GOING VIRAL

Asa Waldstein, Principal of Supplement Advisory Group, got the industry digging out their dusty old photo albums when he posted: “I'm kicking off a new trend to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994, which paved the way for the supplements industry as we know it today. Without #DSHEA, there wouldn't be a lawful pathway for us to sell and enjoy supplements…Let the fun begin!”

Waldstein’s challenge: Post a picture of yourself from 1994,, and share a short sentence about what you like about the supplement industry. Include the hashtag #DSHEA94Pic in the post. 

The industry accepted the challenge–check out #DSHEA94Pic on LinkedIn to see throwback pics from industry members throughout the supply chain (like this one of WholeFoods Magazine’s Howie and Heather Wainer). And join the fun! Post your 1994 photo (or as close as you can get) and let us know what you like about this industry! 

HOT TOPIC!

One crystal clear trend from SupplySide West? GLP-1 is all the rage. “The GLP-1 agonist story and the MASSIVE amounts of press and $$ it generates are mind boggling,” shared The Herbal Pharmacist David Foreman on LinkedIn.

To clarify all things GLP-1, Foreman shared his blog GLP-1 101: Class Is In with LinkedIn followers. Among the takeaways: “Supporting the body’s natural production of GLP-1 provides the same benefits as a GLP-1 agonist in the brain, pancreas, and gut. Still, it is the natural form of GLP-1 and not a chemical entity that mimics GLP-1.  In an ideal situation, the goal would be to seek natural alternatives to help support the body’s natural production of GLP-1 and avoid the potential for undesirable side effects.  The body’s production of GLP-1 is Influenced by the nutrients.”

As Foreman notes, the emergence of GLP-1 agonists and their physiological benefits have opened the door to increased research and development of what may support the body’s production of GLP-1 instead of providing a mimicker (agonist). He’ll be sharing what he finds on the topic on his blogs–and the WholeFoods Magazine team will be sharing an overview of what we saw on the show floor at SupplySide West on WholeFoodsMagazine.com. Stay tuned for the latest!

PEACEFUL PAUSE

Do you feel stuck in life? Kien Vuu, M.D., shared his own struggles with his followers on social media: “For years, I kept telling myself that it was too late to change directions, too late to go after what truly mattered to me. But one day, it clicked: no matter how long I’ve been on a path that doesn’t feel right, I always have the option to make a new choice, no matter how small. And that small choice? It was the beginning of a life aligned with my true self.”

Dr. Vuu’s 3 steps for anyone feeling stuck:

1. Pause & Reflect: Take a moment to assess where you are and ask yourself if this path aligns with your core values. If it doesn’t, recognize that it’s okay to pivot.
2. Make One Small Shift: Whether it’s committing to a healthier habit or setting a boundary, one small, conscious shift can spark momentum for change.
3. Embrace Your New Direction: Trust that even the smallest change, made consistently, can take you closer to the life you want. Celebrate each step and stay open to where the journey leads.

WISE WORDS

Dr. James DiNicolantonio, Pharm.D., got a massive positive reaction from his followers on Instagram thinking when he posted:

Imagine if doctors got paid by how many prescriptions they got people off.

That Big Food got paid more for creating healthy food and taxed for creating junk food.

That employees got paid more if they ate healthy & got fit.

Our world would be better. Drop a 100 if you agree.