Cashing in on the crisis: More FDA warning letters
There is currently no cure for coronavirus, however, that hasn’t stopped companies from preying on consumers’ fears, as a new raft of FDA warning letters makes clear.
Archives for April 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: SPOTLIGHT ON THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Curcumin supply escapes worst of coronavirus supply disruptions
The rapid shutdown of Indian society to combat the coronavirus crisis has inconvenienced manufacturers of curcumin ingredients, but thus far has not put a critical dent in inventories, suppliers say.
Nektium gets US patent on mango ingredient for ‘brain enhancing’ effects
Spanish botanical ingredient supplier Nektium has announced a US patent for its branded ingredient Zynamite, which is derived from the mango tree.
NOW CEO: ‘March was unprecedented in the history of the company’
Many dietary supplement companies are experiencing surging sales as consumers seek out health-promoting products, and Chicago-based NOW is no different. The company experienced “incredible” sales in March, but ingredient supply bottlenecks and the...
Mice study: Green tea shows promise for food allergies
The consumption of green tea may help suppress the immune response which causes allergies, according to a new Japanese study in mice.
China-funded study finds fish oil supplements linked to lower risk of heart disease and death
Habitual intake of fish oil supplements is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to a large prospective cohort study.