The company that specializes in liposomal delivery systems says it intends to disrupt the CBD beverage industry via its patent-pending nanoemulsion delivery technology.
As 2021 enters February, there’s no let-up in the products flagged by European authorities as a men’s supplement, weight loss capsules and a hemp-containing honey fall under the microscope this month.
Poland’s Chief Sanitary Inspectorate warns of the presence of the erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil in a sample of the dietary supplement product Total Men.
Available in packs of five tablets and an expiry date of ‘2022-03,’ the product is manufactured by UK-based Gertix International.
“UK authorities informed that Gertix International is not registered with the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority) and the address on the product packaging does not exist,” the food alert states.
Surveys suggest veterinarians not meeting pet nutraceutical needs While veterinarians may be able to diagnose diseases and perform difficult surgeries, many have received little education on animal nutrition.
A recent TodaysVeterinaryBusiness.com survey revealed this could lead to missed opportunities for vets. Among pet owners who purchase nutraceuticals, the report found that a gap exists between the percentage of clients who want a vet’s recommendation and those who actually receive it. For example, the reports noted that 63% of pet owners who bought skin and coat supplements want their veterinarian to recommend products, but only 39% of veterinarians did so.
This sentiment extends to CBD too.
Researchers in Australia say they have been able to significantly increase the short-term bioavailability of cannabidiol (CBD) in the blood and brain thanks to a new encapsulation technique, and the combined delivery with a ‘absorption enhancer’ - Deoxycholic acid (DCA).
NutraCast Podcast: Natures Crops on functional carrier oils Here on the NutraCast, we talk a lot about active ingredients in supplements, but often neglect a very important element: carrier oils. They are often required in formulations to protect, stabilize, and ensure consistent delivery and absorption.
In many cases, these oils don’t do much beyond that their job is to simply ‘carry’ nutraceutical or botanical actives. However, one brand is utilizing oils that do more than just carry. Andrew Hebard, CEO and founder of Natures Crops International, joined the NutraCast to tell us more about functional carrier oils. The company is a vertically integrated grower and manufacturer of plant-based specialty oils, including Ahiflower.