The ingredient is a combination of extracts of tamarind seed (Tamarindus indica) and turmeric (Curcuma longa). The new use patent claims a synergistic action for these two constituents.
A paper that concluded that DNA barcoding techniques were more cost-effective than traditional practices for identification of vegetation species has been retracted after the lead researcher – Dr Steven Newmaster – failed to respond to questions about the validity of the data.
A company called Curated Wellness has launched with a model that connects consumers to a suite of high quality supplements as well as personalized wellness coaching from trained practitioners.