Archives for August 5, 2026
NutraWomen Wednesday: Mieke Haehner, Director of USA Distribution, Orthomol
Moving from Germany to Chicago to help launch a decades-old European supplement brand to American consumers was both a professional opportunity and a personal leap for Mieke Haehner.
Targeting healthy aging: Emerging role of ergothioneine
In paid partnership with Shanghai EGT Synbio Group Co., Ltd
As the aging population grows, consumers are looking for support to ensure later years are spent in optimal health. How can ergothioneine help to support healthy aging?
Ancient practice, reimagined: Can Ayurveda meet the standards of modern medicine?
In paid partnership with Greenspace Herbs
The greatest opportunity for Ayurveda today is not to replace modern medicine, but to complement it through rigorous scientific investigation.
Proprietary turmeric extract improves orientation and attention scores in 24-week cognitive trial
A dual-extracted Curcuma longa extract (CLE) focusing on active sesquiterpenoids rather than curcuminoids showed promising results on cognitive scores in a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Body weight may influence coffee’s effects on heart and metabolic health
Lower BMI may be associated with greater activation of metabolic pathways linked to cardiovascular health following caffeinated coffee consumption, according to new research.
MFDS to tighten GMP controls and labeling of customized health foods
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is drafting new rules to tighten Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, as well as labeling requirements for customized health functional foods, with public feedback accepted until August 31.