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Oregano Oil on Amazon? New Testing Reveals Quality Gaps

A NOW new analysis of oregano oil supplements sold on Amazon reveals widespread potency failures—and raises fresh concerns about marketplace quality control.
May 6, 2026
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

NOW's latest round of industry quality testing of dietary supplements involved 35 oregano oil supplements sold on Amazon, and found nearly two-thirds failed potency standards.


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“Can Supplements Reduce Cancer Risk?” AHPA Corrects the Record

Following an article in The Washington Post, the American Herbal Products Association offered up a fact-check.
February 26, 2026
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

In addition to calling out now-discredited research, AHPA refuted repeated claims  that dietary supplements are "not well regulated" by FDA.


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“Do You Need These Popular Supplements?” CRN Responds to NYT article

The Council for Responsible Nutrition issued a response to the article, setting the record straight on key points including safety and regulations.
February 25, 2026
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

The question is not whether Americans should choose food or supplements, but how both can responsibly work together to support health, CRN said in response to a NYT article questioning the need for dietary supplements.


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Industry Rallies Behind Federal Preemption Bill for Dietary Supplements

The legislation aims to protect consumers from confusing and misleading warnings, reduces unnecessary compliance costs, and allows industry to operate under one clear, nationwide standard.
February 6, 2026
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

The Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act is designed to protect consumer health and rein in burdensome state overregulation.


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Industry Reacts to Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026

Needed transparency tool...or burdensome requirement that won’t protect consumers from bad actors? The debate over mandatory product listing for dietary supplements continues.
January 27, 2026
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

AHPA, CRN, and NPA react to the introduction of the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026, renewing a debate within the natural products industry over the role of a mandatory product listing and dietary supplement oversight.


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The Buzz In Natural: Hemp, Soil Health & More

A roundup of thought-provoking posts we saw on social media!
January 16, 2026
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Industry leaders share updates on hemp advocacy, consumer safety, and reflections on food and immunity.



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FDA Issues Warning on Products With Yellow Oleander

The agency explained that certain products labeled as tejocote root or Brazil seed are adulterated.
November 15, 2025
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Based on the FDA’s sampling and testing results, the agency is concerned that other products marketed as tejocote root (including with other names such as Crataegus mexicana, Raiz de Tejocote, and Mexican Hawthorn) may contain yellow oleander. 


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NOW Testing of St. John’s Wort Sold on Amazon Shows "Widespread Failure"

The company says the findings indicate both use of incorrect test methods and low-quality products.
November 11, 2025
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

NOW has shared the latest results from its industry quality testing program of dietary supplements, which investigates unfamiliar brands sold on online in an effort to raise awareness on low-quality products.


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High Levels of Lead in Protein Powder? Setting the Record Straight

CRN and NPA call out questionable findings that raised concerns about lead levels in protein powders.
October 15, 2025
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

"Consumer Reports is using scare headlines to undermine the credibility of a $70 billion+ industry built on transparency, safety and science,” said NPA's Dr. Daniel Fabricant.


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FDA is Right to Restrict 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) Products

Here's why FDA’s intent to schedule 7-OH products is smart, science-based policy.
August 30, 2025
Dr. C. Michael White, Pharm.D.

Find out why this expert is encouraged to see proposed federal regulations reflect the general consensus of kratom consumers and major kratom researchers, and not conflate natural leaf kratom with 7-OH. 


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