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Sweeten Up With Natural Alternatives
New FDA regulations will highlight added sugar content on the labels of food and beverages where it can’t be ignored or buried in ingredients lists. Suppliers are responding with sugar substitutes that sweeten the pot in both taste and nutrition. This past February, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced proposed changes to food ...
Beyond Calcium
An aging population is leading the demand for bone health supplements, and manufacturers are meeting this need with ingredients that enhance basic calcium. Manufacturers and ingredient suppliers are working to keep up with the demand for bone health supplements from the ever-growing elderly population. “We believe that the bone health category will continue to grow ...
From Field To Extract
Industry leaders Weigh in on the Current state of Botanical Adulteration It is no surprise that there is a problem in the global herb and dietary supplements industry—the persistent availability of adulterated herbs, herbal extracts, essential oils and other plant-derived dietary ingredients. Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE ) asked those schooled on the subject to discuss ...
2014 Science Of Supplements
Since 2002, Nutrition Industry Executive’s Science of Supplements section has been offered to help manufacturers gain a better understanding of the ingredients and services available that can make their products stand out. It gives the magazine’s advertisers an opportunity to describe the research that substantiates the safety and efficacy of their branded ingredients, products and ...
The Brain Game
The brain health category is growing as consumers realize that nutrients target much more than cognitive decline. Being able to maintain one’s mental faculties often becomes more of a concern as a person ages.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Brain Health Initiative, Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death among ...
Fit For Women
Nutritional Ingredients Address Women’s Needs Across Life Stages, Life Styles And Health Concerns Women of every age, height, weight and activity level have at least one thing in common: their bodies need certain nutrients to help them function properly. “From a nutrition perspective, the primary concern for women is bone health,” said Dr. Gameil T. Fouad, ...
Growing For The Future
Companies share their insights on investing in their infrastructure and capabilities to meet growing and changing consumer demands.Florida-based Enzymedica has been an industry leading innovator of enzyme-based products since its founding in 1998. The company provides a wide range of products representing complete digestive health, food intolerances and a host of therapeutic formulas. In 2008, ...
The Path To Digestive Wellness
A rapidly growing category, digestive health ingredients are proving that their benefits reach beyond the GI tract.According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC), 60 to 70 million people are affected by digestive disease. At the same time, the market is showing that the digestive health category is growing rapidly. In fact, in 2010, ...
The Heart Of The Matter
As heart disease remains the No. 1 killer in the U.S., consumers are in search of heart health supplements that utilize natural ingredients backed by clinical research.About 600,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and coronary heart disease is the most ...
The Benefits Of Certification
While attaining certifications may take a considerable investment, the effort is worthwhile with the opportunities they afford companies.In any type of business, companies do whatever they can to separate from the pack and stand out from the crowd. For suppliers, attaining certifications is one way to show manufacturers as well as consumers that they have ...
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