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From the editor's desk

Sports Nutrition Summit to help separate evidence wheat from chaff

24-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition is supported by vast troves of research. But the nature of the studies in the field mean careful picking and choosing is necessary to find the best evidence.

Mango polyphenols may offer IBD relief: Pilot study

24-Jan-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with polyphenols from mango may reduce markers of inflammation and improve levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut of people with IBD, suggests a small study funded by the National Mango Board.

TCM and healthy ageing: Review reveals benefits but also warns of adverse reactions

23-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

There is evidence to show that TCM products may alleviate age-related diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, but researchers are warning in certain cases adverse reactions might take place.

Infinite Product Co: ‘A lawsuit based on CBD product labeling and marketing is particularly ill-suited for nationwide class treatment’

22-Jan-2020 By Elaine Watson

Emboldened by a recent court ruling in Florida that stayed a CBD-related class action on primary jurisdiction grounds (ie. putting the case on ice until the FDA weighs in), multiple brands hit with similar lawsuits are now pushing for stays and referencing...

Dieting trends, diverging consumer bases drives weight management market

22-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Weight management dietary supplements might seem to have a poor track record, given the fact that rates of obesity continue to rise. But that doesn’t mean product developers aren’t eager to try new things.

Want to win a NutraIngredients-USA Award? What are the judges looking for?

22-Jan-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2020, but what are our stellar cast of judges looking for?

Researcher hails warrilyu as “truly remarkable,” seeks to bring seed to the forefront

21-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A team of researchers took to the Australian desert to learn about Indigenous nutrition.

Women-focused brand builds pre workout around Nutrition 21’s nitric oxide booster

21-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new stimulant free pre-workout product sold through GNC stores features a nitric oxide booster manufactured by Nutrition 21.

News In Brief

'New generation' aged garlic offers better flavour and function

21-Jan-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Pharmactive Biotech Products S.L. has revealed a 'new generation' of aged black garlic extract for better functionality and flavour in supplements and food.

Brain hop: Kirin to develop products containing mature hop bitter acids for cognitive benefits

21-Jan-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Kirin is planning to develop food and beverage products that contain its proprietary ingredient, matured hop bitter acids, which the firm says have shown cognitive benefits.

Food allergy supplement gets Shark Tank investment

20-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new dietary supplement aimed at food allergy suppression has received an investment as a result of a Shark Tank TV show appearance, which points to the increasing interest in this category of products.

From the editor's desk

Weight management event set for Jan. 29

17-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Weight management continues to be a category that drives the supplement industry. A webinar on Jan 29 that features a host of expert speakers will examine the latest trends in this category.

NutraCast Podcast: Weight management analysis and trends with Joshua Schall

17-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

It is a new year, and for many that means a new diet. The ever-changing world of nutrition programs, dieting and wellness can be difficult to navigate.

Views differ sharply on whether CBD legislation is best way to break logjam

17-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

Dietary supplement industry stakeholders are divided over whether proposed legislation to alter the regulatory definitions of dietary ingredients to specifically include CBD is the best way to break the logjam on the substance.