A new strategic partnership between the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) and TraceGains aims to increase quality, management and transparency in the global supplement supply chain.
India-based Arjuna Natural Extracts renamed its patented curcumin to Curcugreen. Its previous name was BCM-95, which is trademarked by the ingredient’s former US distributor.
The Nagoya Protocol, the big changes coming for Lactobacillus classification, and how to boost your chances of success with an NDI notification were just some of the topic covered during the third annual IPA Workshop in DC.
A delivery system based on food-grade lecithin may boost the bioavailability of quercetin, a flavonoid linked to numerous health benefits but known to have poor low water solubility, low stability, and low bioavailability.
Gencor has announced it will introduce a new version of an older, under-the-radar dietary ingredient. The new offering, called Levagen, is a branded form of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), an endocannabinoid-like molecule with potent anti inflammatory properties.
For the upcoming SupplySide West 2018 show in Las Vegas next week, Italy-based botanical specialist Indena will introduce Quercefit, a standardized version of quercetin extracted from the plant Sophora japonica.
GOED has clarified what method should be used by member companies to calculate the EPA and DHA content of their products to avoid confusion for consumers.
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has urged the industry to support its efforts to bring consistency to the global regulatory landscape, so that the rules can keep pace with technology and scientific advancement.
California-based ChromaDex has received a second successful New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) notification for a higher dose of its Tru Niagen (nicotinamide riboside).
Unlike other nitric oxide (NO) boosters, which provide an external source of nitrates, FutureCeuticals’ new S7-branded ingredient reportedly helps the human body produce its own NO to increase levels.
Higher serum levels of carotenoids are inversely associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS), says a new meta-analysis that also calls for establishing an adequate recommended daily intake.
Ingredient supplier OmniActive Health Technologies will unveil its new PlantActive verification program at the upcoming SupplySide West in Las Vegas, NV, which it says represents a commitment to fostering positive change.
