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Retracted! Journal pulls DNA barcoding paper that sparked 2015 NYAG herb investigation
Citing a University of Guelph investigation that found evidence of data fabrication in the 2013 paper by Dr Steven G. Newmaster et al.โ, the journal issued a retraction notice Thursday.ย ย According to that noticeโ, Dr. Newmaster and three other authors disagree with the decision, while a fifth author did not explicitly state whether they agreed…
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Trend tracker: Fish oil supply, innovation in ginseng, krill oil and more
Australia aims to take back Chinaโs no. 1 health supplements exporter spot from the USโโ Australia is aiming to topple the US as Chinaโs number one health supplements exporter โ a title which it first held in 2018 โ on the back of warming political relations and market-focused NPD. Australia became Chinaโs largest exporter for…
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Probiotic and saffron a ‘valuable adjunct for enhancing glycemic control’
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DMT-1) is a metabolic disorder, mainly of autoimmune origin, characterized by hyperglycemia (where the level of sugar in blood is too high)ย caused by a lack of insulin secretion. The possibilities of saffron in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and myocardial damage have been highlighted in experimental studiesโ,ย systematic reviewsโย and meta-analysesโ.ย But the…
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Panax ginseng sprout extract strengthens memory in older adults: Study
Researchers examined the efficacy of Panax ginsengโ sprout extract from the Korean brand ThinkGIN to address subjective memory impairment (SMI), as the brand was shown to bolster memory in preclinical studies. The study provides sufficient clinical evidence that ThinkGIN can be manufactured as a functional food to improve cognitive function, the researchers proposed. โPathological, functional…
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June 2024 launchpad: New products meet dietary requirements, diversify formats
Omega Activeโ Omega Active is an Omega-3 supplement by Ireland-based brand Revive Active, providing 1,362mg of Omega-3 fish oil per two-capsule serving, including 756mg EPA and 504mg DHA. The โthe world’s first omega-3 supplement using a plant-based enteric shellโ features a shell that prevents breakdown in the stomach, aiding absorption and eliminating fishy aftertaste. Recommended…
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AHP responds to claims of ashwagandha abortifacient effects
In May of 2020, Danish Food Authorities issued a risk assessment of ashwagandhaโ recommending against its use due to its purported ability to induce miscarriage. Other European countries followedโ, calling for independent risk assessments that have called into question the safety of the herb when used in pregnancy. As its primary reference, the Danish authority…
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Cargill eyes long-term growth with solutions in multiple sectors
โCargill has been active in the nutrition space for over 40 years through early life nutrition, and today, one in 10 babies consume products containing Cargill ingredients,โ he noted during the recent Vitafoods tradeshow. โEarly life nutrition has given us the foundations, and we want to expand on it.โ Boetje explained that the early life…
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Ashwagandha intake linked to memory and attention benefits
Data from a 30-day supplementation trial indicated that a daily dose of 225 mg of Specnovaโs NooGandha liposomal ashwagandha also decreased perceptions of tension and fatigue in healthy young men and women. Importantly, given concerns around the botanical reported by some European countriesโ, the study found โashwagandha supplementation either had no effect or more favorably…
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Top supplement trends, according to Google
Market research firm Spate recently released its 2024 Supplement Trends Report. Using tools like Google Trends, the report delves into top health concerns for consumers and searches for specific supplements to address those concerns. It also identified the shifting consumer preferences toward holistic and personalized health solutions. โConsumers are increasingly seeking more targeted supplements that…
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European food safety report “taking pot shots” at popular botanicals
At a meeting in Brussels on June 6, the heads of European food safety agencies (HoA) unanimously adopted a list of critical substances suitable to be prohibited via initiation of the โArticle 8 procedureโ based on aย report from the Working Groupโย on Food Supplementsย (HoA WG FS) which raised concerns around health and overdosing risks. The report…