Following a notification by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (β-NMN) is not a legal dietary ingredient, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) President and CEO Steve Mister outlined the problems. “CRN is alarmed that, once again, FDA changed its position on whether an ingredient—in this case, beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (β-NMN)—can...
42% rate at which the performance market is growing. Across the grocery store, we have been witnessing how the pandemic has affected retailers, brands, and shoppers from supply chain issues and inflation to the introduction of new trends and flavors to the market. During this time, shoppers’ daily routines...
Anissa Medina has joined the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) as Education & Events Manager. Medina has served as Vice President for State Lobbying for the U.S. Hemp Roundtable. In her new role, she will manage and strengthen AHPA’s educational programming on regulatory compliance, technical issues, and other topics in...
Washington, D.C.—A recent Cleveland Clinic trial compared common dietary supplements to a low-dose cholesterol-lowering medication (a statin). The study was funded by AstraZeneca, which markets Rosuvastatin. Researchers looked at the funder’s low-dose statin, placebo, and six supplements—fish oil, cinnamon, garlic, turmeric, plant sterols, and red yeast rice—over a four-week period for impact on low-density...
Chandler, AZ—Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) has commissioned research to benchmark data on women’s roles in the industry. A report on the research, which will include the U.S., Europe, and Asia, will be presented in the spring of 2023. “There is a perception that top leadership across the nutraceutical community is primarily male;...
The fight to ensure access to dietary supplements continues, with efforts now ramping up in New Jersey. NJ legislation Bill A3512 seeks to prohibit sale of certain diet pills and dietary supplements for muscle building to persons under 18 years of age under certain circumstances. The Natural Products Association (NPA) reports...
GNT receives FDA Approval GNT has received FDA approval for the use of spirulina extract in beverages. The brand has developed a patented formulation technology that allows spirulina extract to remain temperature- and acid-stabilized in beverages. Its EXBERRY Blue Beverage Solution intended for sports, energy, and carbonated drinks, juice drinks,...
In this educational session from the Naturally Informed virtual event Active Aging: Mastering the Market, Pamela M. Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, FACSM, discusses the latest science and effective strategies to help men and women in their quest to optimize their quality of life and longevity. Dr. Peeke serves as head of the Solaray...
Blommingdale, IL—NOW has revamped its tea line by providing tea locally to those in need. The Give a Tea line will donate one box of tea to the Chicago Food Depository for every two boxes purchased by consumers. “Food pantries expressed a big need for quality, healthy beverages that aren’t...
Hollywood, FL—Healthier Choices Management Corporation (HCMC) shared the news that it is set to acquire Green’s Natural Foods, which includes eight stores and vitamin chains. The brand will now contribute its organic produce, natural groceries, dietary supplements, freshly prepared food, and USDA certified organic produce to HCMC's offerings. “Green’s Natural...
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