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Probiotics Improve Cognition in Alzheimer’s Patients
For the first time, scientists have shown that probiotics—beneficial live bacteria and yeasts taken as dietary supplements—can improve cognitive function in humans. In a new clinical trial, scientists show that a daily dose of probiotic Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium bacteria taken over a period of just 12 weeks is enough to yield a moderate but significant ...
Feeding Gut Microbiota: Nutrition, Probiotics Key Factors for Digestive Health
A healthy and balanced diet, as well as probiotics, have been known to be helpful in preserving gastrointestinal health for quite a long time. But it is only recently that the underlying mechanisms have become somewhat clearer. A rapidly increasing body of knowledge promises to further clarify the effects of our daily food on the ...
Industry Forecast … continued
With sweeping changes in the U.S. political landscape ushered in by the 2016 elections, the natural products industry must navigate uncertain seas as it looks forward to 2017. Here is a continuation of NIE’s Industry Forecast article from the January 2017 magazine. Participants: • Darrin Duber-Smith, Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing, College of Business, Metropolitan ...
A Closer Look at Bergamonte for Heart Health
Florida-based HP Ingredients’ Bergamonte made from BPF produced by H&AD SRL has been the subject of several studies, showing benefits for heart health. In a placebo-controlled trial of 107 men and women exhibiting both metabolic syndrome and NAFLD, those who took 650 mg twice daily of BPF produced by H&AD SRL for 120 days showed ...
The Omega-3 Index Project
The Omega-3 Index Project was formed, according to the organizers: “to bring more awareness to omega-3 insufficiency, which is a global health concern; the ramifications of omega-3 insufficiency include higher rates of chronic disease—particularly heart disease—and billions of dollars in health care costs.” For more information, visit: www.omega3indexproject.com. A study published in the May 2016 ...
Bergamonte’s Strength for Metabolic Syndrome
Reflecting the company’s assertion that mechanism of action (MOA) studies in metabolic syndrome and NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) are a great opportunity for the next generation of blood sugar support supplements, Annie Eng, CEO of HP Ingredients in Florida, listed recent studies showing a new MOA of bergamot-derived polyphenolic fraction (BERGAMONTE BPF) bergamot. The ...
Washington & The Natural Industry
For James J. Gormley’s September article on Washington and the natural products industry, he interviewed Gretchen DuBeau, Esq., Executive and Legal Director, Alliance for Natural Health, Atlanta, GA, Mike Greene, Vice President of Government Relations, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington D.C., Mark A. LeDoux, Chairman and CEO, Natural Alternatives International, Carlsbad, CA, Neil E. ...
The Vicious Cycle
When walking through the beverage aisles of your supermarket and convenience stores, notice the burgeoning array of “energy” drinks that are available. Meanwhile, in the self-care (over-the-counter) and pharmacy, sleep inducers are growing too—Ambien, Lunesta, Sonesta, Sominex, Unisom, Tylenol PM, Advil PM, and now NyQuil’s ZZZQuil. Unfortunately, too many adult Americans are revving up on ...
Achieving Top Quality
New Jersey-based supplement manufacturer NutraBio CEO and Founder Mark Glazier said he started the company with the goal of making the highest quality supplements and using 100 percent transparency to help educate consumers. Here, James Gormley discusses with Glazier the challenges facing the supplement industry. NIE: What are the biggest challenges to compliance and transparency ...
Without a Trace?
For James J. Gormley’s September article on compliance and quality in the natural products industry, he interviewed Tony Blanch, Director of Quality and Corporate Services, Nutraceutix, Redmond, WA and John B. Atwater, PhD, RAC, CQA, Senior Director, USP Verification Programs, USP, Rockville, MD. Below are their thoughts on how automation can affect production. NIE: Automation, ...
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