Good Nutrition is Good Business: Ginkgo cancer concerns, 10 fish oil pros, Vive la innovation!

Monday, 12 August 2013

Ginkgo cancer concerns, 10 fish oil pros, Vive la innovation!

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Natural industry news from supply to shelf

August 12, 2013

On our radar

Cancer concerns cast doubt on ginkgo biloba

Possible side effects of ginkgo biloba are stirring up controversy. We interviewed a top toxicologist for the latest on whether this herbal extract is safe to use.

Industry cross section

10 reasons your product should include fish oil

Ten studies published this year draw connections between fish oil and everything from breast and skin cancers to longevity rates and children's IQ.

Can probiotics blast fat?

Another study suggests probiotics may help reduce fat, but don't cancel your gym membership just yet. Solid, independent, conclusive research is still needed.

Commentary

Innovation lives!

The rise of fish oil, probiotic chocolate and more than 22 different bagel varieties serve as proof: innovation and product evolution won't quit.

Your health

7 retail health experts' tips to survive and thrive

We asked those trained in nutrition, acupuncture, pharmacology, and more for their advice on how to manage modern stressors.

Most popular

How to market organic

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics targets Walgreens

The science of sugar addiction

Why men should chomp chocolate

What to know about today's 'man-sumer'

Poll

Tell us: Which of these macro trends is most important to your business currently?

Today's takeaway

"We don't have all the links needed to say all the signs of carcinogenicity are completely relevant to humans, but we do have enough to raise a red flag. This is something people should pay attention to."
— Read Cancer concerns cast doubt on ginkgo biloba