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What’s in a Clinical? 5 Factors for Evaluating Studies of Ingredients

Quality science on branded ingredients goes a long way to establishing consumer trust and differentiating from generic alternatives.

February 25, 2025

Danielle Citrolo, PharmD

Clinical research on functional ingredients is essential to establishing credibility for any health claim, but not all clinical trials are created equal.

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Radicle Science Shares Proof-as-a-Service Case Study

The company says its approach is designed to enable supplement brands to develop innovative products, market defensible claims, and more.

January 12, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Radicle Science shared how the approach empowered Floraworks to conduct a study validating the efficacy of its flagship product, TruCBN, as an innovative sleep aid solution.

The Dietary Supplement Dilemma: Wellness for Whom?

By fostering inclusivity and advocating for regulation, we pave the way for a healthier, more equitable world—one where wellness is truly attainable and accessible for all.

October 20, 2023

Marcha Isabelle Chaudry Esq.

Within the wellness market, a critical concern emerges—one that revolves around the glaring lack of diversity and inclusivity in clinical trials and the regulations that allow the practice to continue. Read on to learn more.

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CRN to FTC: Randomized Clinical Trials Not Required for Most Supplements

September 29, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

CRN said FTC's guidance misrepresents the state of the law with respect to advertising substantiation for dietary supplements and food. Take a look at the top concerns.

2023 Leadership Spotlight

William J. Rowe, Nutrasource

The Co-Founder, President, and CEO reflects on the company’s growth, and looks ahead to the future.

June 28, 2023

William J. Rowe President and CEO, Nutrasource

The Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Nutrasource reflects on the company’s growth, and looks ahead to the future.

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Natural Products Industry News Briefs: NutriLeads, Nutriventia, and More

There's a lot happening in the natural products industry. Find out about the latest!

April 26, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

There is a lot happening in the natural products industry. Read up on the latest!

Nutrasource Rebrands Clinical Trial Site to Apex Trials

January 26, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Guelph, ON—Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services is rebranding its clinical trial site. The newly named Apex Trials is a premium clinical trial site, conducting studies in both the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, according to the company's announcement. Apex Trials focuses primarily on Phase I / Pharmacokinetic studies – Phase IV Studies for...

Active Aging for Everyone

December 22, 2022

Marissa Fox

“Active aging, by definition, is the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation, and security in order to enhance the quality of life as people age.” — Trisha Sugarek MacDonald, Bluebonnet Consumers are more tuned into the need to take action to age well, and from a younger age.

Functional Beverages: Immune Health Top Priority

October 10, 2022

Marissa Fox

Beloit, WI—Immune, gut, and heart health still rank as main concerns for functional beverage consumers, while beauty and sports performance are on the rise, according to Kerry. The functional beverage market is expected to expand at 10.49% annually, reaching nearly $200 billion by 2026 (Food Institute 2021). Commenting on these...

Superhero Medicinal Mushrooms

June 23, 2022

Marissa Fox

The reason medicinal mushrooms are topping trends lists? These natural treasures deliver a whole host of research-backed benefits that consumers want (and need) right now. In recent research led by Penn State College of Medicine, mushrooms were shown to benefit mental health. Penn State researchers used data on diet and...