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The ingredient - which is soy fermented by Lactobacillus delbrueckii, ssp. delbrueckii also known as Rosell-187 or R-187 – achieved the claim for its benefits in supporting intestinal/ gastrointestinal health.
Formulated with bovine and marine collagens, along with several products containing highly concentrated borage oil, the new line marks the omega-3 player’s first foray into the beauty-from-within category.
As beer sales slip and demand for functional drinks rise, distributors like AB-ONE are expanding into other categories like better-for-you hydration.
The ruling affirms that substances that are self-determined to be GRAS can continue to be exempt from premarket review by FDA.
Dietary supplement manufacturer ChromaDex has dropped an energy claim on its Tru Niagen product following a National Advertising Division challenge.
Tart cherries supplementation showed no effect on gut microbiome makeup nor on inflammation markers in a recent study. The ingredient also showed no change in markers of blood glucose control.
Disruption of the gut microbiome appears to impair muscle adaptation to exercise as US researchers present evidence for the role of microbial metabolites in boosting muscle strength and power.
Swedish plant-based oil specialists AAK are to partner with Progress Biotech to supply the Dutch firm’s algae-based omega-3 fatty acid for infant formula.