EFSA to set upper safe limit for daily sugar intake
The European Food Safety Authority is to give formal advice on daily sugar intake for the first time.
43% of Britons have tried herbal remedies
A recent survey of 2,000 people by Opinion Health on behalf of UK-based herbal tea and supplements specialist Pukka Herbs has found that 43% have tried alternative medicine/herbal remedies.
Amazon supplements launch will “undoubtedly disrupt” category, analysts say
Amazon has launched a small range of dietary supplements under its ‘Amazon Elements’ label.
Vitamin Shoppe sees fall in comp sales but says ‘reinvention strategy’ is on track
US natural products retailer Vitamin Shoppe has reported a fall in comparable store sales for the last quarter. But the company says that its ‘reinvention strategy’ remains on track.
NPA and ANH-USA appeal to Trump Administration on supplement benefits
US trade association the Natural Products Association (NPA) and the Alliance for Natural Health-USA (ANH-USA) have jointly launched a “grassroots” campaign to encourage members of Congress to include dietary supplements…
Africa must develop standards for herbal medicine, says Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
Africa needs to develop standards to assure safety and benefit of its herbal medicines, says Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of Mauritius.
Gluten-free diet linked to high exposure to arsenic and mercury
People who eat a gluten-free diet may be at risk for dramatically increased exposure to arsenic and mercury – toxic metals that can lead to cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurological…
India hosts first global homeopathy regulation forum
India hosted the World Integrated Medicine Forum on Regulation of Homeopathic Medicine earlier this month.
Algatechnologies launches whole-algae form of astaxanthin
Algatechnologies will use this year’s Vitafoods to highlight its AstaPure 3% astaxanthin powder.
Australian CAM group defends herbal product quality
Australian CAM group Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) has issued a strong defence of the quality of herbal products.
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