Industry advocate Sen. Orrin Hatch to retire
The supplement industry will lose one of its staunchest allies when Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-UT retires at the end of the year.
Archives for January 2, 2018
Omega-3 may protect against DNA damage in vascular cells: Study
The potential heart health benefits of omega-3s may be linked (in part at least) to their ability to protect the DNA in the cells lining blood vessels, according to a study from Japanese researchers.
NPA files petition for approval of skip lot ID testing
The Natural Products Association has filed a petition on behalf of member Bergstrom Nutrition asking FDA to grant reduction of identity testing frequency based on the company’s track record. If successful, the petition could lower costs in the industry,...
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Kemin adds patent to Neumentix spearmint extract IP portfolio
The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent to Kemin to support the technology behind its lines of spearmint, KI110 and KI42, used in the company’s cognition-enhancing ingredient, Neumentix.
Sports nutrition and disabled athletes: Standardised guidelines may enhance physical performance
Dietary habits and supplement consumption among Paralympic athletes must be better studied in order to help them maximise their performance, academics say, after a new study revealed several micronutrient deficiencies.