Washington, D.C.—Registration is now open for the annual Dietary Supplements Regulatory Summit (DSRS), which will take place at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. Now in its fifth year, the summit will feature insights and updates from top FDA officials, including officials from the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, and...
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada—Ketone supplements may control glucose levels by mimicking some aspects of a ketogenic diet, according to a study done by researchers at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus. The study was driven by the high number of people with diabetes, looking for ways to better control...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced in a press release that former FDA official Sibyl Swift, Ph.D., will be the new SVP for Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for the association. Dr. Swift most recently held the position of Associate Director for Research and Strategy at the Office of Dietary...
Fairfield, NJ and Hermosa Beach, CA—OWYN announced a growth investment round led by PowerPlant Ventures in a press release. PowerPlant joins existing investors Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. and Halen Brands, Inc. Mark Olivieri, President of OWYN, said in the release: “We are really proud of what OWYN has accomplished to...
[caption id="attachment_70919" align="alignright" width="206"] Travis Stork, M.D., Emmy nominated TV host of The Doctors, and board-certified emergency medicine physician, has teamed up with Qunol, a supplement brand focused on superior absorption, to share tips on how anyone can look and feel their best from the inside out in the New...
Sudbury, MA—Atrium Innovations, owned by Nestlé Health Science, has acquired LivingMatrix, a San Francisco-based personalized functional medicine platform, according to a press release. Kyle Bliffert, President of Atrium Innovations, said in the release: “This exciting acquisition is reflective of the current mission and direction for Atrium Innovations, with support from...
Irvine, CA—New research from the University of California, Irvine, explains the molecular mechanisms by which common herbs help lower blood pressure, according to a press release. Herbs including lavender, fennel seed, and chamomile activate a specific potassium channel—KCNQ5—in blood vessels. KCNQ5, along with other potassium channels, is expressed in vascular...
Seattle, WA--A recent report in The Washington Post (The Post) titled Amazon prohibits CBD sales, but it’s still easy to buy on the site raises awareness on a topic that also has been addressed in WholeFoods Magazine: the availability of cannabidiol (CBD) on Amazon. The Post reporter Jay Greene wrote,...
Nielsen has released their 2020 forecast for the U.S. Hemp-CBD and CPG Industries, predicting that the market could be a $2.25-2.75 billion industry in 2020—and calling that projection conservative. The estimate accounts for hampered FDA rulings and other possible speed bumps. Rich Maturo, VP, Cannabis Practice at Nielsen, said in...
Boulder, CO—Extract Labs announced in a press release that it is funding cancer research currently being conducted at Colorado State University at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Researchers at CSU are conducting lab-based research on the impact of cannabidiol (CBD) against canine glioma cells, or brain and spinal...
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