The U.S. Court of Appeals (USCA) for the Federal Circuit has upheld the decision of the International Trade Commission (ITC) to dismiss a complaint from Amarin Pharma, Inc., that certain companies were falsely labeling and advertising omega-3 products as “dietary supplements,” when they were actually “new drugs” as per the...
Cambridge, MA—Charles Broderick, alumnus of both Harvard University and MIT, gave $4.5 million to each institution to support research on the effects of cannabis, according to a press release from Harvard. It’s the largest donation to date supporting research into cannabinoids. The press release notes that there are gaps in...
New York, NY—Beyond Meat began trading at $46 per share on Thursday, according to CNN, an 84% increase over its IPO price of $25. It closed at $65.75 per share, 163% over its IPO price, after hitting nearly $73 a few hours after trading opened. CNN notes that the jump...
Silver Spring, MD—The AHPA Foundation for Education and Research on Botanicals (ERB Foundation) is requesting proposals for research on the sustainable harvest of goldenseal, according to a press release. The Foundation will award grant funding to eligible applicants. The press release says that the grant supports research on goldenseal populations,...
Leuven, Belgium—Vitamin K2 could be vital to heart health maintenance, according to a new study published in Journal of the American Heart Association. According to the study, stiffening and calcification of the large arteries are major forerunners of cardiovascular complications. Matrix Gla Protein (MGP) inhibits this calcification, but it requires...
San Francisco and Calistoga, CA—Pacific Forest Trust and Crystal Geyser Water Company are partnering to launch the Springs for Life—ForestWater Alliance, which will work to protect and restore critical forested headwaters where drinking water originates, according to a press release. Forests filter water, regulate flows, keep stream banks stable, and...
Pennsylvania—Walnuts can help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD)—but not just through their fatty acid content, according to a new study from Penn State. Participants were split into three diet groups, all of which had a lower saturated fat content than the average American diet,...
Alexandria, VA--Dr. John Hathcock, who served as senior vice president, scientific & international affairs at the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) until his retirement in 2012, passed away on April 30, 2019. Those who knew Dr. Hathcock reflected on what a honor it was to have worked beside him. Announcing...
Sydney, Australia—“Everything in moderation” goes for good things, too. Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), used for muscle building, can cause serotonin depletion, leading to overeating and depression—but not, importantly, because BCAAs are harmful, according to a study published in Nature Metabolism. Rather, a press release on the study reports, it’s...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., reported results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2019, in a press release. Net sales saw a 10% increase from Q1 2018. Other highlights include: Comparable store sales growth of 1.4% Net income of $56 million, compared to $67 million from Q1 2018 Raised...
