Archives for March 8, 2019

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Proliferation of faux seals threatens to dilute true certifications

Do certifications within the supplement industry provide meaningful information to consumers? Or are they just a way to make a confusing market even more impenetrable?

Expo West 2019

There’s a shift away from commodity to branded ingredients, says Youtheory science chief

Supplement brand Youtheory refreshed its branding and package design and launched new products at this year’s Natural Products Expo West Show in Anaheim, CA. The company is highlighting the use of branded ingredients in these products.

Meta-analysis supports berberine-silymarin combination for cardiometabolic health

Supplements formulated with berberine and silymarin may improve blood lipid levels and fasting blood sugar levels, says a meta-analysis of five randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical trials (RCTs).

International Women's Day: Market Focus

Women's health gaining importance in probiotics, says Lumina Intelligence

Sweden and China are leading the way in terms of availability and engagement with probiotic products specifically tailored to women's health, says Ewa Hudson of Lumina Intelligence.

‘Limited’ methods: Expert urges caution over study claiming 'supplements can't prevent depression'

While new clinical trial data seems to suggest certain supplements will not help the prevention of depression, one expert in the relationship between nutrition and mood has warned that the study was 'limited' and some coverage may be over-stating the...