Health & Nutrition

Bringing the natural and organic products industry the latest health and nutrition news from around the UK and Ireland.

OptiBac boosts baby biome

For Your Baby: OptiBac has formulated new probiotic drops specifically to promote a healthy gut in breast-and formula-fed babies from birth onwards.

Brits spend less than £9 a week maintaining health

Figures from a survey by the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association has revealed that the average Brit spends just £8.82 each week on keeping healthy.

Sweet dreams from New Nordic

New Nordic has introduced its latest sleep-enhancing supplement – Melissa Dream Gummies – to market to provide a vegan gummy version of its popular tablets.

New CBD brand offers oils direct

CBDDIRECT2U is a fledgling brand launched by GP Dr Peter Naylor and entrepreneur Ian Craggs, prompted by frustration at a lack of high quality CBD products.

Consumers report confidence in CBD quality, but a third discontinue use

A study to understand CBD users' attitudes to (and use of) CBD shows that consumers are generally confident about the quality of products.

CannabiGold delivers new CBD supplement

New to the UK is CannabiGold Terpenes+, a food supplement designed to support the body’s endocannabinoid system and maintain overall wellbeing.

A no-brainer from Noobru

Noobru is a new drinkable combination of nutrients designed to nourish brain and body, claiming to help to unlock the mind’s potential.

BetterYou unveils new trio of nutritional sprays

BetterYou has introduced three new products to its range – Iron 10, Folic Acid and B-complete – taking its total nutritional oral spray supplements to 17.

Growth for gummies

A new paper by Future Market Insights reports that the vitamin gummies market value is projected to grow at a ‘healthy’ CAGR of 5.1% between 2019-2029.

Expert calls for research into link between VMS and productivity

Dr Adam Drewnowski has called for further research into the connection between food supplements, dietary nutrient density and productivity in the workplace.

New brand puts down roots for life

Brand-new to market, nutritional supplements company Lyfe Roots has launched with a five-strong offer of vegan-friendly, plant-based VMS.

Take heart with Wiley’s Finest

Wiley’s Finest new Bold Heart has been created to meet consumers’ daily sterol needs with a vegan formula clinically tested to lower cholesterol.

Work it out with Terre Verdi

Terre Verdi new Yoga & Sports Body Oil is designed to aid muscle recovery after physical training or relieve arthritic, muscule and joint pain.

BetterYou adds two new at-home nutrient test kits

Responding to growing demand for personalized products, BetterYou has added two new products to its offer: a Vitamin B12 Test Kit and an Iron Test Kit.

New multi from Viridian aims to close nutritional gap for vegans

Viridian Nutrition has launched an Essential Vegan Multivitamin to close the nutritional gap for the rising number of people who follow a plant-based diet.

B12 warning ahead of Veganuary

Experts warn that vegans must ensure there is enough vitamin B12 in their diets and the health risks resulting from B12 deficiencies are 'not a myth'. 

Two apples a day help keep the cardiologist away

Eating two apples a day has been shown to help keep cholesterol down and fight heart disease risk, according to new research.

Viridian harnesses power of elderberry for winter wellness

Viridian Nutrition has created a potent immune-booster in the form of Organic Elderberry Extract + Vit C, designed to aid in recovery from colds and flu.

Defiant H&B tells ASA it has ‘no remit to rule on...

Leading health food retailer Holland & Barrett says the Advertising Standards Authority has 'no remit to rule on food claims'. 

Experts warn of high protein diet risks

Popular high protein diets have been shown to help people lose weight but could be putting long-term followers at risk of kidney damage, experts warn.