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A recent pilot study found that SlimBiome, a fiber and mineral formulation containing glucomannan, oligofructose, and chromium picolinate, helps overweight and obese women manage cravings, promoting weight loss.

Certified Nutraceuticals Inc. (San Diego, CA) announced the results of new, unpublished research that confirms the immunostimulatory effects of its KollaJell jellyfish collagen.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the dietary supplement supply chain in many ways. One of the biggest bottlenecks, however, is occurring where one might not expect: packaging.

Pharmactive Biotech has introduced a new botanical combo that is composed of branded Isenolic olive leaf extract and ribwort plantain called Isenolic Complex.

Ingredientsonline.com launched its IO Connect program, connecting buyers of nutritional raw ingredients with sellers.

Hoffmann Neopac (Oberdiessbach, Switzerland) launched fully recyclable polyethylene-based tubes with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) flip-top caps.

Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd. and parent company Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. launched Immuse, a unique patented strain of Lactococcus lactis characterized as a heat-killed lactic acid bacteria (paraprobiotic) that supports the immune system.

FDA announced supplements that contain a daily serving of 500 mg of whole-fruit cranberry may now use a qualified health claim on their labels and in their marketing materials.

It will be moderated by Lance Blundell, Esq. General Counsel for cbdMD. Owen Bennett from Jefferies, Rupesh Parikh from Oppenheimer & Co, and Ashok Kumar from Think Equity will have a Q&A with Daniel Fabricant, PhD, president and CEO of Natural Products Association.

The analysis concluded that over-the-counter cognitive support supplements may contain unapproved drugs, but the researchers specifically searched out and testing supplements that contained unapproved drugs.

Panelists at Nutritional Outlook’s September 24 webcast described the effects of volatile market demand on dietary supplement supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The foodTech starup company W-Cycle developed SupraPulp, plastic-free packaging made from 100% renewable sugarcane fibers

New research commissioned by Ingredient Communications found many consumers are still unsure about the ingredients listed on food and beverage labels.

Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association, talks about why the time is right for the association’s first Sports Nutrition Congress happening on October 21.

Layn Natural Ingredients launched its Nutræ business unit, which provides botanical ingredient solutions suited for nutraceutical and personal care products.

ADM launched Arcon T textured pea proteins, Prolite MeatTEX textured wheat protein, and Prolite MeatXT non-textured wheat protein to improve the texture and density of meat alternatives.

The American Herbal Products Association is hosting a virtual Sports Nutrition Congress on Oct. 21, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Unibar Corp. launched Maitake Pt78, a clinically validated immune modulating mushroom extract.

Overnight Labels added a new press to its digital department, bringing the total number of flexographic and digital presses to 15.

Blue California and Conagen jointly filed a patent for a new, nature-based bitter blocker flavor technology to improve the taste of foods and beverages.

A recently published study found that supplementation with a combination of tocotrienols (TheraPrimE Palm Tocotrienols) and astaxanthin (AstaZine Natural Astaxanthin) from BBG World supported the cognitive health of healthy subjects.

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The DuPont Human Microbiome Venture entered a research partnership with Procter & Gamble, focusing on the discovery and development of next-generation probiotics

BioLift is designed to help the body's circadian rhythm overcome the midday slump by utilizing the science of chronobiology.

A new study, pending publication, validates the immune-modulating effects of the standardized Andrographis paniculata extract AP-Bio, says Natural Remedies.

Eevia Health Oy (Seinäjoki, Finland) and Natural Functional Ingredients (NFI; Verrieres en Anjou, France) entered into a distribution partnership for the territories of France and Belgium.

CBDent, a toothpaste featuring CBD, was designed by dentists using vegan and Leaping Bunny-certified, cruelty-free ingredients, including nano-hydroxyapatite and xylitol.

A recent animal study found that a patented collagen from Bioiberica in combination with chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine hydrochloride and hyaluronic acid protected the structural integrity of joints in subjects with osteoarthritis.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Women’s Health has announced that it will be hosting a public meeting discussing the potential sex (biological) and gender (psychosocial) differences in the consumption of and response to cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids.

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