Sebastian Krawiec

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) reintroduced the bill, previously introduced as S. 1654. The bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include “over-the-counter dietary supplements products and foods, for special dietary uses as qualified medical expenses.”

A recent study published found that consumption of oligofructose (chicory root fiber) alone or in combination with the human milk oligosaccharide 2’fucosyllactose may support mood in healthy adults by increasing the population of Bifidobacteria in the gut.

The rebrand, says the company, is an effort to “clearly indicate its specialization as a manufacturer of gummy vitamin, mineral and supplement products.”

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a bill that would restrict minors from purchasing dietary supplements marketed toward “weight loss and muscle building.”

A recent study evaluated the nutritional value of barley/rice protein, marketed as EverPro by the AB InBev-owned EverGrain (St. Louis, MO), compared to pea protein .

The study shows that the benefits of insoluble dietary fiber go beyond fiber, and points to the need to consider the composition of bioactives in dietary fibers and the need to preserve them during processing.

The extract significantly improved fasting blood glucose levels in prediabetic subjects after 12 weeks of supplementation.

Gelita is launching a pharmaceutical-grade gelatin Easyseal for reliable softgel seams and a new Peptendure collagen peptide.

With its FaaS initiative, Mycotechnology promises companies accesses to essential tools and expertise to help them efficiently scale up their fermentation operations to volumes as high as 90,000 liters, as well as volumes as low as 300 liters.

North American Reishi Ltd. is launching two new mushroom ingredients, ErgoGold, and mushroom-derived vitamin D.

SuanNutra, the nutraceutical arm of SuanFarma, S.A., has formed a US subsidiary to serve the North American nutraceutical ingredient market.

The MOU with Good Machine will help Sempera scaled up production of Mamu, the company’s flagship food product made from mushrooms, mycelium, and chickpeas.

Maypro Group has announced that May Yamada-Lifton is the company’s new chief executive office (CEO). The company’s previous CEO and founder, Steve Yamada, will assume the role of chairman.

The study found that supplementation with vitamin K2 menaquinone-7 significantly reduced dephosphorylated undercarboxylated MGP in hemodialysis patients. However, the dosage did not translate to a reduction in vascular calcification.

The upgrade allows users to search by active compound.

Sirio explains that the integration of Best Formulations into Sirio Pharma’s global operations allows the contract development and manufacturing organization to offer localized manufacturing capabilities across three continents.

Vitaquest International has acquired a Paterson, NJ-based powder processing facility from Pharmachem Laboratories which is a division of Ashland, Inc.

Plant-based cheese still has many limitations, but growing consumer acceptance and technological advancements are poised to take this category to the next level.

Lubrizol reports that results showed the study volunteers said the Lipofer formulations had the mildest metallic aftertaste, lingering for a much shorter duration compared the conventional iron salts.

An increasingly unwieldly cannabinoid industry may force Congress to take action on hemp-derived cannabinoid regulation.

The researchers investigated the pharmacokinetic properties of the pomegranate extract, Pomella, from Verdure Sciences.

A major benefit of these products, say Symrise, is the clear and understandable labeling that can be used on products, namely “Aquafaba (chickpea water)” or “Chickpea.”

Results showed that overall gastrointestinal discomfort 90 minutes after a high-caloric meal was significantly improved following supplementation with Benegut, compared to placebo and baseline.

The company explains that the expansion of its Borculo plant in The Netherlands will significantly increase the total production capacity.

The decision marks the first time HMOs has been approved by China for use in infant formula.

The investigated the effects of an aged black garlic extract, called ABG10+ from Pharmactive, in patients exhibiting Grade-1 hypertension and receiving a prescribed drug treatment.

Results showed that the extract significantly reduced the severity of pain and frequency of certain symptoms.

The survey was conducted online by Ipsos between August 9 and 14 with a nationally representative sample of 3,192 U.S. adults aged 18 and over.

PLT Health Solution has announced the receipt of an expanded license from the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) of Health Canada to market its AlvioLife ingredient for respiratory health support in Canada.

TriNutra, along with its Korean partner, HuTri Corporation, have announced a new oral care application of its branded ThymoQuin black seed oil.