Leuven, Belgium—Vitamin K2 could be vital to heart health maintenance, according to a new study published in Journal of the American Heart Association. According to the study, stiffening and calcification of the large arteries are major forerunners of cardiovascular complications. Matrix Gla Protein (MGP) inhibits this calcification, but it requires...
Bethesda, MD—Taking a folic acid supplement daily before pregnancy may reduce the risk of pregnancy-related diabetes, according to a study published in Diabetes Care. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, found in foods including leafy green vegetables, nuts, peas, and beans. A press release on the study notes...
The Food Minerals Market could exceed $1.9 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Global Market Insights (GMI), which points to rising consumer consciousness along with increasing demand for natural supplements as factors stimulating the growth. GMI explained in a press release that the zinc market size could...
Japan—Researchers are looking into CBD as an anti-epileptic dietary supplement in dogs, according to a case study published in Pet Behavior Science. The paper notes that controlling epilepsy in dogs requires the lifelong use of anti-epileptic drugs, which, while successful, have a laundry list of undesirable side effects. CBD has...
Sydney, Australia—A study at the University of Sydney finds that the elderberry fruit can help fight influenza. The study, lead by professor Fariba Deghani, Dr. Golnoosh Torabian and Dr. Peter Valtchev and published in the Journal of Functional Foods, shows compounds from elderberries can inhibit the virus’ entry and replication...
Washington, D.C.—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed the presence of heavy metals in kratom products at concentrations not considered safe for human consumption, according to a statement from FDA. FDA conducted laboratory testing of 30 different kratom products from a variety of sources. The analysis found significant levels of...
Austin, TX—The American Botanical Council will celebrate the 14th annual HerbDay on May 4 with a variety of herbal educational activities, according to a press release. The HerbDay event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at ABC’s headquarters at Case Mill Homestead, 6200 Manor Rd.,...
Rockville, MD--CBD is appearing more frequently in pet supplements and treats thanks to increasing demand for a product to help decrease pet stress, according to a press release from research firm Packaged Facts. "Already, numerous companies are involved in creating CBD products for pets. With the current trajectory, various industry...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued a statement in response to the Supplement Safety & Compliance Initiative’s (SSCI) publication of draft standards against which the industry can benchmark dietary supplement audit programs, expressing optimism that the initiative will bring stability and predictability to supplement audits. Steve Mister, president...
Boston, MA—A new study from Tufts University says that nutrient intake is only associated with decreased risk of all-cause mortality when the nutrient source is foods; The study says that there is no association between dietary supplement use and a lower risk of death, and that excess calcium intake is...
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