ABC Investigates Black Cohosh Adulteration in Latest Bulletin
The fifth bulletin from the Botanical Adulterants Program explores both accidental and intentional adulteration of black cohosh supplements.
SPINS, IRI Dive Deeper into Consumer Behavior in Natural Channel
SPINS and IRI launch a new tool designed to bring the depth of consumer insight pioneered in conventional-channel analysis to natural-channel data.
Resveratrol Plus Sabinsa’s BioPerine May Increase Mitochondrial Capacity with Exercise
The new study suggested BioPerine, a black pepper extract, may enhance the bioavailability of resveratrol in humans when combined with regular exercise training.
Goldenseal Bulletin Details Adulteration Threats
Goldenseal’s relatively high price makes it a prime target for adulteration from species including Japanese goldthread, Oregon grape, barberry, yellow dock, and more.
Puerto Rico Bill to Raise Taxes on Dietary Supplements Defeated
The bill would have required supplement manufacturers and retailers operating in Puerto Rico pay higher fees and submit additional product information.
New Mandatory GMO-Labeling Bill Could Move Disclaimers Online
If the bill were to pass, companies could disclose GMO ingredients through on-package text, symbols, or digital codes that direct consumers to more information online.
AstaReal Warns Against “Misleading” Hype for Algae Life's Astaxanthin Claims
Algae Life Sciences recently announced it had 239 “FDA-allowed” structure-function claims for its AstaZine astaxanthin ingredient. But its competitor, AstaReal, challenges the significance of these claims.
Tongkat Ali Extract Promotes Immune Health in Middle-Aged Adults, Study Suggests
LJ100 tongkat ali root water extract was also found to lower the immunological age of subjects compared to a placebo group.
Asian Omega-3 Market Poised for Double-Digit Growth through 2017, GOED Reports
Finished products containing EPA and DHA omega-3s posted a worldwide market value of $31.4 billion in 2015, with Asia accounting for 36% of the market, GOED says.
Cranberry Plus Probiotic Tackles First Gummy
Fruit d’Or’s new gummy includes 250 mg of Cran Naturelle cranberry prebiotic powder and one billion CFUs of Sabinsa’s LactoSpore probiotic.
Fish Oil Omega-3s Enhance Joint Range of Motion, Study Suggests
Fish oil–derived EPA and DHA were also found to attenuate strength loss and muscle soreness following exercise, according to researchers.
Radiocarbon Provides “Conclusive Test” for Detecting Synthetic Curcumin, Sabinsa Says
It can often be difficult for traditional tests to differentiate between natural and synthetic curcumin.
EPA versus DHA Omega-3s for Inflammation: New Study Results
Fish oil–derived DHA was found to be more effective than EPA at modulating blood lipids and specific markers of inflammation in a new human clinical study.
The Preservatives Puzzle: Where Do Natural Alternatives Fit In?
Which artificial preservatives do consumers want removed, and what are the alternatives?
New Orange and Yellow Liquid Color Emulsions Deliver Clarity in Beverages
D.D. Williamson adds two new colors to its EmulsiTech line of clear liquid color emulsions.
KIND Unveils Pressed Bars with Five Ingredients or Less
Some of the new bars have as few as three ingredients, with metalized-film packaging designed to make up for the absence of binders and preservatives.
Tart Cherry Offers Benefits to Endurance Runners?
Short-term supplementation with Montmorency tart cherry may improve markers of muscle catabolism, immune and inflammatory stress, and overall performance in aerobically trained individuals during endurance exercise.
Acrylamide-Reducing Yeast Receives GRAS Status
The non-GMO baker’s yeast strain from Renaissance BioScience may reduce the amount of acrylamide in certain finished products by up to 90% when substituted for conventional baker’s yeast.
Congressional Leaders, Supplement Industry Executives Meet at 2016 Day on the Hill
More than 60 supplement industry executives sat down with members of the U.S. Congress last week to discuss pressing issues facing the industry.
New Mood-Enhancement Product Combines Adaptogens, Sceletium, and B Vitamins
Procera Mood, the new mood-support supplement product from Procera Health, also contains L-theanine, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin C.
Omega-3 Drug Granted NCE Marketing Exclusivity
FDA has determined Amarin’s Vascepa EPA omega-3 drug is eligible for new chemical entity (NCE) marketing exclusivity. Will it impact omega-3 supplements?
Supplement Industry Contributes $122 Billion to U.S. Economy, CRN Reports
The new economic impact report also indicates the dietary supplement industry creates 754,645 jobs nationwide and pays $38.4 billion in wages.
Chebulic Myrobalan Extract Improves Joint Discomfort?
Natreon’s AyuFlex ingredient was found to significantly reduce joint discomfort in subjects aged 40–70, according to a new study.
Probi Triples Share of North American Probiotics Market
The Swedish biotechnology firm has acquired U.S. probiotics supplier Nutraceutix for a preliminary price of $105 million.
Ashwagandha Enhances Cardiorespiratory Endurance in New Study
Twelve-week supplementation with KSM-66 ashwagandha was found to significantly improve oxygen consumption during a run test, researchers report.
New Cassava Syrup Is Fructose-Free Sweetener
Madhava says its new organic cassava is the first single-ingredient cassava syrup sweetener to be sold commercially in the United States.
FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Sodium Reduction
FDA’s new draft guidance seeks to reduce daily sodium intake to 2300 mg per person over the course of 10 years.
Certain Nutritional Supplements May Enhance Effect of Antidepressant Drugs
New systematic review and meta-analyses find that omega-3s, vitamin D, methylfolate, and S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) may reduce depression symptoms when used in combination with antidepressant drugs.
Bergamot Polyphenols Tackle Liver Conditions Linked to Metabolic Syndrome
Recent studies have suggested bergamot polyphenolic fraction may offer benefits to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis (NASH) in patients with metabolic syndrome.
New Safety Data Published on Joint-Health Ingredient Univestin
A 26-week toxicity study of beagle dogs found that Unigen’s Univestin ingredient produced no adverse effects at doses of 500 mg/kg/day.