A new group has formed whose stated mission is to bring clarity and transparency to the sourcing of amino acids. Called Aminofacts, the group is querying manufacturers to get a picture of how these ingredients are made and where they come from.
Daily supplementation with a high dose of omega-3 fatty acids may help slow the effects of aging by suppressing damage and boosting protection at the cellular level during and after a stressful event, says a new study.
In a sign of further consolidation within the CBD/hemp products industry, THC Farmaceuticals Inc has announced it has acquired a contract manufacturer in Southern California.
The European Commission’s (EU) proposals to better regulate e-commerce will inevitably have repercussions on the food and nutrition sector and the specialised products it sells on online platforms.
The South Korean authorities have released a proposal on how oxidation should be measured in EPA and DHA products, in what is being seen as a move to bridge the gap between locally-made and imported products.
After spending over three decades working with Congress, state legislatures and healthcare organizations to develop healthcare policy and programs, Karen Howard eventually moved on to animal health, serving as president of the National Animal Supplement...
Now that Nestlé has completed its acquisition of brands of The Bountiful Co. observers expect the CPG giant’s move into nutrition and wellness will continue to gather steam.
A prominent gastroenterologist who operates a gene sequencing lab said the large and growing sets of data in gut health are going a long way toward answering some of the basic questions in the field.
A new pharmacokinetic (PK) data on OmniActive’s energy ingredient, Xtenergy shows that blood levels of caffeine were sustained significantly longer than immediate release caffeine, with no ‘caffeine crash’ effects reported.
US nutricosmetics firm Seppic has acquired the French ingredients supplier EPI France as it aims to strengthen its position as a leader in the beauty-from-within category.
Supplementation with a prebiotic carbohydrate during the first year of life may reduce the duration of infections, further emphasising the link between the gut microbiome and immune function.
Palm fruit ingredient manufacturer Phenolaeis has joined a growing cadre of companies putting together more complete, white label-worthy product prototypes to capture customers’ eyes during the pandemic-induced trade show drought.
The dietary supplements community has paid tribute to William "Bill" Correll Jr., who was the Director of the Office of Compliance at the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) until his death due to complications from COVID-19.
The US Federal Trade Commission has cited another 30 companies or individuals for making what it characterizes as unsubstantiated COVID-19 treatment claims.
Two weeks of supplementation with palmitoylethanolamide, an endocannabinoid-like molecule with potent anti-inflammatory properties, may reduce joint discomfort and improving quality of life in adults, says a new study.
