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NutraCast: SPINS on VMS inflation powered by Amazon data

Between worker shortages, plant shutdowns, trucking issues, backups at the ports, supply chains are pinched and prices are growing. Every industry is feeling the inflation burn – and the health and wellness sector is no exception. According to SPINS, signs of inflation are showing up in vitamins and supplements, with protein powder up 13% compared to last year. Daniel Harari, GM of ecommerce Solutions at SPINS, says Amazon’s massive size and reach make it a good bellwether.

‘Insightful and comprehensive’: Grapefruit flavanones’ heart health benefits linked to gene expression changes

Flavanones from grapefruit may modulate the expression of genes linked to better vascular function, says a new study with postmenopausal women that shines a light on potential mechanisms of action.

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Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) Is the New Solution for Athlete and Ageing Muscles.

The food and nutrition industry are constantly seeking for solutions that address the needs of cross- generational populations, like athletes, to active and ageing adults.

Onnit Labs evaluates New Mood effects on college student stress

Health and wellness company Onnit has added a new study to its growing portfolio of clinical trials to validate the benefits of the “total human optimization” brand’s range of multi-ingredient supplements.

Fish skin gelatine has anti-ageing properties, study shows

Fish skin gelatine found to have anti-ageing properties that prevent wrinkles, study suggests

The gelatine contained in the skin of the Pacific whiting fish, may help prevent skin wrinkling caused by ultraviolet radiation, US researchers find.

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In Polyphenol-C, wide-spectrum berry polyphenols enhance the role of Non-GMO Vitamin-C

Polyphenol-C delivers Non-GMO vitamin-C in the same colorful packages as nature: the purples, blues and reds that are the polyphenol components of fruits and berries.

Fmali v Heckler: The landmark herb case that changed the industry

It started with ten-speed bicycles and ended with an Appeals Court decision in 1983 that changed the herb industry and knocked FDA down a peg. Four decades later, it’s time to shine the spotlight on this game-changing court case.