June 17, 2025

The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) has revolutionized the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Medications such as semaglutide, liraglutide, and dulaglutide offer dual benefits of glycemic control and weight loss through mechanisms that include enhanced insulin secretion, suppressed glucagon release, delayed gastric emptying, and reduced appetite [1]. However, while the pharmacologic […]

Plant-based diets have gained popularity in recent years due to their perceived health benefits, ethical alignment, and reduced environmental footprint. Legumes, grains, seeds, and derived products such as protein powders and meat analogues now form dietary staples for millions worldwide. However, a critical concern has surfaced regarding the contamination of plant-based protein sources with heavy

By Drew John Campbell, President & Co-Founder, NiHTEK® Nearly six years ago, NiHPRO® was not a product. It wasn’t even a prototype. It was an idea—a daring vision born from equal parts frustration with the status quo and belief in a better, more inclusive way to nourish the world. At the time, the protein industry was