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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, ...
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 ...
Human Ancestors: Heavier Bones, Healthier Mobility
A 2015 study, led by Christopher Ruff, PhD, a professor of functional anatomy and evolution at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, has shown that our ancestors that hunted and gathered, had much sturdier skeletons, therefore, the ability to withstand skeletal deterioration and loss of mobility. Ruff and colleagues examined bones of several hundred humans who ...
What’s Your Blue?
NIE: Can you tell us about the What’s Your Blue program? Lynda M. Doyle (senior vice president, global marketing, OmniActive Health Technologies): “Traditionally, the primary focus within the eye health category has been on an increasingly aging population that is aware of their need for prevention or to address age-related eye conditions. However, the majority ...
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