Sebastian Krawiec

The Kunigal, and Dobaspet units in Bengaluru, India, and the Hyderabad unit in Telangana state, India have been audited by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and received GMP compliance certificates.

A retrospective case series published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that administration of oral CBD in addition to routine psychiatric case was associated with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reduction. 

Nutraceuticals Group has acquired the exclusive rights to offer the patent-pending Spanish ingredient H2OSlim to the U.S., Canadian, and Korean supplement manufacturing markets. 

Dietary supplement industry leaders and consumer advocacy groups turned out in force at a hotly anticipated public meeting with FDA last week to discuss federal regulation of dietary supplements.

OmegaQuant’s Omega-3 Index and Prenatal DHA test kits are now registered in the European Union as in vitro medical devices and CE-marked.

Herbs and botanicals, in general, have been making their way into the joint health category, says Innova Market Insights, whose research shows a 25% average annual growth of bone and joint supplements that used botanicals between 2014 and 2018.

The study shows that vitamin K deficiency is associated with greater arterial stiffness, supporting supplementation with vitamin K. 

Parry Organic Spirulina from Parry Nutraceuticals has successfully passed the United States Pharmacopeia’s voluntary and rigorous Dietary Ingredient Verification Program 

Health Products Association-China will be hosting its “Nutrition and Health China Industry Summit” in Shanghai on June 17, 2019

Tespo launched its Tespo Connect Wi-Fi enabled smart vitamin dispenser and Tespo personalized vitamin and supplement pods. 

Amarin Pharma Inc., maker of high-concentration EPA-only omega-3 drug Vascepa, has reached a settlement with omega-3 dietary supplement companies The Coromega Company, Inc., and Omax Health, Inc over complaints the drug company filed in October of 2018.

For the Biome’s flagship products Adapt Essence Spray, and Invigorate Powder Mask will featuring a blend of reishi, lion’s mane, chaga, maitake, and king trumpet mushrooms sourced from Om Mushroom Superfood. 

Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. is expanding its North American hemp supply footprint by acquiring all of the assets of SugarLeaf Labs LLC and Forest Remedies LLC.

Bioenergy Life Sciences received novel food authorization from the European Food Safety Authority for use of its D-ribose in fine bakery wares, milk drinks, and sports, isotonic, and energy drinks. 

A recent double-blind placebo-controlled study found that a daily dose of probiotics improved measures of mood in subjects.

AIDP, Inc. has been appointed the sales and marketing partner for International Agriculture Group’s NuBana RS2 green banana flour.

A recently published trial showed that supplementation with chicory root fiber positively impacted the composition of gut microbiota in children during cold season, even when they were taking antibiotics. 

ExcelVite has collaborated with USP and its Non-Botanical Dietary Supplements Expert Committee, to publish a new Plant Carotenes monograph. 

From astaxanthin and phytoplankton to a brand new vegan vitamin D3 source, microalgae innovation is prolific in the nutrition space.

A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Food Science shows that a black cumin seed oil standardized to 3% Thymoquinone  supports metabolic function and fatty liver. 

The use of bacteriophage is the future of fighting antibiotic resistant bacteria. 

Suppliers shared their latest in delivery system innovations.

A study recently published in Circulation is challenging our understanding about the effect high levels of omega-6 fatty acids have on human health. 

In a study recently published in the Journal of Exercise and Nutrition, men taking maca had a significant improvement in handgrip strength, sexual function, and a reduction in fatigue, compared to placebo.

A recently published pilot study found that supplementation of soluble guar fiber (Sunfiber from Taiyo International) helped alleviate constipation and the resulting irritability in children with autism.

FDA recently issued a new draft guidance stating that it intends to exercise enforcement discretion to allow the alternative sweetener allulose to be excluded from the total and added sugars declarations on the Nutritional Facts and Supplement Facts label. 

From sourcing to new technologies to deliver better CBD products to consumers, the topic of CBD was everywhere at SupplySide East.

A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition shows that fish oil supplementation during the third trimester of pregnancy increased gestational age, size of gestational age, and the birth weight of infants. 

Manufacturers of prebiotic ingredients are now being more selective about the probiotic bacteria that’s targeted.

Arla Foods ingredients has released a 100% whey protein hydrolysate solution called Lacprodan HYDRO.Clear, which is specially formulated for fortifying sparkling water with protein.