Washington, D.C.—A new poll shows that 44% of Americans are less likely to use cannabidiol (CBD) products after learning that the FDA has no standards in place to protect consumers, including 30% who say they would be far less likely to use the products, according to the Natural Products Association...
While in the midst of holiday festivities, many consumers start to plan for their next big detox—or two. Enter glutathione (GSH). Known as the “master antioxidant,” GSH is actually a tripeptide—a melded molecule made up of the amino acids glutamine, glycine, and cysteine. When it comes to warding off the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Herbs and Botanicals market is growing, and speedily: “Herbal supplement sales in the United States experienced record growth in 2018, increasing by an estimated 9.4% from 2017,” says Brian Appell, Marketing Manager at OmniActive Health Technologies, citing the American Botanical Council’s 2018 Herb Market Report. “Consumers spent almost $9...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Omegas don’t have quite the same surrounding excitement as some of the ingredients that have taken the market by storm in 2019—but that doesn’t mean they’re not in demand. Indeed, while some nutrients bubble to the top to become the trend of the year, omegas stand strong as the ingredient...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA released a consumer update strongly advising against the use of cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and marijuana in any form during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The update cites advice from the U.S. Surgeon General, who noted that marijuana use during pregnancy “may affect fetal brain development, because THC...
Washington, D.C.—Amazon has a no-CBD policy on its website—but not, apparently, one it works to enforce, according to Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N). O&N sent Amazon best-seller New Age Premium Hemp Oil to Alkemist labs for cannabidiol (CBD) testing, according to a press release, and found that the product...
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England—A dietary compound found in tomatoes has been shown to improve sperm quality, according to new research from the University of Sheffield. Men taking a dietary supplement of LactoLycopene had almost 40% more fast-swimming sperm, with improvements to sperm size and shape. A press release on the...
Secaucus, NJ—The Vitamin Shoppe is opening a new innovation store in Edgewater, NJ, according to a press release. The store incorporates technology-driven innovations in product, service, and education into the Vitamin Shoppe experience, while simplifying and modernizing the design and adding personalized elements. The store features on-demand digital product guides,...
Washington, D.C.—Thanks to work from the Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N) and research partner GrassrootsHealth, FDA has opened the door for vitamin D supplements to include language on their labels indicating that vitamin D supports full-term births and healthy pregnancies, according to a press release. In 2018, O&N submitted...
Washington, D.C.—Four trade associations representing the natural products and dietary supplements industries sent Congress a letter on Tuesday, asking them to take legislative action to clarify the legal status of hemp-derived CBD dietary supplements. The trade associations included the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA),...
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