Artinia for Heart Health Gets GRAS Approval
Chitin-glucan fiber ingredient Artinia, targeting cardiovascular support, has been self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).
Chitin-glucan fiber ingredient Artinia, targeting cardiovascular support, has been self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). Artinia’s creator, Stratum Nutrition (St. Louis, MO), says the GRAS designation will allow Artinia to expand further into food and beverage products, including energy and sports drinks, fruit juices, yogurt products, cereals, pastas, and baked goods, among others.
Artinia offers the benefits of both soluble and insoluble fibers. The company says that a 12-week animal study and a 30-day human pilot study have demonstrated that Artinia provides benefits for arterial and overall heart health, including a reduction in oxidized LDL cholesterol.
Senate Committee has released the text of 2024 Farm Bill, with changes to hemp regulations
November 19th 2024The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry has introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which will serve as the Senate’s draft for the 2024 Farm Bill.
NPA’s lawsuit against FDA on NMN stayed pending agency’s decision on citizen petition
November 6th 2024The court has granted a joint motion for stay filed by NPA and FDA, pending the agency's decision on the citizen petition asking FDA to reverse its stance on NMN's status as a dietary ingredient.
