Sebastian Krawiec is Editor at Nutritional Outlook.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition is calling on Congress to address an unintended “loophole” in the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) that casts doubt on the legal authority of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate products that do not mee the strict definition of “dietary supplement” in the statute.
A recently published study found that a dispersible palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), called Levagen+ may help alleviate joint discomfort.
Results showed that after two weeks of intervention, subjects taking tongkat ali saw 15% higher levels in testosterone, 34% levels of free testosterone, and 30% higher levels of estradiol, compared to placebo.
Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes expanded its portfolio of spore-forming probiotics with the launch of MuniSpore.
Bioiberica has partnered with Apsen to develop a mobility product for the Brazilian market. The product, Motilex HA, combines two of Bioiberica’s leading joint health ingredients: b-2Cool native type 2 collagen, and Mobilee hyaluronic acid.
PharmaLinea announced the publication of a new clinical trial demonstrating the safety and efficacy of its novel food supplement >Your< Iron Syrup.
A recently published study found that supplementation with a polyphenolic extract of hibiscus flower and lemon verbena leaf, called MetabolAid helped reduce blood pressure in prehypertensive and type 1 hypertensive subjects.
The act was created to protect financial institutions providing financial services to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers.
Limited shelf space makes e-commerce and direct-to-consumer even more vital for plant-based firms.
Royal DSM has invested $100 million into a consumer-facing company called Hologram Sciences, which will create brands and products targeting various health conditions.
Cognitive health concerns people of all ages, giving dietary supplement manufacturers numerous avenues for reaching customers.
Bio-Cat Microbials LLC has received a “Letter of No Objection” from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the company’s GRAS (generally recognized as safe) notice for its Opti-Biome Bacillus subtilis MB40 probiotic.
Based on these results, the researchers concluded that Curcugen from DolCas Biotech may provide anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic effects following acute exercise.
A recent study compared the effects of a bioavailable turmeric extract (BCM-95 from Arjuna Naturals; Dallas, TX) at a dose of 500 mg twice daily to 650 mg of paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) three times daily for six weeks.
A recent meta-analysis found that Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB), a metabolite of leucine, shows promise in supporting the body composition of older adults.
Bunge has invested $45.7 million to help Australian Plant Proteins double the output of its plant protein isolates production by March 2022.
According to Brightfield Group, in Q4 of 2020, cannabidiol (CBD) experienced an increase in awareness. However, despite the increase in awareness, purchasing and loyalty have remained largely the same.
The new venture capital funding will be used to increase the manufacturing and sales of Pendulum Glucose Control, ramp up the manufacturing of pipeline products to address the management of other chronic diseases, and conduct additional research, including clinical trials.
The American Herbal Products Association has hired Glenn Christenson as its director of communications and marketing, reporting to Amber Bennett, AHPA’s vice president of marketing and engagement.
Registration for the American Herbal Products Association’s 9th Botanical Council is now open, with early bird promotion in effect until April 23. This year’s event will be held virtually on May 24, 2021.
BDSA has announced that Basket Analytics are now available on its GreenEdge platform. This means that BDSA can now provide specifics around how cross-brand and cross-category consumption translates into volume.
The proprietary paraprobiotic was discovered by Kyowa Hakko’s parent company Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. to support eye health by reducing fatigue through its ability to support a balanced immune response.
Nexira Food products were previously distributed in Canada by L.V. Lomas, which was acquired by IMCD N.V. The new agreement with Quadra is effective as of on April 1, 2021.
PlantaCorp, in collaboration with Surya Research Clinics, recently compared the bioavailability of four different supplemental vitamin C forms.
A recent study, conducted by Tokiwa Phytochemical and the University of Tokyo, found that a proprietary extract of Thai black ginger, directly interacts with and stimulates sirtuin 1.
Ancient Nutrition has launched a line of fermented herbs and organic mushrooms that will bring adaptogens to a broader consumer market.
A recent study found that a polyphenol-enriched dietary supplement called Zeropollution may help reduce oxidative-stress induced skin damage related to air pollution in urban areas.
Preliminary findings show no evidence of liver disease in the 839 participants and no increase in the prevalence of elevated liver function tests.
A recently published study found that, when used topically, fucoidan, a bioactive compound derived from brown seaweed, significantly altered gene expression and inhibited the adhesion of bacteria in an in vitro 3D model of atopic dermatitis.
Bioenergy Life Science recently announced the results of an unpublished study, investigating the safety and efficacy of its product RiaGev, which contains a branded D-ribose (Bioenergy Ribose) and vitamin B3.
