Arlington, VA—PBS aired a Frontline segment on “Supplements and Safety” on Jan. 19 suggesting that supplements are unsafe, make fraudulent claims and are unregulated. Correspondent Gillian Findlay focused on several extreme cases involving bad industry players that functioned outside the bounds of the law. For instance, she focused on a...
Learn what this growing market segment has to offer.Shoppers are increasingly interested in cannabis, and industry companies are developing more and more products to fill this need. But, not everyone (and every store) has accepted this burgeoning market with open arms. Confusion about the facts and realities may be the...
What has held true and what has changed in the heart health sector.The heart health supplements category is diverse, reflecting many risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. It also grows and changes with the science surrounding heart disease. This feature discusses recent developments in the changing heart health segment. Is...
How tart cherry can sweeten the deal with health.Cherry lovers everywhere, rejoice! It turns out cherries, specifically tart ones, are remarkably good for one’s health and the benefits are backed by research. Learn why this superfruit should be important to you and your shoppers. Health Benefits and Research According to...
Part Two of a Four-Part Series on Weight ManagementShoppers who wince at the number staring back at them on the scale may want to explore the fat and carb blocker category. Combined with a healthy diet and exercise regimen, these supplements are shown in scientific studies to help get the...
Silver Spring, MD; Salt Lake City, UT-Two industry trade groups are teaming up in a joint effort to improve relationships with state attorneys general (AGs). The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) are taking the lead to educate state AGs about herbal supplements and...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is now requiring all member companies to submit product labels to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD). In a statement, CRN said this was "'a first, and necessary, step' toward improving transparency in the...
He’ll need more than a bully pulpit to keep this industry down.What stands out in your mind as the biggest issue affecting the natural products industry in 2015? Supplements safety is likely a major contender. 2015 saw a push from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to stop companies...
The ins and outs of how and why to use aloe These days, you can find aloe vera in everything from lotions to shampoos. But, there are more applications for aloe than just topical use. Studies have shown that aloe can be used to benefit many aspects of one’s health,...
Dietary supplements that support cognitive healthOur health is influenced by numerous factors. Shoppers may not immediately associate cognitive health with their overall wellbeing, but cognitive, physical and even emotional health are very much entwined. This is demonstrated in the way that various nutritional deficiencies may cause declines in cognitive function...
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