Flood of synthetic cannabinoids threatens to undermine CBD market, experts say
The hemp/CBD industry is being threatened by so-called synthetic cannabinoids that are flooding the market, attendees at a recent botanicals conference were told.
Archives for April 15, 2019
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DSHEA at 25: In conversation with Scott Bass and Loren Israelsen
The brilliant strategy of Sen. Orrin Hatch, the upswell of grassroots consumer pressure, and the ‘highly unusual’ personal intervention of an FDA Commissioner: The development and passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act is a...
Dragon fruit oligosaccharide powder exhibited digestive health benefits in new mice study
Researchers in Thailand fed mice with oligosaccharides extracted from pitaya, commonly known as dragon fruit. They found potential digestive health benefits, including a laxative effect.
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CBD startup's mission to become 'the Unilever of the Cannabis industry'
The founders of a British CBD tea startup are on a mission to become ‘the Unilever of the cannabis Industry’ with truly natural and organic innovations to appeal to the ethos of cannabis consumers.
Diana Food: Building a broad dataset showing Cerebelle’s effect on cognitive function
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Global demographic changes are creating a significant market for products that address normal signs of aging such as primary cognitive decline (PCD). Seniors with PCD feel episodic memory loss that limits their ability to recall personal experiences
Discover TetraSOD, a unique marine ingredient.
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TetraSOD is a novel, natural marine microalgae (Tetraselmis chuii; T. chuii)-derived bioactive that influences antioxidant, hematologic and metabolic/bioenergetic systems. The closed photobioreactor production system leverages patent pending, metabolism...
Sports nutrition supplements containing betaine could push intake over safe limit, EFSA warn
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)’s approval of additional uses of betaine comes with a caveat as the Agency warns sportspeople taking supplements containing the amino acid may exceed safe levels.
Freedom Foods expects lactoferrin production to meet rising domestic and Asia demand
Australian firm Freedom Foods has started lactoferrin production at its Shepparton plant, with the goal of commencing sales of its lactoferrin in Q4 2019.