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t’s true cannabidiol (CBD) is a drug. GW Pharmaceuticals went to great effort and expense to determine the clinical benefits of CBD. The specific, single-entity chemical is considered a drug because FDA approved it as one, and that is how the U.S. regulatory system operates. The regulatory system also renders items as drugs based exclusively…
The world is half female. At least half of the sporting world is female; however, most products are formulated for men or based on research conducted mostly on men. Women are not small men. They are different anatomically, physiologically, biologically and biochemically. The biggest difference, and one of the primary reasons given for lack of…
Fatty acids belong to a category of biological molecules called lipids (or fats), which are generally water-insoluble but highly soluble in organic solvents. Chemically, a fatty acid is a non-polar long aliphatic hydrocarbon molecule chain that has an acidic carboxylic acid group (COOH) at one end of its molecule, and a methyl group (CH3) at the other…
In the past decade, products made with plant proteins have evolved to include a wide variety of flavors, textures and formats for every eating occasion. A broader range of consumers now seeks plant-based protein goods, particularly consumers under age 40 who eat meat but are incorporating other options. Dairy alternative, sports nutrition and snacks are…
Over the past few years, cannabidiol (CBD) has become a household term. Moms, dads, brothers, sisters and even grandparents know what CBD is. At the least, they have probably heard of it. Cannabis sativa L. is a plant that includes both marijuana and hemp. CBD is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. Hemp has…
If you spend any amount of time around industry events or targeted social media pages, you have likely heard… “There are way too many brands today!” …from brand owners, brand employees, retail shop owners, and every other stakeholder in the industry. So, is there actually too many nutritional supplement brands? I mean it certainly feels…
As the variety of supplements, functional foods, ingredients, and bioactives continue to diversify to meet an ever more sophisticated list of health/wellness issues, it’s not surprising that consumers are beginning to worry if they’re getting enough of the specialty nutritional ingredients they perceive important for their needs. While 20% of adults don’t think they get…
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…