Chinese researchers show how ginkgo helps stroke recovery
A team of researchers from China have shown that treating stroke patients with a combination of ginkgo biloba and aspirin may help brain recovery.
Social media drives growth in the global market for prenatal supplements
The rapid improvements in healthcare infrastructure in various emerging economies and growing penetration of social media have been helping to drive growth in the prenatal nutritional supplements category, according to…
Nestlé buys Garden of Life owner Atrium Innovations for $2.3bn
Nestlé is buying Canadian vitamin maker Atrium Innovations – owner of the USDA Organic and Non-GMO certified Garden of Life brand – in a deal worth $2.3bn.
Industry groups step up call for harmonized EU approach on probiotics
Leading European trade groups are stepping up the pressure on the European Commission to formally recognize the probiotics category.
US survey shows high herbals use across all ethnic and economic groups
A new study by US researchers shows high use of herbal remedies across all ethnic and economic groups.
Taiwan’s Bioinventor launches innovative new Pycnogenol products
Taiwan-based VMS manufacturer Bioinventor has launched a LeBonHertz branded series of innovative Pycnogenol products in Taiwan, including a children’s chew able vitamin, an eye health formulation and skincare facial mask
Nattopharma partners with nutraceuticals leader Ortho Molecular Products
Oslo, Norway headquartered Nattopharma has announced that it has been selected by Ortho Molecular Products, a leader in practitioner-specific nutraceuticals, as its exclusive Vitamin K2 supplier partner.
Check with a doctor before taking sports supplements, NPA advises
US trade body the Natural Products Association says that body building supplements are safe, but that people should consult with a doctor before starting to take them.
New GOED guidelines aim to clear up omega-3 oxidation confusion
Leading worldwide omega-3 advocacy group GOED has published new guidelines on oxidation control to help minimize the problem through best-practice procedures.
TSG and LuckyVitamin Founder Sam Wolf acquire company from GNC
Private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners and the founder of natural products e-commerce pioneer LuckyVitamin.com, Sam Wolfe, are to jointly acquire LuckyVitamin from GNC Holdings. The terms of the transaction…