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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 ...
Lactic Acid Bacteria for Functional Foods
Investigators reporting in the Journal of Dairy Science review the scientific basis of reported claims and identify opportunities for developing products based on new lactic acid bacteria. The study’s abstract noted that over the past decade, interest has grown in fermented diary foods that promote health, and could prevent diseases such as hypertension. “The biological ...
The Good Story About Supplements and Food Safety
According to Daniel Fabricant, PhD, executive director and CEO of the Natural Products Association (NPA), regarding food safety, “dietary supplements have been doing a great job,” he said. “ Packaged food is not the problem traditionally. Most outbreaks are from raw ingredients and foods sold in stores and prepared foods in restaurants. To really understand ...
How Will the Weight Category Grow?
As one of the most attractive categories for consumers, the market of weight loss products will always remain robust. But there may be interesting growth on the horizon. For example, Paul Djikstra, CEO, InterHealth Nutraceuticals, California observed, “Powders and meal replacements may be the key to growth in this category.” Mitch Skop, senior director product ...
Supplier of the Month: HORN Human Nutrition
HORN 16050 Canary Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 Phone: (800) 442-4676 Website: www.ethorn.com Kevin Salerno, President, HORN Human Nutrition Established in 1961, HORN is North America’s premier distributor of specialty ingredients and raw materials. Its specialized team of technically expert and trained professionals serve dedicated market segments that encompass six distinct distribution business units including ...
Healthy Aging Issues of Interest
The internet and social media are rife with tips on how to age gracefully. Medical and biochemical research continues to fuel excitement and ideas—and of course, resulting products—to help millions of Americans to flourish as they enter golden years. Several supplier executives reveal what they find most compelling about healthy aging science. Aparna Kalidindi, PharmD, ...
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 ...
Testing Lab of the Month with Danica Harbaugh Reynaud
Danica Harbaugh Reynaud, PhD, Global Director of Scientific Innovation, NSF International and founder, NSFAuthenTechnologies NSF International 789 N. Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: (734) 769-8010 NSF AuthenTechnologies 2600 Hilltop Dr. Ste. C346, Bldg. B Richmond, CA 94806 Phone: (510) 914-3290 AuthenTechnologies LLC was founded in 2010 by Danica Harbaugh Reynaud, PhD, and her husband ...
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