Health & Nutrition

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

EFSA health warning to frequent consumers of herbal teas and supplements

Exposure to pyrrolizidine alkaloids in food, in particular for frequent and high consumers of tea and herbal infusions, is a possible long-term concern for human health due to their potential carcinogenicity, say scientists at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Lifeplan introduces Super Herbs range

New from Lifeplan comes a range of Super Herbs high strength one-a-day botanicals.

Bio-Synergy knows no limits

Sports nutrition brand Bio-synergy has entered the natural nootropic category with the launch of Limitless.

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.   

ESSNA sports nutrition guide released to stop ‘spread of misinformation’

ESSNA has released a guide about the types of sports nutrition people should consume before, during and after exercise.

2021 consumer trends, according to Mintel

Mintel has identified the consumer trends which will be drivers in 2021 and beyond, as consumers ‘redefine their priorities’.

Green People announces new Alexandra Kay wellbeing collection

Created by the daughter of Green People founder Charlotte Vøhtz, Alexandra Kay is a three-strong collection of natural essential oil blends.

ASA ruling signals ‘important day for liposomal vitamin C’

The ASA ruled a webpage advertising YourZooki Liposomal Vitamin C was ‘misleading’ after it was challenged by Abundance & Health.

News in brief

Yeo Valley Organic has relaunched its organic free-range Single Cream and Double Cream in a fully recyclable, practical bottle format.

Mandatory NHS women’s health training from 2024

From 2024 NHS doctors in England will be given mandatory training in female medical issues in a bid to improve women’s health services.

Sleep-boosting Dream Dust from Space Goods

Space Goods has launched its newest product, Dream Dust, designed to help people relax and get a good night’s sleep.

‘Brain health emergency’ – World mental health experts come together for...

Experts from around the world will come together on April 24th to explore solutions for the escalating incidence of mental health problems, described as...

PROCEIVE fertility formulas see UK launch

PROCEIVE, a new advanced range of fertility supplements, is now available in the UK.

Viridian focuses on heart health

Viridian Nutrition says it is putting heart health at the top of the agenda with the recent launch of its Cardio Multi.

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.

Bio-Synergy introduces UK’s first protein shake vending machine

Sports nutrition, supplements and wellbeing brand Bio-Synergy has launched what it says is the UK’s first-to-market protein vending machine.

Health of the Nation Survey 2021: Lockdown Focus

In an animated version of the 'Health of the Nation Survey 2021: Lockdown Focus' the HFMA highlights how lockdown impacted 10,000 adults.

Industry experts back HealthyDoesJoints campaign

A second mini campaign has launched from HealthyDoesIt – the consumer facing information hub led by the HFMA – focusing on joint health.

News in brief

Perfectly Pure juices has announced that it is expanding its operation from Ireland and Northern Ireland to encompass the whole of the UK.

Orkla Health announces Healthspan acquisition

Orkla Health has acquired 100% of dietary supplement supplier Healthspan Group Ltd for £65 million on a cash and debt-free basis.