FDA to reveal CBD oversight plans soon
After dragging its feet for nearly five years, the agency is gearing up to make big moves.
Archives for January 6, 2023
Landkind announces GRAS status for biosynthesized salidroside
DoubleRainbow Biosciences subsidiary Landkind has announced self affirmed GRAS status for its LK-01 Pure Salidroside ingredient.
Popular Hawaiian tea ingredient poised for market growth, expert says
Māmaki, styled as an ‘underutilized botanical,’ has a potential for significant market growth, says a new review. But more phytochemical and pharmacological work needs to be done to fully support that development.
NutraCast: Supergut undergoes 'brand therapy', shifts from DTC to content
In 2011, Google conducted its landmark study that found that 88% of shoppers use what's known as a Zero Moment of Truth — a stage in the buying cycle where a consumer researches a product before buying it. This study is a key reference point in the...
Nature Made embraces positivity and social media in new advertising campaign
Vitamin and supplement brand Nature Made is kicking off the new year with a fresh advertising angle and a promise of good things to come. “The Start of Something Great” campaign marks a shift from the brand’s focus on functionality to feelings.
New dietary fibre insights drive nutritional and health launches
Following the results of a European study that reveals nutrition, health, taste and price lead dietary fibre needs, we explore how consumer perceptions and attitudes are evolving and shaping new product launches.
Research: Green environment associated with increased breastmilk HMO diversity
The 'greenness' of a mother's environment impacts the HMO composition in her breastmilk, according to a newly published study of Finnish breastfeeding women.
Meta-analysis: NAC has potential to improve fertility in PCOS
Supplementation with the powerful antioxidant NAC (N-acetylcysteine) has the potential to contribute to a better function of the reproductive system in women with PCOS, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in 'British Journal...
Carotenoids for cognition: study suggests link between intake and brain health
It was observed that better performances in cognitive function tests were associated with increased dietary intakes of α-Carotene and β-Carotene, in a new cross-sectional study utilising elderly participants from the Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Regulatory round-up: South Korea’s customised nutrition, Hong Kong’s fish oil inspection, New Zealand’s policy revamp
See new developments in APAC’s supplement regulatory landscape, including South Korea’s plans to support the customised nutrition sector, New Zealand’s regulatory revamp for its natural health products sector and more.