NIE 2017
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 ...
A Stress-free Dose of Z’s
Having life cause its share of stress can be difficult enough to deal with, especially when it affects sleep. Natural ingredients and products are teaming up to help consumers get the sleep they yearn for. It’s safe to say, experiencing some sort of stress in life is inevitable. The reasons behind it can vary as ...
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 ...
Encapsulating Expertise
Why contract manufacturers are a critical core of success and innovation for natural brands and marketers today. The Participants Are: • John Altenberg, Vice President of Sales and Client Services, Vit-Best Nutrition, Tustin, CA • Emek Blair, PhD, Founder, Valimenta Labs, Fort Collins, CO • Kenny Flores, Vice President of Sales, Reliance Private Label Supplements, ...
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 ...
Product Quality: A Measurable Distinction
The Participants Are: • David Trosin, Director Of Global Business Development, Dietary Supplements, NSF International, Ann Arbor, MI • Elan Sudberg, CEO, Alkemist Labs, Costa Mesa, CA • Jennifer Cooper, Vice President R&D and Quality, Twinlab Consolidated Corporation, Boca Raton, FL • Randal Kreienbrink, Vice President of Marketing, BI, Rancho Dominguez, CA • Anna Lykkeberg, ...
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 ...
Impact on Immune
The immune system is complicated—natural ingredients for immune health have evolved to provide a more integrative approach. One of the most critical support systems in a living organism, the immune system serves as a preventative and defensive mechanism against injury and infection for the body. And it is difficult to quantify the status of immune ...
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 ...
Stable, Natural Energy
Forget a quick burst followed by crash and burn, ingredient suppliers are answering calls (often from Millennials) for a more balanced level of energy. “Energy—we all wish we had more of it,” said Luc Maes, ND, cofounder of Kaibae, a California-based producer of organic baobab products. “Therefore, energy will always be a driver to promote ...
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