Testing

Kewpie Study Identifies Beneficial Mechanism of Hyaluronic Acid

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

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

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

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

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