Inflammation

Flooding raises turmeric supply concerns in India

10-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Flooding in parts of India is expected to hit the country’s turmeric supply, with some estimating that yield will be 20% lower, which could impact prices.

Indian supplier gets GRAS status for water soluble turmeric ingredient

05-Sep-2019 By Hank Schultz

Indian ingredient supplier Natural Remedies has announced a GRAS self-determination status for Turmacin, its branded turmeric ingredient.

Cash crop: Thai authorities approve use of hemp in food, cosmetics and CBD in herbal products

04-Sep-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Hemp and CBD are now allowed for use in herbal products made in Thailand after the authorities relaxed restrictions on their use.

Curcumin may protect against muscle damage & soreness after exercise

03-Sep-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with curcumin may reduce muscle damage and soreness without impacting the ‘natural inflammatory response’, says a study from Mississippi State University.

Algatech triples fucoxanthin production capacity

03-Sep-2019 By Hank Schultz

Algatechnologies has tripled its production capacity for its proprietary fucoxanthin ingredient, cited strong demand. The ingredient, branded as FucoVital, was launched in the US market in 2018.

Early CBD player sees sales rise more than 30%

29-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

Medical Marijuana Inc, despite its name one of the early players in the hemp/CBD supplement field, has announced sales increases topping 30% and a move to develop products based on additional cannabinoids.

Certified seed shortage means hemp crops exhibit wide range of phytochemistry, expert says

29-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

The high variability of hemp plants now being grown in North America means claims of standardization should be take with a grain of salt, a botanical expert says.

Editor's Spotlight

CEO refocuses Valensa with ingredient 'platforms' strategy

28-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

Fitting a legacy business into the realities of the modern market is a challenge for suppliers of dietary supplement ingredients, according to the CEO of Valensa International.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: Science & Regulation

Italy updates labelling rules on curcumin extract use in supplements

28-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

Italy’s Ministry of Health updates rules governing the use of plant preparations and extracts originating from the Curcuma genus in response to a hepatitis outbreak linked to curcumin-based supplements.

EpiCor shows intestinal barrier benefits: Animal data

27-Aug-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Consumption of the yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) fermentate EpiCor may protect against leaky gut as a result of heat stress, according to a new study with lab rats.

Cardax files to sell more shares as losses continue to mount

27-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

Hawaii-based company Cardax is planning another round of stock sales to fund continuing operations amid a slowdown in sales at GNC.

Meta-analysis supports curcumin’s anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits

26-Aug-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with curcumin from turmeric may boost levels of adiponectin, a protein hormone with multiple beneficial effects, including regulating blood sugar levels and anti-inflammatory action.

From the Editor's Desk

Questions of identity, legal transport raised in CBD webinar

23-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

Questions of identity and transport are at the forefront of the CBD realm these days, judging by the results of a webinar I hosted yesterday.

New study unlocks the doses needed to achieve an optimal Omega-3 Index

23-Aug-2019 By Stephen Daniells

To achieve a desirable Omega-3 Index of 8%, Americans may need 2 grams per day of EPA + DHA, and the chemical form has an impact on this, says a new study.

BDS announces big capital raise as demand for hemp data mushrooms

22-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

In a development reflective of the rapidly developing hemp and cannabis markets, research firm BDS Analytics has announced $7 million in new financing.