IPA's George Paraskevakos and Elisa Fernandez travelled to the Natural Products Expo West in southern California this week to scope out new products and established vendors in the probiotic space. Among the 3500 exhibitors, IPA member companies hosted dynamic pavilions and educational events. George … [Read more...] about IPA Rocks Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim
Market Trends
FDA Cracks Down on Supplements
As those in the probiotic supplement industry know, business is booming. Likewise, dietary supplements in general have grown from 4,000 products just 25 years ago to about 80,000 today. These sheer numbers in addition to uncovered shenanigans—ginkgo-free gingko supplements in one example—has led the … [Read more...] about FDA Cracks Down on Supplements
IPA Regulatory Workshop in DC: October 25, 2018
IPA's popular one-day regulatory and scientific workshop is set to return to Washington DC for a third consecutive year. Probiotics are unique. Whether considering manufacture, storage, stability or analysis, probiotics are different than other food and dietary supplement categories. As such, … [Read more...] about IPA Regulatory Workshop in DC: October 25, 2018
Probiotics and Alzheimer’s Disease: Rich in Potential
Alzheimer’s disease is a thief. First it takes your car keys, friends’ names, ability to feed yourself, get dressed and then even recognition of beloved family faces until your brain is a blank slate. Your entire memory is wiped clean just when you want to revisit the best of your … [Read more...] about Probiotics and Alzheimer’s Disease: Rich in Potential
Lecture Lineup for Probiotics Resource Center at Vitafoods Europe
Probiotics Resource Center – Lecture Schedule VitaFoods Europe May 15-18, 2018 Day 1: Tuesday, May 15th 2018 11:00 - 11:30: Interaction between gut microbiota and the immune system Over 1000 clinical studies with probiotics have addressed over 700 different conditions. Past studies … [Read more...] about Lecture Lineup for Probiotics Resource Center at Vitafoods Europe
Probiotic Gummies Help the Medicine Go Down
Mary Poppins got it right: a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. Gummi candy infused with Vitamin C was originally marketed to please picky children. Now it seems adults too like a little sugarcoating on their supplements. Probiotic gummies have arrived in a big way—a loop around last … [Read more...] about Probiotic Gummies Help the Medicine Go Down