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Nutrasource Diagnostics adds cannabis test to capabilities
Canadian lab Nutrasource Diagnostics Inc. has been approved by Health Canada for an absorption test in the cannabis ingredients space.
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Study that alleges many protein powders contain heavy metals gets big pushback, including threatened legal action
A study of the 134 best-selling protein powders released Wednesday by a group called the Clean Label Project found that many of the plant-based proteins tested poorly with higher levels of heavy metals and other toxins. The brands themselves and industry...
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Pharmatoka to receive ABC Award for Excellence in phytomedicinal research
The American Botanical Council (ABC) announced that the 2017 Varro E. Tyler Commercial Investment in Phytomedicinal Research Award will be presented to French company Pharmatoka SAS.
Probiotics and fish oil during pregnancy could cut children’s allergy risk
Allergy and eczema risk in infants and toddlers may be reduced if mothers take probiotics and fish oil supplements during pregnancy, suggest researchers.