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Curcumin Compares Well to Antidepressant Drugs

Recent study shows curcumin works comparably to well-known antidepressant drugs in combating depression. ...More
January 12, 2012
Posted in News
Drivers in the US Women’s Health Market

Ingredients marketed to women, such as iron, calcium, vitamin D, folic acid, soy and cranberry, are slated for growth in the United States, spurred by the increase of female-specific conditions, raising cost of health care and increasing research activity. ...More
January 11, 2012 By Kaushik Ramakrishnan Shankar
Posted in Articles
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Depression

Low vitamin D levels were associated with depressive symptoms, especially in people with a history of depression in a new study of more than 12,000 participants (Mayo Clin Proc. 2011 Nov;86(11):1050-5). ...More
January 6, 2012
Posted in News
CSPI Wants St. John's Wort to Carry Warning Label

The Center for Science in the Public Interest wants FDA to require manufacturers to put warning labels on St. John's wort products that say the herb may interfere with birth control, antidepressants, blood thinners, and other prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. ...More
November 14, 2011
Posted in News
Low Zinc Linked to Depression in Women not Men

Epidemiological research shows zinc deficiency and low zinc supplement use is associated with depression symptoms in women, but not in men. ...More
October 28, 2011
Posted in News
Only 70% SAMe Supplements Meet ConsumerLab Criteria

Dietary supplements with SAMe (S-adenosyl-methionine) are commonly used to address osteoarthritis (OA) and depression, but according to ConsumersLabs.com, only seven out of 10 SAM-e supplements selected for testing met all quality criteria. ...More
October 13, 2011
Posted in News
Fatty Formulation

Creating products that include plant- or animal-sourced omega-3s requires diligent design and methods to avoid oxidation, ensure purity and optimize bioavailability, all while accounting for sustainability and price point. ...More
August 29, 2011 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Articles
Low Omega-3 Levels Linked to Military Suicides

The record number of suicides among U.S. military personnel may be reduced with omega-3 supplementation, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health (J Clin Psychiatry. DOI. 10.4088/JCP.11m06879). The trial found the U.S. military population had a very ...More
August 25, 2011
Posted in News
FDA Approves Drug to Treat Cheerfulness

For those of us who were at Expo West, this is the 12th straight day of work, so I thought I would lighten Friday up with some FDA humor. Watch til the end so you can see the doctor dispute natural approaches to reducing perkiness. ...More
March 18, 2011
Posted in Blog
Exploring the Evolving Market for Long Chain Omega 3s

An increasing foundation of positive clinical research coupled with regulatory recognition is driving consumer interest in long-chain omega-3 essential fatty acids, including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). ...More
February 16, 2011
Posted in Digital Issues