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Drumroll, please… waiting game continues to plague CBD industry

Rumors about a big FDA announcement began swirling earlier this week, with the industry bracing for a potential end to a five-year wait on the regulatory future of CBD. But, much like the last few years, CBD professionals were left waiting without answers, as FDA continues to kick the CBD can further down the road.

Informed Protein aims to boost transparency & confidence in protein products

LGC has officially launched its new ‘Informed’ certification scheme for protein products to help raise the bar on quality and confidence in protein supplements.

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Organic mushroom extracts with proprietary ingredients from Nammex and ENI expand the mushroom products horizon.

Two leading botanical supply companies, Ethical Naturals (ENI) and Nammex team up to develop formulas with organic mushroom extracts and proprietary ingredients that increase their benefits.

Study: Bilberry supplement improves severe dry eye

Consumption of a bilberry and fish oil combination supplement for three months improved severe dry eye symptoms in young and middle-aged adults, according to a study led by researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a collection of abnormal health conditions that include central obesity, hypertension, impaired fasting blood glucose and dyslipidemia. Image © monkeybusinessimages / Getty Images

Could B vitamins protect against the metabolic syndrome?

Dietary intake and blood levels of folate, and vitamins B6 and B12 were inversely associated with MetS risk in young American adults, says a new study from Texas State University.

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Roots For Health, Leaves For Compost

The root of Ashwagandha Withania somnifera has been a staple botanical of Ayurveda for thousands of years, earning the name “The King Of herbs.” In the last decade ashwagandha has risen in popularity in the natural products industry and the general public...

Co-enzyme Q10 supplements have been in hot demand across China recently. © Getty Images

Co-enzyme Q10 hot in demand in China amid sharp jump in COVID-19 cases

Co-enzyme Q10 dietary supplements are the latest hot-selling item in China following a sharp jump in COVID-19 cases across the country.

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back! Submit your entries!

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2023 with new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.