Sports nutrition launches target daily users, convenient formats
To reach a broader consumer base, companies continue to expand their portfolios with more convenient, accessible formats, including…
South Korea’s MFDS flags height growth, brain supplements containing 5-HTP
The ministry, together with the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA), conducted a joint investigation of 60 health supplements claiming…
Study supports Metaberine’s glucose-metabolism benefits
Metaberine is a berberine extract from Berberis aristata, created by India-based ingredient developer Zeus Hygia Life Sciences using…
GLP-1 user data indicates white space opportunity for sports and active innovators
While most might assume the typical GLP-1 user is overweight or obese with little interest in nutrition, the…
Probiotic intake lowers body weight, BMI but effects on lipid profile limited
Probiotic supplementation also significantly increased Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium levels, which researchers said could have mediated these changes. Writing…
Ashwagandha, huperzia targeted under proposed dutch supplement rules
The proposed Dutch rules would ban Huperzia serrata, huperzine A and ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on the grounds of…
Malaysia’s Phytogaia sets up grant to support local palm phytonutrient studies
The research grant, set to provide a minimum amount of between RM100k (US$24k) and RM150k (US$36k) in cash…
Pennsylvania coroner confirms measles-related death
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. — A Pennsylvania coroner has confirmed a measles-related death. Coroner Greg Furlong said a 40-year-old…
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…
What’s the Deal with Grapefruit and Drug Interactions?
What’s the deal with grapefruit and drug interactions? A friend who takes some unnamed medication recently told me,…
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…