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Takeaways Matcha is an 800 year old ingredient It’s uniqueness comes from its color, flavor, and texture. Full of amazing health benefits What are the health benefits of Matcha? Amazing Antioxidant High in Alkaline Aids in digestion Superfood (By Most Measurements) 30% Protein & Fiber Loaded with Vitamins & Minerals Where is Matcha Tea traditionally…
Consumers are seeking out convenient and enjoyable formulas to support joint health and inflammation. Powders, shakes, shots, and ready-to-drink mixes are popular delivery formats in the category, however leading ingredients offering support may not always be conducive to novel delivery systems. This dilemma led Pharmako Biotechnologies and its exclusive U.S. distributor and partner Gencor to develop innovative bioavailable formulas…
In October 2018, Nutraceuticals World conducted a survey of readers to gain insight into their perceptions and attitudes toward the state of the industry. We received responses from 142 qualified industry members working at companies that manufacture, market, or distribute finished nutraceutical products—such as dietary supplements, functional foods, or nutritional beverages—or raw nutritional ingredients for…
Virtually all scientists believe that life on Earth originated in the sea billions of years ago. If one accepts this premise, it comes as no surprise that the sea and other waters of the world continue to produce natural ingredients that enhance health and contribute to an active, vibrant lifestyle. The first, of course, is…
Research has shown the many benefits sleep has for every target demographic, but research has not shown that dietary ingredients can cause rid consumers of insomnia or put them to sleep faster. But perhaps, that shouldn’t be the goal of botanicals, vitamins and minerals, according to Michael Grandner, Ph.D., director of the sleep and health research…
Advertisers have spent nearly US$900 million on vitamin, mineral and supplement products over the past year, including $239 million on advertisements for vitamins and minerals and $640 million on advertisements for nutritional supplements, according to Kantar Media’s 2018 MARS Consumer Health Study. The study also reviewed digital and connectivity trends among consumers, coinciding with higher digital ad…
As an isolated supplement, curcumin is generally understood to be stronger than turmeric, and is often sold as a single compound. Laboratory supplement production focuses on isolating active ingredients, and there is concern that this process may remove compounds that enhance curcumin efficacy. Some researchers question whether the supporting compounds in turmeric are necessary for…
Ask around, and there’s a palpable buzz in the air. Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill was a rare bipartisan affair—last week it passed the U.S. Senate, 87-13, and it passed the U.S. House, 369-47. President Trump signed the bill into law Thursday, Dec. 20. Already, there’s an estimated 750 brands in the hemp-derived CBD business,…
FDA’s top official on Wednesday announced the creation of a working group within his agency to improve oversight of the dietary supplement industry, reflecting concerns over FDA’s ability to manage risks in a sector that has grown 10-fold over the last quarter century. “I’ve formed a dietary supplement working group within FDA to take a…
Cognition is described as the ability to think, learn and remember. As people age, the brain naturally changes, affecting memory, learning and other cognitive functions. Some older adults suffer from mild cognitive impairment, in which they have more memory or thinking problems than other people their age. Dementia is the loss of cognitive function and behavioral abilities to…