A new study looked at the antioxidant effects of Hydroxytyrosol, a phenol found in olive leaves, and vitamin E on pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and found that it had potential as a treatment. The trial was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled. Results were assessed by improvement of oxidative-stress parameters...
Vancouver, WA—Columbia River Natural Pet Foods is voluntarily expanding their current recall, according to the FDA. The original recall, according to the FDA, covered 933 packages of Cow Pie fresh frozen meats for dogs and cats, produced in August 2017, with Lot# 81917. The packages were recalled because they had...
Reus, Spain—INC International Nut and Dried Fruit Council announced in a press release new evidence suggesting that dried fruit might help lower blood sugar response. Dried fruits, according to the press release, have a low to moderate glycemic index (GI), and have been shown to improve blood glucose control in...
Hoboken, NJ—Robuvit is shown in new research to enhance sleep quality for those who suffer from insomnia, according to a press release made by Horphag Research. Robuvit is a natural antioxidant made from French oak wood extract. According to the press release, insomnia is one of the most common sleep...
Salinas Valley, CA—A new study suggests that prenatal exposure to chemicals in personal care products may speed puberty in girls, according to Berkeley News. The study, known as the Center for the Health Assessment of Mothers and Children of Salinas (CHAMCOS) study, was primarily intended to examine the impact of...
Rolvsoy, Norway—Pharmatech AS has achieved Friend of the Sea certification for the marine raw materials used in its liquid, powder, and softgelatin formulations, according to a press release. Friend of the Sea standard certifies that fish oil originates only from fisheries compliant with Friend of the Sea sustainable fishing requirements,...
Camden, NJ—Campbell Soup has launched the sale of Bolthouse Farms and Garden Fresh Gourmet, as well as other businesses in the fresh food sector, according to CNBC. CNBC reported that Campbell is selling other fresh food investments as well, due to the fact that the fresh food industry requires expertise...
Washington, D.C.—U.S. farmers and ranchers will face losses in the Japanese market, thanks to the implementation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the European Union-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EUJEPA), according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The 11-member TPP will begin on December 30, at which point Tokyo will begin...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) submitted comments to the FDA outlining a framework for developing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for cosmetic products, according to a press release. Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., president and CEO of NPA, said, “More and more, consumers are turning to natural alternatives for personal care products.
Silk is launching a new “Oat Yeah” line of oatmilks, according to Trendhunter. The line includes The Plain One, The Vanilla One, and The Chocolate One, each of which, according to Trendhunter, Silk advertises as a great product to consume on its own, stir into coffee, or enjoy by the...
