What is the story with synthetic caffeine

Caffeine was obtained from tea leaves and coffee beans a hundred years ago. However, our world’s insatiable desire for it has grown tremendously since then. To keep up with the high demand and produce more significant quantities of pure caffeine cost-effectively, Monsanto began producing the precious stimulant for Coca-Cola back in 1905 at its St…

Sustainable Aging : Cepham’s New Product Line

Cepham has recently unveiled an expansion of its “Sustainable Aging” Product line to include senolytics, to address graceful aging. Understanding Senescent Cells Before delving into the marvel of senolytics, it is crucial to comprehend the role of senescent cells in the aging process. Senescent cells, often called “Zombie cells,” have ceased to divide and grow…

Raising the Bar on Quality of Herbal Ingredients

Raising the Bar: How Botanical Standards Reinforce Trust in Dietary Supplements Health-conscious consumers navigate an alluring yet complex landscape in the labyrinth of the modern-day supplement market. Dietary supplements promise many benefits, from improved well-being to optimized human performance. While the sector’s growth is indisputable, it frequently faces a challenge that imperils its standing: a…

Evolving Concepts of Sustainability in Dietary Ingredient Supply Chain

Story so far Traditionally, ‘sustainability’ in dietary supplement ingredients has been equated with organic farming, ethically sourced materials, and various alliances (rainforest, fairtrade, global recycled).  However, the narrative is evolving. We are dealing with finite natural resources. With climate change at the forefront, today’s definition of sustainability includes supply chain logistics, geopolitical realities, climate, energy…

Understanding the Gender Health Gap

Why Do More Women Seek Medical Help? Many people think that women going to the doctor more often means they worry too much about their health. But there’s more to it. This difference comes from how society treats men and women differently. Gender Norms and Health From a young age, girls are encouraged to talk…

“Cepham Sense” Insights from Expo West 2024

Our team visited Expo West 2024 at Anahein, CA. Natural Products Expo West 2024 demonstrated a variety of trends in the food and beverage industry, revealing how customer preferences are changing and the sector is innovating. 

The Ripple Effects of Super El Niño

The Ripple Effects of Super El Niño: Understanding the Surge to La Niña and Its Global Influence As the Earth’s climate system ratchets up to a Super El Niño event, weather patterns across the globe are thrown into disarray. For those of us who look at weather maps and oceanic temperature charts, certain predictions have…

The AI Alchemy: Transforming Natural Product Research in China & India

Anand Swaroop, Ph.D., FACN The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the traditional wisdom of natural product research has become a crucible of innovation, nowhere more evident than in the burgeoning intellectual terrain of China and India. Ancient civilizations celebrated flora and fauna as repositories of medicinal value and essential components of culture and society.…