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The ingredient is a unique L. plantarum probiotic strain sourced from Taiwanese kimchi.

GNC says it is “one of the only major vitamins and supplements retailers to currently offer this functionality.”

The citizen's petition requests FDA to stop excluding hemp-derived CBD from the definition of a dietary supplement, and includes an NDIN from cbdMD, which the petition asks FDA to substantively review, unlike previous NDINs.

The in-person event will take place May 10-12 in Geneva. A week prior to the live event, the show’s online platform will open and stay open from May 2 to 13.

A recent Op-Ed expressed concern about the impact dietary supplement usage in the armed forces could have on military readiness.

The allergen-free, quad-coated probiotics were created by Ildong Bioscience and are distributed by Nutralliance.

This kind of data is promising for the brick-and-mortar retail channel, which is still recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and restrictions.

Nutrasource’s IGEN non-GMO third-party certification program verifies non-GMO label claims for dietary supplements and food.

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The company says it made the change, after 24 years in operation, to better reflect its roots in the growing nutraceuticals industry.

Melatonin dietary supplements have new competition: eyeglasses designed to promote the body’s natural production of melatonin.

Sensegen, an ingredient business focused on 100%-biotechnology-based ingredients derived from fermentation, is officially introducing itself with its first website, www.sensegen.com.

Arjuna Natural Pvt Ltd., a manufacturer of standardized spice and botanical extracts for food supplements, has appointed Anup Krishnan its CEO.

Global life sciences and nutraceutical ingredients developer Suanfarma has acquired Monteloeder, a company with 25 years of experience creating clinically studied branded botanical ingredients.

Prodalim Resources is presenting prototypes of its Capsoil FoodTech platform that turns bioactive oils, including nutritional oils, fat-soluble vitamins, and lipid-based nutrients, into water-soluble powders.

Health Wright Products has been a long-time partner of IFF’s Health & Biosciences probiotics business.

Notably, said Sabinsa in a press release, “This may well be the first time a metabolite of a nutrient has been approved as a Novel Food.”

Two strains are Lactobacillus rhamnosus 19070-2 and Lactobacillus reuteri 12246-CU.

Lief Labs launched a nutraceutical ingredient supplier division called Lief Raws that will offer in-house developed ingredients as well as specialty ingredients through collaborative partnerships with trusted brands.

Dietary supplement leaders discuss how to keep consumers interested in immune health supplements long-term.

With its unique chickpea protein products, InnovoPro is expanding from dairy alternatives to additional markets like meat analogues and egg replacers.

LeanBiome comprises prebiotic and dietary fibers plus a trace mineral.

A recently published study found that a proprietary blend of Cocao bean and pomegranate peel called Tesnor, from Gencor, helped boost testosterone levels in healthy young males.

Two recent launches—a new mushroom daily gummy and a mushroom spray—are the latest innovations giving shoppers new ways to take their mushrooms.

This capability allows the company to shorten lead times and reduce minimums, making these packaging options more feasible for small and mid-size brands.

The new retail company, NuTraditions, will debut at the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, CA, in March, at Booth #3583.

Brazzein, which Sweegen debuted at SupplySide West 2021, is a small, heat-stable protein that is 500-2000 times sweeter than regular sugar.

Earthlight, a whole-food vitamin D ingredient provided by PLT Health Solutions, has gained approval from ANVISA, allowing its use as an ingredient in food, beverages, and dietary supplements sold in Brazil.