Articles by Janet Poveromo
Supplements’ Role in Healthy Blood Sugar
Consumers are taking a proactive role to combat high blood sugar—which includes taking supplements. With 28 million people in the United States suffer-ing from diabetes, as well as another 80 million with pre-diabetes, the concern with blood sugar has become a health care priority. “There are many factors which can contribute to rises in blood ...
Seipel Group Receives U.S. Patent on Urox
The Seipel Group Pty Ltd., an Australian company committed to the research and development of specialized formulations to improve bladder control, has been granted U.S. Patent No. 9,452,191 for Herbal compositions for the prevention or treatment of urinary incontinence and overactive bladder. Seipel Group has registered the U.S. trademark Urox for the formula, a proprietary ...
CRN: New Study Reaffirms Calcium Safety for Heart Health
In response to a study, “Calcium Intake from Diet and Supplements and the Risk of Coronary Artery Calcification and its Progression among Older Adults: 10-year Follow-up of the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA),” published October 11 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, Duffy MacKay, ND, senior vice president, scientific & regulatory affairs, Council ...
Video: How Nutramunity Beta-Glucan Works
How Nutramunity™ Beta-Glucan Works (ENG/SPA SUB) Nutramunity™ Beta-Glucan (NBG®) is versatile ingredient for functional food, beverages, nutraceuticals and sports nutrition products that support healthy immune function. Nutramunity™ interacts directly with immune cells in the frontline of the body’s defenses, safely priming these cells to respond faster and more effectively to invaders. Let’s have a look ...
Investing in Natural Defenses
With immune response in a constant state of adaption, consumers’ interest in long-term, natural approaches to health holds open the door for growth in this strong category. Though the function of our immune system may change throughout each of our life stages, one of the biggest things we can do to help us be well ...
FDA Releases Revised Draft of NDI Guidance; AHPA Convenes Working Group for Comments
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today released revised draft guidance for new dietary ingredients (NDIs) to be published in the Federal Register on Friday, Aug. 12. The revised draft replaces FDA’s 2011 draft. The guidance, “Draft Guidance for Industry: Dietary Supplements: New Dietary Ingredient Notifications and Related Issues,” is subject to a 60-day comment period. ...
Safe, Effective Antioxidants
Improved consumer and scientific understanding of antioxidants help grow the market. The human body is in a constant state of metabolic reactions, several of which generate free radicals that need to be quenched since they can cause damage to cells, tissues and vital organs. “The human system has the potential to quench these free radicals, ...
GMO Food Labeling Bill Passes In The Senate
According to a Reuters report, the U.S. Senate on Thursday, July 7, approved legislation that would for the first time require food to carry labels listing genetically-modified ingredients, which labeling supporters say could create loopholes for some U.S. crops. The Senate voted 63-30 for the bill that would display GMO contents with words, pictures or ...
Palatable for Pets
Considering their sharp sensory skills, development of natural extracts in forms acceptable to pets is the newest trend. The emphasis on pet health has always been high, with more consumers taking that extra step to maintain the good health of their companion animals and protect them from environmental stress. And the pet has a say ...
RIBUS Expands to Pet Supplies, Supplements, Food and Beverage
Last year was a busy year for St. Louis, MO-based RIBUS, Inc., a leader in GMO (genetically modified organism)-free and organic rice-based alternatives to synthetic ingredients. The company expanded into the pet business (both nutrition and treats) and added two new managers and several international distributors. RIBUS achieved double-digit sales growth, with organic products increasing ...
Don't Miss Out!
Industry Professionals
Stay Informed!
Stay informed about the latest health, nutrition, and wellness developments by signing up for a FREE subscription to Nutrition Industry Executive magazine and digital newsletter.
Once subscribed, you will receive industry insights, product trends, and important news directly to your doorstep and inbox.
Featured Listings:
