[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Justin Farmer and Ken Whitman: The Complete Wellness Package A digital magazine, a top-selling supplements line, a soil remineralization program, tons of support for non-profits…it’s hard to believe that one company can do all these things, and do them extremely well to boot. Natural Vitality, headed by Justin Farmer,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Did you know that more than 29 million Americans have diabetes (1)? That’s more than 9% of the total population. The numbers climb every year with approximately 1.4 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes every year (1). With numbers like these, it’s no wonder why many consumers want to support healthy...
For natural products retailers, immune health is a vital segment of the dietary supplements marketplace. “According to a survey we conducted in 2015, consumers are most likely—43% in fact—to take a supplement that supports their immune system everyday to keep them healthy,” says Larry Robinson, Ph.D., vice president of scientific...
New Brunswick, NJ—Natreon Inc., the maker of Sensoril ashwagandha, based here, has filed a lawsuit against Ixoreal Biomed Inc., Los Angeles, CA, maker of KSM-66 ashwagandha and its parent company Shri Kartikeya Pharma, Ltd., Hyberadad, India, for false advertising, unfair competition and trade libel, among other counts. The complaint was...
NBTY Inc., an herbal supplement manufacturer and distributor for brands such as Nature’s Bounty and Solgar, has agreed to exceed federal standards and conduct advanced genetic testing in an effort to confirm the identity and purity of ingredients listed on dietary supplement labels. The agreement, which was announced by the...
On August 11, 2016, FDA issued an updated revised draft guidance on new dietary ingredients used in dietary supplements which replaces draft guidance the agency issued in 2011. FDA developed the draft guidance to address confusing issues involving new dietary ingredients, synthetic dietary ingredients, botanicals, and requirements for New Dietary...
Interesting product idea? Check. Perfect formulation? Check. Great marketing plan? Check. Distribution? Check. Millions of dollars worth of analytical and manufacturing equipment at the ready? Uh…no. Many companies have everything it takes to market a fabulous natural product—everything except the manufacturing equipment. No machines? No problem, as hundreds of qualified...
Washington, D.C.-based the Council for Responsible Nutrition was an exhibiting sponsor at #BlogHer16: Experts Among Us, a conference that brings together women bloggers. The group hosts a luncheon entitled, “Get Healthy; Get Wise,” about understanding the role of vitamins and other dietary supplements in living healthier lives. Nature’s Way Brands,...
Amino acids are biologically important organic compounds that are needed for energy, to digest food and to maintain optimal health. When joined in a chain, these substances form proteins, which make up 20% of the human body. They are involved in building and repairing tissue, muscle recovery, serving as the...
