Ashland to showcase strong nutraceutical portfolio at SupplySide West
Oct 23, 2018
Ashland’s leaders are inviting SupplySide West attendees to learn about the company’s latest customized functional solutions.
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Omega-3 fatty acid content should be expressed by weight, not area percent, says GOED in industry advisory
Oct 23, 2018
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s has released a new industry advisory for how to properly express the content of omega-3 fatty acids EPA, DHA, and other fatty acids in oils.
Gut microbiota and immune cells communicate during immune response, find researchers
Oct 23, 2018
A new study has found a relationship between gut microbiota and immune cells that allows the body to mount an effective immune response and control inflammation.
Stevia new product launches up 27% globally in first half of 2018, says PureCircle
Oct 22, 2018
New food and beverage product launches containing stevia leaf sweeteners rose by 27% globally in the first six months of 2018.
ABC opens comment period for new SOPs for how to destroy irreparably damaged herbal materials
Oct 19, 2018
The American Botanical Council (ABC; Austin, TX), as part of the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP), recently released a proposed “Best Practices SOP for the Disposal/Destruction of Irreparably Defective Articles.”
75% of Americans take dietary supplements, latest CRN survey finds
Oct 19, 2018
Not only do 75% of Americans take supplements, but 87% of U.S. adults have overall confidence in the safety, quality, and effectiveness of dietary supplement products, the survey found.
Fat-binding weight-management product debuting from Nexira at SupplySide West
Oct 19, 2018
The ingredient is called Okralin and works by binding fat, the company says.
Glanbia acquired SlimFast, adding to its performance nutrition portfolio
Oct 19, 2018
Glanbia plc has agreed to acquire SlimFast and other brands from Kainos Capital (Dallas, TX), the parent company of KSF Holdings LLP and SlimFast sister company HNS Intermediate Corporation, for $350 million.
Probiotics study shows nasal microbiota may affect host response to viral respiratory infection
Oct 19, 2018
Nasal microbiota may have an influence on immune response, inflammation, viral load, and cold symptoms according to a new study.
Tocotrienol from palm may slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease, says new study
Oct 19, 2018
Supplementation with a full-spectrum palm tocotrienol complex may slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease in those with type 2 diabetes, a new study published in Nutrients found.