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Artificial Sweeteners Have Toxic Effects on Gut Microbes
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved artificial sweeteners and sport supplements were found to be toxic to digestive gut microbes, according to a new paper published in Molecules by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in Israel and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The collaborative study indicated relative toxicity of six artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose, ...
Homeopathic Manufacturers Campaign Sends 38,000 Letters to Capitol Hill
As the result of the American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists’ (AAHP) first grassroots effort, 38,000 letters from consumers and health care providers poured into offices of U.S. senators and representatives this spring. The letter-writing campaign urged Congressional leaders to ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to incorporate key elements of the 1988 guidance regulating homeopathic products into the newly ...
True Health Launches Comprehensive Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity Testing
True Health has announced that it is now offering comprehensive testing for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. When medically necessary, this testing will provide clinicians useful diagnostics to determine the specific cause of symptoms reported as a gluten sensitivity. Despite an increasing awareness of celiac disease, the Celiac Disease Foundation states that approximately 80 percent ...
AAHP Webinar to Highlight Homeopathic Drug Stability
The American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP) will host a two-part webinar series on stability studies for homeopathic drug products. Slated for December 4 and December 11, 2017, both from 1-2 p.m. ET, the webinars will be led by Pejman Parhami, senior director of quality systems for Hyland’s Homeopathic and Aryo A. Nikopour, senior vice president of scientific and technical services at Nitto Avecia Pharma Services. ...
NPA Responds to Findings of New Study on Cancer Risk Among Smokers Taking Vitamin B Supplements
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has rejected a study by researchers blaming vitamin B use by male smokers for an increased risk of cancer. Dan Fabricant, PhD, president and CEO of NPA pointed to environmental factors and tobacco use as the more likely cause for increased cancer risk. Dr. Fabricant is a former head of ...
FDA Delays Rolling Out New Nutrition Facts Label
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) delayed indefinitely implementation of a new nutrition facts label that would enlarge calorie counts, itemize added sugar and bring serving sizes in line with actual average portions, according to Reuters. The rule, which had been championed by former first lady Michelle Obama, had been scheduled to go into ...
Vitamin D May Improve Sunburn, According to New Clinical Trial
High doses of vitamin D taken one hour after sunburn significantly reduce skin redness, swelling and inflammation, according to double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. The trial results were recently published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. In the study, 20 participants were ...
Using Nutraceuticals to Manage Adverse Effects of Statins
By Prof. Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG) Huntington College of Health Sciences In allopathic medicine, statin drugs (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) are the standard of care for treating hypercholesterolemia. Certainly, there is a significant body of research demonstrating that statins are efficacious for this purpose, although such therapy is not without its risks of adverse effects. ...
AHPA Issues Good Herbal Compounding and Dispensing Practices White Paper
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has issued a white paper to guide qualified practitioners who compound herbal formulations for clients based on one-on-one consultations. The Good Herbal Compounding and Dispensing Practices white paper is a free resource to help acupuncturists, herbalists, naturopaths and other adequately trained professionals use best practices when compounding and dispensing ...
AAHP Recognized as Voice of Homeopathy on Capitol Hill
The American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists’ (AAHP) Legal & Regulatory Committee recently received the 2017 Henry N. Williams Professional Service Award from the National Center for Homeopathy (NCH). Presented on April 1 during the 2017 Joint American Homeopathic Conference, the award honors the committee’s efforts in working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on behalf of ...
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