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Spirulina Extract Offers Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Benefits?
A new in vitro study explores the bioactive properties of Cerule’s Cyactiv algae ingredient.
Calcium Fortification in Beverages: Benefits and Challenges
Formulating beverages can be a challenging task, and not every calcium solution that is available on the market will be suitable.
Clean Label: Everyone’s Doing It
But does anyone know what "clean label" really means?
Gluten-Free Foods Go Mainstream
Today’s consumers have many options when shopping gluten-free.
Are Dietary Supplements Going Gluten-Free?
Consumers are demanding gluten-free foods, but what of gluten-free dietary supplements?
Gluten-Free Certification for Dietary Supplements
Conditions include gluten-free ingredients sourcing, cross-contamination controls, and operational management.
Dietary Supplements Rounding Out Gluten-Free Diets
Following a strict gluten-free diet can lead to nutrient deficiencies. This is how dietary supplements can help.
Communication Failure about Supplement Use between Patients and Physicians?
A new study by the Boston Medical Center suggests that patients who use dietary supplements may not be telling their physicians about their supplement use.
Should FDA’s Dietary Supplement GMPs Include Ingredient Suppliers?
“Not having the cGMPs apply to ingredient suppliers definitely creates a gap in supply-chain integrity, says ONHA’s CEO and Executive Director Karen Howard.
Friday Fun Fact
Although most prized for its tequila-making sugars, agave also contains significant amounts of fiber.
Attorneys General Urge FDA to “Overhaul” Regulation of Supplements
NY AG Schneiderman and IN AG Zoeller identified four "major flaws" in FDA's cGMPs for dietary supplements.
Older Millennials, Parents Consume More Energy Drinks, Despite Safety Concerns
A new Mintel report suggests older Millennials (aged 27-37) are the core consumers of energy drinks and shots, possibly due to lifestyle changes such as becoming parents.
Astaxanthin Demand Continues to Grow
The global market for synthetic and natural source astaxanthin may top $1 billion by 2020.
USDA Verifies First Company Non-GMO Claim
SunOpta’s manufacturing facility in Minnesota is the first to be PVP-verified for a non-GMO claim by the USDA.
GMO and Prop 65 Labeling: Unconstitutional?
Two high-profile lawsuits may become the first to judge the constitutionality of GMO and Prop 65 labeling.
Going Gluten-Free: FDA’s Rule on “Gluten-Free” Labeling: Summary and Guidance
Questions include how to prevent cross-contamination and how to comply with FDA’s gluten-free rules.
Going Gluten-Free: Examining the Manufacturing Process: Identifying High-Risk Points
Going Gluten-Free: Effectively Addressing Contamination Risks
Going Gluten-Free: Third-Party Gluten-Free Certification
Going Gluten-Free? What Supplement Companies Need to Know
How to Use Web Videos to Grow Nutrition, Dietary Supplement Sales
Plus, tips for nutrition companies on how to get website video on the cheap.
Strengthening E-mail Marketing with Social Media
With new tools, it’s easy.
Senators Urge Loretta Lynch to Enforce against Adulterated Supplements
The senators also criticized the “inconsistent” enforcement actions of the Department of Justice under Lynch’s predecessor, Eric Holder.
French Firm Brings Unique, Synthetic, Antioxidant Ergothioneine Ingredient to Nutrition Market
Tetrahedron is now seeking broad U.S. commercialization of its unique nature-identical ingredient Ergoneine.
Clean-Label Options for Gums and Hydrocolloids
Crucial alternatives to meet growing clean-label demand
Clean-Label Gums: Pectins
Clean-Label Gums: Carrageenans
Clean-Label Gums: Alginates
Drink Pioneers: Pea-Protein Drink
Marketers are bringing new ingredients-from cactus to hibiscus-to the ready-to-drink arena.
Drink Pioneers: Hibiscus Tea in a Bottle