Kyowa Hakko USA The company has added Professor Colin Hill to the IMMUSE Scientific Advisory Board. Hill will further educate on postbiotics and to work on defining postbiotics through the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP). His role will consist of engaging in group discussions, delivering feedback, and...
Washington, D.C.—The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has determined there is “insufficient evidence” that taking multivitamins, paired supplements, or single supplements can help prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer in otherwise healthy, non-pregnant adults. As WholeFoods Magazine reported, USPSTF specifically recommends against taking beta-carotene supplements. They also advise against vitamin E supplements,...
Washington, D.C.— In 2021, U.S. consumers spent close to $50 billion on vitamins and dietary supplements. That's according to a release from Northwestern University. But, Northwestern Medicine scientists say, there isn’t enough evidence that vitamins help prevent cardiovascular disease or cancer. And because of that, they concluded, vitamins are "a waste...
Columbus, OH—The Mid-American Health Organization (MAHO) announced its participation and support of Cornerstone for Natural’s ELi Smart Shelf Tag program. As WholeFoods Magazine has reported, Smart Shelf Tags increase retail sales by engaging and educating in-store shoppers. The tags make it easy to share engaging digital content such as videos, PDFs, web...
Washington, DC—At the start of 2021, Organic & Natural Health Association committed to raising a minimum of $50,000 in scholarships for the Williams-Franklin Foundation (WFF). The goal was to raise the money within five years. Less than two years after setting that goal, the association already has raised $55,205. The effort has...
Greenwood, SC—Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients announced the publication of a clinical study evaluating the effects of UC-II (undenatured type II) collagen on joint health. The finding: UC-II collagen can help return the range of motion by 10 years or more. Previous studies established the benefits of UC-II among older...
Mollet del Vallès, Spain– Pomalive, a mixture of olive and pomegranate extract, may help improve high cholesterol levels from dyslipidemia. That's the finding from a andomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted at the University Hospital La Paz in Madrid. Pomalive is a patent pending combination of standardized polyphenols. Intake of Pomalive...
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) has developed a new infographic that omega-3 companies adhering to European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) guidelines can use to help communicate the health benefits of EPA and DHA omega-3s. The handout uses language taken from the Commission Regulations on the nine...
Downers Grove, IL—With summer beginning, staying energized is a top consumer concern. Optimum Nutrition surveyed full-time employed Americans ages 18-42 to find out how consumers feel, and how they power up. Key findings, as outlined in a press release: People Want to Enjoy Summer Fun 86% of respondents take advantage of Summer Fridays,...
Greenwich, CT—GoodSAM Foods is launching “Building Networks" in partnership with Colombia-based Luker Chocolate. The goal: provide Colombian youth with skills and resources to teach social media etiquette. GoodSAM also committed to improving three Colombian schools in 2002. The program aims to empower youth in GoodSAM farmer communities to become leaders...
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