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[Extra! Extra!] Lake Plants: the Next Superfood?
Many a disappointed parent has turned back from a lakeside picnic and swimming excursion with their kids after seeing large amounts of slimy, green algae coating its surface. But what if, rather than being grossed out by algae, individuals were (gulp!) eating it? These lake plants may be the newest innovation in superfoods, according to ...
Evaluating Different Forms of Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fish, Krill & Algae Oils
Omega fatty acids (eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA] and docosahexaenoic acid [DHA]) are universally recognized for their importance to human health. This includes their value for cardiovascular health,1-5 joint health and mitigating inflammation,6-8 reducing UV-induced skin aging9-13 and a range of other issues. Now consider that, although guidelines recommend a combined DHA and EPA intake of between ...
U.S. Sales of Herbal Supplements Increased in 2023
According to American Botanical Council (ABC)’s 2023 Herb Market Report, U.S. consumers spent an additional $533 million on herbal supplements in 2023 compared to 2022, a 4.4 percent increase in annual sales. The 2023 report is based on U.S. retail sales data provided by SPINS and Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ). The report was co-written by ...
U.S. Sales of Herbal Supplements Decline Slightly in 2022
A report co-authored by the American Botanical Council (ABC, Austin, TX), SPINS (Chicago, IL) and Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ, Boulder, CO) stated retail sales of herbal supplements in the United States totaled an estimated $12.121 billion in 2022, a 1.9 percent decrease over the previous year. This marks the first time in almost 20 years ...
Green Algae Shown to Promote Healthy Digestion
Researchers at the University of California San Diego recently completed the first study examining the effects of consuming Chlamydomonas reinhardtii—a widespread, fast-growing algae—and demonstrated that the algae improves human gastrointestinal issues associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) such as diarrhea, gas and bloating. Preliminary data in mouse studies demonstrated that consuming C. reinhardtii significantly reduced ...
Nordic Naturals to Debut Algae Omega at CHFA Expo East
Nordic Naturals (Watsonville, CA) will introduce Algae Omega at CHFA Expo East 2014 in Toronto. Made from sustainably sourced micro-algae, the Algae Omega is reported to offer an algae-based source of beneficial marine omega-3 essential fatty acids without the use of fish. Already registered in Canada, the product delivers the expert-recommended daily dose of 500 mg ...
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