Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, according to Reuters, citing six straight years of losses and a costly arbitration with former chief financial officer Brent Weickert, who holds the largest unsecured claim of a disputed $780,000 arbitration award. According to Reuters, CEO Daniel Fabricant,...
Bengaluru, India—Sabinsa’s four Sami Labs manufacturing sites in India were recently audited by the Certification Body, Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS—UK Branch, and achieved FSSC 22000 (Foundation Food Safety System Certification 22000), which replaces the previous ISO 22000: 2005—FSMS achieved by the facilities until 2018, according to a press release.
A new study published in Journal of Applied Microbiology found that Epicor, a yeast fermentate prebiotic from Embria Health Sciences, improves the integrity of the intestinal barrier during heat stress by altering the gut microbiota in rats. The study split rats into two groups. One group was treated orally with...
Dublin, Ireland—The nutraceutical market is on the rise, according to a new report from Research and Markets. An aging population and an increase in chronic diseases, the report says, are encouraging manufacturers to produce nutrition-rich products, which also plays into a growing consumer desire for fortified or functional foods. That...
Washington, D.C.—Three genes from a Lactobacillus species are almost certainly involved in mediating adhesion to the vaginal epithelium, according to new research. Harold Marcotte, Ph.D., lead author of the study, said in a press release: “An imbalance of the normal microbiota, and particularly a loss of lactobacilli, predisposes women to...
Los Angeles, CA—City Attorney Mike Feuer’s office reached a $1.75 million agreement with Rainbow Light that will set a testing standard for lead in prenatal products, according to a press release. After the office tested Rainbow Light’s products, they found that although Rainbow Light advertised its vitamins as “free of...
China—A new meta-analysis has found that vitamin D supplementation significantly reduced the risk of cancer death. The study, published in The BMJ, examined 52 randomized controlled trials covering a total of 75,454 participants. In their introduction, the researchers noted that previous studies of this kind have been inconclusive: “Interpretation of...
The risk of developing celiac disease is likely to be connected to the amount of gluten children consume at a young age, according to a new study published in JAMA. While the study was observational, and therefore unable to confirm causation, it is the most comprehensive of its kind to...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Washington, D.C.—One in seven Americans say they personally use cannabidiol (CBD) or CBD-based products, according to a Gallup poll. Gallup also found that younger Americans and those in the Western U.S. are most likely to use these products. 20% of adults under 30 say they use CBD, but both usage...
Santa Barbara, CA—Sprouts Farmers Market is hosting a nationwide in-store campaign throughout the month of August to benefit Vitamin Angels, according to a press release. Since 2013, Sprouts has helped over 8 million children gain access to essential vitamins and minerals. This month’s campaign goal is to raise over $400,000,...
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