All news articles for March 2021

NutraWomen Wednesday: Amanda Jones, co-founder of Kikoko

NutraWomen Wednesday: Amanda Jones, co-founder of Kikoko

By Danielle Masterson

Before her foray into the botanical wellness industry, Amanda Jones spent two decades traveling the world as a journalist for Vogue Magazine. While it may sound like a luxurious position, Jones' work also put her up close and personal with women...

Nutrition 21 catches pandemic-powered Esports wave

Nutrition 21 catches pandemic-powered Esports wave

By Hank Schultz

Nutrition 21 started developing its award-winning NooLVL ingredient before Esports became such a thriving category. But the ingredient’s particular cognitive-support benefits have helped it catch a wave that has grown bigger through the pandemic’s influence.

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DHA may offset impact of maternal stress on male embryos: Study

By Danielle Masterson

Growing research suggests that gender plays a key role in disease risk. While depression and anxiety affect females more often, neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, early onset schizophrenia, and attention deficit hyperactivity,...

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis spoke at the NoCo Hemp Expo in Denver on Friday.  NutraIngredients-USA photo.

Colorado unveils plan to bolster state support of hemp industry

By Hank Schultz

The state of Colorado aims to remain a leader in the hemp industry, Gov. Jared Polis said at an industry event last week. He announced the release of a detailed state plan for the industry at the meeting, which includes scientific support, data sharing,...

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Supplement marketer prospers despite GNC nose dive

By Hank Schultz

Supplement marketer FitLife Brands prospered in 2020 despite the bankruptcy of GNC, its biggest customer. The company recorded the highest annual revenue it has achieved for a number of years.

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Research review: UK needs five-fold Vitamin D increase

By Nikki Hancocks

Vitamin D supplementation should be increased to five-times what is currently recommended in the UK in order to support the population's immunity against respiratory tract infections, according to new research.

NutraCast: Compliance amid a pandemic with CRO NutraSource

NutraCast: Compliance amid a pandemic with CRO NutraSource

By Danielle Masterson

Nutrasource, a Canada-based contract research organization, quickly adapted to the pandemic by implementing regulations and best practices to continue running human trials. The company’s president and CEO, Will Rowe, and Josh Baisley, VP of clinical...

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NAD recommends Goli modify, discontinue health claims

By Danielle Masterson


The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that Goli Nutrition Inc. modify its Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Gummies "Vitamin B12 to help support energy production" claim to make it clear that Goli is referring...

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Joining the charge: Netherlands allows 'probiotic' labels

By Nikki Hancocks

The Netherlands Food and Drug Administration has released guidance stating that the term 'probiotic' is allowed on food and supplement labels in the country, as mandatory information that characterises the product.

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Care/of heads to Target

By Danielle Masterson

Since their launch in 2016, over 6 million people have taken their quiz. Now Care/of is taking their online insights and to a Target aisle near you.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Dr. Susan Kleiner, High Performance Nutrition

NutraWomen Wednesday: Dr. Susan Kleiner, High Performance Nutrition

By Danielle Masterson

Susan Kleiner, PhD, began researching the nutritional needs of male and female bodybuilders in the 80s. Since then, She founded the internationally recognized consulting firm, High Performance Nutrition, LLC, authored a number of books, consulted with...

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Unibar debuts Univita line of ingredients

By Danielle Masterson

The Univita line currently includes guava leaves with improved zinc content, holy basil with improved magnesium and zinc content, and Amla-Indian gooseberry also with improved magnesium and zinc content.

NewAge Beverages Inc. was built on a foundation of noni juice products. Noni fruit has a noisome taste and odor meaning the ingredient, though high in antioxidants and touted for many health benefits, only finds a place in the market in formulated products. ©Getty Images - Alexander Ruiz

NewAge breaks through to profitability in 5th year

By Hank Schultz

NewAge Beverages has built on the health benefits of its noni products and the power of its social selling model to hit $279 million in annual revenue and break through to profitability in only its fifth year, said its top executive.

NutraCast: Ara Katz of Seed Health

NutraCast: Ara Katz of Seed Health

By Danielle Masterson

Seed health is a biotech startup that’s developing novel uses of bacteria to improve human and planetary health. Seed’s co-founder and co-CEO joined the NutraCast to discuss her work, describing how she got here, where she’s headed, and what legacy she...

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