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GRAS stands for Generally Recognized as Safe, and in the United States, can be affirmed by the FDA or “self-affirmed” following a detailed scientific review by an independent expert panel performed through generally available and accepted scientific procedures.
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Introducing Nuritas: Using AI to Unlock Nature's Hidden Peptides
The supplement industry has an innovation problem. Walk down any supplement aisle and you'll find the same ingredients that have been around for decades... sometimes even a century or more. Whey protein, creatine, caffeine, melatonin. Yes, they work, but they're old. Now that the supplement industry has reached maturity and mainstream adoption, we now face […]
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The Landmark Lactoferrin Trial That Changed Everything: effera™ Demonstrates No Alloimmune Response
It was a Friday afternoon after a long workweek when Helaina's team received the news. They knew that one of the three datasets in a recent trial looked best: clean, consistent, exactly what they'd hoped to see. But which group had received their human-identical lactoferrin? Which had gotten the bovine control?
The answer would determine […]
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MegaNatural-BP for Metabolic Health: The Cardiometabolic Support Ingredient Formulators Are Overlooking
The supplement industry is experiencing a metabolic health renaissance. Formulators are responding to consumers who increasingly understand that cardiovascular and metabolic wellness aren't separate concerns... they're interconnected systems that rise or fall together. Blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, and vascular function all influence each other through shared biological pathways, yet most formulations still treat them […]
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NutriScience's Ed Dosz on ButyraGen: Bypassing Microbiome Limits for Digestive Support | Episode #184
In Episode #184 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben welcome back Ed Dosz, VP of Science Innovation at NutriScience Innovations, for a comprehensive exploration of ButyraGen, a revolutionary ingredient that generates butyrate directly in the small intestine. With butyrate serving as the primary fuel for colon cells while playing crucial roles […]
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Arjuna Natural Brings Functional Indulgence with Shoden and BCM-95 to SupplySide Global 2025 at Booth #6517
Arjuna Natural is set to transform the functional food and beverage experience at SupplySide Global 2025 (Booth #6517) with an innovative lineup of ready-to-market prototypes featuring their clinically-validated BCM-95 turmeric extract and Shoden ashwagandha extracts. The concepts showcase how these potent botanicals can seamlessly integrate into consumer-friendly formats without compromising taste or efficacy.
If you're […]
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How Solar Foods Turns Air Into Protein: The Revolutionary Technology Behind Solein®
For the first time in human history, we're producing commercial quantities of protein without farms, without animals, and without even plants. Solar Foods has moved beyond theory and pilot programs -- their Factory 01 in Finland is actively utilising air molecules to grow nutritious protein powder through a technological platform that sounds like science fiction […]
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MegaNatural-BP: The Sustainable Story Behind California's Premium Grape Seed Extract
90 years of environmental stewardship creates a competitive advantage for premium-minded brands.
In today's competitive supplement landscape, consumers don't just want to know if the ingredients they're taking work. They're also increasingly demanding transparency about where their ingredients come from and how they're produced. While many suppliers fight over low-cost or scramble to […]
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Formulator's Corner #20: Menopause Brain Fog Formula - Memo-Q Meets Functional Chocolate
In today's installment of our Formulator's Corner Series, we create a hypothetical functional chocolate supplement specifically designed for women navigating menopause-related cognitive challenges. Will a forward-thinking brand bring this science-backed indulgence to market?
The Silent Struggle: When Brain Fog Clouds the Best YearsMenopause is a universal transition, yet its cognitive effects remain underrecognized and […]
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NNB Nutrition's Longevity Platform: Extending Your Youth Span with Science-Backed Ingredients
The conversation around aging has shifted. We're no longer just talking about adding years to life, we're focused on adding life to those years. Industry pioneer Shawn Wells captures this evolution perfectly: the concept of "youth span" has replaced health span as our primary motivator. When we look at our peers, we don't just […]
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