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Ritual urges Congress to clean up the dietary supplement industry

In a letter addressed to the 118th Congress last week, supplement company Ritual is appealing to lawmakers to address key safety and efficacy issues in a bourgeoning dietary supplement industry.

ABC in 2023: Support for ‘Burn it, don’t return it’ SOP, 40 years of HerbalGram, (& HerbTV)

It’s a year of milestones for the American Botanical Council, with the non-profit celebrating its 35th year, the 40th year for HerbalGram, wider acceptance of the ‘historic’ BAPP SOP, and new initiatives like (shhhhh, it’s a secret) HerbTV.

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Krill oil’s beneficial effect on joint health solidified by new large, long-term study

A new clinical trial represents the largest, longest, and highest dose study to date, investigating the effects of krill oil on osteoarthritis of the knee and building on previous research on krill oil’s benefits for joint health.

MarketPlace shares trends, predictions as confluence of food and supplements reign at Expo West

NutraIngredients-USA caught up with first-time Expo West exhibitors MarketPlace, to discuss their trends report and what it means for the show and beyond.

Gamers, from ‘newbies’ to eSports professionals, have unique nutritional needs that are underserved in the current market. Just Legends is working to change that. GettyImages/blackCAT

Meet the ‘smart gaming nutrition’ start-up feeding newbies and eSports pros

From milkshakes to energy bites, gummies and ‘functional sprays’, German start-up Just Legends has gamers’ specific nutritional needs covered, CEO and co-founder Ole Schaumberg tells FoodNavigator.

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Advancements in Saw Palmetto from Vidya Herbs

VI-SPO™ saw palmetto extract, a patented, clinically studied urinary health ingredient from Vidya Herbs, is no newcomer to the supplement industry. It has been incorporated into finished products available nationwide in U.S. online and retail stores.

Probiotics and calcium in yogurt may help control menopausal weight gain, study suggests

Consumption of probiotics and calcium via yoghurt may play a role in mitigating weight gain during menopause, a newly published cohort study involving over 35,000 women suggests.