Get the answers to those questions and more from Colin Hill, Ph.D., Professor of Microbiology at University College Cork in Ireland, discussing the official ISAPP definition of the term postbiotics. This talk, originally presented live on October 20, 2020 during the Naturally Informed Driving Opportunities in the Microbiome Space virtual conference,...
Austin, TX—The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterant Prevention Program (BAPP) has completed 10 years of research and educational activities in the international herb and medicinal plant communities, according to a press release. Mark Blumenthal, Founder of BAPP and Founder & Executive Director of the American Botanical Council (ABC), said in the press...
Lysaker, Norway—Aker BioMarine has launched “ambitious” sustainability goals for 2030, according to a press release. “We consider ourselves pioneers at Aker BioMarine, which for us means that we want to lead our industry in a more sustainable direction,” said Matts Johansen, CEO of Aker BioMarine, in the press release. “As...
Landing, NJ—Curcugen, DolCas Biotech’s water-dispersible curcuminoid complex, has received self-affirmed GRAS status, according to a press release. The designation was unanimously granted by an independent panel of scientific experts and based on scientific procedures. The panel concluded that Curcugen meets FDA’s definition of safety when used as an ingredient in...
Hoboken, NJ—Daily supplementation with Pycnogenol may support reduction of fibromyalgia symptoms, according to a new study published in Panminerva Medica. Fibromyalgia is a condition associated with generalized pain, tenderness of the muscles, pain in areas around tendon insertions, and in adjacent soft tissues. This often results in muscle stiffness, fatigue,...
Japan—A preliminary study may have found a link between gut microbiota and female fertility. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, states that “fertility depends on a receptive state of the endometrium and hormonal adaptations as well as the immune system. Local and systemic immunities are...
In November 2020, Amazon instituted new requirements for supplement sellers to provide comprehensive lists of testing results along with other quality certifications. As Scott Steinford, Founder, Trust Transparency Center, shared in his Tracking Transparency column, letters were sent to many brands outlining these new requirements in order to sell dietary...
In this episode of The Natural View, WholeFoods Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua gets the scoop on 3rd-party certifications, Amazon compliance, cannabis research, and more from Nutrasource. [caption id="attachment_80983" align="alignright" width="113"] William Rowe, Nutrasource[/caption] Our guest: William J. Rowe, President and CEO of Nutrasource, a global contract research organization (CRO) providing health product development...
Augusta, GA—A two-week course of high-dose cannabidiol (CBD) helped restore the function of two proteins key to reducing accumulation of beta-amyloid plaque, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a press release. Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University used an experimental mouse model of early...
Greg Steltenpohl, Founder of Califia Farms and plant-based pioneer, has passed at the age of 67. The company reported the news on social media, posting, "It is with a heavy heart we share the news of the passing of our company’s founder, Greg Steltenpohl. He built the Califia Farms brand from...
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