Advocates are unanimous in saying that natural products could always benefit from more research. But what about when that research looks at disease endpoints?
Gaia Herbs, a leading brand of botanical supplements in terms of sales with distribution in national chains like CVS and Whole Foods Market, has started sales for its full spectrum hemp extract line on its website and will roll out across natural and...
Early returns from the FDA meeting on CBD regulation give a glimpse of the complexity of the regulatory questions, which might stretch the timeline for a new legal framework to extent beyond which many in the industry would find acceptable.
Frustration filled the air at the Dietary Supplements Regulatory Summit earlier this month when it became apparent that no progress has been made in the industry’s push for FDA to drop weight requirements on probiotic product labels.
The future of sports nutrition is in clean label, as brands work to improve their quality credentials and appeal to a wider audience, says a new deep-dive research report from Lumina Intelligence.
Neuraxpharm Group, a pharmaceutical firm focused on the central nervous system (CNS), has announced its first foray in the probiotics category after signing a European distribution deal with startup firm Bened Biomedical Co.
DuPont Nutrition & Health and Industrial Biosciences Businesses are to merge in €5.6bn creation of the Nutrition & Biosciences business unit spread across 70 manufacturing sites and 25 innovation centres worldwide.
Eating a diet high in omega-6 could play a role in a lower percentage of male babies being conceived, along with a higher risk of pregnancy complications, according to a new Australian study on rats.
“If we do not succeed in working together to reassure the card brands that they can safely support our industry, then we predict a significant decrease in CBD sales within the next few months,” the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) has warned.
Supplements containing over 70 minerals and trace elements derived from the deep ocean may improve high-intensity running capacity after short-term recovery, says a new study with soccer players.
Los Angeles liquid supplement start-up More Labs launched a nootropic product called Liquid Focus. Founder Sisun Lee described it as “a different approach to energy and caffeinated drinks.”
There’s a finite supply of ingredients in the natural products industry, a challenge that one pharma ‘track and trace’ expert wanted to tackle head-on by starting the blockchain company TagOne.
A multi-ingredient supplement containing creatine with electrolytes may benefit recreationally trained individuals, with the greatest benefits seen in bench press, says a new study.
The main purpose of the Botanical Safety Consortium, a public-private effort bringing together stakeholders in the botanical supplements space, is “advancing the science of botanical safety evaluation, [and is] not involved in regulatory decisions or...
Following the announcement of new JV to build a new facility and the launch of new protein blends, Canada’s Burcon says there’s “a lot of pent-up interest and demand” in canola protein.
Two nutrition scientists who became angry about the number of social media celebs with more influence than health experts have created a network to empower their colleagues to have a real impact on the future of nutrition.
Probiotics may not be as effective as non-probiotic methods of intestinal microbiota regulation when it comes to relieving anxiety symptoms, according to a Chinese systematic review.
Gencor Pacific is eyeing success in South East Asia and Taiwan with its proprietary ingredient Levagen, following positive results from a clinical trial assessing its effects on osteoarthritis.
Emerald Health Bioceuticals is building out its endocannabinoid-targeting supplement line with a new emulsified product combining omega-3 fish oils, hemp seed oil and MCT oil from coconut.
From a probiotic supplement to help babies build up their immune system to a new line of keto shakes by a familiar nutrition company, here are the latest product launches in the nutrition space:
A recent population-based study published in a major journal postulates a cardiovascular disease benefit for longtime joint health standby glucosamine.
British researchers looking into resveratrol’s blood pressure-lowering abilities believe the mechanism outlined in their study may be a common feature to explain the efficacy of 'antioxidant' molecules.
Three entrepreneurs with a head for data and tech have teamed up with a renowned physician to create a business combining detailed data and evidence-based knowledge to offer personalised supplements and nutrition tested on Olympic athletes.
A new force is shaping the dietary supplement market, one that operates largely outside of normal industry channels. The growth of the online sales channel, and brands that operate exclusively in that space, is an increasingly powerful force.
A study published recently has found a level of liver toxicity for CBD, putting up a big caveat to the notion within the hemp/CBD world that its products have nothing in the way of safety concerns.
Plant protein is hot, but while pea and rice are booming, protein from canola is yet to take off. That may change as Canada’s Burcon NutraScience Corporation launches new pea and canola protein blends, and announces a new joint venture to build a C$65...
Consumers' personal needs and experiences are influencing their purchases more than ever before which demands a major change in how nutrition companies do business.
BASF are to enter an agreement with biotechnology firm Glycosyn to develop and commercialise human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for use in dietary supplements, functional nutrition and medical food.
Neptune Wellness Solutions has moved into the CBD field in the United States in a big way with the acquisition of North Carolina hemp products producer SugarLeaf Labs.
New Jersey-based Vitaquest, a firm that develops and manufactures nutraceutical products, has launched an initiative to highlight the procedures the company follows to assure its quality.
Increased levels of omega-3s may be associated with less aortic calcification among men in the general population, with the effects seemingly driven by DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), says a new study.
French biotechnology specialist Solbia has acquired Israeli microalgae player Algatech in a deal that will see both companies benefit from a combined network and expertise.
Nestlé Health Science's subsidiary, Garden of Life — a US-based organic health supplement firm — is expanding its offerings in China with the launch of its 'mykind' series of supplements.
Nuritas’ collaboration with Maastricht University that looks into nutritional solutions to tackle muscle atrophy once again places the firm’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered natural peptide network in the spotlight
We’re no longer in the ‘Wild West’ when it comes to hemp-derived CBD, but buyers can still get burned if they don’t do their homework, says Colorado-based BBB Labs, which has launched a quality assurance seal for its hemp extracts to reassure partners...
The time is now for industry to voluntarily improve the transparency of probiotic product quality, even in the absence of regulatory requirements, says a recent review.
HealthKart — India's largest omni-channel nutrition platform — is planning further offline expansion and a more extensive in-house range of supplements, supported by a fresh round of financing to the tune of US$25m.
A combination of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), prebiotic short-chain galactooligosaccharides (scGOS) and long-chain fructooligosaccharides (lcFOS) may enhance the immune response to the flu vaccine, says a new study.
Banned Substances Control Group has published its own list of ingredients that show up in dietary supplements but are of dubious regulatory provenance.
Polyphenol-rich fruits like blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries only grow in certain parts of the world and are available fresh only for a certain period of time. By freeze-drying and extracting some of its phytonutrients, product developers can...
Italy’s National Institute of Health reports a further six new hepatitis incidences linked to the consumption of turmeric-based food supplements bringing the total to ten cases.