Broccoli extract shows weight management abilities: Mouse study
Sulforaphane, a phytochemical found in broccoli, may affect the rate of weight gain, according to a new study suggesting the compound plays a role in energy consumption and fat burning.
Archives for March 15, 2017
Five key Expo West 2017 supplement trends
We walked and we talked and we took photos, and here’s our list of 5 key trends for supplements from Expo West 2017 in Anaheim.
In wake of disease claim warning, Life Extension said it will tweak page layouts but won’t back down from core mission
Despite receiving a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration about disease claims on its website, supplement manufacturer Life Extension said it is not going to change its basic mode of communication with its customers.
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Shatavari is rising star in herbal tea, although turmeric & matcha still reign supreme, Pukka exec says
After years of struggling to balance energy drinks and sleep aids, Americans are beginning to turn to adaptogens in herbal teas to help meet and “harmonize” their bodies’ needs, according to the co-founder of Pukka, an herbal tea and supplement company.
President of Mauritius recognized by ABC for contributions to medicinal plant research
Her Excellency Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, PhD, President of the Republic of Mauritius, is the recipient of the American Botanical Council’s 2016 Norman R. Farnsworth Excellence in Botanical Research Award.
AHA advisory on omega-3s effectiveness for CVD sufferers seen as win for industry
A recent advisory by the American Heart Association on the role of omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention of heart disease is seen as a significant win by industry stakeholders.