Omega-3

Review identifies potential modes of action for omega-3s and anxiety

Review identifies potential modes of action for omega-3s and anxiety

By Hank Schultz

A review conducted by researchers in New York uncovered six potential modes of action for how omega-3s might alleviate symptoms of anxiety. But the researchers found lots of nits to pick with the research, too, and made recommendations for future studies...

Market continues to grow for prostate health products

Market continues to grow for prostate health products

By Hank Schultz

Prostate health is an often neglected area of men’s health, one that could drive significant growth in the future sales of herbal supplements as questions of healthy aging come to the fore, a prominent industry executive says.

The raw material for the iWi line of products is grown at two locations, one in West Texas, the other in southern New Mexico.  iWi photo.

Algae products brand iWi lands Sam's Club distribution deal

By Hank Schultz

Algae products manufacturer iWi has landed a deal with Sam’s Club that will greatly expand distribution of the company’s signature products based on omega-3s bound to polar lipids produced by a proprietary algal strain.

Study confirms emulsification boosts EPA and DHA uptake

Study confirms emulsification boosts EPA and DHA uptake

By Hank Schultz

A recent study conducted by researchers in the UK concluded that an emulsified cod liver oil boosted the uptake of EPA and DHA. Experts are divided about how the results might affect the marketplace.

Transparency lens focused on supply end of supplement industry

Special Edition: Transparency in Dietary Supplements

Transparency lens focused on supply end of supplement industry

By Hank Schultz

Securing sources of supply is not only good business practice, it can also boost a company’s transparency efforts. Examples abound of companies putting raw cost concerns aside to push forward efforts to make sure fragile ecosystems are protected and potentially...

Fish oils, ginseng added to Trump's latest tariff lists

Fish oils, ginseng added to Trump's latest tariff lists

By Hank Schultz

Dietary ingredients have still mostly escaped the most recent iteration of tariff lists for Chinese goods released by the Trump Administration. The real risk is not to the bottom line but to trade relationships in general, experts in the industry agree.

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