NutraCast: Turning to CBD for mental health
Between Covid-19, supply chain issues and inflation, life is taking a serious toll on mental health. But more and more people are looking for ways to address mental health without a prescription.
Archives for July 8, 2022
FDA, FTC combine to tackle opiod claims in kratom warning letters
FDA and FTC have issued four joint warning letters to kratom companies centered on opioid claims. It’s a move that comes on the heels of FDA rejecting an NDI filing on the ingredient for the sixth time.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Businessman permanently banned from supplement industry
The US Federal Trade Commission has posted a final approval of consent order permanently banning a Texas businessman from selling dietary supplements.
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MD Logic expands partnership with health influencer
A Florida-based supplement company has expanded its partnership with a prominent health influencer with the launch of a new magnesium product.
2 days to go: Countdown is on for the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards
On July 13, the winners of the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast. Read why our finalists are excited…
UK team provide more proof of maternal microbiome influence on baby development
Researchers from the UK’s Quadram Institute present new evidence that points to the maternal microbiome influence on the baby’s mental and physical development.
FSA closes the public list for CBD authorisations
Food Standards Agency (FSA) has closed applications for cannabidiol (CBD) product authorisations in the UK and will not be accepting any further evidence.
The Akkermansia Company and Metagenics to launch pasteurised healthy bacteria
The Akkermansia Company, formerly called A-Mansia Biotech, has revealed its new brand name along with plans to launch food supplement Akkermansia muciniphila.
Science shorts: Curcumin-piperine and COVID-19, kale by-products as prebiotics and more
This round-up looks at the latest scientific findings in Asia-Pacific’s health and nutrition industry, including the benefits of curcumin-piperine supplementation in reducing weakness in COVID-19 patients, how Singapore researchers are upcycling kale...