Supplementation with BioCell Collagen can reduce signs of UVB-induced photoaging, according to a new study published in Journal of Functional Foods. Photoaging occurs via several mechanisms: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) induce breakdown of collagen fibers and prevention of collagen synthesis, and the reduction in hyaluronic acid in the skin causes...
Naas, Ireland—Kerry has acquired IsoAge Technologies and Biosecur Lab Inc., according to a press release. The acquisitions expand Kerry’s clean-label food protection capabilities. Kerry’s research has found that there is a strong consumer desire for the removal of artificial ingredients in food and beverages; the market for consumer-friendly shelf life...
Los Angeles, CA—Supplementing with Kyolic Aged Garlic Extact (AGE) can effectively reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension while also improving arterial stiffness and gut microbiota, according to a review published in Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine. The review focused on 12 clinical trials involving 553 people with high blood pressure.
Basel, Switzerland—Lonza Group Ltd. has hosted its Annual General Meeting, according to a press release. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, shareholders were not allowed to attend in person; all shareholders delegated their votes to the independent proxy, who therefore represented 100% of the 44,965,404 votes usually cast by shareholders. All...
Sioux Falls, SD—OmegaQuant has partnered with Standard Process to offer an Omega-3 Index testing kit to healthcare practitioners, to help them better support patients’ health, according to a press release. The Standard Process Omega-3 Index Plus test kit was developed by OmegaQuant, which was founded by William S. Harris, Ph.D.,...
Ann Arbor, MI—NSF International announced that it has signed an agreement with the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA). NSF International will serve as a certifying body providing audits to GRMA member suppliers. Talks between the two organizations began at the founding of the GRMA in 2014, according to a press...
Corvallis, OR—Supplements containing vitamin C and D are a safe, effective, and low-cost means of helping the immune system fight off COVID-19 and other acute respiratory tract diseases, according to an Oregon State University researcher, whose findings were published in Nutrients. Adrian Gombart, Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics in the...
Washington, D.C.—Over 100 million people took action in 192 countries in honor of Earth Day’s 50th anniversary, making commitments on a range of environmental issues, according to a press release from Earth Day Network. Highlights include: The Earth Day 50 livestream reached more than 8.5M views (syndicated through org, Twitter,Twitch, YouTube, and earthdaylive2020.org)...
Verdure Sciences has announced Restoridyn, a blend of proprietary polyphenols. It is sports ingredient intended to support athletes, and individuals who occasionally train to keep healthy, the company claims. 17150 Metro Park Ct., Noblesville, IN 46060, www.vs-corp.com...
White Plains, NY—Danone Institute North America, a non-profit organization created by Danone North America, is launching its second annual “One Planet. One Health” Initiative grant program. “One Planet. One Health” reflects the company's belief that the health of people and the health of the planet are inseparable, according to a...
