Harvard-based organization claims that dietary supplements, especially those that they refer to as diet pills, cause eating disorders, yet there is a lack of evidence to support any adverse event associated with dietary supplements and eating disorders.

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.

It had been three-and-a-half years since the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) had last met in person. It was a refreshing change to see familiar faces in person among the delegates assembling for the Nutrition Committee meeting in Düsseldorf, Germany the week of March 6-10, 2023. 

The beauty industry has come back in strides

Industry insiders weigh in on the trends driving growth in the gourmet food category—and share savvy marketing strategies retailers can use to increase sales in this competitive space. 

The global astaxanthin market size was valued at $1.9 billion in 2022, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.2% from 2023 to 2030.

Marjoram is native to Asia and the Mediterranean, and has been grown in Northern Africa for thousands of years. It has been used for a variety of conditions in traditional and folklore medicines.

The WholeFoods Magazine team launched our new website this month, plus we made sure this April issue was ready for you so you can check out the winners of the 2023 Natural Choice Awards and more!