Meatless burgers. Vegan pizza. Dairy-free chocolate ice cream. More consumers want vegan options for their favorite food and drink products. In 2020, the plant-based food market grew to $7 billion in sales, showing year after year gains in U.S. demand. With the variety of new and known vegan alternatives, many consumers are wondering whether their […]
If you’ve read our blog before, you’re no stranger to the many health benefits of seaweed. Few foods have the wide array of health benefits of this marine algae. Researchers all over the globe have uncovered the different ways in which seaweed has boosted heart health, dietary health and even been used in the treatment […]
With only one set of permanent teeth to last a lifetime, there’s a lot of pressure on the average person to maintain great oral hygiene every day. Yet, if you look at research from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017, it’s clear that most people are fighting an uphill battle. In between 1990 and […]
From shea butter and coconut oil to banana-based products and rice water treatments, consumers crave natural hair care ingredients that make them look and feel good – without the threat of harmful side effects. Historically, the mainstream hair care industry has responded to that demand in fits and starts, but what if your brand could […]
When visiting their psychiatrist, most people would be surprised if the doctor prescribed a daily dosage of seaweed, yet there’s growing evidence that this all-natural resource can contribute to better mental health. A return of interest in the brain-gut connection is part of an approach to more holistic mental health treatments. Here’s why more […]
This year almost seems designed to test everyone’s sense of wellbeing. The pandemic, economic uncertainty, extreme weather conditions and other sources of stress have brought millions of people to their boiling point. In fact, a June 2020 survey conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that 31% of Americans are dealing with […]
Of all the discoveries and breakthroughs around COVID-19, one particular study caught our attention. While vaccination remains as the best way to prevent COVID-19, researchers recently conducted a study that demonstrated promising results with a specific seaweed extract as a preventative measure against the disease. Even the World Health Organization recognized the potential of seaweed […]
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but can the right amount of seaweed keep you out of the dentist’s office? Some studies suggest that the nutrients and antimicrobial properties of natural seaweed compounds are perfect for preventing tooth decay, gum disease and canker sores. For formulators in search of natural oral care ingredients […]
Although seaweeds have been around for over 2.5 billion years, many of us are unaware of the unique complex bioactive compounds that these marine plants contain compared to terrestrial plants. As such, seaweeds can provide natural nutritional and functional benefits for product formulations across the functional food, nutraceutical and cosmetics sectors. Seaweed has […]
These days, antiviral solutions are on everyone’s mind. The general public as well as virologists, healthcare professionals and members of the pharmaceutical industry are eager to inhibit the spread of viruses. In fact, there’s an immediate need on the market for compounds with reliable antiviral activities and researchers are exploring new pharmaceutical opportunities. Here’s what […]