Archives for July 29, 2026

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Jim Emme, 2026 NutraChamp: ‘Common sense is a gift, not a given’

Jim Emme, 2026 NutraChamp: ‘Common sense is a gift, not a given’

By Asia Sherman

Jim Emme, the winner of the 2026 NutraChamp award, has dedicated his career to promoting excellence in the natural product world—humbly, kindly and consistently with a reasoned, practical and grounded approach—whether at the helm of NOW Health Group or...

Europe to ban Bifidobacterium? Probably not

Guest article

NI+Europe to ban Bifidobacterium? Probably not

By Dr. Luis Gosálbez, Managing Director, Sandwalk Bioventures

On July 3, the European Food Safety Authority released an external scientific report flagging six food ingredients as possible emerging risks. To the surprise (and panic) of many, one of these ingredients was the (entire) bacterial genus Bifidobacterium.

Review highlights tocotrienols for long-term neurovascular health

Review highlights tocotrienols for long-term neurovascular health

By Nikki Hancocks

A new paper has highlighted the growing importance of sleep quality in supporting the brain’s natural vasculoprotective capacity, and tocotrienols, a member of the vitamin E family, as a promising nutritional candidate for supporting neurovascular health.

China drafts new regulations for probiotic health foods

News-in-brief

NI+China drafts new regulations for probiotic health foods

By Tingmin Koe

China’s State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) has drafted new laws regarding the filing and registration procedures for health foods containing probiotic raw materials, which are now open for public consultation until August 24, 2026.