NPA pushes for tax credits to ‘keep natural products firms’ doors open’
US trade group the Natural Products Association is calling for Congress officials to include natural products companies is a scheme to help businesses meet the costs of being Covid secure.…
New probiotics guidelines ‘ignore scientific advice’, NPA warns
New advice from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) that people suffering common digestive conditions should consider stopping using probiotics “ignores scientific evidence, a leading US trade body says.
‘No evidence’ that vitamin D can treat or prevent COVID-19, UK agency concludes
The UK Government agency tasked with undertaking a rapid evidence review of vitamin D’s potential role in reducing the risks from Coronavirus has concluded there is “no evidence to support…
Sabinsa call outs ‘unscrupulous practices’ behind vitamin C claims
International botanical ingredients specialist Sabinsa says it has identified “mischaracterized” amla (Indian Gosseberry) extract with claims of high levels of natural vitamin C for sale in the marketplace.
ACI launches CBD Safety Study Consortium as Novel Food deadline looms
UK trade body the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (The ACI) will lead a new CBD Safety Study Consortium to generate data to assess the safety of CBD and evaluate…
UK orders ‘rapid evidence review’ on vitamin D-Covid link
UK public health authorities have launched a “rapid evidence review” into the ability of vitamin D to reduce the risks from coronavirus.
Holland & Barrett hitches a ride with Deliveroo
Leading UK health food retailer Holland & Barrett (H&B) has announced a tie-up with Deliveroo to offer consumers a selected range of its most popular health products via the food…
Love Hemp reports 107% increase in online sales during Covid crisis
London-based CBD brand, Love Hemp reports “surging” online sales during the global COVID-19 pandemic – up 107% from January-May 2020.
Global cannabis drinks sales soar in Covid crisis, with sales set to hit $1.82bn in 2020
The global cannabis drinks market will be worth US$1.82 billion by the end of 2020, growing to US$5.8 billion by 2024.
Dutch researchers urge vitamin K supplementation to protect against Covid
Dutch researchers are recommending that people supplement with vitamin K to protect against Covid-19 after discovering a link between deficiency and the worst coronavirus outcomes.