Washington, D.C.—In response to the growing number of adverse events related to energy drinks (especially from teens), three politicians—Representative Ed Markey (D-MA), Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)—investigated several companies that market energy drinks. The results of this investigation, released on April 10, revealed a label discrepancy...
If hoofing it up, down, around and beneath Capitol Hill at the 16th annual Natural Products Day taught me one thing, it’s that our elected officials must be taking their vitamins. That’s the only way they’d have the physical and mental energy to navigate the labyrinthine series of hallways, stairwells...
It’s been 25 years since Sabinsa Corporation opened its doors, and the company is still innovating every step of the way. The firm marked the event at Expo West with a cake and champagne for colleagues and friends. Sabinsa was founded by Muhammed Majeed, Ph.D., whose background in science and...
Hauppauge, NY—Thanks to Suffolk County lawmakers, popular energy drinks, like Red Bull and Monster, may no longer be easy for Long Island teens to get their hands on. Three bills were approved on March 19, and are now awaiting County Executive Steve Bellone to sign them into law. They...
The natural products industry has had some great champions on Capitol Hill in the past, and many believe a newly elected senator from New Mexico could prove to be a friend in the future. The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) offered members the chance to meet Senator Martin Heinrich (D,...
Shoppers’ choices in gluten-free bars and sports nutrition are vast, but Europa may have some new items that consumers may want to zero-in on. The View co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck with WholeFoods Publisher Heather Wainer [left] and Editor Kaylynn Chiarello-Ebner [right] The firm is distributing several lines that are unique in...
Melbourne, Australia—The European Journal of Clinical Nutrition recently published a study that highlighted the effects of aged garlic extract on reducing blood pressure in hypertensive adults. Three University of Adelaide researchers gathered together 79 general practice patients that were diagnosed with uncontrolled systolic hypertension and asked them to participate in...
New York, NY—Natural products suppliers and manufacturers are gearing up for one of the biggest supplier-oriented tradeshows of the year. SupplySide MarketPlace will be held at the Javitz Center in New York City, April 30–May 2. Here are some highlights from this year’s show: • NCN XII: Nutrition Capital Network’s...
Woodbolt International of Bryan, TX launched its Cellucor CLK weight-management supplement featuring 7-Keto (from Humanetics of Minneapolis, MN). Recall Elements from Piping Rock of Ronkonkoma, NY now contains Cognizin Citicoline from Kyowa Hakko of New York, NY. InterHealth Nutraceuticals of Benicia, CA won first place honors at the 2013...
Eco-conscious consumers are using their purchases to improve the environment.Strip away the associations with “greenness” and Earth Day, and the word “environment” should mean something equivalent to “surroundings.” Nobody wants their surroundings to be poor or unhealthy, but some consumers are more conscious of this need than others, manifesting that...
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