AHPA’s Rigby on tariffs, tech and access
The herbal sector is facing unprecedented challenges—and opportunities—that could reshape how Americans access natural products.
Archives for November 6, 2025
NOW testing of St John’s wort sold on Amazon identifies quality issues
The latest batch of testing of dietary supplements purchased online by natural product manufacturer NOW has revealed widespread quality issues among “no-name” St. John’s wort brands, with several samples found to contain synthetic dyes.
Study finds oral supplement may reduce wrinkles in 12 weeks
A daily oral supplement containing hyaluronic acid and wheat oil extract may significantly improve key signs of skin aging, including hydration, elasticity and the appearance of visible wrinkles.
October Launch Pad: Fresh-picked fall faves
From fantasy and celebrity-inspired fragrances to early holiday drops, this month’s launch pad has a wide audience appeal.
Olympian turned entrepreneur takes next stride into 360 digital health with oral microbiome test
Personalized nutrition startup Stride has acquired the oral microbiome testing platform Floe to further bolster its 360 health service which joins the dots for consumers confused by increasing access to health data.
L’Oréal, PepsiCo, Nestlé and more gather for NutraHealthspan Summit
More than 125 key players in the longevity space will be gathering in one week for the Nutra Healthspan Summit in London.
Lower β-lactoglobulin doses may improve muscle protein synthesis: Study
A suboptimal dose of β-lactoglobulin boosted muscle protein synthesis in young men and delivered more leucine, essential amino acids (EAA) and branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) than whey protein isolate in new research.
Curcumin reduces liver fat in obese diabetic individuals: Thailand RCT
A 12-month randomised controlled trial conducted in Thailand found that curcumin supplementation could significantly reduce liver fat accumulation and inflammation in obese individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM).