Nutraceuticals World

Ashwagandha Ingredient Shown to Improve Sleep and Quality of Life

Ashwadaat, an Ashwagandha-based botanical ingredient, reduced cortisol levels to normal range within 30 days.

07.28.21

Glanbia Ireland Farmers Commit to 30% Carbon Intensity Reduction by 2030

The company has also announced the same 30% absolute reduction from its processing sites.

07.19.21

Sweegen’s Bestevia Rebaudioside M Approved In Europe

The company will commercialize the non-GMO, high-purity sweetener in its manufacturing facility in England.

07.15.21

Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Quality & Safety | Regulations

Cybersecurity Risks Discussed at Roundtable on Remote Regulatory Assessments

Information-sharing at voluntary, remote inspections can be valuable, but must guard against cyber threats.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.14.21

Herbal, Botanical Partners to Share Quality Information

Four nonprofit industry education organizations will freely provide hundreds of chemical fingerprints for herbal and botanical ingredients to researchers.

07.13.21

Open Book Extracts Appoints New Product Innovation Executives

Andrea Baillo, and Alexandra DePalma, both formerly of Green Thumb Industries, will lead OBX's research and development initiatives.

07.13.21

Activity of Curcumin Supplements Highly Dependent on Formulation, Study Finds

A recently-published study found that a novel dried colloidal suspension formulation had significantly stronger absorption rates.

07.12.21

Meta-Analysis Breaks Down Cardiovascular Benefits of Omega-3s

A reduction in cardiovascular risk was more pronounced for EPA alone, rather than in combination with DHA.

07.12.21

Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Quality & Safety

Building Better Health Products: A Springboard to the Future

Crises like the global pandemic can often spur new innovation to meet consumer needs.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.12.21

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals

Eteros Technologies: Providing Equipment to Ensure Consistent, Quality Cannabis

Cultivators must produce more high-quality hemp and cannabis than ever before. Dana Mosman discusses how Eteros can help.

By Sheldon Baker 07.12.21

Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

Selling Supplements on Amazon: Tips to Safeguard Your Products

Studying Amazon’s compliance checklist can help avoid issues for your brand.

By Vincent Tricarico, Executive Vice President, Twinlab Consolidation Corporation & NutraScience Labs 07.12.21

Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

Questions to Ask About the Cannabinoid Supply Chain

Having the right capabilities, teams, and partners will keep your brand relevant in a rapidly evolving market.

By David Neundorfer, CEO, Open Book Extracts 07.12.21

Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | World Markets

100 Years of Botanical Excellence: Indena’s Founding Values Leave Lasting Impressions

Tapping into the dynamic resources of nature and plants, Indena continues to deliver phytochemicals for better health and well-being.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.12.21

Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Testing

Supplement Safety Standards: Is Your Product Retail Ready?

Proof of product quality and GMP compliance are essential to access major retail platforms.

By David Trosin, Managing Director, Health Sciences Certification at NSF International 07.12.21

Defending the Roots of the Herbal Products Market

As demand accelerates for natural health solutions, industry stakeholders are prioritizing quality, consistency, and best practices for the long-term.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.12.21

Gaia Herbs Launches Black Elderberry Tonic

The immune blend is formulated with organic raw honey and apple cider vinegar.

07.08.21

OmniActive Launches Integrative Actives Platform, Introduces Nutritears

The company jointly announced a platform to reduce and concentrate nutraceutical dosages along with a new eye health formulation.

07.07.21

American River Nutrition Affirms GRAS Status of Geranylgeraniol Ingredient

A safety dossier from an independent panel of experts affirms GG-Gold’s safety in foods and beverages.

07.07.21

Lallemand Expands Categories of Use for Vitamin D Yeast in EU

The favorable opinion from the European Food Safety Authority includes 34 food categories.

07.06.21

Asiros Nordic Launches Prebiotic Maltodextrin Alternative

Berry Shield Juice Powders reduce clumping and eliminate the need for maltodextrin in juice powders.

07.06.21

Cod Liver Oil Has Stronger Impact on Inflammation than Other Omega-3 Sources, Study Finds

Across 856 healthy athletes, both before and after a 91-km bike race, omega-3 supplements cut down C-Reactive Protein levels significantly.

07.01.21

Melanie Bush Promoted to Vice President of Science and Research at Artemis International

As a 16-year employee of the dark berry extract supplier, Bush has been historically involved in its scientific arm.

06.29.21

Vedic Lifesciences Discusses Impact of Pandemic on Research to Date

The India-based CRO discussed keeping up with trends in weight management and sports nutrition in contract research despite recent challenges.

06.24.21

Adulterated NMN Supplements are of Major Concern, One Supplier Reports

ProHealth Longevity’s study found that more than 50% of products tested contained none of the molecule.

06.23.21

Soil Quality and Landscapes Affect Nutritional Content of Cereal Grains

In what researchers describe as a ‘zip code lottery,’ an analysis of thousands of cereal grains and soils uncovered factors in nutritional quality.

06.23.21

23andMe Closes Merger with VG Acquisition Corp

The business combination will be called 23andMe holding Co., and can now be traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

06.22.21

OmegaQuant Launches Omega-3 Index Test for Pets

Pet owners can now bring testing kits to a veterinarian to measure their pet’s omega-3 level.

06.22.21

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Healthy Aging | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Sports Nutrition

TSI at 25: The Importance of Muscle Health to Quality of Life

Larry Kolb, President of TSI Group LTD, discusses the importance of supporting muscle health throughout the life span.

OmniActive Announces Publication of Four New Studies on Its Ingredients

The recent science in weight management, eye health, energy, and cognition categories was presented at the most recent American Society of Nutrition Conference.

06.17.21

DSM Reaches CBD Partnership with Mile High Labs

The two companies will launch an end-to-end platform to help brands develop new products.

06.15.21

Saffron Extract May Help Menopause Symptoms

Pharmactive’s Affron appeared to attenuate the psychological symptoms of menopause, such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, and sleep disturbances.

06.15.21

Ginger Extract Shows Positive Role in Alleviating Functional Dyspepsia

DolCas’ Ginfort demonstrated positive effects across a cluster of upper digestive symptoms.

06.14.21

Scientific Paper Identifies Gastrointestinal Health Benefits of Bovine Colostrum

Colostrum consists of several growth factors, nutrients, hormones, and paracrine factors linked to healthy gut barrier function.

06.08.21

Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program Publishes Bulletin on Pomegranate Adulteration

The ABC-AHP-NCNPR initiative announced the latest installation in its line of publications on common authenticity problems in the botanicals space.

06.08.21

Clinical Review Examines Studies on Multi-Strain Probiotic Formula Probiokid

A total of 28 clinical studies show evidence of digestive and immune support, anemia treatment support, and more.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.07.21

Trade Associations Request Additional 2022 Funding for FDA's ODSP

AHPA, CHPA, CRN, and UNPA all endorsed stronger support for the FDA’s enforcement arm specific to dietary supplements.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.07.21

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations

Industry Experts Discuss ‘DSHEA 2.0’ Reforms on Legislative Horizon

Focus centered around the GRAS and NDI processes, the prospects of a mandatory product listing, how health claims will be handled in the future, and more.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.02.21

Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations | World Markets

Mutual Recognition: Using the Single Market Effectively

The EU Commission is striving to make the principle of mutual recognition more accessible to food business operators.

By Joerg Gruenwald, analyze & realize ag 06.02.21

Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations

Warning Letters: What Authority Do They Carry?

An FDA warning letter is informal and advisory. It communicates the agency’s position on a matter, but does not commit the agency to taking enforcement action.

By Todd Harrison, Venable 06.02.21

Specific Supplement Regimen, Combined With Healthy Diet, Significantly Lowers CVD Risk, Study Finds

The results stemmed from observational data involving 69,990 participants tracked over the course of 10 years.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.01.21

ABC Presents Botanical Excellence Awards at 16th Annual Celebration Ceremony

The one-hour program on May 25 presented six awards to individuals and organizations in the botanicals space.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.26.21

NattoPharma Launches Company Website and New Brand Identity

The company’s renewed focus on marketing and customer education comes after two decades of the company’s near-exclusive focus on science.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.25.21

Natural Remedies Launches HerbSecure Transparency and Sustainability Program

This comes in tandem with the company receiving four Good Agricultural Practice certifications.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.25.21

Breaking News | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Regulatory News

U.S. Marshals Seize $1.3 Million Worth of Kratom in Florida

Agency considers Mitragyna speciosa a new dietary ingredient for which there is inadequate information to assure it doesn’t present significant risks.

Sean Moloughney, Editor 05.25.21

NIH-Funded Study Finds High Dose of DHA Linked to Lower Preterm Birth Rate

Women taking 1,000 mg of this omega-3 fatty acid in the last half of pregnancy had a lower rate of preterm birth than women who took standard 200 mg doses.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.24.21

ABC’s 16th Annual Celebration and Botanical Excellence Awards Set for Livestream May 25

The one-hour online program set for 5 p.m. will honor the recipients of six awards for their accomplishments in 2020.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.20.21

EpiCor Postbiotic Receives ‘No Objection’ from FDA for GRAS Notification

The letter of no objection verifies the safety and tolerability of EpiCor as an ingredient in certain foods and beverages.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.20.21

Legislation to Create Regulatory Pathways for CBD Use in Foods and Supplements Introduced

The bipartisan legislation, the Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act of 2021, was introduced by Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley (both D-OR) and Rand Paul (R-KY)

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.19.21