How turmeric supplements brought bioavailability and idiosyncrasy into regulatory focus
Turmeric supplements, available in concentrated capsules, powders or extracts, are derived from the root of the Curcuma longa…
Proprietary turmeric extract improves orientation and attention scores in 24-week cognitive trial
Researchers at Japanese health food and functional beverage company House Wellness Foods Corp. evaluated the effect of CLE…
Indonesian FDA launches initiative to help local herbal firms in NPD, export
The pharmaceutical and food sectors, regulated by the Indonesian FDA, also known as Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan…
Research shows blackcurrant improves strength and focus, not sprint power
Researchers in Iran and the United States recruited 20 participants to test whether seven days of low and…
Japan’s FFC uptake, South Korea’s health supplements production in nutra trends round-up
Both current users of and people with experience taking functional foods in Japan are more likely to be…
Never Grow Up’s The Monday Bar seeks to fill gaps in Indian functional bars
The Monday Bar was launched by Mumbai-based consulting firm Never Grow Up after years of observing that modern…
India bans ashwagandha leaf use in any form, industry reacts
Announcing the ban, the country’s Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) referred to schedule IV of the Health…
Town of Hilliard issues precautionary boil water notice – Action News Jax
HILLIARD, Fla. — The Town of Hilliard said Friday afternoon that about 1,000 customers are under a precautionary…
Dear Doctor: Intermittent fasting may help with weight loss in some people, but there are risks
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 50-year-old overweight woman (5 feet, 6 inches tall at 240 pounds). So…
Japan stocks rise nearly 3%, touch fresh high as ‘Takaichi trade’ reboots
Equities LDP leader closer to becoming prime minister; US credit fears ease Investor anxiety has started to ease…