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Nutrasource Joins NASC as Preferred Supplier
The National Animal Supplement Council’s program supports quality across supply chains.10.15.21
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Kaneka Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for L. plantarum DR7
The probiotic, studied for its effects on the gut-brain axis, was reviewed for safety and toxicology data under the conditions of its intended use.10.14.21
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NOW Finds Quality, Potency Issues with Glutathione Supplements on Amazon
The latest round of testing comes after the supplement company found issues with several other market-available ingredients.10.13.21
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Hyaluronic Acid Ingredient Shows Efficacy for Joint Health in Dogs
Bioiberica’s Mobilee was shown to increase HA production in joints, and reduce biomarkers of osteoarthritis in a 10-week study.10.11.21
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PEA Ingredient Levagen+ May Help Improve Sleep Quality
A 350 mg dose of the Palmitoylethanolamide ingredient reduced sleep onset time and improved self-reported perceived sleep quality.10.07.21
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California Bill Allowing Sale of Hemp Extracts, CBD Products Becomes Law
Hemp extracts and CBD products that meet testing and THC compliance are no longer considered 'adulterated' in the Golden State.10.07.21
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Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Aimed at Self-Affirmed GRAS Process
The dismissal favored the current procedure in which certain parties may notify the FDA about the self-affirmed safety of dietary ingredients.10.07.21
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OmniActive Self-Affirms GRAS Status of Gingever
The ginger extract, formulated for digestive and immune support, was subject to toxicology and human safety studies.10.06.21
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Biova Receives Approval from Health Canada for Nutricosmetic BiovaBIO
The approval comes for hair thickness claims related to BiovaBIO, appealing to consumers in the healthy aging category.10.06.21
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Collagen Peptides Linked to Joint Pain Reductions in Middle-Aged Adults
PB Leiner’s Solugel collagen peptides had a 36% better average score in self-reported pain and joint function tests.09.21.21
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Once-Daily Herbal Complex Shown to Offer Weight Management Benefits
Sprunk-Jansens’ Weighlevel One has been linked to improvements in appetite, digestion, and metabolism in two clinical trials.09.20.21
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Ginseng Formula Study Shows Improvements in Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Risk Factors
The study on Farlong Pharmaceutical’s NotoGinseng will be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions.09.20.21
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Study: Creatine Phosphate Plus Blueberry Polyphenols May Improve Muscle Strength, Endurance
While creatine is well-studied in the context of exercise, few if any studies have been conducted on phosphocreatine.09.20.21
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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
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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
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Andrographis Extract Shown to Offer Immune Support
AP-Bio, which contains seven bioactive compounds, was shown to modulate immune response in healthy individuals.09.13.21
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FDA Rejection of NDINs for Full Spectrum Hemp Extracts Fails to See Key Differences from Drugs
Multicomponent hemp extracts with trace levels of THC and other naturally occurring compounds have not been approved in any new drug.By Todd Harrison, Venable 09.09.21
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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
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Saffron Extract May Benefit Sleep Quality by Increasing Natural Production of Melatonin
Affron, a saffron extract formulated for adaptogenic benefits, was suggested to elevate the natural production of melatonin in the body.08.31.21
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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
