Researchers at the University of Alabama focus on dietary deficiencies as an environmental contributor to the development of autism spectrum disorders. Read More »

Probiotics Grow in Popularity, Vary in Form

Published February 9, 2012

Probiotic supplements and foods containing “friendly” bacteria or yeast have become popular options for people hoping to improve bowel function or boost immunity. But many customers are confused by the vast array of choices. Read More »

ABC Publishes Article Documenting Supplement Regulations

Published February 7, 2012

Dietary supplements are subject to a wide array of federal government regulations in the U.S., according to a new report published by the non-profit American Botanical Council (ABC), Austin, TX. Read More »

Fish Oil and Multivitamins Most Popular Supplements Among Users

Published February 6, 2012

A survey of more than 10,000 savvy consumers of supplements showed the most popular supplements are fish oil, multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium and CoQ10, in that order. Read More »

Supplements for Depression & Anxiety

By Joanna Cosgrove, Online Editor

Published February 6, 2012

New research lends credence to the use of two natural supplements for depression and anxiety. Read More »

Making a Case for Dairy

By Joanna Cosgrove, Online Editor

Published February 2, 2012

Dairy Research Institute calls for milk product industry to present dairy’s total nutrient package as a key point of difference. Read More »

Cocoa’s Health Halo Hitting its Mark

Published February 2, 2012

Cocoa—the antioxidant-rich raw ingredient used to make chocolate—is poised to become a major force in the market for functional and healthier food products, according to Julian Mellentin, director of consultancy for New Nutrition Business. Read More »

Don McKenzie: Nebraska Cultures

Published January 27, 2012

Don McKenzie, director of marketing for Nebraska Cultures, Inc., Walnut Creek, CA, passed away recently at age 73 in Palo Alto, CA, after a brief illness. Mr. McKenzie joined Nebraska Cultures in 2003 to lead the company’s marketing activities… Read More »

An Interview with Darryl Sullivan

By Sheldon Baker

Published January 27, 2012

Darryl Sullivan is the director of scientific and regulatory affairs for the Nutrition Chemistry and Food Safety Division at Covance Laboratories. Mr. Sullivan acts as the primary liaison with food, nutritional and dietary supplement companies as well as providing expertise on designing comprehensive testing programs to meet scientific and regulatory requirements. Read More »

CRN Defends DSHEA Amid Continued Criticism

Published January 26, 2012

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C., issued a response to the guest commentary, “Assessing Supplement Safety – The FDA’s Controversial Proposal,” by Pieter Cohen, MD, in the January 25 on-line edition of the New England Journal of Medicine. Read More »

U.S. to Overhaul School Lunch Program with New Health Standards

Published January 25, 2012

First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack have unveiled new standards for school meals they hope will result in healthier meals for kids across the nation. Read More »

Pycnogenol May Improve Signs of Aging

Published January 25, 2012

Human skin is the body's first line of defense and often mirrors the health, nutritional status and age of a person. Over time, skin shows signs of aging due to the gradual breakdown of collagen and elastin. However, skin can be rebuilt and made… Read More »

ChromaDex Taps Glanbia Nutritionals to Distribute pTeroPure

Published January 25, 2012

ChromaDex Corporation, Irvine, CA, has signed a letter of intent with Glanbia Nutritionals (NA), Inc., Carlsbad, CA, for the distribution of pTeroPure brand pterostilbene. Glanbia Nutritionals will serve as the primary distributor of pTeroPure in Nor… Read More »

Consumers Struggle with Nutritional Labels and Health Claims

Published January 24, 2012

Nielsen, a global provider of insights and analytics around what consumers watch and buy, released a new report indicating that 59% of consumers around the world have difficulty understanding nutritional labels on food packaging and more than half (53%) consider themselves overweight. Read More »

All Signs Point to Growth

By Joanna Cosgrove, Online Editor

Published January 23, 2012

Research indicates global demand for nutraceutical ingredients is set to increase steadily. Read More »

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