Austin, TX—The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has announced the publication of a new Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin (BAPB) on oil of English lavender, also known as common lavender. English lavender oil is obtained by the distillation of the flowering tops of Lavandula angustifolia, a shrub in the mint...
Oslo, Norway, and Edison, NJ—A new clinical trial has found that a daily dose of vitamin K2 as MenaQ7 improved vascular health, according to a press release from NattoPharma, makers of MenaQ7. The press release explains that Matrix Gla-Protein (MGP) is involved in the prevention of arterial calcification, but the...
Secaucus, NJ—The tomato extract Lycoderm can bring about significant improvements to skin health and appearance, according to new research published in Clinical Pharmacology and Biopharmaceutics. The double-blind, placebo-controlled trial is the first to focus on visible beauty parameters, according to a press release from makers of Lycoderm, Lycored. 60 healthy...
East Windsor, NJ—A new clinical trial studied the effects of a combination of Sabinsa's Curcumin C3 Complex and BioPerine on serum cytokine concentrations. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Phytotherapy Research, involved 62 critically ill patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), aged 18–65 years. Subjects received either 500 mg/day curcuminoids with 5...
Oslo, Norway, and Edison, NJ—A new research paper has identified the need for a vitamin K2-specific RDI, according to a press release from NattoPharma. “In this review, we highlight the specific activity of vitamin K2 based upon proposed frameworks necessary for a bioactive substance to be recommended for an RDI.
Londerzeel, Belgium—IFF Health has received Non-GMO Project Verification for its Go-Less Men health ingredient. Sourced from 100% European-grown pumpkins, this plant-based pumpkin-seed ingredient has been supported by clinical trials and supports healthy bladder function in men, the company reports. “This certification reflects IFF’s commitment to develop the highest quality ingredients...
The supplements industry is defending probiotics on multiple fronts, against new guidelines from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and a segment on the show 60 Minutes. The new guidelines from AGA were formed by a guideline panel and technical review panel, wherein the members were selected by the AGA Governing...
Chicago, IL—3BL Media has named ADM to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies, according to a press release. The ranking is based on 141 ESG transparency and performance factors in eight pillars:...
Eugene, OR—GloryBee, a 45-year-old honey and natural ingredient company, announced the permanent closure of their Highway 99 and Airport Rd., Eugene, location. Customers will still be able to purchase GloryBee products and beekeeping supplies via e-commerce, as well as from other local retailers, the company announced in a press release.
Chr. Hansen Holding A/S announced that it has entered into an agreement with the owners of UAS Laboratories LLC to acquire 100% of the company for $530 million. The acquisition will further strengthen and expand Chr. Hansen’s global microbial platform and Human Health business, according to the announcement, and is...
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