Trust Transparency Center introduces Collagen Stewardship Alliance
Once only associated with outer beauty, collagen is casting a wider net by entering into more functional categories and becoming a household name.
Archives for March 18, 2020
Protein plus HMB boosts muscle gains in legs, study finds
The addition of HMB to a high dose of whey protein boosted leg fat free mass more than protein alone in a new study among untrained young men.
Disease crisis turns up pressure on analytical labs
The COVID-19 crisis is placing an additional burden on testing labs as companies scramble to meet consumer demand for immune health products.
Imbalance of kids’ gut microbiome may play role in autism symptom development
Spanish scientists suggest that an imbalance of the gut microbiome in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may influence the development and severity of symptoms associated with the condition.
EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION
EC looks to implement “controversial" ban of botanical species used in supplements
The European Commission (EC) is looking to ban several botanical species containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives widely used in food supplements and herbal medicinal products for their laxative effect.
Export challenge: China’s botanical firms in supply chain battle as global orders rebound for immunity ingredients
The COVID-19 epidemic has led to a rebound in demand for plant extracts with immune-boosting effects, but a China industry expert has warned there are difficulties in exporting the goods due to logistic supply chain problems.