The American Conference Institute (ACI) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) are putting on the 8th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements—virtually. It will be held on June 23-24. Over 35 speakers will provide insights on topics ranging from supply chain integrity to post-, pre-, and...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition Foundation (CRNF) and the BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) have announced in a press release that the CRN/NAD program will conclude on July 1, 2020. The program was launched in 2006, and has served as a self-regulatory initiative to monitor and promote...
Bloomingdale, IL—NOW has tested several CoQ10 and SAMe products purchased on Amazon—and found them lacking, according to a press release. Aaron Secrist, VP of Quality and Regulatory Affairs, said in the release: “We initially tested the CoQ10 because we had serious questions about the dosage form: It is almost impossible...
London, England—Blue light and the threat it poses to eye health is the subject of IADSA’s latest Mind the Gap resource, according to a press release. Blue light is more energy-intense than other types of light, according to the release, allowing it to penetrate deep into the eye, where over...
Pittsburgh, PA—GNC Holdings reported their first quarter 2020 results, including a net loss of $200.1 million, compared with a net loss of $15.3 million for the first quarter of 2019. A press release on the topic notes that U.S. company-owned same-store sales decreased 10.1% compared to the first quarter of...
Washington, D.C.—Texas has proposed new rules for hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products, according to a press release from the Natural Products Association (NPA). The proposal released by the Texas Department of State Health Services is intended to create rules related to: The manufacturing, processing, and distribution of consumable hemp products;...
Evanston, IL—COVID-19 patients who are severely deficient in vitamin D are twice as likely to experience severe complications, including death, according to research led by Northwestern University. The study, titled The Possible Role of Vitamin D in Suppressing Cytokine Storm and Associated Mortality in COVID-19 Patients, is available on medRxiv,...
Silver Spring, MD—The FDA and FTC issued warning letters to two companies for selling fraudulent COVID-19 products. The companies were Honey Colony LLC and Dr. Dhole’s Sushanti Homeopathic Clinic. Honey Colony offered products including Quicksilver Liposomal Vitamin C, Jigsaw Magnesium with SRT, and Silver Excelsior Serum for sale in the...
Youtheory has introduced Immune+ Daily Wellness, an all-seasons immune product. This formula provides 100% of the daily value of Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, and Zinc, plus a clinically supported dose of Wellmune beta glucan and Immune Assist Organic Mushrooms, the company claims. 9600 Toledo Way, Irvine, CA 92618, www.youtheory.com...
Denver, CO—When focusing on maintaining overall health and strengthening the immune system, it is important to consider the role of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), Carl Germano, Clinical Nutritionist & VP Chief Business Development at Verdant Oasis, said in recent article on www.WholeFoodsMagazine.com. "The role the endocannabinoid system plays in strengthening...
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