Salt Lake City, UT — The Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association (NAXA) has filed a citizen petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking the agency to make the determination that Cardax’s ZanthoSyn product is misbranded and adulterated. The petition states that ZanthoSyn “does not meet the definition of...
Washington, DC — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that biotin (vitamin B7) may interfere with laboratory tests and cause incorrect lab test results. “Some supplements, particularly those labeled for hair, skin and nail benefits, may have high doses of biotin, which may not be...
The FDA has recently issued a consumer warning about the use of SARMs, or selective androgen receptor modulators, in bodybuilding products. The administration wants against the potentially dangerous ingredients that pose serious health concerns to consumers, including (but not limited to) increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and life-threatening liver...
According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research, marine oils, particularly the fish oil market, is expected to hit $1.7 billion by 2018 (1). Global awareness of the importance of omega-3 fatty acids was stated as the primary driver for the growth in this market. However, as consumers...
Prenatal care helps keep the mother and her future baby healthy during pregnancy. Doctors, nurses, or midwives monitor the development of the baby and do routine testing in order to find and prevent possible problems. It is important for women to seek prenatal care as soon as they learn they...
Enzymedica, Inc. 771 Commerce Drive, Venice, FL 34292 www.Enzymedica.com Purify™ 10-Day Complete Body Cleanse With the changing seasons, cleansing is on the minds of many of us. Enzymedica’s newest formula Purify™ rejuvenates cleansing with an entirely new approach that you’ll want to try. Unlike traditional cleanses that are overly-complicated and...
San Francisco, CA — Brandless, the online startup providing unbranded essentials, has introduced its vitamin and supplement lineup, all offering 30-count supplies for $3. Greens and antioxidant blend and melatonin appear to be the most popular items as both were sold out within a week of the site emailing customers...
Washington, D.C. — On October 31, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a warning letter to four companies which sell hemp oils marketed as having cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in hemp that is considered to have a variety of health benefits. Unfortunately, these benefits are not...
Baltimore, MD — The 32nd Annual Natural Products Expo East took place on Sept. 14-16 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Overall, trend-wise, not much has changed since Natural Products Expo West in March, but Expo East is a great place to get a sense of what trends continue to hold...
Unfortunately, diabetes is rather pervasive in our society. According to the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) “National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2017,” 30.3 million Americans had diabetes in 2015, amounting to 9.4% of the population (1). Of these more than 30 million people, 7.2 million or 23.8% of those suffering from...
