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Compounds in Cocoa May Help Delay Onset of Type 2 Diabetes
Brigham Young University (BYU) researchers have discovered certain compounds found in cocoa can actually help your body release more insulin and respond to increased blood glucose better. Insulin is the hormone that manages glucose, the blood sugar that reaches unhealthy levels in diabetes. Of course, there’s a catch. “You probably have to eat a lot ...
Omega 3 EFAs – and Dry Eyes?
Most people link DHA and EPA to both cardiovascular and brain health, rightfully so. But, there is also a positive link between DHA/EPA consumption and the alleviation of dry eye disease (DED). This is a potential boon for supplement formulators: as more Americans spend more time on smartphones and computers, and watching TV, diagnoses of ...
NSF: Leveling the Playing Field for Sports Nutrition for Pro Athletes
NSF is known for its exceptional quality control programs and certifications. Professional sports leagues and team owners understand that their players want to take sports nutrition products to enhance their performance, strength, endurance and recovery. But due to the presence of dangerous, banned and/or spiked supplements offered by dubious companies, pro leagues wanted to ensure ...
Improving the Supplements Narrative in Washington DC … Continued
The Participants Are: • Mike Greene, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C. • Mark A. LeDoux, Chairman and CEO, Natural Alternatives International, Carlsbad, CA • Michael McGuffin, President, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Washington, D.C. • Scott C. Tips, JD, President, National Health Federation (NHF), Monrovia, CA • James ...
Why Bad Sleep Doesn’t Always Lead to Depression
Individuals whose brains are more attuned to rewards may be protected from the negative mental health effects of poor sleep, according to a study by Duke University neuroscientists. The researchers found that college students with poor quality sleep were less likely to have symptoms of depression if they also had higher activity in a reward-sensitive ...
Contract Manufacturer
The question is not “Why are you engaging a contract manufacturer?” but “Why aren’t you?” With world-class plants, many outfits also boast their own range of proprietary technologies and processing methods, versatile pre-mixes and semi-finished formulas. We spoke with a group of natural products industry experts about what to consider when thinking about going with ...
Quality Assurance Q&A
Embarking upon a dietary supplement launch (whether a signature singular product or a line) is a laudatory event, especially given the mass consumer acceptance of, desire for and trust in our products; a goal a long time in the making. So, you have an idea and the talented team to turn it into products for ...
Plant Hormones and Human Health
According to an article posted on the Phys.Org website, a bowl of salad contains more than vitamins and minerals. Plant matter also includes remnants of the hormones plants produce to control how they grow, age, and manage water intake. Recently, scientists have reported that our gut microbes and cells may respond to these hormones and ...
New Functional Fuel Plant Protein Bars Made With Probiotics
This year, finished product developer Ona launched their new Functional Fuel Plant Protein Bars with Probiotics. The line features three SKUs: Chocolate, Almond Coconut and Ancient Energy. Each 1.8oz bar is grain-free, has at least 10 g of plant protein and boasts one billion CFU of GanedenBC30 probiotics. Ona currently caters to the healthy treat ...
Current CDC Joint Health Stats
The CDC merged data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) 2013-2015 Sample Adult Core components to estimate average annual arthritis prevalence in American adults (non-institutionalized and civilian) 18 years or older. The agency found that an estimated 22.7 percent (54.4 million) of adults had doctor-diagnosed arthritis, with significantly higher age-adjusted prevalence in women (23.5 ...
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