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Nutraceutical, a portmanteau the words “nutrition” and “pharmaceutical”, is a food or food product that provides health and medical benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease.

Palm Beach Vapors unveils safe, fully customizable vaping technology for tobacco users

Millions of smokers worldwide have used vaping to help finally break free from the shackles of tobacco. An April 2015 study released by a team of researchers at Kings College London showed electronic cigarettes to be up to 95 percent less harmful than traditional cigarette smoking.

13 Oct 2015

Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals signs definitive agreement to acquire iForce

Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, a leading global provider of Sports Nutrition products, Contract Manufacturing, and iForce Nutrition ("iForce"), one of the fastest-growing Sports Nutrition companies in the United States, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Hi-Tech has agreed to acquire iForce.

9 Oct 2015

Botanic Choice releases list of top 10 supplements for 2015

Botanic Choice has just released its list of the top 10 most popular supplements for the first half of 2015.

7 Jul 2015

Molecules derived from avocados could help combat acute myeloid leukemia

Rich, creamy, nutritious and now cancer fighting. New research reveals that molecules derived from avocados could be effective in treating a form of cancer.

16 Jun 2015

Pivotal Therapeutics enrolls first patient in POMEGA Phase IIa clinical trial of PVT-100

Pivotal Therapeutics Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company with a focus on Omega-3 therapies for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and overall health, announced today the enrollment of the first patient in Pivotal's POMEGA Phase IIa clinical trial with PVT-100.

4 Jun 2015

Pivotal Therapeutics reports net loss of $1.2 million for first quarter 2015

Pivotal Therapeutics Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company with a focus on Omega-3 therapies for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and overall health, announced its operational highlights and financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

2 Jun 2015

Pivotal enters into sales, distribution agreement for BeneFishial family of products

Pivotal Therapeutics Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company with a focus on Omega-3 therapies for cardiovascular disease and overall health, announced today that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Korea Animal Medical Science Institute and its newly created affiliate for the exclusive sales and distribution of the BeneFishial family of products.

15 Apr 2015

Investigational S-equol nutritional supplement may alleviate certain menopause symptoms

The investigational S-equol nutritional supplement may be a viable agent to alleviate certain menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, according to a new peer-reviewed article in the March Journal of Women's Health.

30 Mar 2015

Lettuce varieties can have different antioxidant effect

Lettuce, one of the indispensable vegetables in the Mediterranean diet, is a food that greatly benefits health, mainly because it is rich in antioxidants. But not all lettuce varieties have the same antioxidant effect.

30 Mar 2015

Inergetics announces launch of branded CBD-based nutritional supplement

Inergetics,Inc., a world-class developer of NSF Certified nutritional and consumer health products, announced today the launch of Nulief, a branded nutritional supplement offering the holistic benefits associated with Cannabidiol (CBD).

26 Mar 2015

USF scientists identify potential compounds to improve cardiovascular system, small vessel disease

University of South Florida scientists have identified a group of compounds with the potential for beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system and small vessel disease while researching grape seed extracts discovered at USF.

26 Mar 2015

Fi Asia-China, Hi & Ni 2015: Food and nutritional ingredient show to be held in Shanghai

China's leading food and nutritional ingredient show returns to Shanghai this June with more exhibitors, features, visitors, ingredients and opportunities.

25 Mar 2015

Q'SAI announces formation of new U.S. subsidiary

Celebrating 50 years serving the healthy lifestyles of the Japanese, Q'SAI Co., Ltd., announces the formation of Q'SAI USA Inc., a new United States wholly owned subsidiary that will soon introduce American versions of health products that have become staples in Japan.

16 Feb 2015

ISG Health creates new algae-based nutraceutical products

International Sustainability Group, Inc. an innovative green technology company is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary ISG Health created its new algae based product line, being branded under the name AlgaeUP.

10 Feb 2015

Daily use of Pycnogenol may help improve overall cognitive function

New research delivers exciting news for those seeking natural ways to boost memory and mental performance. A study recently published in the Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences shows daily use of Pycnogenol (pic-noj-en-all), a natural plant extract from French maritime pine tree bark, may help improve attention span, memory, decision-making – including executive-level performance – and overall cognitive function.

21 Jan 2015

Healthplex & Nutraceutical China 2015 to be held in Shanghai, China

From 24-26 June 2015, Healthplex & Nutraceutical China (HNC) will return to Shanghai, China, to serve the Asian health industry. This year, the event will take place on a larger scale, with more exhibitors and business opportunities for those in attendance.

7 Jan 2015