Seaweed extract shown to reduces flu severity
Australian researchers have demonstrated that a natural compound derived from seaweed is effective in significantly reducing clinical symptoms and lung damage in a severe influenza A H1N1 model.
Here to stay: Demand for immunity products ‘to be sustained long-term’
The acceleration in demand for immunity boosting products reported during the coronavirus pandemic is likely to transition into a permanent ‘new norm’ of higher growth.
FSA signals “no change” to CBD deadline, despite Covid disruptions
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has sent a strong signal to the CBD industry that there will be no delay to the Novel Foods compliance deadline (31 March 2021),…
FTC sues herbals brand over COVID-19 and cancer claims
US Government regulators have sued a marketer of herbal extracts for allegedly claiming one of his products is effective at treating, preventing or reducing the risk of COVID-19.
Study shows collagen supplement reduced photoageing
A new published laboratory study has found that daily supplementation with a branded collagen matrix reduced common signs of UVB-induced photoageing.
Pandemic could create ‘record year’ for immunity supplements
Sales of immunity-boosting supplements could be set for a record year as consumers try to protect themselves against the Covid-19 virus.
Cambridge Commodities acquires Ultimate Superfoods, extends US foothold
Global ingredient supplier Cambridge Commodities (CC) has acquired the ingredient business of US organic food company Ultimate Superfoods.
Supplements group hits back at medics’ Covid ‘snake oil’ op-ed
US trade group the Natural Products Association (NPA) has hit back at the authors of a New York Times opinion column that appeared to link regulated supplements products with dangerous,…
After the gold rush
CBD is the fastest growing category the natural products sector has ever known. But as regulators act to tame its wilder fringes, a new phase of the CBD industry is…
Irish studies show how vitamin D may prime body’s natural defences against Covid-19
Two important new studies by researchers in Ireland highlight the potentially important role Vitamin D may play priming the body’s defences against the Covid-19 virus.