In this presentation, Julia Craven, VP of Education for Enzymedica, shares the modern science of how Berberine supports overall metabolic and microbiome health.

Consumers are investing in the health of their microbiome more than ever. Industry insiders reveal the scientific breakthroughs driving demand and strategies to capitalize on soaring growth in this lucrative category.

In recent years, probiotics and prebiotics have attracted substantial attention because of their potential to promote lactose digestion and decrease gastrointestinal symptoms. This overview briefly summarizes the research in this regard.

Earlier this year, the natural products industry gathered in Anaheim, CA, for the largest trade show in the naturals space, Natural Products Expo West. From plant-based proteins to sustainable packaging, here are some of the major trends we spotted and the brands leading the charge.

In this keynote from the Naturally Informed virtual event Microbiome: Mastering the Market, Gastroenterologist Dr. Saliha Mahmood Ahmed, MBBS, BSc Psychology, MRCP, Winner MasterChefUK 2017 and Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Kitchen Prescription, makes the argument that the kitchen is where you find your prescription for good health, not the contents of the pharmacists cupboard.

In this keynote session from the Naturally Informed virtual event Microbiome: Mastering the Market, Dr. Harriët Schellekens discusses cutting-edge science on Mining of the Microbiome for Metabolic and Mental Health.

There is a lot happening in the natural products industry. Read up on the latest!

“Probiotic supplements may do the opposite of boosting your gut health” according to an article in The Washington Post. The International Probiotics Association (IPA) critical response team issued a response to the article, noting that the "hype" surrounding probiotics is actually backed by research.

More than 65,000 registered attendees and 3,000 exhibiting companies gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center March 7-11 for Natural Products Expo West. Natural and organic foods and beverages; clean beauty and home products; and nutritional supplements and ingredients were on display, with industry members throughout the supply chain gathering to learn about the latest research and innovations.