Supplementation “virtually eliminated” nutritional shortfalls in US study
A study published last week in open access journal Nutrients provide further evidence that frequent use of multivitamins and mineral supplements decreases nutritional deficiencies.
Choosing responsible producers is the best way to ensure a delicious, safe cuppa – not playing brand Russian roulette
Pukka Herbs responds to the article EFSA health warning to frequent consumers of herbal teas and supplements published 3 August 2017, Natural Products Industry News/Natural Products Global.
Australian researchers identify B3 ‘cure’ for deficiencies that cause birth defects and miscarriages
“Landmark” research carried out at Sydney’s Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute could in future prevent miscarriages and multiple types of birth defects, in what is being claimed to be one…
Poison Controls Centers study “exaggerates supplements safety risk”
Researchers behind a study showing that calls to US Poison Control Centers rose by nearly 50% from 2000-2012 has been accused of “significantly exaggerating the safety risk of dietary supplements”.
EFSA health warning to frequent consumers of herbal tea and supplements
Exposure to pyrrolizidine alkaloids in food, in particular for frequent and high consumers of tea and herbal infusions, is a possible long-term concern for human health due to their potential…
‘Financial burden’ of dietary supplements falls on low-income families, US researchers conclude
A new study by US researchers has concluded that the “income burden” of dietary supplements currently falls disproportionately on low-income families.
Carlyle sells majority stake in Nature’s Bounty to KKR
Carlyle Group is selling a majority stake in leading US health and wellness business Nature’s Bounty Company to the private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.
India’s TV watchdog launches crackdown on false ayurveda claims
India’s TV and watchdog has launched a crackdown on advertisers and broadcasters who make misleading claims about traditional health remedies and systems, reports Business Standard.
Lonza completes US$5.5 billion Capsugel acquisition
Swiss chemicals and biotech multinational Lonza says that it has completed the acquisition of leading capsule casing and drug dosage specialist Capsugel from KKR for US$ 5.5 billion.
The Big Natural – tough-minded forum ‘marks pivotal point for NPA’
The inauguration of a new discussion forum that promises tough-minded debate between natural products professionals “marks a pivotal point” for the Natural Products Association, says the newly appointed chair of…