Jennifer Prince

In two filings submitted to the International Trade Commission, CRN argued that Amarin was “financially motivated” to expand its near monopoly over a subset of omega-3 products; if successful, CRN says, Amarin’s complaint would make it much more difficult and costly for consumers to access those products.

The event, which will take place February 6-8 in Seattle, will cover important issues and controversies in the omega-3 market.

The study established that, not only does the combination of Compound Solutions’ TeaCrine theacrine and caffeine enhance theacrine’s potency, it is also safe, with heart rate and blood pressure unaffected by co-administration.

The company also secured self-affirmed GRAS status for its ingredient back in 2016.

According to the newest HerbalGram report, 2016 marked the 13th consecutive year of increased sales for herbal supplements-and the first year that U.S. sales of herbal supplements have exceeded $7 billion.

China’s FDA also granted TSI Group expanded Novel Foods usage beyond existing approvals for sports nutrition and medical foods to encompass use in beverages, candies, and baked goods.

The company says that the Ross SysCon Control Panels are now offered with wireless connection; users will be able to access the PLC system on tablets, laptops, and smartphones via Ethernet, WLAN, or Bluetooth.

The prospective study, which included 135,335 participants, found that excessive consumption of carbohydrates is a contributing factor to total mortality.

In addition to the $2.45 million in Series B financing, Bayir says that it anticipates an additional $1.42 million in funding in the near future for capital growth.

Amarin’s ITC complaint alleges that synthetically produced omega-3 products that are predominantly composed of EPA in either ethyl ester or re-esterified form are not considered “dietary ingredients” under Section 201(ff)(1) of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, and thus, are not legal dietary supplements but unapproved new drugs.

The NPN enables Fruit d’Or’s Cran Naturelle and Cran d’Or cranberry seed oils to make claims as a source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, antioxidants, oleic acid, and “maintenance of good health.”

Recent stability tests evaluated ProDura’s ability to survive different pH and storage conditions for beverage products.

According to the company, these patents are expected to “fuel the company’s rapid growth in the cosmetic industry” given consumer demand for products like sunscreen lotions and hair growth formulations.

The products in Nutrinovate’s Reserol nutricosmetic line combine Evolva’s new Veri-te resveratrol ingredient and Nutrinovate’s Functional Film Technology (FFT), a dissolvable oral film strip system that enables the resveratrol to be delivered to the body through the inside of the cheek.

The study found that, in addition to increasing appetite control, Advantra Z also increased subjects’ energy levels.

Natural Alternatives International says that as the sole U.S. patent holder of CarnoSyn beta-alanine, it has a responsibility to ensure that consumers are taking the ingredient properly in order to reap its muscle-building benefits.

The events-a summit and a free educational seminar-will focus on various aspects of the fitness and sports nutrition industry, including consumer awareness and industry and market trends, among other topics.

The new pumpkin and hemp protein powders, which “are abundant in amino acids” and antioxidants, were formulated in response to increased consumer demand for plant-based proteins.

Using OmniActive’s proprietary Lutemax 2020 marigold extract ingredient, researchers sought to determine the potential benefits of macular carotenoid supplementation on blue-absorbing macular pigment, and whether the study subjects’ sleep quality and visual performance might be improved through supplementation with macular carotenoids.

The meta-analysis, comprising 14 randomized, controlled trials featuring 71,899 subjects, found that omega-3s EPA and DHA supplementation may reduce the risk of cardiac death by 8%, and that benefits may be even greater for subjects with elevated triglycerides or LDL cholesterol.

Indena says that Casperome’s “full natural bouquet of triterpenoids” may provide quick relief from symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, with fewer side effects compared to standard drug treatments.

Quinoa-now a staple of the North American diet-is rarely ever grown here. Here’s what one company is doing to change that. 

The ingredient can be used at daily doses of up to 2 g in ready-to-drink and powder protein drinks, meal replacement bars, and energy and protein bars, which can all be taken up to three times per day.

The Global Stevia Institute says this is the first study to determine whether steviol glycosides are modified or not in the extraction and purification processes.

In the study, performed in subjects with type 2 diabetes, Sabinsa’s Curcumin C3 Complex together with its BioPerine bioavailability booster demonstrated, for the first time, a reduction in lipoprotein(a), a “protective armor” of LDL cholesterol.

The organization says that the free assessment tools will enable those in the herbal products industry to more effectively evaluate and document policies and procedures that ensure high-quality herbs and ingredients throughout the supply chain.

In the study, researchers assessed the metabolic profiles of subjects with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and found that supplementation with Meriva may improve the subjects’ health status.

The Global Curcumin Association is part of Trust Transparency Consulting’s mission to create new, single-ingredient trade associations.

The 221-infant study found that the three probiotic strains present in Lallemand’s ProbioKid formula-Lactobacillus helveticus Rosell-52, Bifidobacterium infantis Rosell-33, and Bifidobacterium bifidum Rosell-71-were safe and well-tolerated.

Innophos says that the merger agreement will create a nearly $0.5 billion food, health, and nutrition platform for the company, and deliver strong shareholder value.