Morristown, NJ — Researchers at the University of Georgia have found that the macular carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin isomers, are now not only associated with eye health, but with reducing serum cortisol and improving psychological stress levels as well. “Supplementation with macular carotenoids reduces psychological stress, serum cortisol, and sub-optimal...
Vitamin Angels’ Mother’s Day Campaign began on May 1 and will go until June 30. This year, the organization, which provides vitamins to at-risk communities across the globe to combat malnutrition in children, tells the story of Fatima, a mother of two from Sotuta, Mexico. Nutritious food is scarce where...
Washington, D.C. — An article in the Washington Post reports that as part of the spending bill passed by Congress this week to avoid government shutdown and fund the government until the end of September, $3 million will be allocated to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) program to...
Washington, D.C. — According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) denied a petition filed by the NRDC, together with the Breast Cancer Fund, Center for Environmental Health, Center for Food Safety, Center for Science in the Public Interest and the Environmental Working...
Scott Gottlieb, M.D. — President Donald Trump’s nominee for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner — publicly confirmed his support and commitment to enforce the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) if he is confirmed as commissioner. “As someone who uses dietary supplements every day, I believe...
Washington, D.C. — The Supplement Online Wellness Library (OWL), created by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and developed and administered by UL is officially live, one year after its announcement and a period of beta testing. “Last month, during Expo West, it was heartening to witness the high level...
Los Angeles, CA — A study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements found evidence that supplementation with ashwagandha (specifically KSM-66 from Ixoreal Biomed) has an impact on memory and cognition. The randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled pilot study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ashwagandha for improving...
Austin, TX — Shares in Whole Foods Market Inc. are on the rise after reports by Financial Times that Albertson Cos. is exploring purchasing Whole Foods Market. Stocks climbed to $37.33, a 4.5 percent increase, since speculation about the possible purchase began. Business Insider, a source of Financial Times, stated...
American Botanical Council (ABC) has announced that one of their board members has passed away recently. “It is with deep sadness and respect that I share with you the news of the passing of Fredi Kronenberg, PhD, during the night of Wednesday/Thursday,” said ABC founder and executive director Mark Blumenthal.
Brooklyn, NY — ITO EN (North America) Inc. announced its partnership with food industry redistributor Dot Foods, which will expand less than truck load availability of its popular brands, including matcha LOVE, TEAS’ TEA Organic and Oi Ocha, to distributors nationwide. Dot Foods has a streamlines business model, removing large...
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