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NutraWomen Wednesday: Molly Blasier, founder of Sybil Wellness
After a serious car accident at age 23, Molly Blasier was determined to explore the most beneficial pathways to recovery. This led her to found Sibyl Wellness, a dietary supplement company focused on NMN supplements. โThe road from trauma to triumph was long,” she said. “It was hardly a straight path, but what the trauma…
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CBD boosts sleep quality and immune function: Study
A team of U.S. researchers investigated the effects of either 50 mg daily oral CBD or placebo on mental health, immune cellย function and sleep quantity and qualityย in 28 healthy individuals over a study period of eight weeks. Results showed that daily consumption of hemp-derived CBDย resulted in improvements inย the overall perceived quality ofย sleep and enhanced NK…
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First CBD Novel Foods applications granted safety approval in the UK
The decisions come five long years after the European Commission decided CBD products were to be considered as novel foods. This FSA Scientific Committeeย endorsement indicates that the companies successfully fulfilled the rigorous safety criteria necessary to progress to the final stage of the Novel Food Licensing process – formal licensing. Both authorizations are at a…
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CBD may be effective in alleviating menstrual-related symptoms
The preโpost, randomized, open-label trial examined the effects of oral CBD isolate to mitigate MRS. Researchers found that alleviation of symptoms occurred in the first month participants consumed CBD and continued over the successive three months of consumption. โThough past work has suggestedย cannabisย may be a viable option for MRS intervention, to our knowledge, this study…
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Novel Foods confusion leading to innovation graveyard, expert warns
โFrom 2020 there have been a lot of startups launch which are not too dis-similar to those in the infancy of the CBD industry, in that they fall within the space between being a food and being an anecdotal heath product, and fall into the dual nets of novel foods and health claims,โ according to…
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London Nootropics brews startup success with adaptogenic coffee blends
Launched in 2020, London Nootropics was formed by childhood friends Zain Peer and Shez Shaikh, when they realized the drawbacks of chemical-laced pre-workout drinks. Determined to find a healthier alternative, they transitioned to coffee infused with natural ingredients, prompting them to explore the benefits of adaptogenic ingredients such as CBD, ashwagandha, rhodiola, and medicinal mushrooms.…
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Industry demands closure to CBD regulation stalemate
Five years on from the European Commissionโs declaration that food and supplementsย containing CBD were to be considered as novel foods, and four years since the FSA followed suit, the future of thousands of products and an entire sector now hangs in the balance thanks to a slow and unorganised regulatory process, the association warns. “A…
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Editorial picks: Our favourite articles of 2023
The end of the year is the ideal time to reflect, and asย such, each member of the NutraIngredients editorial team has picked their favourite articles of the year.ย Olivia Haslam, Reporter, selected:โย Men’s mental health: Marketing for goodโ Some stories feel important to retell, and as the year draws to a close, Iโm reminded of…
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ACI launches support service for new entrants to UK and EU markets
The service has been developed by the ACI together with key industry stakeholders. These include the regulatory and quality compliance consultancy Global Regulatory Services (GRS), UK-based development and regulatory laboratory ADSL, B2B intermediary for medical cannabis and consumer cannabinoid international supply chains Shweed, and Texas-based chemical data management platform Chem ID. The collaboration promises to…