Archives for November 4, 2025
Is kratom tarnishing kava’s reputation?
Consumer priorities have undergone a major shift in recent years, with mental wellness emerging as a top concern. Given the focus on mental health, it may not be surprising that demand for functional beverages like kava are on the rise.
Balchem targets broader consumer base with highly bioavailable Optifolin+
Balchem’s choline-enriched L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF) folate ingredient, Optifolin+, was 2.6 times more bioavailable and absorbed 3.5 times faster than standard folic acid in a recent study.
Dark chocolate supplementation improves max-effort sports performance
Dark chocolate may significantly improve anaerobic sprint timings according to new research published in the journal Nutrients.
Grape leaf extract may help protect the brain after injury: Animal data
Vitis vinifera leaf (VVL) extract may dually support the gut and brain barriers, strengthening antioxidant defenses and reducing inflammation in mice with traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a study published in Nutrients.
GNC evaluating store leases of former S’pore franchise
GNC Holdings LLC is evaluating the store leases of 54 outlets formerly ran by its Singapore franchise after a court ruling upheld GNC’s rights to these outlets.
Dabur India sets aside US$56M to invest in health, Ayurveda, food businesses
Dabur India Limited will set aside funds of up to INR$5 billion (US$56 million) to invest in health, ayurveda and food businesses operating in the e-commerce space.