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…
The hidden male fertility problem affecting thousands of NI couples – and the simple test many never receive – The Irish News
Approximately one in six couples in Northern Ireland experience infertility or have difficulty conceiving. Fortunately, advances in medical…
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…
8 simple ways to boost your kidney health – The Irish News
Relying too heavily on anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen for pain relief could negatively affect kidney health, warn experts.…
Both sides should be listened to
The arguments against ultra-processed foods reached their apex near the end of last year, when prestigious medical journal…