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Unibar Corp. launched Maitake Pt78, a clinically validated immune modulating mushroom extract. 

Unibar launches mushroom ingredient Maitake Pt78 for immune support

How are CBD sales doing now, and how might they fare going forward?

Are CBD sales up or down during COVID-19?

Karthik Maniam is a director of quality and environmental health safety at Phasex Corp. (North Andover, MA). Maniam is a licensed professional environmental engineer in New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts and holds a master’s degree in environmental technology from New York Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in chemical engineering.

Supercritical fluid extraction using CO2 is instrumental in replacing conventional solvents.

Supercritical fluid’s evolving role in dietary ingredients extraction

A new study, pending publication, validates the immune-modulating effects of the standardized Andrographis paniculata extract AP-Bio, says Natural Remedies. 

Standardized Andrographis paniculata may modulate immune response, says new study

CBDent, a toothpaste featuring CBD, was designed by dentists using vegan and Leaping Bunny-certified, cruelty-free ingredients, including nano-hydroxyapatite and xylitol. 

Dentists launch CBD toothpaste

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Women’s Health has announced that it will be hosting a public meeting discussing the potential sex (biological) and gender (psychosocial) differences in the consumption of and response to cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids. 

FDA announces scientific conference on CBD use and response differences between sexes and genders

A recent study found a synergistic supplement formula containing mixed tocotrienols, curcumin, omega-3s, astaxanthin, and other nutrients significantly reduced inflammatory markers and systolic blood pressure in healthy subjects.

Synergistic formula supports inflammatory markers and blood pressure, says recent study

James Roza is chief science advisor at Layn Natural Ingredients–USA (Newport Beach, CA). For over 30 years, he has driven and directed research, product development, and quality assurance for leading nutraceutical manufacturers, and has been instrumental in establishing standards in the natural products industry.

While botanicals are not a panacea, there is much science-backed evidence for leveraging them to help manage good sleeping habits and reduce stress.

Managing stress and mood with natural botanicals

Batory Foods (Rosemont, IL) and BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (BHSC) signed a performance-based agreement to enter the U.S. nutraceuticals market and the edible CBD market.

Batory Foods, BioHarvest Sciences enter the U.S. nutraceutical, edible CBD market

Following the launch of its CV Acute product in August, CV Sciences (San Diego, CA) has announced the launch of its next condition-specific dietary supplement product called CV Defense. 