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Jack Challem

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June, 2009

Hot anti-inflammatory ingredients

Many natural ingredients, particularly nutrients and herbs, can lower C-reactive protein levels - or lead to significant reductions in inflammation and pain.

February, 2009

Dealing with the diabesity epidemic

How can we use 21st century nutritional science and ingredients to improve glucose tolerance and promote weight loss? Author Jack Challem surveys the supplements and food ingredients landscape

August, 2008

13 ingredients for healthy joint cartilage

Jack Challem examines the natural substances that have proven most effective in combating the deterioration of joints. Plus, directory listings of select suppliers

January, 2008

Nutritional ingredients that support healthy ageing

Inflammation, diabetes, deteriorating joint health and cognitive abilities are four major enemies of a healthy lifespan. Author Jack Challem investigates the foremost science-backed ingredients in the fight against these ageing demons

September, 2007

Metabolic syndrome: natural solutions for a worldwide health problem

Increasing diagnoses worldwide of insulin resistance is opening new markets for natural ingredients that reduce symptoms of this disorder. Jack Challem reviews the top six science-based ingredients — plus 14 others worth a look

February, 2005

The dangers of inflammation

A common factor in most chronic conditions, inflammation can also be deadly. Jack Challem explores what nutrients can keep this biological response in check

May, 2002

Putting Antioxidants To Use In Functional Formulas

Jack Challem examines the use of combination antioxidants for developing products that address specific health concerns.

Condition-Specific Guide

A complete resource to ingredients for health.

One of the top trends of the year is the move to market condition-specific nutritional products. The whole story — and exclusive Fi directory listing — provides manufacturers with a road map for the terrain ahead.

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Warning on Body Building Products

In this Consumer Update video, FDA Product Safety Expert Deborah Autor, J.D., helps explain the agency's warning, issued July 28, 2009, to stop using body building products that claim to contain steroids or steroid-like substances.

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Podcast: Maintaining quality from your botanical supplier

George PontiakosHow to avoid getting stung with spiked botanicals: A conversation with George Pontiakos of BI Nutraceuticals.

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SabinsaSaberry, a Multifaceted Antioxidant


Saberry is a proprietary, patent pending, extract of the fruits of Emblica officinalis Gaertn, more commonly known as the Indian Gooseberry. Saberry is a light colored powder, processed from fresh Indian gooseberries by a novel extraction technology to retain the natural goodness of the fruit. Saberry from Sabinsa is standardized to contain a minimum of 10% B-Glucogallin and 50% Gallates.  

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Stemming the Tide
Focus on: Weight Management & Obesity

This Nutracon webinar promises to inspire as experts discuss the latest trends in weight management and the future of the category. Our team of experts will also look at the challenges within this category such as recent adverse events from products such as Hydroxycut, FTC enforcement on misleading weight loss claims and ingredients that show promise for the coming year.

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2009 US Nutrition Industry Overview issue

Dietary-supplement sales grew from 5.8 per cent 6.3 per cent in 2008, shattering the prediction by some that consumers' falling disposable income would drown dietary-supplement sales. Overall, there were $102 billion in nutrition-industry consumer sales last year, the magazine reports. Growth slowed in categories other than dietary supplements, but remained positive nonetheless.
NBJ covers these and other 2008 sales and growth estimates in its 2009 US Nutrition Industry Overview issue.

 

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