Sebastian Krawiec

A recent animal study found that administration of pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) from Nascent Health Sciences reduced the risk of chronic heart failure.

On July 15, 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s (DGAC) final scientific report.

A recently published study looked at the effects of a branded curcumin extract on serum cytokine concentration in critically-ill patients.

The bill provides a funding increase of $5 million to protect the public from cannabis-derived products that are in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as well as to create a potential regulatory pathway for cannabis-derived products.

In its report to House and Senate Committees on Appropriations, FDA broke down the results of several years of sample studies the agency conducted on CBD products from 2014 to 2020.

The newly published findings show that resveratrol supplementation supports bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.

A new market report published by Leafreport, in partnership with Las Vegas’ Canalysis Laboratories, measured the accuracy of CBD-content claims on a sample of 37 hemp-derived CBD products.

Reb M from sugarcane is just one newcomer challenging the natural sweeteners space.

Abitec Corporation has acquired Larodan AB, a manufacturer and international marketer of high purity research-grade lipids.

Artemis International is strengthening its partnership with the American Botanical Council’s Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program and botanical testing specialist Alkemist Labs to investigate suspicions that adulterated elderberry ingredients are infiltrating the U.S. market.

In a recently published study, a tomato-based oral supplement containing lycopene was found to support signs of aging on skin.

Previously known as Probio’Stick, Lallemand’s Cerebiome showcases the product’s effect on the gut-brain axis, referring to it as a “psychobiotic.”

Go-Less Men utilizes the bioactive components of pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo L.) to support healthy bladder function in men.

The NOW Arena contract with the Village of Hoffman Estates, IL begins on September 1, 2020.

The revised guidance reflects the addition, in January 2020, of cannabis smoke and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to the Prop 65 list of chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity.

England’s leading health and wellness retailer, Holland & Barret International, has launched the first commercially available effervescent product to contain Pharmako Biotechnologies’ HydroCurc, called Vitaboost Turmeric.

Thymoquinone, the main bioactive quinone in black seed oil is known to be an antioxidant, and supports inflammation, while omega-3s have been known to support insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis in obesity.

HempFusion will be one of ten companies to sponsor and participate in a new human clinical trial conducted by ValidCare to determine if daily use of full-spectrum hemp-derived CBD or CBD isolate impacts the human liver.

According to the firm, when complete, the new commercial facility will be the first and only to have the capability to produce food-grade canola protein.

Results showed that compared to placebo supplementation significantly prevented UV irradiation induced skin pigmentation.

PLT Health Solutions Inc., in partnership with Laila Nutraceuticals, is launching a new joint health and muscle recovery ingredient marketed to the active and sports nutrition market, called Dynaleve Muscle+Joint Formula. 

The first published research from the PREDICT (Personalized Responses to Dietary Composition Trial) studies found that post-prandial responses following identical meals vary widely between individuals. 

TSI Group Ltd. has acquired Metabolic Technologies LLC., the company responsible for the discovery of beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB). 

Sabinsa Corp. is calling attention to the practice of mischaracterizing the herb amla (Emblica officinalis) to be a valuable source of vitamin C.

Viva 5 has purchased a stake in Go Mix, a customizable, recyclable, ready-to-drink delivery method that provides consumers targeted on-the-go nutrition.

So far, over 60 warning letters have been distributed for unapproved and misbranded products related to COVID-19. These letters cover a range of products, including dietary supplements. 

Charlotte's Web has completed its acquisition of Abacus Health Products to become the largest vertically integrated hemp-derived CBD company. 

The Collaborative for CBD Science and Safety is calling on industry, researchers, academia, healthcare practitioners, and regulators to accelerate research and the development of an appropriate federal regulatory framework for cannabidiol (CBD) and CBD-containing products. 

Will the COVID-19 pandemic have an impact on food safety?

The American Gastroenterological Association released new clinical guidelines which find that there is not enough evidence to support the use of probiotics for most digestive conditions. However, the guidelines do conditionally support the use of certain probiotic formulations in three specific clinical settings.