All news articles for April 2021

NutraCast: Stuart Titus, PhD, on CBN for Sleep

NutraCast: Stuart Titus, PhD, on CBN for Sleep

By Danielle Masterson

Many of us know that valerian root, ashwagandha, chamomile and melatonin are helpful in delivering a good night’s rest. But how about CBN? Stuart Titus, PhD, CEO and president at Medical Marijuana, said that cannabinol hasn't really been available...

Probiota Americas 2021: Early bird discount expires this week

IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2021: Early bird discount expires this week

By Stephen Daniells

From the potential of artificial intelligence and CRISPR to modulate the microbiome to the science around probiotics and prebiotics and immune function and the changing retail landscape, the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is not to be...

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April new product roundup

By Danielle Masterson

Spray delivery systems, CBN, and the sleep category lead this month's wellness wave.

The Onnit portfolio

Unilever to acquire 'human optimisation' brand Onnit

By Nikki Hancocks

Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Onnit, a Texas-based 'human optimisation' company, as it looks to tap into the growing consumer interest in holistic health and nootropics.

Super U co-founders Charlotte Bailey and Sean Ali

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Startup wows dragons and sees sales soar overnight

By Nikki Hancocks

A ‘superfoods’ supplement startup is on track to rack-up half a million pounds worth of sales this month after a heroic appearance on the popular investment programme 'Dragon's Den'.

NutraCast: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Expert Bill Harris, PhD

NutraCast: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Expert Bill Harris, PhD

By Danielle Masterson

William Harris, PhD, has been researching fatty acids for over 40 years. To date, he has published more than 300 papers on these nutrients. And recently, he has been ranked in the top 2% of scientists worldwide.

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Black seed oil for beauty: the new, ancient ingredient

By Danielle Masterson

By 2030, every Baby Boomer will be age 65 or older, meaning 1 out of every 5 Americans will be of retirement age. As a result, the desire to look and feel beautiful will only continue to grow.

Ancient Nutrition is pursuing holistic grazing practices as well as a major food-bearing tree, vine and shrub planting project on its showcase farm in Tennessee.  Ancient Nutrition photo

Ancient Nutrition commits to becoming carbon negative

By Hank Schultz

Superfoods supplement purveyor Ancient Nutrition has launched a plan to make the brand carbon negative by 2024 by planting a million trees and pursuing other regenerative practices on land the company owns in Missouri and Tennessee.

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The three waves of aging

By Danielle Masterson

Researchers have built a plasma-protein clock that produces an accurate snapshot of an individual's biological age.

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