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Digestion

Digestive health is critical to whole-body wellness, and conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s can compromise gut health. Nutraceutical ingredients and dietary supplements such as probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes, fiber and yogurt can support digestive health and prevent gastric dysfunction.

Cactus Botanics ~ Milk Thistle

Cactus Botanics launched its line of standardized and customized milk thistle, a botanical to support the healthy structure and function of the liver. ...More
February 8, 2012
Posted in News
Slide Show: Digesting the Market

The who, what, where and why of the digestive health market is just as important for product manufacturers looking to launch into the category as it is for established players. Datamonitor research explores who is buying what, where the hot markets are and what motivates ...More
February 7, 2012
Posted in Galleries
Probiotic Aids Heart Along with Digestion

A probiotic juice that contains Institut Rosell's proprietary Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (Lp299v) probiotic strain reduced myocardial infarct size in rats in a new study led by Dr. John Baker from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (FASEB J. 2012 Jan 12). ...More
February 3, 2012
Posted in News
Why the Digestion Market Isn't Exploding

With all the consumer interest and need, it seems the market for digestive health products would be skyrocketing, but regulatory actions and distrust of health marketing claims has kept sales in check. ...More
January 17, 2012 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Blog
Probiotics Company Oragenics Releases Corporate Video

Florida-based nutraceutical company, Oragenics Inc., this month released a corporate video narrated by CEO, John N. Bonfiglio, Ph.D., about Oragenics' 2012 strategic direction. The video highlights how Oragenics is leveraging the $32-billion probiotic market and building a ...More
January 9, 2012
Posted in News, Immune Health
FDA Finds NeuroScience Inc. Labeling Violations

An inspection showed a few brain health products were misbranded due to claims made on the product labeling. ...More
December 27, 2011
Posted in News
Breaking Down—Enzymes

Enzymes are a cornerstone in digestion, but as more studies are conducted on the many enzymatic compounds that exist in the food we eat, as well as animals, plants and fungi, researchers are discovering they play a much larger physiological role than just digestion, ...More
December 21, 2011 By Alissa Marrapodi
Posted in Articles, Immune Health
Comprehensive Review on Lacidofil Probiotic

Researchers recently published a review of all the studies to date on Instiut Rosell's probiotic ingredient, finding the strains in this product offer immune-boosting properties in addition to digestive improvement. ...More
December 19, 2011
Posted in News, Immune Health
Eggshell Membrane Mechanism Against Inflammation

Results from a recent study reveal possible mechanisms of action in the ability of natural eggshell membrane to positively impact inflammation. ...More
December 15, 2011
Posted in News
ERSP Contends Product's Stem Cell Claim

Emergent Health Corp. should not claim its JDI MultiVitamin can “increase adult stem cells," according to the Electronic Retailing Self-Regulation Program (ERSP), which conducted an inquiry after it received a complaint form an anonymous competitor. ...More
December 15, 2011
Posted in News, Immune Health