Herbs & Botanicals

The regulations would ban any hemp-derived food, beverage and dietary products from having any THC levels and impose an age restriction of 21 to purchase these products.

A recent study found that a blend of standardized botanical extracts, called Zeropollution, may support scalp health under environmental stress.

The Missouri Hemp Trade Association has filed a lawsuit in the Cole County Circuit Court seeking to prevent the Missouri DHSS from designating food and beverage products containing psychoactive cannabinoids derived from hemp as adulterated and implementing an embargo.

Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is on track to “embargo and condemn” products that contain intoxicating cannabinoids starting September 1, 2024 in accordance to an executive order signed by the state’s governor, Michael L. Parsons.

The ingredient called TruGro CARE Joint Health is a synergistic blend of three extracts derived from epimedium, pomegranate and mango leaf.

California Assembly Bill 2223 has failed to pass the State Senate.

Nutraceutical developer Monteloeder explained the research and development of its new ingredient, supported by a recent clinical study.

A study comparing lion’s mane mushroom and guayusa extracts tested cognition, mood, and happiness in participants.

PLT Health Solutions, partnering with Nektium, announces Vanizem, novel, fast-acting solution for cognitive health.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission have jointly issued warning letters to five companies for selling copycat food products containing delta-8 THC in violation of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act.

A 2013 study published in BMC Medicine titled “DNA barcoding detects contamination and substitution in North American herbal products,” has been retracted by the publication’s editor.

Sleep aids are helpful but consumers may also benefit from confronting the root causes of poor sleep.

Nutriventia Limited has announced that Blackmores has introduced a range of products containing the company’s TurmXTRA turmeric extract.

The herbal blend, Digexin, was found to support bowel regularity, improving quality of life.

Scott Mazza breaks down how CBD may offer support to menopausal women.

How lifestyle, diet, and supplements can help men manage their prostate health.

Nektium has announced the results of new research demonstrating the mood and stress-relief benefits of its Vanizem botanical extract.

Monteloeder is one of seven companies participating in the La Vera Campo Arañuelo Hub agronomical research campaign, which allocated 4 acres of land previously used to grow tobacco.

DolCas Biotech has announced that it will be showcasing a new chocolate prototype featuring its Curcugen curcumin ingredient at this year’s Vitafoods Europe.

The extract, called Vanizem, is sustainably sourced from Aframomum melegueta spice, is marketed for stress and mood support.

Nutritional Outlook talks to Waleria Health's founder and CEO Komal Baldwa about recent research on its shatavari root extract and the menopause support market.

At-home testing and wearable tech will put supplements to the test as consumers measure and track their cardiovascular, liver, and blood sugar health.

The immune health category remains relevant and thriving.

The U.S. Hemp Authority (USHA) has announced the launch of its Adult Use Hemp Product Certification Program in an effort to “reshape public policy around hemp, and to build confidence among retailers and consumers alike.”

BGG has established new headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, managed by newly appointed CEO Jürgen Nelis.

Supplementation significantly improved quality of life, sleep, mood, hot flashes, and night sweats.

The new ingredient, called Zynamite S, was developed by PLT’s innovation partner Nektium Pharma.

A recent study investigating a proprietary Bacopa monnieri extract found positive impacts on memory and cognitive health.

In the wake of the passing of founder Muhammed Majeed, PhD, Sami-Sabinsa Group has announced that Majeed’s daughter Anju Majeed, PhD, will be assuming the role of Sami-Sabinsa Group’s executive chairperson, while Majeed’s son Shaheen Majeed will be the company’s global managing director and CEO.

At this year’s Natural Products Expo West, mushrooms were all over the place, incorporated into beverages, ground coffee, and gummies, representative of the so-called “shroom boom.” Lion’s mane was particularly popular.