DSM’s i-Health acquires UP4 probiotics brand

UP4 is a successful consumer brand that features a full line of probiotic products positioned for a range of consumer groups and health conditions, and will complement i-Health’s Culturelle probiotic brand, said Wes Parris, i-Health’s CEO. “The probiotic category has grown aggressively, and Culturelle has outpaced that growth, and we’re committed to innovation and investment in the category, like with our Culturelle chewables and Pro-Well with omega-3s,” Parris told NutraIngredients-USA.

Sex is painful for 1 in 10 women: Study

… notably vaginal dryness, anxiety and lack of enjoyment. Intercourse pain was also linked to other physical and mental health issues like depression , sexual relationship factors (like not sharing the same level of interest in sex) and harmful …