Washington, D.C.—A study published in BMJ Open came to the conclusion that multivitamins and multimineral (MVM) products result, not in improved health, but in the perception of improved health. The Council for Responsible Nutrition released a statement decrying the “many limitations and shortcomings that hinder this study,” noting that MVMs...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that top current and former dietary supplement regulators will be speaking at The Big Natural, taking place virtually November 30 to December 1. The current top regulator for the dietary supplement industry at the Federal Trade Commission, Richard Cleland, is scheduled to speak,...
Bloomingdale, IL—NOW has released another report—its fifth report in 2020—regarding the quality of brands sold mainly on Amazon. This new report focuses on alpha lipoic acid (ALA). Previous reports from NOW include CoQ10 and SAMe, Acetyl-l-Carnitine, and Phosphatidyl Serine. NOW purchased two samples of each ALA from 13 brands that...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition has announced an upcoming education initiative to inform retailers about probiotic products. The goal: To help retailers ensure that only high-quality products make it to shelf. The initiative will also aim to educate retail dietitians, pharmacists, sales associates, and other stakeholders. A “Retail Buyer’s...
Washington, D.C.—The Senate Appropriations Committee has requested that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ease rules that the Natural Products Association (NPA) had cautioned would have "a devastating impact on the U.S. hemp industry." As WholeFoods previously reported, NPA took issue with a proposed rule saying: “a cannabis derivative,...
As the dust settles after the election, industry members are discussing what the results mean. Boston, MA-based Ceres congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber said in a press release: “Today’s election results are a win for our health, our planet, our...
Cleveland, OH—Melatonin may be a viable treatment option for COVID-19, according to a new study led by Cleveland Clinic. The study, published in PLOS Biology, used a novel artificial intelligence platform developed by Lerner Research Institute intended to identify possible drugs that could be repurposed for use in COVID-19 treatment.
Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s Heal Soul Campaign is celebrating voter initiative victories in Oregon and Washington, D.C., according to a press release. The Heal Soul Campaign supports public education efforts, advocacy organizations, and political campaigns working to bring psychedelic-assisted therapy and medications to the mainstream in order to help treat depression,...
San Diego, CA—CV Sciences has announced financial results for the third quarter 2020 ended September 30. A press release notes a decrease in sales due to COVID-19 and several brand launches. Highlights include: Revenue of $5.6 million for the third quarter of 2020, a decrease of 56% from $12.6 million...
Seattle, WA—Vitamin D levels during pregnancy have been linked with the child’s IQ, according to a new study from the Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI). A mother’s vitamin D supply is passed to the fetus in utero, a press release explains, where it helps regulate processes including brain development. The...
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