Police officer's death linked to kratom use
A law enforcement officer has died after reportedly overdosing on kratom, according to the Associated Press.
Archives for October 5, 2017
More evidence needed: BMJ study links multivitamin intake to lower autism risk
Taking a multivitamin during pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children, says a new study. However, researchers warn that evidence is not yet sufficient to change policies or healthcare practices.
HI Japan 2017
‘Smart ageing’: Why yogurt, chocolate and supplements are ripe for product innovation in Japan — DuPont
DuPont in Japan says it is striving to spur innovation in the supplement and functional food space for the ageing population by launching 11 ‘smart ageing’ concepts at this week’s HI Japan show.
Sports, regs and cross-border success: The three top trends among trade body members in China
The rise of sports nutrition, complex regulatory and sourcing issues, and the ongoing surge in cross border e-commerce is driving trade association membership in China, as more international firms begin to tap into opportunities in the country.
Wearable tech driving interest in supplements in India as health consciousness soars
India’s dietary supplement market will expand at an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of almost 12% over the next four to five years, with tech start-ups driving overall interest in health and wellness.
HI Japan 2017
Japan sports nutrition firm BodyPlus bags Olympic-standard drug-free certification
Major Japanese sports nutrition firm BodyPlus International has received BSCG (Banned Substances Control Group) drug-free certification for a number of its products as it seeks to boost its quality credentials in the build-up to the 2020 Olympics.
Traditional herbal extract may be able to combat type 2 diabetes: Thai study
Aqueous extract from Mathurameha, a traditional Thai herbal formula, has been found to have hypoglycaemic properties, according to Thai researchers.