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1906 Launches in Massachusetts with Manufacturing Partner AmeriCann

1906 Drops being manufactured at AmeriCann’s Massachusetts Cannabis Center.

February 15, 2021

1906, a national cannabis brand offering infused drops, has launched its products out of AmeriCann's flagship development, the Massachusetts Cannabis Center.

Menopause Supplement

Nexira develops desert date extract with diosgenin for women’s health.

December 18, 2014

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Nexira has developed a new extract from Balanites aegyptiaca (commonly known as desert date) containing native diosgenin and designed for the nutraceutical market.

Kids Supplements

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration certified Anlit’s Kidi Bites, a supplement designed for children.

April 28, 2014

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Israel’s Anlit Ltd. says Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) awarded GMP certification for Kidi Bites, a supplement format designed specifically for children.

New Head at NPA

The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., will be its new chief executive officer.

April 8, 2014

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NPA represents the entire natural products industry, with more than 2,000 members in all 50 states and internationally.

UAS LifeSciences Changes HQ

Officials say UAS LifeSciences’ move to Madison, Wis., will bolster strategic planning, execution.

January 17, 2014

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Probiotics and probiotic supplements supplier UAS LifeSciences, LLC (formerly UAS Laboratories, Inc.) moved its headquarters from Wausau to Madison, Wis

Natural Products Assoc. on Supplement Study

The Natural Products Association comments on an editorial that encourages consumers to avoid taking vitamin and mineral supplements.

December 17, 2013

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Among the arguments, multivitamins are not intended to cure chronic disease or prevent death solely on their own.

Supplements May Not Protect Against Cancer and Heart Problems

There is little evidence that vitamin and mineral supplements protect people from cancer and heart problems.

November 14, 2013

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The panel's draft statement also says neither beta-carotene nor vitamin E should be taken to prevent heart disease or cancer.

Vitamin D Supplementation Questioned

A new study carried out at the University of Auckland,suggests that vitamin D supplements do not have beneficial effects on the bone mineral density in healthy older people.

October 14, 2013

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The Natural Products Association (NPA) contested the results.