Supplements and Remedies

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

It’s in the stars for Lucy Bee

Starseed Naturally Balanced Organic Raw Omega Oil is the latest product from natural and organic food brand Lucy Bee, launched to offer consumers a simple, vegan way to increase omega-3 intake.

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.

Living Nutrition comes Alive

Living Nutrition has introduced three new kefir-kombucha fermentation activated products to its Alive Collection of supplements.

Seven Seas sails close to the wind

A complaint about a Seven Seas print advert for the brand’s supplement Perfect 7 Renewal Advanced, published in in 2018, has been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

DR.VEGAN personalized VMS service goes live

New supplement brand DR.VEGAN has launched in the UK with an online subscription service offering high quality VMS.

Solaray launches excipient-free herbs, fermented mushrooms

Solaray has rolled out a range of organic, excipient-free herbs.

Bamford creates six-strong supplements line

Bamford has launched a six-strong line of nutritional supplements to help support personal wellbeing, in its first foray into the sector.

Bio-Kult offers all-round pregnancy support with new Pregnéa

The newest addition to the Bio-Kult family is Pregnéa, specifically developed to cater for the nutritional needs of expectant and new mums.

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).

FSE report stresses role of supplements in healthcare

A report published by Food Supplements Europe (FSE) has identified supplementation as a cost-effective policy to bridge gaps in nutrition and potentially delivery valuable health cost savings.

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.

‘Choose the good life’ says Holland & Barrett

New and existing natural products shone as the industry gathered for the annual Holland & Barrett Showcase.

Manuka Doctor launches VMS line

Manuka Doctor has unveiled Manuka Plus, what it says is the first vitamin supplement range to contain high strength MGO300 manuka honey.

LQ Collagen expands Joint Care line-up

LQ Collagen has added two new products to its Joint Care line-up with Powder and Liquid Collagen to support bone and joint health.

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.

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.

Pata Yamaha with BRIXX WorldSBK puts Balanced on pole position

The Balanced range of vitamins and minerals has been chosen as Pata Yamaha with BRIXX WorldSBK’s new Official Wellness Partner for 2021.

Comvita creates Apple Cider Drinking Vinegar

Comvita has launched a new ready-to-drink Apple Cider Drinking Vinegar, designed to give a refreshing twist to the health store favourite.

BetterYou creates first vegan supplement spray

In what it states is a world first, BetterYou has unveiled an oral spray specifically designed to support those on a vegan diet.

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.