed to soothe symptoms of menopause
The menopause affects all women differently and while some people want to take hormone replacement treatment (HRT) others may prefer a more herbal route.
Passing the taste test: Nestle chief on strategies for success with healthy product innovation
Maintaining price parity and maximising taste are two key priorities when formulating healthy and plant-based products, according to exclusive insights revealed by Nestle’s Malaysia and Singapore CEO Juan Aranols.
Regional impact: Omega-3 consumption linked to lower diabetes incidence in Asian populations
Omega-3 consumption may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Asian populations, but there is no evidence to support the claim among North Americans or Europeans.
‘Just like the COVID-19 ART test’: Thai professor develops new kit for testing gut microbiome
A Thai researcher has developed a test kit for measuring the gut microbiome bacteria which works in the same way as the now widely used antigen rapid test (ART) for detecting COVID-19.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2022: Meet the judging panel...Entries now open!
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2022 are open for entries, and today we reveal the expert judges that will help crown the region’s brightest and best products, ingredients and initiatives.
A new technology to counter iron deficiency
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Iron deficiency is a common condition of low iron levels in our body. Sucrosomial iron is an innovative oral technology with excellent tolerability and high absorption of this important nutrient in all situations of deficiency or increased needs for iron.
How to fight the physical and mental fatigue
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Asthenia is characterized by loss of energy and weakness. Apportal is a food supplement containing 19 essential nutrients for physical and mental fatigue and it is useful for people who need a quick recovery of energy and for those who regularly practice...
How to fight the physical and mental fatigue
Paid for and content provided by PharmaNutra Spa
Asthenia is characterized by loss of energy and weakness. Apportal is a food supplement containing 19 essential nutrients for physical and mental fatigue and it is useful for people who need a quick recovery of energy and for those who regularly practice...