Nutraceuticals World

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

NOW Receives ISO Accreditation for In-House Analytical and Microbiological Testing Labs

The new approval came through a comprehensive assessment of the lab’s quality management system and competence to perform specific tests.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.07.21

Market Report: Growing Optimism Surrounds New Technologies in Nutrition

A global industry survey conducted by Nutrify Today and Baker Dillon Group reveals optimism regarding the use of new technologies in food and supplements.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.02.21

Study Finds Most U.S. Adults Have Low Blood Serum Levels of Omega-3s

Serum biomarker reference ranges in 945 children and 1,316 adults suggest that the American Public is struggling to meet U.S. Dietary Guidelines.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.27.21

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

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

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

Leafreport Finds 1 in 4 CBD Products Not Tested for Microbials, Pesticides, or Heavy Metals

Beyond under-reporting, advertised potency claims did not always match purity tests, the cannabis consumer research company said.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.17.21

Equipment Manufacturers Collaborate to Set International Standard for Botanical Extracts

The two manufacturers have paired their systems in order to create a singular platform flexible to regulations and products in natural extracts industries.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.07.21

HP Ingredients Granted Product License for ParActin from Health Canada

The botanical ingredient, sourced from Andrographis paniculata, was formulated to promote joint health.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.06.21

Hologram Sciences Debuts in Market with Immune Support Brand D.velop

The package includes a vitamin D formula, diagnostic kit, and digital support.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.27.21

Study Finds Omega-3 Index is Strong Risk Predictor of Premature Death

This new evidence solidifies overall life expectancy increases for those with a higher intake of EPA and DHA.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.23.21

In Vitro Study Suggests Bovine Colostrum May Prevent 'Leaky Gut'

The dairy-based nutraceutical ingredient attenuated the effects of bacteria-induced intestinal damage.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.20.21

6th Annual Dietary Supplements Regulatory Summit Scheduled for July 13

The virtual symposium will feature top FDA officials, including acting director Dr. Cara Welch, as well as industry experts.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.14.21

CRN, ACI Announce Co-Chairs, Agenda Preview for 9th Annual Forum on Supplements

Topics on strategies for legal, regulatory, and compliance activity which will be discussed are now available to view online.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.05.21

Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program Publishes Olive Oil Lab Doc

The new publication covers over 90 laboratory analytical methods to authenticate olive oil.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.31.21

NSF/Harvard Study Finds Deterenol, Other Stimulants in Sports & Weight Loss Supplements

Seventeen commercially-available brands were selected for analysis because they listed at least one prohibited stimulant.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.29.21

New Study Confirms Vegan Vitamin D3 Ingredient is Bioavailable

AIDP’s VegD3 raised participants’ vitamin D plasma levels by approximately 77.3% above baseline.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.25.21

Elder Berry Adulteration Documented By New BAPP Article

The Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program’s latest installation includes lab data from 532 commercial elderberry samples, evidencing authenticity problems.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.23.21

Standard Process Partners with BIOHM Health to Deliver Microbiome Test Kit

Aligning a probiotic supplement with health benefits requires an understanding of each person’s microbiota.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.18.21

OmegaQuant Founder Dr. Bill Harris Ranked Among Top 2% of Scientists

The researcher, who is also president of the newly-founded Fatty Acid Research Institute, was cited for his overall scientific impact.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.18.21

Curcugen Curcumin Formulation Attains GRAS Status

Dolcas Biotech’s high-bioavailability curcumin formulation is given official green light as a functional food booster.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.16.21

ABC’s Botanical Adulterant Prevention Program Marks 10-Year Anniversary

BAPP publications include research and education to allow industry members to set ingredient specifications, authenticate ingredients, and assess adulterated materials in the supply chain.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.10.21

Clinical Study on Herbal Joint Formula Reveals Numerous Knee Benefits

Karallief Easy Climb was shown to improve joint mobility as quickly as 30 days.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.09.21

Nutraceutical Manufacturing: Meeting the Challenges of Today, Planning for Tomorrow

Companies continue balancing high demand, supply disruption, and worker safety during the pandemic.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor, Nutraceuticals World 03.03.21

AHPA Submits Comments to FDA on Proposed Traceability Rule

The association requested changes to the scope of herbs defined in the additional recordkeeping requirements.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.02.21

Gencor Announces Positive Results in VeriSperse Bioavailability Study

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial showed similar bioavailability between a 75 mg dose of VeriSperse and a 150 mg dose of standard resveratrol.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.01.21

New FDA Traceability Rule Appears to Omit Dietary Supplement Manufacturers

While the agency has not specifically confirmed it, dietary supplements were not mentioned in a list of manufacturers required to enhance traceability measures.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.25.21

Steven Tave to Leave FDA ODSP Director Position

With Dr. Cara Welch as acting ODSP director, Tave will go on to direct Strategic Planning and Operational Policy.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.22.21

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences Announces Its Debut

The 501(C)(3) organization will focus on catalyzing research on bioactives, food safety, and many other topics of interest.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.18.21

GRMA Continues Advocacy For Centralized Retailer Standards

The coalition of retailers, manufacturers, and trade associations seeks to create a more navigable brick-and-mortar market for supplement companies.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.11.21

Nutrasource Receives Cannabis Research License from Canadian Government

The certification paves the way for institution-wide research into cannabis and its compounds for multiple products and study designs.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.03.21

Nature’s Way Acquires Personalized Nutrition Company Baze

The acquired company manufactures an at-home blood test to measure micronutrient levels.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.03.21

The Value of Vitamin D Testing

Personalized approaches to health and medicine will require nutritional status testing to more accurately recommend intake levels of many nutrients.

By Kristina Harris Jackson, PhD, RD, Research Director, OmegaQuant, Sioux Falls, SD 01.19.21

NSF Begins New Certification Program

The third-party testing organization will also expand its dietary supplement GMP program to include manufacturers of cosmetics, personal care, and over-the-counter products.

01.14.21

AHPA Updates Online Botanical Safety Handbook

The update includes safety information pertinent to four botanical products.

01.04.21

FDA Warns Against Male Enhancement and Weight Loss Products Sold Online

The agency reported on a list of nearly 50 products which contain potentially dangerous drug ingredients.

12.18.20

Dr. Tieraona Low Dog Speaks At Virtual Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus Briefing

Four trade associations contributed to the legislative briefing aimed at discussing the role nutrition in immune health.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 12.14.20

GNC Now Offers At-Home COVID-19 Saliva Test

Partnership with 1health TaaS aims to exponentially increase at-home testing nationally.

12.08.20

Dietary Supplement Leaders Lament Pitfalls of FDA’s Approach to NDIs

Novel dietary ingredients often eschew a required approval process, and execs say this breeds adulteration, low-quality knockoffs, and possible health risks.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 12.07.20