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Synthetic vs. Vegan D3: Impact on Health & Sustainability
The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency (i.e., inadequate levels) is significant. The journal Nutrients1 indicated that 29 percent of the U.S. population is vitamin D deficient and an additional 41 percent are vitamin D insufficient. Considering vitamin D’s critical for building bone and for so many other aspects of human health, this is […]
NOW Again Honored as a “Great Place to Work”
NOW (Bloomingdale, IL) was again honored as being a “Great Place to Work” by the National Association for Business Resources in their Summer 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. NOW was honored in three separate categories: 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation (12th consecutive year) One of the […]
Functional Mushroom Market to Grow 8.07% Through 2028, ResearchAndMarkets.com Reports
ResearchAndMarkets.com has published a report titled “Functional Mushroom Market – Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2023-2028).” The global functional mushroom market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.07 percent over the next five years. The market, according to the report, is driven by the increasing consumer awareness of the importance […]
AHPA Announces Release of Herbs of Commerce, Third Edition
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has announced the release of the third edition of Herbs of Commerce. The publication provides guidance on the consistent naming of botanical ingredients on product labels, especially those marketed in the U.S. as dietary supplements, according to the association. It is now available for purchase on Amazon. AHPA published […]
Study Finds Higher-Than Recommended Doses of Vitamin D Reduces the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Taking higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D for five years reduced the risk of atrial fibrillation in older men and women, according to a new study published in American Heart Journal from the University of Eastern Finland. Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia, the risk of which increases with age, and which is associated with […]
WHO Releases Results of Hazard and Risk Assessment on Aspartame, Associations Comment
On July 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the WHO Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) released results about the health impact of aspartame. The two groups within the organization have come to different conclusions, with IARC stating that aspartame is […]
WIN Awarded for Efforts on Behalf of Industry by NBJ
Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN), a non-profit initiated by global nutraceutical leaders and advocates for gender parity in the industry, has been recognized with the Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) award for Efforts on Behalf of Industry in 2022. NBJ Editor-in-Chief Rick Polito stated, “Explaining how more women in leadership positions could be a viable boost for […]
Trace Minerals Promotes Steve Reeves to Role of President of Trace Int’l and Executive Vice President
Trace Minerals (Ogden, UT) a trace mineral, liquid magnesium and performance nutrition supplement manufacturer, has announced the promotion of Steve Reeves to the role of president of Trace International (Int’l) and executive vice president. Reeves has been with Trace Minerals for 20 years and brings many skills from his previous positions in sales and operations, […]
Bio-K+ to Launch Bio-K+ Gut Kommunity This Summer
Bio-K+ (part of Ireland-based Kerry Group), which specializes in the manufacturing of probiotics, has announced that it is launching its Bio-K+ Gut Kommunity this summer. Consumers will be able to subscribe to the community for exclusive educational content about probiotics, healthy eating and the microbiome, among other relevant topics throughout the year, according to the […]
Mushroom Ingredient Sales Show Significant Growth According to GlobalData Reports
GlobalData, a data and analytics company based in London, has reported that increasing consumer interest in health, wellness and natural products had lead to significant growth in demand of mushroom ingredients. GlobalData’s 2023 Q1 GlobalData Consumer Survey (21,968 responses) has revealed that 57 percent of global consumers believe mushrooms can positively impact their health. This, […]
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