Heavily processed food may increase risk for type 2 diabetes
Pre-packaged food such as instant noodles, chicken nuggets, chips and other snacks with long shelf lives have been linked to greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Archives for December 19, 2019
Research finds that cash can help stressed-out people eat healthier
Parents often find creative ways to get their kids to eat their broccoli, such as dessert, extra screen time or even bribery. But what about adults? It turns out that if offered cash, adults can be persuaded to eat their fruits and vegetables too.
Changes to NDI process called for in paper that claims DSHEA no longer adequate to regulate industry
A paper published today in a prominent medical journal asserts that the law governing dietary supplements is no longer adequate to protect consumers and sweeping changes are needed to keep potentially dangerous new ingredients off the market.
Guest article
The legacy of 2019: CBD, mandatory listing and discord
The question of CBDs, and of a mandatory product listing, have dominated a year that for the dietary supplement industry has not been as tumultuous as some.
Concerns on quality of Japanese health supplements as more than 40% fail pharma solubility test
More than 40% of dietary supplements may not be as effective as touted to be, after 100 products tested by Japan’s National Consumer Affairs Center (NCAC) were unable to dissolve in water within the specified time limits.
Brand builders? Chinese health products distributor Ecmoho’s big plans following NASDAQ listing
China company Ecmoho is looking to work with more supplements and functional foods brands, strengthen its offline distribution and increase repeat purchases after its publicly listing on NASDAQ.