Coalition supports the call for Mississippi lawmakers to align state law with the recent federal scheduling of mitragynine pseudoindoxyl(MGPI), MGM-15 & MGM-16 and the imminent scheduling of concentrated synthetic 7-OH.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

The Global Kratom Coalition today welcomed Lafayette County Metro Narcotics’ updated statement distinguishing natural kratom leaf from manufactured, concentrated and chemically altered products like the “SMAX” synthetic alkaloid products found at the scenes of the two tragic Ole Miss students’ deaths. The products found are not kratom products – they are dangerous synthetic novel opioids that have no place on store shelves across the country.

The agency correctly clarified that its initial public-safety warning following the tragic deaths of two University of Mississippi students “was not a declaration that kratom or any specific substance caused either death,” and that investigators will await autopsy and toxicology results before drawing conclusions.

Metro Narcotics also made an essential distinction lost in the public discussion: the difference between natural kratom leaf and highly concentrated synthetic alkaloid products that are at times fraudulently marketed under the kratom name. The agency noted that the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Aug. 26, 2026, Schedule I order targeted specific manufactured compounds: mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (MGPI), MGM-15 and MGM-16. It specifically did not target natural kratom leaf.

“Our hearts remain with the families and friends grieving these devastating losses,” said Matthew Lowe, Executive Director of the Global Kratom Coalition. “They deserve answers based on evidence, not premature speculation. We appreciate Metro Narcotics for making clear that toxicology must guide this investigation and for recognizing that traditional botanical kratom is fundamentally different from concentrated synthetic pressed tablets that were identified.”

The Global Kratom Coalition supports Metro Narcotics’ call for legislative hearings on concentrated synthetic 7-OH, MGPI, MGM-15 and MGM-16 and urges Mississippi lawmakers to strengthen state law accordingly. Mississippi should align with the federal government by scheduling these novel dangerous synthetic products already targeted by the DEA, including concentrated synthetic 7-OH, while avoiding a broad ban on natural kratom that would fail to address the products driving legitimate public-safety concerns.

“Law enforcement has identified the right problem and the right path forward,” Lowe added. “Mississippi can protect families by targeting the synthetic drugs being sold in tablets and other high-potency forms, holding bad actors accountable and ensuring state law aligns with federal law.”

The Lafayette County statement makes it clear that both deaths remain under investigation pending toxicology, distinguishes natural kratom leaf from novel synthetic products that masquerade as natural botanicals when they are anything but, and calls for legislative review in line with the scheduling actions taken by the DEA against MGPI, MGM15 & 16 and the pending scheduling of concentrated synthetic 7-OH products.

About the Global Kratom Coalition

The Global Kratom Coalition is an alliance of natural kratom consumers, experts, and industry leaders dedicated to protecting access to natural kratom leaf while advancing scientific research, driving consumer education, and developing robust regulations to protect consumers. For more information, visit globalkratomcoalition.org.

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Latina-founded wellness brand introduces its U.S. portfolio featuring Myo- and D-Chiro-Inositol, Omega-3 and Marine Magnesium while bringing its “Hacks for Life” philosophy to American women

New York, USA

B-fit, a science-backed women’s wellness brand with Latin roots, is expanding its presence in the United States with a portfolio designed to make ingredient science more accessible, understandable and relevant to women’s everyday lives.

Created by women for women, B-fit is built around a simple belief: women’s wellness is not one-size-fits-all. From hormonal and metabolic wellness to energy, movement, rest and everyday wellbeing, the company develops supplements designed to accompany women’s evolving needs throughout different stages of life.

B-fit calls this approach its “Hacks for Life” philosophy—science translated into practical solutions for real life.

As the brand grows its U.S. presence, its initial portfolio will spotlight three increasingly relevant areas of women’s supplementation: inositol, omega-3 and magnesium.

A Closer Look at Inositol

One of B-fit’s hero categories is inositol, an ingredient that has received growing attention within women’s metabolic and reproductive wellness.

B-fit’s Just Inositol combines Myo-Inositol and D-Chiro-Inositol in a 40:1 ratio in an unflavored powder formulation. The brand’s Inositol Femme builds on that combination by incorporating Quatrefolic® active folate and N-acetylcysteine (NAC).

Myo-inositol and D-chiro inositol have been studied in connection with women’s metabolic and reproductive wellness, including research involving women with PCOS. For B-fit, however, the conversation extends beyond any single ingredient or condition. The brand’s goal is to help women better understand what is inside a formulation and the reasoning behind the ingredients they choose.

Omega-3 With Ingredient Transparency

B-fit applies the same philosophy to omega-3 supplementation by encouraging consumers to look beyond the words “fish oil” and understand the concentration of key fatty acids such as EPA and DHA.

According to company specifications, B-fit Smart Omega 3 provides 1,080 mg of EPA and 720 mg of DHA per serving, derived from salmon and fish oil and made with Epax-sourced omega-3.

The formulation reflects the company’s broader emphasis on ingredient transparency, sourcing and helping consumers understand what they are incorporating into their daily wellness routines.

A Marine-Sourced Approach to Magnesium

Completing the initial hero portfolio is B-fit Marine Magnesium, which uses magnesium of natural marine origin sourced from the French Mediterranean. The product is positioned as part of an everyday wellness routine supporting normal nervous-system and muscular function.

Together, the products represent the company’s approach to what it calls:

“Science Made for Women. Solutions Made for Real Life.”

“Women deserve to understand what they are putting into their bodies and why,” said Brenvita, Founder of B-fit. “Our goal with B-fit is to take the science behind women’s wellness and turn it into practical solutions women can actually understand and integrate into their lives.”

Latin Roots, Global Vision

While B-fit is proudly rooted in Latin heritage, its U.S. vision extends beyond any single demographic.

The company sees an important opportunity to build a meaningful connection with Latina women in the United States while simultaneously positioning B-fit as an inclusive women’s wellness brand for a broader American audience.

That distinction is central to the company’s expansion strategy: celebrating its Latin identity while recognizing that women’s wellness needs are diverse, individual and constantly evolving.

B-fit enters this next stage with an established digital community. Company materials report approximately 260,000 Instagram followers around the B-fit community, while founder Brenvita’s social platforms reach audiences in the millions.

As the brand expands its U.S. footprint, B-fit plans to combine product education, wellness experiences, community activations and creator partnerships to introduce more women to its approach to everyday wellness.

About B-fit

B-fit is a science-backed women’s wellness brand created by women for women. Rooted in Latin heritage and designed for a global community, B-fit develops supplements created to support women’s evolving wellness needs across areas including hormonal and metabolic wellness, energy, movement, rest and everyday wellbeing.

According to the company, B-fit supplements are developed with health professionals, nutritionists and doctors, and the brand works with specialized ingredient suppliers across its portfolio. Its approach combines science, ingredient transparency and practical solutions designed to integrate into women’s everyday lives.

B-fit: Science made for women. Solutions made for real life.

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Ten-Nine Technologies has signed a strategic distribution partnership with Shanghai Jiaohang Trading Co., Ltd. (“Jiaohang”) to accelerate adoption of TENIX across China’s battery industry.
Jiaohang will serve as Ten-Nine’s distributor throughout China, providing local commercial and technical support to battery manufacturers, cathode active material producers, and automotive OEMs.
China is the world’s largest producer of lithium-ion batteries, making it a critical market for next-generation battery materials.

TULSA, Okla., and SHANGHAI, China

Ten-Nine Technologies, developer of TENIX, the proprietary nano-additive technology redefining battery performance, today announced a strategic distribution partnership with Shanghai Jiaohang Trading Co., Ltd. (“Jiaohang”) to accelerate adoption of TENIX across China’s rapidly expanding battery industry.

Under the agreement, Jiaohang will serve as Ten-Nine’s distributor throughout China, providing local commercial and technical support while helping battery manufacturers, cathode active material producers, and automotive OEMs evaluate and deploy TENIX. The partnership combines Ten-Nine’s breakthrough cathode additive technology with Jiaohang’s established customer relationships and market expertise to support commercialization across one of the world’s most important battery markets.

As the world’s largest producer of lithium-ion batteries, China represents a critical market for next-generation battery materials. Through this collaboration, Ten-Nine and Jiaohang will support customer evaluations, pilot programs, qualification activities, and commercial deployment, enabling manufacturers to improve battery performance while leveraging existing production infrastructure.

Guillaume de Forton, Director of International Business Development at Ten-Nine Technologies, said:

“TENIX was developed with one simple goal: helping batteries age better without requiring manufacturers to reinvent how they build batteries. Through our partnership with Jiaohang, we’re making it easier for battery manufacturers to evaluate and adopt TENIX while providing the local technical and commercial support needed to accelerate commercialization.”

Jiaohang is a wholly owned subsidiary of Changshu Wealthy Science and Technology Co., Ltd., a leading supplier to the global lithium-ion battery industry. Founded in 1996, Wealthy specializes in lithium-ion battery anode binders, with its products widely used in LFP and NCM battery anodes, battery separators, and carbon nanotube (CNT) manufacturing.

Today, Wealthy holds more than 40% of the global market for lithium battery anode binders and more than 70% of the domestic Chinese market, making it one of the industry’s most established materials suppliers.

Wang Shen, General Manager, Jiaohang, said:

“We are pleased to partner with Ten-Nine to introduce TENIX to customers across China. Leveraging Wealthy’s deep relationships across the battery industry together with Jiaohang’s commercial and technical expertise, we look forward to helping manufacturers evaluate and adopt innovative materials that improve battery performance while integrating seamlessly into existing production processes.”

Through the partnership, Jiaohang will leverage Wealthy’s extensive customer network and industry relationships to introduce TENIX to battery manufacturers across China, supporting technical evaluations, qualification programs, and commercial deployment.

TENIX is a sustainably produced powder additive that blends directly into cathode active materials, improving cathode stability to enhance battery performance, extend battery life, and enable higher-performing lithium-ion batteries without disrupting existing manufacturing processes.

Under the agreement, Ten-Nine will provide product expertise, technical support, and application guidance, while Jiaohang will lead customer engagement, market development, and local commercial support throughout China. Together, the companies will accelerate adoption of advanced battery materials across automotive, energy storage, consumer electronics, defense, and other high-growth battery applications.

Ten-Nine Technologies’ TENIX is an “anti-aging” additive for batteries that stops the chemical decomposition responsible for sapping their power over time. It’s blended directly into a battery’s cathode material during manufacturing, making up just 0.5–2% of the cathode’s weight, and requires no new equipment or battery redesign to adopt.

In third-party testing, TENIX delivered over 75% more charge-discharge cycles, extending a typical EV battery’s life from 150,000 to more than 265,000 miles – and that longer life cuts the cost per kilowatt-hour by around 40%, while 10% lower resistance means faster charging and less energy wasted as heat. TENIX can also cut a battery’s heat output by around 40% over its lifetime, a benefit that’s becoming increasingly critical for AI-driven data centers.

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