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Archives for August 13, 2025
Transparency concerns surround vitamin C supplements sold in Germany, United States: Study
Consumers face benefits and risks when taking vitamin C supplements, which are not always communicated to them.
New methods target acerola adulteration
Researchers from the University of Guelph are proposing new fit-for-purpose methods to verify the authenticity of acerola species ingredients and tackle adulteration in the supply chain.
Navigating botanical safety: How useful is EFSA’s plant compendium?
EFSA recently released an updated version of the Compendium of Botanicals, an open-source database of thousands of plant species that are reported to contain substances of potential concern. But how valuable is this tool for botanical supplement...
Yeast beta-glucans may enhance antibody response to flu vaccine
Adults taking beta-glucans demonstrated higher antibodies to the flu vaccine compared to placebo, according to a study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements.
AI clampdown on ‘faux-zempic’ claims: Do more rulings lead to better compliance?
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has turned up the heat on unauthorized health claims, using its AI monitoring tool, but will the sheer number of rulings dilute their impact, or will they help change marketing behaviour?
Danone expands IDA screening in SEA, reaps new findings from Thailand
Danone is introducing iron deficiency anemia (IDA) screening into more parts of South East Asia, including Indonesia, and has yielded new findings from Thailand which showed that nearly two in five kids are at risk of anemia.
Japanese firm launches eye supplement with habit support app for ‘supplement refugees’
Japanese firm YURU Co Ltd has introduced a new eye supplement containing liposomal lutein and coupled it with a proprietary habit support app catering to “supplement refugees”.