Since early March, the world’s supplement makers and the raw materials companies that supply them have rallied to meet the myriad challenges posed by the COVID crisis.
Botanical medicine has evolved extensively over the last 20 years, as public interest in medicinal herbs has grown, and the product development process has become more sophisticated. One of the major trends has been the focus on delivering highly concentrated forms of “active” compounds extracted from the myriad of molecules produced by plants. Over the […]
Dietary supplement sales soared to unprecedented heights this year, owing to the coronavirus pandemic. But as consumer interest spiked, major disruptions to the ingredient supply chain limited the accessibility of many botanical and nutraceutical raw materials, excipients, and packaging materials, creating major sourcing challenges for supplement companies. Peak, Then Plateau A Nutrition Business Journal analysis […]
With their promises of better absorption and increased bioavailability, liposomal and “nanoparticle” formulas are popular. But it is a challenge to distinguish the real promise from the marketing hype.
Botanical adulteration is not a novel threat in the dietary supplement world––but it’s showing up in new ways amid the coronavirus pandemic.
When we hear about the microbiome and its role in human health, the focus is usually on the gut. But what about the communities of microorganisms residing in other parts of the body––like the vagina?
The intense immune reactions seen in severe COVID and other forms of Acute Respiratory Distress (ARDS) are mediated in part by Inflammasomes–multi-protein complexes produced by lung cells. Dr. Nalini Chilkov shares how substances found in common herbs and plant-based foods can reduce pulmonary inflammation.
As it makes its way around the globe, the fast-moving coronavirus is raising questions about the “essential” nature of countless goods and services––including natural health and wellness products.
As global temperatures continue to rise, scientists predict that environmental shifts will impact the ability of medicinal plants to grow and thrive in affected regions. Botanists across the world are shining light on the ways that climate change could fundamentally alter the practice of holistic medicine.
Use of high-quality essential oils as part of daily practices of physical and emotional support can mitigate our stressors and bring us toward a more robust and clear connection––to ourselves, our families and our communities.
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