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Identifying Adulterated Curcumin: Case Study Identifies Best Testing Methods

Compared to high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), adding the carbon-14 method significantly improves synthetic curcumin detection.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.19.21

Survey: Most Americans Support Retailers Being Responsible for Supplement Quality, Safety

NSF study found 97% of consumers said it’s important for retailers to visit and inspect manufacturing facilities for these retail items.

09.16.21

Grape Extract Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status

Bionap’s standardized cognitive support formula, Cognigrape, achieved the status through third-party firm Nutrasource.

09.01.21

Probiotic Shown to Offer Weight Management and Mood Health Benefits

The impact of Lallemand’s L. rhamnosus HA-114 on eating and mood-related behaviors could facilitate adherence to weight loss programs, the study found.

09.01.21

Two Probiotic Strains Well Tolerated Among Newborns

A new study, conducted by the probiotics supplier Probi, involved babies as young as 11 days of age.

08.31.21

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

Scientists Present Modified Method for Testing Pesticide Residue in Botanicals

NOW’s analytical pesticide team developed the method and presented the research at the North American Chemical Residue Workshop.

08.30.21

Yemoja Joins MIGAL Institute to Study Microalgae’s Effects on IBD

The four-year research initiative will focus on algae-sourced compounds that could have the potential to reduce inflammation and inflammatory bowel disease.

08.30.21

Hemp, CBD Testing Panel Aims for Comprehensive Compliance

SC Labs offer tests that can verify compliance across a patchwork of state-specific regulations.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 08.23.21

Study Finds Specific Form of Leucine to Have Superior Benefits

Dileucine drove muscle growth parameters 42% more effectively than leucine did, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers found.

08.19.21

Improving Quality Control Testing with Efficient Rapid RT-PCR Methods

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08.16.21

Cargill, AeroFarms Partner on Climate-Resilient Cocoa Farming Research

The multi-year collaboration is the first of its kind to use fully-controlled environments to explore novel cocoa production.

08.13.21

Stevia Extract Receives ‘No Questions’ Letter on GRAS Notice

This confirmation expands upon the FDA's previous No Objection Letters for Nascent's Reb A to now include all steviol glycosides extracted from the leaf.

08.13.21

NOW Identifies Problems with Curcumin Products on Amazon

The company has conducted a series of tests on Amazon products for a variety of ingredients, each of which revealed quality and safety issues.

08.09.21

Probiotic DE111 Shown In Vivo to Germinate in Small Intestine, Effectively Supporting Immune Health and Digestion

The clinical evidence confirms the activity and efficacy of Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes’ immune-supporting bacterial strain.

08.02.21

Hyaluronic Acid Study by Kewpie Identifies Mechanism of Action for Skin Hydration, Collagen Production

The compound, which has been in widespread use in supplements for 50 years, is known for its links to skin and joint health.

07.29.21

Glucosamine Demonstrates Possible Gut Health Benefits

A double-blind study concluded that glucosamine supplementation led to reductions in stomach bloating and other digestive issues.

07.28.21

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

Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Natural/Organic | Regulations | Testing

GMO Testing Patent Awarded to Nutrasource

IGEN program verifies label claims about presence of GMOs in products and ingredients, offering consumers peace of mind.

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

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

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

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

Low Omega-3s Linked to Premature Death as Strongly as Smoking

A new research paper strongly supports the overall impact on longevity based on the outcomes of 2,500 participants.

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

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