A pilot study suggests a branded extract that combines soy-derived phosphatidylserine (PS) and phosphatidic acid (PA) may help those with dementia. Researchers asked older individuals with memory problems to take a combination of 100 mg of PS and 80 mg of PA (as MemreePlus from Lonza, in Allendale, NJ) or...
News and notes from industry suppliers. Los Angeles, CA-based Axiom Foods announced that its Oryzatein brown rice protein is now recognized GRAS by FDA. Arjuna Natural Extracts Ltd of Bengaluru, India, received a U.S. patent for the use of BCM-95 Curcumin as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. LactoSpore Bacillus...
Hoboken, NJ—A recent study published in Panminerva Medica suggests that a pine bark extract supplement may be able to reduce the symptoms, severity, and duration of the common cold. The branded supplement, Pycnogenol (distributed by Horphag Research) has been the subject of previous studies showing it to be effective in...
Setria Glutathione from Kyowa Hakko of New York, NY, received approval from Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration for its use “as a therapeutically active ingredient in adults.” Through a recent social media campaign, Embria Health Sciences (producer of EpiCor, based in Ankeny, IA) raised awareness about childhood undernutrition and made...
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...
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...
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