Herbs & Botanicals

Ocular nutrition solutions need to meet both current health demands and future health concerns by providing a more holistic and comprehensive list of benefits.

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For The Biome is launching a three-product system designed to support a wiser immune system.

CV Sciences has announced a comprehensive refresh of its flagship PlusCBD product line.

Nutralliance signed an exclusive sales and distribution agreement with KÄÄPÄ Biotech Ltd. for its Nordic Mushrooms wholesale mushroom extract product line.

Pharmactive Biotech has introduced a new botanical combo that is composed of branded Isenolic olive leaf extract and ribwort plantain called Isenolic Complex.

It will be moderated by Lance Blundell, Esq. General Counsel for cbdMD. Owen Bennett from Jefferies, Rupesh Parikh from Oppenheimer & Co, and Ashok Kumar from Think Equity will have a Q&A with Daniel Fabricant, PhD, president and CEO of Natural Products Association.

Panelists at Nutritional Outlook’s September 24 webcast described the effects of volatile market demand on dietary supplement supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Layn Natural Ingredients launched its Nutræ business unit, which provides botanical ingredient solutions suited for nutraceutical and personal care products.

The American Herbal Products Association is hosting a virtual Sports Nutrition Congress on Oct. 21, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

As consumer interest in immunity and foods that boost the immune system continue to grow, the Wixon Innovates program — a product development trendspotting project — is helping food and beverage companies formulate products with immune-related flavors and ingredients.

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Geocann and Nestlé Health Science launched broad-spectrum CBD soft-gel formulations with VESIsorb drug delivery system for improved absorption and bioavailability in the European market.

The digestive health market has experienced an impressive evolution, growing in diversity of the products it offers, as well as scientifically and conceptually.

PLT Health Solutions Inc. has received a license from the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) of Health Canada to market its ingredient AlvioLife to support respiratory health in Canada.