Too much of a good thing? Demand for botanicals puts increasing pressure on supplies
The supplies of some botanical ingredients is coming under increasing pressure as the dietary supplement industry continues to expand.
Archives for August 1, 2019
Plant-based protein brand uses Crohn’s tie in to boost clean image
Plant-based protein brand OWYN has committed to donating sales proceeds of a new product launch to benefit Crohn’s disease sufferers.
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NSF International revises, rebrands its Non-GMO Certification program
Testing and certification organization NSF International announced yesterday that it has completed the revamping process of its Non-GMO certification.
Polyphenols from carob linked to performance improvement in pilot study of taekwondo athletes
Polyphenols from carob—a plant producing brown pods ubiquitous in the Mediterranean and the Middle East—may have some sports nutrition potential, according to a new paper.
Blueberries aid healthy ageing, studies suggest
A collection of new studies further quantifies how blueberry consumption can contribute to healthy aging.
Mimicking mother’s milk: Morinaga Milk Industry to focus on probiotic applications in infant formula
Japanese dairy giant Morinaga Milk Industry, a probiotic strains supplier, has plans in the upcoming year around to expand the application of its functional proprietary probiotic strain into infant formula, to aid with gut health and immune protection.