Study ‘leaves little doubt’ about Pycnogenol’s benefits for menopause symptoms
Daily supplements of extracts from the bark of French Maritime Pine may help reduce the symptoms of the menopause like hot flashes and night sweats, says a new study.
Archives for February 14, 2013
FDA sends more GMP-related warning letters to four dietary supplement manufacturers
Four dietary supplements have received independent warning letters from the Food and Drug Administration for alleged GMP violations, as the agency maintains its focus on compliance.
Gatorade G Series Fit failed because it offered 'entry level products to advanced users at high prices’, says Euromonitor
Growth in the US sports nutrition market has been pretty explosive in recent years, but the failure of high profile launches such as PepsiCo’s Gatorade G Series Fit range shows that even the biggest players sometimes get things badly wrong, says one...
NPA Awards: ODS’ Dr Paul Coates, ABC’s Mark Blumenthal, and Country Vitamins’ Pat Sardell among the winners
The Natural Products Association has announced the winners to its 20th Annual NPA Awards for outstanding individuals and businesses that have made valuable contributions to the success of the natural products industry.
Social media push, discounting to drive GNC in 2013, CEO says
GNC is pushing strongly ahead with a social media marketing campaign to further expand its “unique customer base” said CEO Joe Fortunato in the company’s fourth quarter earnings call.
Natural products can equal drug effects, but the odds are low say researchers
Certain combinations of natural products can be as effective as man-made drugs in acting against specific diseases. But the chances of finding an effective combination could be as low as below 3%, according to new research data.