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Omega-3s lead the push for quality in supplement industry

Omega-3s are a category of products that embody the notion that supplements are getting ‘better.’ They started out at a high level and have gone on from there.

A scientific first? RCT supports cognitive benefits of chlorogenic acids

Chlorogenic acids – compounds found in coffee – may improve measures like cognitive performance and motor speeds, says a new study from Japan’s Kao Corporation.

Premier Protein goes for forest-friendly carton in packaging update

Premier Protein announced this week that the packaging for its ready-to-drink shake will now come in FSC-certified Tetra Pak cartons.

Study finds few cranberry products tested meet spec, notes chemical complexities

A recent analysis of cranberry products confirmed that quality is highly variable among this category of products and showed that standard analytical methods have important limitations when applied to these proanthocyanidin-rich ingredients.

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BNR17: A clinically-validated weight management probiotic in tune with healthy eating trends

The world has a serious obesity problem. From the Americas to Zimbabwe, a fast-rising proportion of people are classed as obese or overweight. People initially sought out diets to bring their waistlines under control but increasingly are shunning these...

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Probiotics in Brazil: Women’s health the second most observed benefit in online probiotics space, says Lumina

Turmeric/curcumin was once again a leading seller in both natural and mainstream channels. Here workers at a Sabinsa Corp. plant in India prepare raw material for extraction. NutraIngredients-USA photo.

US botanical sales top $8 billion, notch 8.5% growth, ABC report says

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Lumina data: 71% of US probiotic products have a ‘free-from’ claim

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No BBC, probiotics are not 'quite useless'

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Metabolomics analysis confirms identity for most top-selling goldenseal supplements, but not all

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BAPP bulletin details adulteration of Maca root and root extract

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Multi-strain probiotic supplementation may improve cardiometabolic measures in diabetics

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