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In Response: Dietary Supplement Quality Professional TrainingA training program for dietary supplement quality and technical professionals.
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Ingredient Science: Spicing Things UpHerbs and spices are used all over the world to add flavor, color, fragrance, and a little bit of “zing” to our foods. Without them, our meals might be bland, and our palates, disheartened. But the story doesn’t end there. Research suggests that as well as being able to boost flavor, several herbs and spices also offer benefits to our health.
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NDIs for dietary supplements: How to proceed in 2020What have we learned in the past year, and how should industry proceed in 2020?
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How to Source Non-GMO Ingredients and SuppliersThe limited availability of verified non-GMO feed makes sourcing non-GMO ingredients somewhat difficult.
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5 Ways to Buy a Blender for Nutraceutical ProductsAsk the expert: Nutraceutical manufacturers, here are five ways to obtain the equipment you need, when you need it.
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5 Satiety Ingredients for Weight ManagementAs motivated as dieters are each year, many find it challenging to keep up with their weight-loss diet or quit altogether for a number of reasons. One of those reasons is feeling hungry.
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In Response: A New Era for Animal NutritionThe animal-health industry has witnessed a number of interesting developments recently. On one hand, the recession has stimulated demand for products offering value for money and practicality. But parallel to this, the market for premium, niche products has blossomed-despite the economic downturn.
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Next-Generation DNA Testing for BotanicalsNext-generation DNA testing can help identify the presence of other plant species in a botanical sample.
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How the Healthcare Professional Evaluates Dietary SupplementsSorting through the fads and pitches
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Cognitive Health, Dietary Supplements, and Sleep: MelatoninLess may be more when it comes to melatonin as a sleep supplement.
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Dietary Supplements: Botanical TestingThe challenges of setting standards for botanical identity testing.
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Viewpoint: Traceability Technology-A Must for Today’s Nutraceutical ManufacturerThe nutraceuticals industry needs traceability technology more than ever.
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A Closer LookOn March 26, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directive on Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) inspections made its way to agency field offices. Part III of the directive, known as the Dietary Supplement Compliance Program, or the Dietary Supplement-Import and Domestic Compliance Program, offers valuable insight on how inspectors will conduct dietary supplement cGMP inspections at both domestic and foreign dietary supplement firms.
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A Whey to Satisfy Protein NeedsWhey protein has become a key ingredient in the functional food and beverage market.
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Choosing an Alternative SweetenerWith obesity and overweight problems reaching epidemic proportions worldwide, the good news is that more and more consumers are choosing foods that promote wellness. They want to feel good, vibrant, and invigorated throughout their lives. At the same time, they don’t want to give up flavor and texture, which raises the challenge of developing food products that fit into an active, health-oriented life style.
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Asia Pacific Ripe for Health and Wellness MarketEmerging markets like Asia Pacific are the real opportunities in health and wellness.
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Bringing Nutraceutical Manufacturing In-House? Here Are Your Options for Equipment PurchasingOne company’s choice to bring manufacturing in house...and the equipment-buying decisions involved. Plus, an expert outlines your equipment options.
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Keeping Kosher: Consumers are still calling for kosher ingredientsOffering kosher-certified products has now become a badge of quality.
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DSHEA's 20th Anniversary: How DSHEA Defined the Dietary Supplements MarketWhat was once an undefined space for dietary supplements has become a regulated, burgeoning market.
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The Importance of Quality Material SourcingWith the growing focus on good manufacturing practices (GMPs) in the nutritional supplement industry, the sourcing of quality ingredients has become more important than ever before.
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Which Testing Technologies Are the Most Cost-Efficient for Your Dietary Supplement Company?Choosing the right testing techniques while still keeping an eye on the bottom line.
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Dietary Supplement Testing, Then and NowHow dietary supplement testing changed over two decades
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Cardiovascular Ingredients Take HeartExcept for the 1918 flu epidemic, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States every year since 1900. And the latest data from the American Heart Association (AHA; Dallas) suggest that the deadly effects of cardiovascular disease (CVD) aren’t likely to abate any time soon: In 2004, the most recent year for which AHA has compiled statistics, CVD was an underlying cause in more than one-third of all U.S. deaths.
