Washington, D.C.—Two new studies published in the British Medical Journal focus on vitamin D and COVID-19: Prevention of covid-19 and other acute respiratory infections with cod liver oil supplementation, a low dose vitamin D supplement: quadruple blinded, randomised placebo controlled trial Effect of a test-and-treat approach to vitamin D supplementation on...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) reported that, for the first time since 1969, President Joe Biden is hosting the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This conference follows a series of meetings held in recent months during which White House officials strategized with nutrition and health experts. The goal: to end hunger and increase...
Washington, D.C.—As WholeFoods has reported, California bill AB-1341: Dietary supplements for weight loss and over-the-counter diet pills restricts access to dietary supplements and, in certain situations, requires a prescription to access these health products. The Natural Products Association (NPA) called the passage of the bill, which is awaiting the signature of California's governor “a...
Three independent global studies showed positive reduction against COVID-19 and upper respiratory illnesses when consuming BLIS K12, according to a press release from Blis Technologies. The company released the three studies in a white paper to demonstrate the benefit of BLIS K12 for respiratory health for both adults and children, and...
City of Industry, CA—Innovation is the core of successful new products, and AIDP is constantly evaluating new products for innovative benefits. Once again, AIDP will be helping to educate the industry on opportunities at the AIDP Innovation Day 2022. At this free webinar, which is taking place on September 15,...
Washington, D.C.—The CRN Foundation shared findings from its new economic report Supplements to Savings: U.S. Health Care Cost Savings from the Targeted Use of Dietary Supplements, 2022–2030. Key aspects of Supplement to Savings: It reveals only $59 billion in savings are currently being captured; It specifies the chronic diseases avoidable with...
Washington, D.C.—Following a request for stakeholder input, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) submitted comments to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements’ (ODS) draft of the agency’s Five-Year Strategic Plan for 2022-2026. ODS asked stakeholders whether there are emerging health issues that ODS can help address, and to comment on any existing...
Hoboken, NJ—A new study has found a new option for those who suffer from disruptive leg sensations that are often missed and dismissed in diagnosis, according to a press release from Horphag Research. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) impacts nearly 10% of the U.S. population, the company shared. RLS also can lead to...
Farlong Nutraceutical announces brain health study Farlong Nutraceutical is conducting a 90-day double-blind, randomized, controlled, parallel-study to determine the safety and effectiveness of Farlong Lifeflower Breviscapine on improving long- and short-term memory, concentration, and clarity of thinking in healthy individuals. Led by clinician Melanie Montgomery, Ph.D., of LifeAlyze LLC,...
New Hampton, NY—Balchem Corporation shared the news of its acquisition of leading methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) manufacturer Bergstrom Nutrition. Bergstrom will join Balchem’s Human Nutrition and Health business division and the Minerals & Nutrients business unit. “We are excited to welcome Bergstrom Nutrition to Balchem," said Ted Harris, Chairman, CEO and President...
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