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eBook: 2020 Immune Health ShowcaseThis special e-book highlights many of the ingredient and service providers supporting this important market
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Botanical adulteration: Today’s testing tools combat fraudCompanies should utilize all tools to fight botanical adulteration in the manufacture of botanical products.
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Is your nutrition brand a commodity, or is it a category winner? Packaging makes all the difference, an expert says.A branding expert advises how a compelling brand story, told strategically on packaging that plays in digital and real-world spaces, will separate the winners from the commodities.
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The challenges of encapsulating CBD oil productsLike all oils, CBD oils are vulnerable to heat, air, and light that can cause oxidation and alter the efficacy of the oil.
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The next stage of sports nutritionWhere will future sports nutrition opportunities come from? It might not be in the U.S., says Euromonitor.
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How to find a CBD supplier you can actually trust: Guest articleQuick tips on scrutinizing the CBD supply chain from a hemp extract and CBD company.
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Aloe vera does not present risk of increased exposure to hydroxyanthracene compounds, Herbalife Nutrition researchers findA lead toxicologist from Herbalife Nutrition discusses how her team conducted a study to measure the presence of hydroxyanthracene compounds in Aloe vera.
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Enhance ingredient functionality and consumer experience with Capsugel® liquid filled capsulesConsumer demand for capsules shows no sign of slowing down. In fact - they are the globally preferred dosage form with 50% of consumers favoring capsules.1 But in an increasingly saturated marketplace, consumers have plenty to choose from – so standing out is key. If you’re looking to launch market-disrupting dietary supplements, we’re here to help. Our Capsugel® liquid-filled capsules can help you create supplements that stand out on the shelves and keep consumers coming back for more.
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Beyond CBD: Other cannabinoids in hemp and their exciting potential as ingredientsCBD may be the hottest ingredient on the block, but don’t overlook hemp’s other promising cannabinoids, including cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), and cannabinol (CBN). This article discusses exciting avenues of product development for manufacturers looking to work with a wider range of cannabinoids, as well as the challenges that remain.
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Can blockchain save dietary supplement industry transparency?One CEO writes about how blockchain technology is the key to addressing the complexity of today’s global dietary supplement supply chain.
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Plant-based brands: How to go from alternative to mainstreamHow to position your plant-based product for mainstream success
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More urologists are recommending cranberry PACs for reducing UTIs. Here’s why.The American Urological Association’s new guidelines emphasize the need for non-antibiotic alternatives for reducing recurrent urinary tract infections-and highlight cranberry as an effective means of prevention.
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Astaxanthin for immune health, brain health, and male fertility?A brief look at three of the lesser-known health benefits of natural astaxanthin.
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Astaxanthin for immune health, brain health, and male fertility?A brief look at three of the lesser-known health benefits of natural astaxanthin.
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The dietary supplement industry needs stronger enforcement, writes ChromaDex CEO (Op-ed)ChromaDex CEO Rob Fried: “Although it is uncommon, perhaps, for a company CEO to request stronger regulations and regulatory enforcement for his or her industry, that is precisely what I am doing.”
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Cinnamon bark oil: Carbon-14 testing helps catch adulterationAlthough companies often market their products to include naturally sourced cinnamon bark oil, the industry faces a high risk of fraudulent claims due to acts of economically motivated adulteration.
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2019’s Biggest nutraceutical packaging trends are driven by CBD, e-commerce, PACK EXPO organizer reportsNew data from PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, pegs today’s biggest nutraceutical packaging trends and topics ahead of September’s Healthcare Packaging EXPO and PACK EXPO trade shows.
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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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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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Branched-chain amino acids: A professional athlete explains how to use and choose the right BCAA sports supplementHerbalife’s Kristy Appelhans, a professional competitive natural body builder, explains what can set a BCAA product apart.
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Playing the Long Game: Will consumers continue prioritizing immune health support in the long-term?As consumers adopt immune health strategies long term, they’ll turn to trusted ingredients and science, says market researcher FMCG Gurus.
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CBD and SportsWhat does research say about CBD’s potential role in sports recovery, and how do sports regulatory bodies view its use?
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The endocannabinoid system, hemp, and CBD: The bigger pictureWe are just beginning to appreciate the ECS and its role in health and disease, even as marketplace obstacles abound for hemp cannabinoids.
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Probiotic formula from Essential Formulas Inc. alleviates fatigue in recent studyThe probiotic formula from Essential Formulas Inc. helped relieve fatigue in middle aged subjects.
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Pomegranate: Is a simple and sensitive quantitation approach for its components a valid test method?An Herbalife scientist explains why it is difficult to determine the amount of punicalagins A&B and ellagic acid simultaneously in pomegranate fruit rind.
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Healthy Aging in 2022: Consumers are actively pursuing long-term health in multiple waysHealth and wellness are influencing food, drink, and supplement choices around the globe. In recent years, consumers have placed greater urgency on addressing health problems. While this can be attributed to COVID-19 concerns to some extent, this is actually a long-term trend driven by the desire to maintain a good quality of life.
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CBD health claims: Manufacturers bewareManufacturers and retailers must avoid making claims and instead focus on delivering high-quality products, one CEO writes.
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Improving dietary supplement traceability during productionMost U.S. adults take one or more dietary supplements. With a growing number of users, it is imperative that more is done to ensure that consumers are protected. One expert explains how to improve traceability in dietary supplement production using a manufacturing operations management (MOM) system.
