Chicago, IL—The American Nutrition Association (ANA) has identified 6 trends to watch in 2021. Immune Resilience. Health experts are noting the role that personalized nutrition can play in confronting challenges posed by the pandemic. “Nutrition has a unique biochemical influence on the immune system,” said Michael Stroka, CEO of the...
Green Bay, WI—Two new studies have been published on BCM-95 curcumin, bringing the product’s total number of studies up to 73, according to a press release from Terry Naturally/EuroPharma, which uses the branded ingredient in its CuraMed product. BCM-95 is a branded ingredient from Arjuna Natural. One study examined the...
Probi and Perrigo have signed an “extensive” pan-European agreement enabling the companies to expand probiotic digestive and immune health concepts into 14 European countries, according to a press release. Financial terms were not disclosed. Under the agreement, Perrigo will launch three probiotic products as dietary supplements within the digestive and...
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced a House Resolution (H. Res. 116) that recognizes the benefits of vitamin D intake for preventing respiratory infection and COVID–19 complications, and encourages the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue guidance on...
Washington, D.C.—Effective March 15, 2021, Steve Tave will transition from his role as Director of FDA's Office of Dietary Supplements Programs (ODSP) to a new position as principal advisor in the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) commended Tave on his commitment to public health...
Washington, D.C.—Weak study design, haphazard approach, unclear results...Steve Mister, President & CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), had strong words in response to a study and accompanying commentary published February 12, 2021 online in JAMA Open Network. In the study, Effect of High-Dose Zinc and Ascorbic Acid Supplementation...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) outlined the current political and policy outlook for the natural products industry during a webinar for its membership. The webinar address how the industry will be impacted by President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief package. Also among the topics discussed by NPA's Daniel...
Virtual—Natural Products Expo West is going virtual for 2021, according to a press release. It will take place May 24-27, featuring virtual booths, a sampling program, networking opportunities, retailer/buyer programs, and conference programming focused on product innovations and trends. An FAQ page here answers questions about what a virtual event...
San Diego, CA—Star Manufacturing has launched Star Organics, a nutraceutical division that will manufacture chewable tablets, effervescents, gummies, liquid capsules, oral film strips, tinctures, and two-piece capsules. Star Organics plans to incorporate branded ingredients including Organic Eldermune Elerberry and BerryShield Elderberry from INS Farms, and Organic Cran Naturelle Cranberry from...
New research from North Carolina State University has discovered how Lactobacillus bacteria help promote their own survival in the gut: They use enzymes to manipulate bile acids, creating a more livable environment. "The interplay between bile and bacteria has a huge impact on their ability to live, thrive or die...
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