Sebastian Krawiec is Editor at Nutritional Outlook.
AHPA calls for removal of tariffs on botanical, supplement ingredients
September 12th 2018The American Herbal Products Association submitted comments on September 6 to the Office of the United States Trade Representative requesting revision of a proposed 25% tariff on China exports that included a number of ingredients and botanicals used extensively by the dietary supplement industry.
Annatto tocotrienols support metabolic and bone health according to two animal studies
September 10th 2018Two similar but separate animal studies found that supplementation with tocotrienols from annatto beans (DeltaGold from American River Nutrition; Hadley, MA) in rodents with induced metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes not only supported blood sugar but also bone health.
HerbalGram celebrates 35th anniversary as the herbal industry’s revered journal
August 13th 2018HerbalGram, the quarterly journal published by the American Botanical Council (ABC; Austin, TX), is celebrating its 35th anniversary as a leading educational resource for herbal advocates and the herbal industry at large.
XOS prebiotic approved as novel food ingredient by EFSA
August 9th 2018The ingredient, marketed under the trade name PreticX in North America and promoted for gut health for the general population, is now considered safe to include in food and drinks such as bakery and dairy products, fruit jelly, chocolate, and soy drinks.