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DSHEA Expert Says FDA’s “Misreading” of the Term “Dietary Substance” in NDI Draft Guidance Is Biggest Hurdle for Synthetic Botanicals, Probiotics

July 21, 2017 | Regulatory, Digestive Health, Herbs & Botanicals, Trends & Business

By Jennifer Grebow

Attorney Scott Bass, who helped draft the DSHEA law of 1994, says that Congress did not intend “dietary substances” only to be limited to ingredients that are nutritional—and that this should mean that synthetic botanicals and probiotics count as dietary ingredients and be eligible for use in dietary supplements.

Low Vitamin K in Children May Lead to Greater Risk of Fractures, New Study Shows

July 21, 2017 | Joint/Bone Health, Science, Vitamins & Minerals

By Jennifer Grebow

New study results recently presented at June’s International Conference on Children’s Bone Health in Germany indicate that children with low vitamin K2 status may be at greater risk of developing low-energy bone fractures.

Monk Fruit, Stevia Supplier Layn Corp. to Quadruple Production Capacity with New China Facility

July 21, 2017 | Trends & Business

By Jennifer Prince

The company is also opening a new innovation center in addition to the new production facility.

Spearmint Extract May Enhance Cognition, Athletic Performance, Study Suggests

July 21, 2017 | Sports & Energy, Brain Health, Science

By Jennifer Prince

Kemin says that the study results support Neumentix’s potential for use in the sports and nootropic markets.

Algatechnologies Opens U.S. Subsidiary in New York

July 20, 2017 | Herbs & Botanicals, Trends & Business

By Jennifer Grebow

Ken Seguine, an industry veteran with 25 years of experience in the natural products industry, has been appointed head of the New York Algatechnologies office.