Respiratory health

Few essential oils met label spec in recent test

21-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Essential oil adulteration continues to be an issue in the marketplace, according to testing results revealed by a major dietary supplement manufacturer.

Sabinsa prevails in black cumin seed extract comparison

11-Dec-2018 By Hank Schultz

A black cumin seed extract marketed by Sabinsa performed best in a head to head comparison of extracts in an in vivo study looking at the effects of this botanical on inflammatory processes related to asthma.

New AHP monograph on oshá sheds light on botanical said to be ‘gift of the bear’

07-Dec-2018 By Hank Schultz

The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia has released a new monograph on oshá, or bear root, a wildcrafted herb of the American west. The publication is the latest in a series that AHP has been producing for a number of years.

NutraIngredients-USA Global Round-up: Medtronic acquires Nutrino, plus fish oil and vitamin D3 benefits for athletes

26-Nov-2018 By Stephen Daniells

It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across...

ABC bolsters traceability efforts with Sustainable Herbs Program partnership

05-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

The American Botanical Council has partnered with a noted documentary filmmaker to support the Sustainable Herb Program, which aims to foster transparency and traceability in the sourcing of the raw materials for increasingly popular herbal products.

Highlights from the Harvard Probiotics Symposium

26-Oct-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The recent Harvard Probiotics Symposium brought together scientific experts from across the globe to discuss: “Gut Health, Microbiota & Probiotics Throughout the Lifespan: Dietary Influences”. Here’s what we learned.

Despite market growth, supply of Ayurvedic raw materials seems secure, experts say

14-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

The supply of botanical materials for Ayurvedic preparations seems secure despite the growing popularity of the products and a recent report that some rules governing wild harvest are being flaunted.

Heat killed lactic acid strain boosts athletes' immune defenses

07-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Researchers have found that a heat killed bacterial strain suppressed markers of respiratory infections and fatigue in university athletes.

Probiotics show promising impact on hayfever symptoms: Winclove-backed pilot study

29-May-2018 By Gary Scattergood

New research from a pilot study in Australia – funded by Winclove and Nutrimune – has shown that probiotics may improve the quality of life of hayfever patients.

Personalization and the microbiome in precision medicine: Probiota Americas 2018 program revealed

07-May-2018 By Stephen Daniells

From the microbiome in precision medicine to personalized probiotics for sports nutrition, and from next-gen analytical advances to how online customer engagement is driving the market, Probiota Americas will again bridge the science and business of the...

Probiotics proved better than placebo at reducing cold symptoms, clinical trial suggests

07-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

Chinese researchers linked probiotic supplementation to fewer incidence of flu-like symptoms in new study, building the science backing probiotics’ benefits to the upper respiratory tract.

Archive article of the week

Call for new category of herbal products likely to fall on deaf ears

29-Mar-2018 By Hank Schultz

Suppliers of herbal ingredients that are well characterized with reams of research continue to chafe about the strictures involved in communicating the benefits of these ingredients in the US market. Word on the street is, that situation is unlikely...

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Got groundbreaking research to shout about? Probiota Americas 2018 call for abstracts

20-Mar-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Probiotics and fish oil during pregnancy could cut children’s allergy risk

02-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Allergy and eczema risk in infants and toddlers may be reduced if mothers take probiotics and fish oil supplements during pregnancy, suggest researchers.

Insufficient vitamin D associated with respiratory health problems: Population study

21-Feb-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Low vitamin D levels could be linked to respiratory illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis, chest tightness, and wheeze, according to researchers in Australia.