Herbs & Botanicals

Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program Releases Milk Thistle Extract Bulletin

The American Botanical Council reports on common instances of adulteration within the supply of milk thistle products on the market.

10.19.20

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Sabinsa Founder's Nonprofit Donates Rice To Those in Need

The Dr. Muhammed Majeed Foundation provided 5,500 bags of rice to needy communities in Karnataka, India.

10.19.20

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Symphony Natural Health Adopts Maca, Supports ABC’s HerbMedPro Database

Maca is an herbaceous biennial plant in the Lepidium genus, which is one of the largest genera in the mustard or cabbage family (Brassicaceae).

10.16.20

KSM-66 Ashwagandha Shown to Benefit Sleep Quality Parameters

Subjects taking ashwagandha demonstrated improved measures of sleep onset latency, sleep efficiency, total sleep time, and waking after sleep onset.

10.16.20

Nutralliance Enters Distribution Agreement with Globionic

The company will be the exclusive North American distributor of Globionic’s Lavitol, an antioxidant sourced from the larch tree.

10.15.20

Wellness Company for Gamers Launches First Line of Products

A number of nutritional needs affect the performance and health of those undergoing long video gaming sessions.

10.12.20

Leafreport Discusses Findings on CBD Pricing for 2020

Prices on the whole have decreased 17% on average, though each type of extract and delivery format was notably different.

10.12.20

Gencor Introduces Water-Dispersible Version of Veri-te Resveratrol

Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in berries and other plants, is clinically studied for healthy aging support.

10.09.20

Curcumin Extract Shown to Be Effective in Osteoarthritis Symptoms

The placebo-controlled study found that reported knee pain was reduced, though there were no physiological changes to knee composition.

10.05.20

Natural Remedies Adopts Andrographis through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program

The adoption will ensure American Botanical Council resources on this herb will remain up-to-date.

10.05.20

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Gaia Herbs Donates Hand Sanitizer to 13,500 Students in Partnership with United Way

The herbal products brand provided the Henderson County School District with $65,000 worth of hand sanitizer to help students prepare for in-person classes.

10.02.20

Kerry Unveils New Citrus Extract Technology

The new technology can enhance tonalities of lime, lemon, orange, and tangerine, with more to come.

10.01.20

Gencor Introduces Testosterone Support Ingredient

The herbal combination of cocoa bean and pomegranate peel extracts was shown to reduce Aging Male Symptoms (AMS) scores.

10.01.20

Getting Ahead of the Curve: COVID Refocuses Attention on Heart Health

Still the number one killer in the U.S., heart disease needs reconsideration from consumers and brands.

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 10.01.20

Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Quality & Safety

Preserving Quality in Immune Health Products: Weathering a Storm of Demand

With unprecedented spikes and limited stocks, the most sought-after herbs are facing sustainability and quality challenges.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 10.01.20

Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Quality & Safety | Research

Black Elderberry: A New Age of Science & Quality

With support from clinical findings and increased consumer demand, elderberry is a top ingredient in the dietary supplement and natural products industry.

By Melanie Bush, Director of Science, Artemis International, Inc. 10.01.20

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