Irvine, CA—Can tart cherry reduce athletic performance and muscle soreness after exercise? Yes, according to new research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. In a small study, 27 endurance runners and triathletes (ages 21.8 ± 3.9 years) either took 480 mg of a placebo or...
New Brunswick, NJ—New research published in the Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research suggests a branded Terminalia chebula extract (Natreon’s AyuFlex) supports joint health. For three months, 100 healthy patients with joint pain from knee osteoarthritis were organized into five groups, taking either: 500 mg of Terminalia chebula (TC)...
Nunda, NY— Once Again Nut Butter, based here, has opened a new state-of-the-art 37,000-ft² manufacturing plant, a $13-million expansion project. The project will add 15 new jobs to its 67 existing positions and the most significant economic growth Nunda has had in the last 10 years. The plant, which was created to separate...
Chicago, IL—The first annual Healthy & Natural Show was held May 5–7 at the Chicago Navy Pier with over 1,100 attendees and 125 exhibiting companies. Produced by William Reed Business Media in conjunction with FoodNavigator-USA and NutraIngredients-USA, the show is scheduled to return next year, May 4–6. The Midwest has...
South Plainfield, NJ—WholeFoods Magazine has relaunched WholeFoodsMagazine.com. “While we loved our old site and got a great response from it, we wanted to refresh its look and add some new features that will benefit natural products businesses,” states Heather Wainer, WholeFoods publisher. The new site is not only easier to...
Orlando, FL—Ingredient Marketplace, hosted by Informa Exhibitions, pulled together nearly 2,400 international health, nutrition and beauty buyers in Orlando at the end of April. Some 45% of this group were first-time attendees. As part of its educational program, Informa offered data and analysis from its Mind of the Consumer study,...
Rachel Perry, author of Reverse the Aging Process of Your Face and founder of Rachel Perry, Inc., a cosmetic company, passed away on March 13, 2016 due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. “She was quite creative, dynamic, energetic, effervescent and brilliant,” said Mark Blumenthal, founder and executive director...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unveiled on May 20 a new nutrition facts label for packaged foods, which includes a refreshed design, updated information about nutrients declared on the label, updated serving sizes and new labeling requirements for certain package sizes. The nutrition facts label applies to all...
Barcelona, Spain—New data published in Research and Reports in Urology suggest that a branded supercritical CO2 saw palmetto extract (Prosterol from Euromed) protects prostate health in an important way: it inhibits 5α-reductase (5AR) type II, as well as offers anti-inflammatory effects. It is well established that 5AR inhibitors play a key role in...
Saint Charles, MO—New research on a branded strain of Streptococcus salivarius (BLIS M18 from BLIS Technologies and Stratum Nutrition) suggests that the probiotic supports children’s oral health in several important ways. Researchers identified 76 children ages six through 17 who were at high-risk of dental caries (i.e., tooth decay), according to recent cariograms.
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