Kava off the menu in NYC
Restaurants in New York City can no longer serve kava drinks, following a recent ruling on steeped kava beverages.
Archives for August 12, 2025
Critical milk-based supplement ingredient faces regulatory, trade challenges
Products derived from nonfat milk solids, essential ingredients across multiple dietary supplement categories, are vulnerable to shifts in government regulations, trade agreements and export controls.
Tariffs: Supplement industry responds to new EU-US trade deal
Following months of apprehension, US president Donald Trump and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen finally struck a trade deal which will see EU goods incur a 15% tariff in the US. But what does this mean for the European dietary...
Obesity-related next-gen probiotic candidate may offer mood benefits via gut-brain axis
Daily supplementation with a next-generation probiotic linked to weight management may exert anti-depression benefits for females, says a new study with lab mice.
Sustainability summit: Time for action on botanical over-exploitation
Global experts convened this month to drive business investment in the sustainable cultivation and quality preservation of botanical ingredients.
Five-ingredient botanical blend shows promise for cholesterol reduction
A nutraceutical blend may reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in those with borderline dyslipidemia, according to new research.
BYHEALTH profits down 17%, looks to SEA for new growth
China health supplements giant BYHEALTH has continued to see a decline in its sales and profits, and the company is pumping more resources to grow its international business, especially in South East Asia.
Personalized wellness set to play key role in future of men’s health – Nano Singapore
Nano Singapore believes that dietary supplements are just one part of men’s health and wellness journeys, as male consumers increasingly seek personalized solutions integrating technology and natural products.
Hangover relief? L. mesenteroides probiotic shown to lower acetaldehyde levels
A new clinical trial from South Korea has shown that taking the probiotic Leuconostoc mesenteroides before alcohol drinking could alleviate hangover symptoms.