KSM-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract shown to enhance the quality of sleep in a randomized, double blind, placebo study
A clinical study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2020.113276) demonstrated that an 8-week supplementation of KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract led to significant improvement in sleep quality parameters in both…
NAHS survey reveals rise in ‘call and collect’ services
A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Health Stores (NAHS) shows a significant increase in stores offering ‘call and collect’ services as a result of the restrictions brought…
Who’s Who in Natural Beauty 2020
Matt Chittock catches up with our industry change-makers. This year the global pandemic has transformed our sector, maybe forever. But it’s also heightened the possibilities of natural beauty products. Lockdown…
MPs reject bid to protect post-Brexit food standards
Last night’s vote in the House of Commons saw MPs reject an amendment to the Agriculture Bill which was designed to ensure that post-Brexit food imports would meet domestic legal…
New study suggests vitamin K deficiency as the missing link in COVID-19 pathogenesis
The review , published in the British Journal of Nutrition, presents vitamin K metabolism as the potential missing link between lung damage and thromboembolism, two of the most serious outcomes…
The Rush to Embrace Immunity
In the first few weeks of March 2020, immunity-related internet searches tripled. Sales of supplements with well-known immunity credentials, things such as zinc and Echinacea, also jumped by as much…
Support and solace: RSPB sets out plan for Green Recovery
The day before the UK Prime Minister makes a speech to the UN on biodiversity, the British based nature charity RSPB today launch a major new Green Recovery Plan for…
GENUINE UMF MANUKA AT WHOLESALE TRADE PRICES? READ HOW TODAY
Honey New Zealand Manuka honey has long been available in the UK through trusted independent health food stores. Now, thanks to our UK warehouse, we can cut out the middle-man…
Vitamin D – MP warns that ‘cheap way of tackling Covid’ is being ignored
The British MP and former cabinet minister David Davis says mounting evidence on the usefulness of vitamin D in tackling Covid-19 must not be ignored.
7,965 organic professionals mobilise for Natexpo’s Lyon show
7,965 organic professionals gathered in Lyon this week for the 2020 edition of Natexpo, France’s leading trade show for the sector.