Botanicals

Study: Pycnogenol supplementation may help older men manage enlarged prostate

14-Nov-2018 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Italy suggest that supplementation with French Maritime Pine extract may help manage benign prostatic hypertrophy, also known as enlarged prostate.

CV Sciences says more scrutiny of CBD firms will make them stand out as above board player

13-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

Stuart Tomc, vice president of human nutrition for CBD purveyor CV Sciences, said his company welcomes increased scrutiny of the controversial ingredient category.

Gaia Herbs gets certified B Corporation

09-Nov-2018 By Adi Menayang

Herbal supplement specialist Gaia Herbs joins growing number of supplement companies certified as a B Corporation, describing it as a sign of the company’s contribution “to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.”

'Precision agriculture for nutraceutical industry': Indian start-up details ambitious plans to raise standards

07-Nov-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Indian agri-tech start-up Sattvaponics Solutions has outlined its ambition to be a game-changer in the nutraceutical industry, spurred in part by a recent investment from the Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE).

Mood support one way plant-based diets help type 2 diabetes sufferers, study finds

07-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

Mood support is one of the mechanisms by which a plant based diet can help suffers of type 2 diabetes, a new meta analysis has found.

New trend in saw palmetto adulteration forces BAPP to update bulletin

06-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

A disturbing new trend in saw palmetto adultertion has spurred the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program to issue a revised bulletin on the botanical.

Italy serves notice of plans to set maximum THC levels in supplements

06-Nov-2018 By Will Chu

Italy’s Ministry of Health has notified the European Commission (EC) of its intention to set maximum levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in food supplements.

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.

HPTLC group adds to list of approved methods, plans North American chapter

05-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

The HPTLC Association, an international organization supporting methods development for natural product ingredient identification, is preparing to add 13 more approved methods to its growing list.

NutraIngredients-USA Global Round-up: Goop under scrutiny, Lycored's 2nd generation solution for skin wellness, and more

05-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...

Commentary

What is CBD being marketed for? Proponents seem deliberately vague on claims

02-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

In the rush to market for CBD products something seems to have been left by the wayside. What do the marketers of these products believe they will do for people?

Taiwan sales boost helps LifeVantage return to close to record earnings

02-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

Multi-level marketer LifeVantage Corporation has seen sales in Asia rise with the addition of Taiwan as a new market.

Vertical integration boosts traceability, quality of olive leaf extract, supplier maintains

01-Nov-2018 By Hank Schultz

Boundary Bend Wellness, a subsidiary of Australia’s largest olive oil producer, is planning on making a splash with its vertically integrated leaf extract ingredients at an upcoming trade show.

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo: No plans to enter cannabis space at the moment

31-Oct-2018 By Rachel Arthur

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo both say they have no current plans to enter the cannabis space, contrary to recent rumours.

Researchers take a closer look at which polyphenols may slash cardiovascular disease risk

30-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

Many studies have linked polyphenols—chemical compounds found in everything from chocolate to olives to berries—to reduced cardiovascular disease risk. French researchers took a closer look at how different types of polyphenols relate to this risk.