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15 highlights from the FDA’s public meeting on responsible innovation in dietary supplements

It was a who’s who of the dietary supplement world in College Park for the FDA public meeting on responsible innovation in dietary supplements. Here are some of the key comments:

Personalization could provide boost to healthy aging market, expert says

The trend toward personalization and the concept of health aging are likely to converge in teh future, according to a dietary supplement industry expert.

New regulatory approval helps Bioenergy maintain momentum for its branded form of ribose

Bioenergy Ribose says its recent Novel Foods approval in the EU will help stoke the considerable momentum the brand has built up over the years, a momentum that helps it win the fight against copy cat material.

Consumer trust will brace market through trade war, but it can be a thin reed

In the end, the only thing the dietary supplement industry has to sell is trust. While that trust may be enough for it to weather the stress an intensified trade war may impose, it is no cause for the industry to rest on its laurels.

Global shopper survey: Energy overtakes weight as top health concern

Nutrition giant DSM has revealed the results of its Global Health Concerns Studies showing ‘energy’ has knocked ‘weight’ off top spot as the most prevalent health concern in EMEA.

Bill Gates-backed probiotic firm Evolve BioSystems makes APAC debut with Singapore, Hong Kong launch

US-based microbiome firm Evolve BioSystems have entered the APAC market with its flagship consumer probiotic for newborns, Evivo, which has launched in Singapore and Hong Kong.

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CBD Market Strategies: Best Practices for Suppliers, Brands, and Marketing Teams

The pathway to CBD product launch is rife with complexities – here’s how to navigate the terrain and achieve market success without putting your brand at risk.

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Small but mighty: The relevance of probiotics, & how they can benefit digestive health

A well-balanced gut microbiome is key to digestive health, which is increasingly seen as fundamental to overall wellness. As consumer interest in digestive health benefits grows, there is an opportunity to meet these needs through probiotics. Learn about...

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A natural way to support men’s urinary health

Waking up several times at night to use the bathroom. An urge to run to the toilet all the time. A feeling of not being able to hold it in for long. These are all common experiences for the millions of consumers affected by lower urinary tract symptoms...

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Noomato, a cognitive nootropic

Noomato is a nootropic extract from a special non-GM cultivar of the common tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum). It improves cognitive function in stressful conditions.