Klamath Falls, OR—Dried apple peel powder (DAPP) may be able to support joint function and range of motion, according to a recent study published in Journal of Medicinal Food. In addition to testing in these two areas, additional in vitro and clinical testing was done to gauge possible mechanisms behind...
Geneva, Switzerland— A new peer-reviewed study published in the International Journal of Angiology shows that a branded pine bark extract supplement may improve the appearance, swelling and discomfort of pregnancy-induced varicose veins and spider vein clusters. 133 women took part in this open-registry study at Chieti-Pescara University in Italy, all...
East Windsor, NJ—A recent study published in Studies In Contemporary Medicine has shown that curcuminoids may have a positive effect on overall lipid profile, including total cholesterol. Taking place at the University of Medical Sciences in Mashhad, Iran, this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group clinical trial was conducted with 117...
Herbally Yours, Gilbert, AZ, manufactured and distributed SupplySide West Survival Kits, featuring eight formulas sponsored by ingredient suppliers like Aker BioMarine (Superba Krill for inflammation relief), Nexira (Fibregum for digestive support) and Taiyo (Suntheanine for relaxation). Embria, Ankeny, IA, showed off its new, airy Epicor-themed booth. The third annual...
Private labeling has its own rules of the road.Retailers looking to raise profit margins, strengthen their brand and increase customer loyalty need look no further than private labeling. It’s easier said than done, of course. And yet, lots of retailers are doing it successfully. U.S. retail sales of private label...
Laval, Québec, Canada—Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. has appointed Jim Hamilton as its new president and CEO, effective February 2, 2015. An industry veteran for over 25 years, Hamilton played a leading role in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sales of dietary supplement, food, animal feed, and personal care products...
In a SupplySide West talk entitled, “Regs and Legs,” Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., executive director and CEO of the Natural Products Association (NPA), provided an update of regulatory and legislative matters of interest to this industry. For starters, he commented that the industry is losing many long-time Congressional friends, including Senators...
SupplySide West 2014 Wrap-UpJohn P. Richie, Jr., Ph.D. professor of Public Health Sciences and Pharmacology at Penn State University School of Medicine, was on hand at the Kyowa Hakko SupplySide West booth to discuss new research published in the European Journal of Nutrition. Richie’s interest in aging and the role...
SupplySide West 2014 Wrap-UpA SupplySide West panel discussion offered insight about “Current Issues Regarding New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) Notifications.” Kicking off the discussion was Cara Welch, Ph.D., acting team leader of the dietary supplements regulations implementation team in the division of dietary supplement programs at the U.S. Food and Drug...
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