How turmeric supplements brought bioavailability and idiosyncrasy into regulatory focus
Turmeric supplements, available in concentrated capsules, powders or extracts, are derived from the root of the Curcuma longa…
Proprietary turmeric extract improves orientation and attention scores in 24-week cognitive trial
Researchers at Japanese health food and functional beverage company House Wellness Foods Corp. evaluated the effect of CLE…
Indonesian FDA launches initiative to help local herbal firms in NPD, export
The pharmaceutical and food sectors, regulated by the Indonesian FDA, also known as Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan…
Novel Food approval in Great Britain for Sabinsa’s curcumin ingredient
The authorization, issued jointly by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS), permits Curcumin C3…
Japan’s FFC uptake, South Korea’s health supplements production in nutra trends round-up
Both current users of and people with experience taking functional foods in Japan are more likely to be…
Never Grow Up’s The Monday Bar seeks to fill gaps in Indian functional bars
The Monday Bar was launched by Mumbai-based consulting firm Never Grow Up after years of observing that modern…
Plant extract improves grip strength in adults showing early stage sarcopenia
Commonly known as elephant grass or napiergrass, Pennisetum purpureum Schumach is widely grown in Taiwan, where it is…
India bans ashwagandha leaf use in any form, industry reacts
Announcing the ban, the country’s Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) referred to schedule IV of the Health…
Qura creatine sets sights on premium market disruption
Officially launching at Vitafoods Europe this May, Qura creatine is entering the European market in an aim to…
The evolution of sports nutrition to active and now performance
That’s according to Colin Watts, CEO of Thorne, speaking to NutraIngredients+ during its recent Business Leaders Forum. Watts…
Kratom wants to keep out of the U.S. government’s war on opioids
In October, the Kratom Consumer Advisory Council released a position statement citing the top 10 reasons that kratom…
Photo Competition That Gets Up Close and Personal With Wildlife Announces Shortlist
‘In the Forest of Mordor’ by Vincze Balint. Animals category. The shortlist for Close-up Photographer of the Year…