Health & Nutrition

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

Nelsons’ new website goes live

Nelsons has launched a revamped website (www.nelsons.net) designed to provide a modern look and feel, improved functionality and rich content.

Lifeplan invests nearly £1MN in its Lutterworth facility

VMS manufacturer Lifeplan Products Limited has invested £990,000 in a ten-month expansion project designed to boost productivity by a significant 50%.

There’s no catch with Wiley’s

Wiley’s Finest is CatchFree Omega – Full Spectrum Omega-3 Liquid and Capsules offer a daily dose of plant-based omega-3s, vitamin D and vitamin K2.

BBC investigation finds London shops selling ‘COVID-19 immunity booster’ pills

A BBC investigation has found London stores are promoting an Indian herbal remedy called Coronil as offering protection against COVID-19.

Vitamin C study to begin in Scottish care homes

A new study, VitaC4Care, is to investigate the links between vitamin C levels in care homes and viral infections such as COVID-19.

UK survey by Forth reveals lack of understanding around perimenopause

Forth has revealed just how little people in the UK understand about the perimenopause, with 58% of women unaware how it affects their body.

Brits ‘urgently need a nutrition reset’ – HSIS

The HSIS has issued a warning over low iron and omega-3 levels among the British public, calling it a ‘micronutrient emergency’.

Viridian expands magnesium line with UK first

Viridian Nutrition has announced the introduction of two new products to its magnesium range: Organic Magnesium and Magnesium Biglycinate.

Trelonk Wellbeing supports pregnancy with new collection

Trelonk Wellbeing has designed a four-strong pregnancy range to naturally support and nurture a mums-to-be throughout their journey.

Psychedelics legalized for mental health in Australia

In a world first, Australia has legalized psychedelics for use in the treatment of certain persistent mental health conditions.

Netflix Series ‘You Are What You Eat’: Vegan Diet Benefits Includes...

6 Mins Read Just months after a study of identical twins recording the effects of meat-eating and vegan diets, You Are What You Eat,...

Welcome to the Garden of Life

Launching with a series of events at Whole Foods, Kinetic has introduced US brand Garden of Life to the UK with a range of organic supplements.

Wiley’s Finest reaches the summit

Wiley’s Finest has created what it says is the first high concentration DHA omega-3 liquid from wild Alaskan pollock fish oil, Summit DHA.

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.

Scientists seek volunteers for new vitamin D trial

Scientists are looking for volunteers for a trial to test the effectiveness of vitamin D in boosting the immune system against COVID.

Spotlight series

Natural Products News shines a spotlight on the latest launches, campaigns, award wins and more from natural and organic brands and businesses

Super U to head stateside following Dragons’ Den investment

Super U is set to nearly triple its 2020 turnover and expand into the US after founders Charlotte and Sean appeared on Dragons’ Den.

New IADSA guiding principles for VMS sector

The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IASDA) has set out new guiding principles for the supplements sector.

Health-boosting gummies from Optibac Probiotics

The latest innovation from Optibac Probiotics is an all-in-one gut and immune health supplement in the form of a mixed berry gummy,.

New bill could remove FDA control over VMS

A new bill in Congress could see food and supplements removed from the US Food and Drug Administration’s jurisdiction.