Digestive Support | WholeFoods Magazine

Pharmactive Launches KWD+ to Promote Digestion

February 11, 2023

Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L.U., has launched KWD+, intended to promote protein digestion. The ingredient is a high-potency kiwi extract and is being marketed towards sports enthusiasts, the elderly, and vegans. Sourced from New Zealand, the kiwi fruit delivers vitamin C and antioxidant properties, attributed to actinidin. Studies on animal models...

Organic India Releases Herbal Laxative

February 11, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Organic India is expanding its supplement line with the launch of Herbal Laxative, a gentle, non-habit forming supplement. The senna-free digestive formula promotes digestion and elimination to provide relief without the gastrointestinal discomfort, the company says. It is formulated with Bael Leaf, Garden Cress, and Psyllium Husk, promoting daily regularity.

Black Seed: 6 Reasons to Love It

December 22, 2022

Rebecca Viscomi

Nigella sativa (aka black seed or black cumin) has been linked to many curative properties, traced back to the Old Testament. Today, research confirms that the herb delivers benefits. “Nigella is a relatively little-known but increasingly popular botanical in the Western medicinal herb and dietary supplement industry,” said Stefan Gafner, Ph.D.,...

ABC's Adopt-an-Herb Program: Nexira Adopts Acacia Gum

December 21, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Austin, TX—Nexira has adopted acacia gum (also called gum arabic) through the American Botanical Council’s (ABC) Adopt-an-Herb botanical research and education program. “Nexira is continuously working to raise awareness around acacia fiber prebiotic health benefits,” said Mathieu Dondain, Nexira Vice President, in a press release. “Adopting the Acacia Gum record on ABC’s...

Sneak Preview! Science & Innovation Spotlight at SupplySide West 2022

October 26, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Las Vegas, NV—From October 31 to November 4, 2022, natural products industry members will gather at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America (FiNA). Exhibitors from across the health and nutrition supply chain will be in attendance. The WholeFoods Magazine team will be there, and...

Live Earth Offers Fulvic Acid Supplement

October 7, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Live Earth Products has released LM-32 HC, a fulvic acid based supplement. The company says it is designed to support gut health, immune function, and cognitive health, when taken regularly. It also supports digestion and nutrient absorption. LM-32 HC is cold water extracted fulvic acid from humic shale, mined exclusively from the...

Hot Products: February 2022

February 23, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Hot, new products that industry companies don’t want you to miss. Supplements Bluebonnet’s Intimate Essentials® DHEA 25 mg & 50mg Vegetable Capsules Bluebonnet’s Intimate Essentials® DHEA 25 mg and 50mg Vegetable Capsules are derived from wild yams and specially formulated to support DHEA levels within the normal...

Bio-Cat Sponsors Digestive Enzyme Trial

February 3, 2022

Julia Peterman

Troy, VA—Bio-Cat Inc. is sponsoring a clinical trial at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) intended to investigate the efficacy of a digestive enzyme blend that aims to improve protein digestion and gastrointestinal tolerance. The trial will examine a mixture of six fungal enzymes, referred to as BC-006, as...

November 2021

October 27, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Digital Edition Editorial: The Special Touch that Sets Independents Apart What’s Selling 2021 Retailer of the Year: Marlene’s Market & Deli Immune Support, the Preventative Way Update! Digestive Health Category Supplement Highlights: SOS for Thinning Hair Herb of the Month: Hibiscus Happy Customer: Marlene's Market & Deli Merchandising Insights:...

Update! Digestive Health Category

October 27, 2021

Julia Peterman

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Digestive health is a massive market, covering -biotics, enzymes, herbs, and more, affecting everything from immune health to energy. Consumers are more than aware of this. Looking at the U.S. specifically, Cashtyn Lovan, Marketing Manager, Cargill, tells WholeFoods: “We recently partnered with Harris Poll to gain a deeper insight into...