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Protexin has launched Bio-Kult Migréa into the popular Bio-Kult range. Bio-Kult Migréa is an advanced multi-action live bacteria formulation that targets both the digestive tract and the head. Bio-Kult Migréa has been formulated with magnesium and vitamin B6, both of which contribute to normal functioning of the nervous system, and reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Research also suggests that magnesium ...

Pharmacist Support – the profession’s independent charity – has announced the appointment of Danielle Hunt as its new Chief Executive. Danielle is currently Operations Director at the national environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. During a successful 10 years at the organisation, she has played a central role in leading the organisation from a mainly government funded to an entirely self-funded ...

Confusion over what the term ‘natural’ means when applied to food products is driving a free-from “revolution”, according to Mintel. Mintel researchers say that while natural food and drink appears to have gone mainstream, confusion around what ‘natural’ actually means is driving growth in free-from options. Research from Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) reveals that there was a 366% ...

Lycomato, Lycored’s proprietary blend for supplements, has become the first tomato extract to carry the Non-GMO Project Verified seal. Lycomato is Lycored’s first proprietary blend and remains one of its best-selling products. Certified in the US and EU, it offers a synergistic combination of carotenoids, tocopherols, and phytosterols, sourced from non-GMO to-matoes. Zev Ziegler, head of global brand & marketing ...

In May 2018, advertising watchdog the ASA, ruled that whilst Pukka could continue to sell its Detox tea, it could not advertise it in the UK. Pukka has since changed the name of its top five best-seller to Feel New, and reviewed the blend too, which now includes organic turmeric. The name change applies to all territories, with the exception ...

BetterYou has been awarded ‘Pioneering Brand of the Year’ by health and wellbeing retailer Victoria Health. The awards are now in their second year and aim to celebrate passion and excellence within the health, wellbeing and beauty sector. BetterYou receives the accolade following another successful year which saw seven new products added to the range, including the award-winning Iron Oral ...

Cognitive functions, such as reasoning, memory, attention and language tend to worsen with age, sometimes with progression to dementia. Now a new plant-based remedy with a proven role in protecting brain neurons from damage is available in the UK. Created by Potter’s Herbals, Actimind combines two clinically proven plant extracts – Ginkgo biloba GK501 and Panax ginseng G115 to help ...

BetterYou’s ground-breaking new oral spray, which delivers 5mg of highly bioavailable iron in each dose, was voted ‘Best New Product’ by retailers at the Natural Health Trade Summit 2018. BetterYou developed the Iron Oral Spray which scooped the accolade at the UK’s only event dedicated to independent health food retailers in Manchester last year. Andrew Thomas, founder and managing director ...

Jayn Sterland, managing director of Weleda UK & Ireland, has retained her top spot in this year’s ‘Who’s Who in Natural Beauty’, published in the autumn issue of Natural Beauty News. The magazine’s Editor Rosie Greenaway commented: “Jayn has reached the number one position again because of her tireless commitment to the cause. The industry really wouldn’t be the same ...

Pukka Herbs has joined brands such as Tesco and Marks and Spencer in the fight against climate change by becoming only the 13th company in the UK to have its climate goal – to be zero carbon by 2030 – validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The confirmation comes shortly after the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) ...