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Although the Congressional committee reconciling competing U.S. Senate and House versions of the Farm Bill are tight-lipped about the exact language that’s been agreed upon, it sounds like the bill, now expected to be signed next week, will legalize industrial hemp. That spells good news for purveyors of hemp-derived CBD. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell…
The big question about turmeric and curcumin asks how long its explosive growth will last. Will this superstar spice ingredient sustain its popularity and reach omega-3 status or fade into the background as a once-hot natural product trend? Thanks to the wide body of data generated in recent years, curcumin’s benefits categories have broadened substantially.…
President Trump’s trade war with China is set to impact many dietary ingredients, with additional 10 to 25 percent import duties on a range of products from minerals to proteins and sweeteners sourced from China. IngredientsOnline.com, which connects U.S. and other manufacturers and vendors to ingredient suppliers from around the world, including China, has compiled…
1) PEA Reduces Pain and Inflammation In humans, PEA reduced the pain intensity in patients given a PEA supplement than those without a PEA supplement (R). PEA reduced pain levels in patients with back pain better than in patients not given PEA (R). In women with pelvic pain, PEA improved the pain and sexual…
Dietary supplement marketing today requires transparency. After years of mainstream media raising all kinds of questions about the safety and efficacy of products this industry produces, people are skeptical, even as the number of users continues to grow. The supply chain for commodities remains problematic, but branded ingredients engender trust, which is worth examining in…
Lion’s Mane History Lion’s Mane is a choice edible that grows wild on deciduous trees and is now extensively cultivated on sawdust substrates. Lion’s Mane Uses Hericium is an immunomodulator that is useful for many conditions where immunity is compromised. It has also been used for gastritis. Current research suggests that Hericium may have some…
One of the most well-known botanical plants in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has gained attention in the health and wellness industry for its restorative and rejuvenating benefits. Offering a variety of applications, including as a general tonic, the root can be used as an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body cope with stress.…
Purple sweet potatoes are not only good for giving your taste buds a sweet taste but they also aid in cardiovascular helath. Purple sweet potatoes were originally cultivated around the Central American region. This starch-rich tuber plant is a dicotyledon, belonging to the family of Convolvulaceae, and named botanically as Ipomoea batatas. Purple sweet…
Some of the past year’s greatest changes in film have been ‘underdogs’ packing on the pounds to create some of the greatest legends of all time. One of the best examples you ask? Connor Mcgregor. If you are doing the same; you are working out, paying close care to your nutrition, and staying on track to…
While most people don’t realize the benefits of l-arginine, it might be the key to improving an individual’s overall health, especially cardiovascular health and with more than 80 million Americans suffering from some form of cardiovascular disease, it’s surprising l-arginine doesn’t get more attention. L-arginine is primarily used to help support cardiovascular health, but offers…