Rockville, MD—Companies will now have an easier time finding information about U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) facility inspections and court actions. As part of its Transparency Initiative, FDA has developed an online tool for finding information about inspections. Users can search for facilities’ names and addresses, inspection dates, which...
New York, NY—Researchers based at the University of Utah Brain Institute have collected data they believe supports the use of a branded citicoline (Cognizin from Kyowa Hakko, based here) for improving attention. For 28 days, either 250 or 500 mg of the supplement was given to 40 healthy women; a...
Bridgewater, NJ—National Starch, based here, completed a study indicating its Hi-maize resistant starch could benefit those with prediabetes. A team from Biofortis-Provident Clinical Research found that overweight men who consumed 30 grams of the starch (a dietary fiber) daily had nearly a 73% improvement in insulin sensitivity. Smaller doses yielded...
Biothera of Eagan, MN received a Superior rating from AIB International during a good manufacturing practices audit of its distribution center. EPAX AS of Aalesund, Norway received a Top Supplier award from Pharmacaps, Inc. during its Partners in Success awards ceremony. In other news, EPAX has received a Friend...
TIC Gums, White Marsh, MD, has introduced an organic yogurt stabilizer called TICorganic. Two varieties of the product are available: YG Cup Set is for organic yogurt in cup packaging, while YG Vat Set is for stirred yogurt. Derived from red seaweed and said to increase yogurt’s smoothness, both...
TIC Gums, White Marsh, MD, has introduced an organic yogurt stabilizer called TICorganic. Two varieties of the product are available: YG Cup Set is for organic yogurt in cup packaging, while YG Vat Set is for stirred yogurt. Derived from red seaweed and said to increase yogurt’s smoothness, both...
Purchase, NY—A trial published in Nutrition Research and Practice suggests a branded lychee fruit polyphenol (Oligonol from Maypro Industries, located here) may offer anti-inflammatory properties. This branded extract is said to offer improved bioavailabilty and low-molecular weight polyphenols. Says the company. Researchers at the Department of Physiology, College of...
Dublin, OH - Millions of people experience the discomfort and pain of heartburn. Finding a safe solution can be difficult since many remedies look to reduce stomach acid, which can be harmful. Such a tactic can diminish protection against bacterial infection creating additional pain. A recent pilot study shows...
Santa Ana, CA-based Robinson Pharma Inc. received a quality certification for its compliance with the STR RQP standard of manufacturing. According to the firm, it passed a “rigorous, multi-day, in-depth inquiry into all aspects of facilities, production practices, staff training and qualifications, and ingredient and finished product testing and...
Oslo, Norway—A recent study published in Nutrition & Metabolism confirms the hypothesis that krill oil is beneficial to the endocannabinoid (EC) system in humans. This part of the nervous system helps regulate physiological processes such as mood and appetite. Typically, those who are overweight have higher EC levels in...
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