Cognitive function

FDA commits to early fall update on CBD while it reaffirms enforcement stance

23-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

FDA said today it will have an update on a new regulatory structure for CBD by early fall. The announcement came via a press release on another warning issued to a CBD marketer making illegal disease claims.

Zoetis expands animal nutrition business with acquisition of Platinum Performance

22-Jul-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Animal health company Zoetis has entered into an agreement to acquire Platinum Performance, a privately-held animal nutrition company, which sells wellness supplements for horses, dogs, and cats.

Study: Cardiovascular benefits of beetroot juice more pronounced among older adults than younger

22-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Supplementation of nitrate-rich beetroot juice was linked to increased plasma nitrite concentrations and reduced diastolic blood pressure to a “greater degree in older adults than younger ones,” according to a paper published today.

FDA has tools to move quickly on CBD, CRN says

19-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

The Council for Responsible Nutrition believes FDA has ample authority to regulate CBD in an expeditious manner, according to comments the trade organization filed on the federal docket this week.

Hemp producer ups quality game with third party GMP certification

16-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

Hemp product manufacturer Haleigh’s Hope says it is raising a quality flag in the hemp/CBD category by getting a GMP certification on its production facility from a third party verifier.

DuPont opens new probiotics facility as part of $100 million investment

15-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

DuPont has opened its new probiotics facility in Rochester, NY, part of the company’s $100 million investment into the category.

Researchers study novel, cost-effective way of quantifying four vitamin B12 bioactives

15-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers from global testing firm Eurofins and lab equipment company MilliporeSigma test a “simpler, less time-consuming, and more economical” method of quality control and determination of four bioactive types of vitamin B12.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019

‘No single, simple solution’: Why a holistic approach is key to improving cognitive health - BioCeuticals

15-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Maintaining and improving cognitive health among APAC’s rapidly ageing population requires a holistic approach, considering the gut-brain axis, nutrition intake, and the need for a personalised plan.

Prinova signs on as exclusive US distributor of brain health ingredients by SLS Nutraceuticals

12-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Prinova, an Illinois-based manufacturer and ingredient supplier, has entered into an agreement with Singapore-based SLS Nutraceuticals Pte. Ltd. to distribute the latter’s patent-pending portfolio of cognitive health ingredient blends.

Iowa says CBD retail products still illegal in state pending federal regulatory clarification

12-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

A recent statement by the Iowa Attorney General shows that not everyone is on the hemp/CBD bandwagon.

AHPA supports Wyden's call for interim final rule on CBD

10-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

An interim final rule on CBD is a viable way for FDA to break the logjam on this increasingly popular ingredient, according to the head of one industry trade organization.

HEALTHY AGEING APAC SUMMIT 2019

Nestlé expert: More data, research and NPD needed for Asia’s ageing population

10-Jul-2019 By Tingmin Koe

There is a need for more research and funding for elderly nutrition as the world’s population rapidly ages, executive leading academic from Nestlé’s Institute of Health Science told our Healthy Ageing APAC Summit in Singapore.

Probiota Americas 2019

Study finds sweet spot for probiotics in online consumer engagement

09-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

If a probiotic product is not averaging at least a 4.2 score in online consumer reviews, it could be headed for trouble from a sales standpoint, according to a recent study.

Compound Solutions goes through self-affirmed GRAS process for energy ingredient Dynamine

08-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Dynamine, a branded form of methylliberine distributed by California-based ingredient company Compound Solutions, has gone through the self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) process to validate its safety.

Probiota Americas 2019

Data shows probiotic supplement sales entering slow growth phase

08-Jul-2019 By Hank Schultz

Euromonitor has seen a definite softening of the market for probiotic supplements, according to data presented at the recent Probiota Americas 2019 meeting.