Vitamin D: “The evidence isn’t there”, researchers claim
Researchers behind a new meta-analysis of research into the effects of vitamin D say they found no evidence that daily vitamin D supplementation protects bones and muscles
Survey finds US consumers sceptical about synthetic supplements
Most Americans prefer natural dietary supplements over synthetic and think synthetic supplements should be labelled as such, according to new research commissioned by the Trust Transparency Center (TTC).
Arjuna to market best-selling turmeric extract direct to US
Kerala, India-based Arjuna Natural says it has established a direct supply chain in the US for its high-potency turmeric extract, Curcugreen.
Study shows that pine bark reduces risk of post-thrombotic syndrome and recurrent thrombosis
A new peer-reviewed study shows that daily supplementation with natural pine bark extract, more commonly known as Pycnogenol, may reduce the incidence of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) and recurrent thrombosis.
ASA rules that e-tailer’s ‘weight loss’ category breached ad code
The UK’s advertising regulator has ruled that a health food e-tailer’s use of the term ‘weight loss’ as a site navigation category broke advertising laws.The ruling could lead to other…
‘Probiotic resistance’ study prompts sharp criticism from industry
A recently published study that prompted researchers to call one-size-fits-all probiotics “quite useless” has drawn sharp criticism from the natural products industry.
Anlit harnesses Long Life Probiotic tech for latest launches
Israel-based children’s supplement specialist Anlit has harnessed its proprietary Long Life Probiotic technology for two of its latest launches.
People with a ‘conspiracy mentality' more likely to favour natural health approaches
Researchers in Germany claim to have shown that complementary and alternative medicine “benefit” from the increasing credence given to conspiracy theories and the associated distrust towards existing power structures.
Keep it keto: Vitamin Shoppe opens 800 ‘Keto HQ’ store-in-stores
US health food omni-channel retailer Vitamin Shoppe has launched KETO HQ, a shop within its stores and on its website providing education and specialized product assortments dedicated to people living the…
Keep it keto: Vitamin Shoppe opens 800 ‘Keto HQ’ store-in-stores
US health food omni-channel retailer Vitamin Shoppe has launched KETO HQ, a shop within its stores and on its website providing education and specialized product assortments dedicated to people living the…