Articles by Eric Munson
The Digestive Power of Biotics & Enzymes
Biotics vs. Enzymes Biotics and enzymes are both used for digestive and gut health. However, there is often confusion as to their roles and functions. “Biotics are the ‘distance runners’ of gut health often requiring days or even weeks before noticing a benefit. In contrast, microbial enzymes demonstrate digestive health benefits within minutes and hours. ...
Industry Responds to Dr. Marty Makary’s Nomination as FDA Commissioner
On Nov. 22, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr. Marty Makary as commissioner for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He would succeed outgoing FDA Commissioner Robert Califf. Makary is a surgical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He is also a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, a researcher, an ...
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[Extra! Extra!] The Safety and Efficacy of Q-actin
IminoTech (Carson City, NV) conducted two clinical studies demonstrating the safety and efficacy of its Q-actin ingredient. According to IminoTech President Shil Kothari, the studies employed widely accepted clinical measurement tools for joint health studies. These consist of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) which measures joint function; the Visual Analogue Scale ...
Natural Ingredient Advancements for Pain & Inflammation Drives Growth
Pain and inflammation are one of the largest segments in the natural products industry, encompassing multiple health issues, such as joint health and systemic inflammation. Consumers are continuing to seek natural alternatives to NSAIDs (nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs) and other pharmaceuticals due to long-term side effects. According to Shil Kothari, president of IminoTech (Carson City, NV), ...
Industry Responds to RFK Jr.’s Nomination as HHS Director
On Nov. 14, President-elect Donald Trump nominated environmental attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK) as director of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). After ending his own presidential campaign, Kennedy endorsed Trump and has since launched “Make America Healthy Again,” a campaign that “prioritizes regenerative agriculture, protects natural resources and removes harmful toxins ...
NIE New Ingredient Awards 2024
In 2019, the staff of Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE) was looking for a way to highlight the most cutting-edge and advanced natural branded nutritional ingredients backed by science. As a result, the NIE New Ingredient Awards were created. The awards have become an industry standard showcasing the most innovative and significant new branded ingredients for ...
Improving Mood in a Natural Way
According to a survey from Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ), more than 1,000 U.S. consumers said they struggle with stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression, cognitive decline or hormone-related mood imbalances. Notably, Generation Z is reporting such symptoms, with 69 percent taking supplements to address their health concerns, according to the NBJ survey. “American consumers were struggling with ...
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[Extra! Extra!] SlimBiome Research
The latest results from human studies reinforce findings that mineral-enriched prebiotic fiber complexes can help reduce hunger by 27 percent and support the feeling of fullness by 35 percent, offering a rapid and natural solution for weight management. A study conducted by Adele Costabile, a professor at the University of Roehampton, London, used SlimBiome from ...
A New World for Weight Management
Consumer use of appetite suppressant drugs are just one of the realities natural ingredient suppliers consider in this category. As obesity continues to rise worldwide, weight-loss products are becoming increasingly popular. In the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 42 percent of adults are obese. Furthermore, about 65 percent ...
BMC Medicine Retracts DNA Barcoding Study on Herbal Products, Industry Responds
In July 2024, BMC Medicine’s editorial office retracted a 2013 study, which used DNA barcoding analysis to test 44 herbal products. “The Editor has retracted this article. An investigation by the University of Guelph (U of G) has found evidence of data fabrication in relation to this article. The Editor therefore no longer has confidence ...
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