Botanicals

Amla extract (Capros) may boost endothelial function, immune response and more: RCT

24-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of an extract from amla (Phyllanthus emblica) may improve the health of cells lining the blood vessels, reduce markers of oxidative stress, and boost immune responses in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study.

BAPP document lays out common adulterants, best test methods for aloe

24-Jun-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new BAPP bulletin has been published that details adulteration in aloe vera ingredients, which are among the most popular in the entire botanicals industry.

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CBD earmark advocated by NPA makes it into final House version of budget bill

21-Jun-2019 By Hank Schultz

An amendment advocated by the Natural Products Association that would earmark funds for CBD regulation was including in the final version of the 2019 appropriations bill passed by the US House of Representatives.

‘Seminal findings’: First report of safety and efficacy of hemp-derived, CBD-rich extract in healthy humans

21-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a hemp-derived, CBD-rich extract for six weeks led to significant improvements in sleep and reductions in appetite, according to results of a randomized clinical trial in healthy adults.

Drs Cohen & Sharfstein: Congress should pass a CBD law to strengthen NDI process

20-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Congress should act to create a new law to solve the CBD (cannabidiol) regulatory issue, while simultaneously “closing long-standing gaps” in the oversight of all dietary supplements, according to a new paper by Dr Pieter Cohen and Dr Joshua Sharfstein.

Synthetic chili pepper extract gets EFSA approval

20-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) finds no safety concerns with the Novel Food (NF) phenylcapsaicin, a synthetic chemical compound of the chili pepper extract capsaicin.

Alkemist, Nutrasource team up to provide THC level verification

19-Jun-2019 By Hank Schultz

Alkemist Labs and Nutrasource Diagnostics have announced a joint program to verify the level of THC in CBD/hemp products.

Nutrition and Health China Industry Summit 2019

Swisse and BioIsland lead the pack for brands imported to China as Australia secures number one status

19-Jun-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Swisse and Biolsland took the top spots for imported brands in China last year, with Australia named the number one exporter to China, according to statistics gathered by the China Chamber of Commerce of Medicines and Health Products Importers and Exporters...

NPA works with Rep. McNerney to file CBD regulation amendment in Congress

18-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

US Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA) last week filed an amendment to modify the House Agriculture appropriations bill to include critical funds that would enable FDA to undertake the appropriate processes and set a safe level of CBD.

Fruit d’Or now testing cranberry ingredients for anti-adhesion activity at Rutgers

18-Jun-2019 By Hank Schultz

Cranberry ingredients supplier Fruit d’Or says it is raising the transparency bar by testing its offerings to verify their biological activity, not just to assure that they met spec and are not adulterated.

Success of Amarin trial could jumpstart further omega 3s research, expert says

18-Jun-2019 By Hank Schultz

The recent success of an omega 3 drug trial should help to reinvigorate research into these ingredients’ effects, especially at higher dosages, said one of the field’s prominent experts.

No brainer? Report pans cognition supplements, much to industry dismay

18-Jun-2019 By Will Chu and Nikki Cutler

A Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) report has come under fierce criticism by the industry after it found no convincing evidence to recommend dietary supplements for brain health in healthy older adults.

Nature’s Way herbal line now comes in square packaging made mostly of post-consumer plastics

13-Jun-2019 By Adi Menayang

Supplement brand Nature’s Way announced yesterday that 300 products in its herbal line will now come in packaging made up of 97% post-consumer recycled plastics.

Nutrasource merges certification programs to boost consumer experience

12-Jun-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services (Nutrasource) has merged its third-party certifications into a new brand called Certifications by Nutrasource.