Natural Health News News and updates focused on consumer health trends, clinical research, public health developments, and natural wellness topics influencing the marketplace. https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/rss en-us SRI-81 Shatavari Receives Health Canada NPN Explore the approved health claims for this branded botanical ingredient and what they mean for product development. Explore the approved health claims for this branded botanical ingredient and what they mean for product development.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18060 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:57:47 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18060-sri-81-shatavari-receives-health-canada-npn GettyImages-2216314488.jpg MAHO Announces 2026 Summer Splash Convention & MAHO Expo MAHO has announced the educational programming lineup for their 2026 MAHO Summer Splash Convention & MAHO Expo. MAHO has announced the educational programming lineup for their 2026 MAHO Summer Splash Convention & MAHO Expo. 

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18059 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18059-maho-announces-2026-summer-splash-convention-and-maho-expo GettyImages-1408007765.jpg Regulatory Roundup: Age Restriction Law Challenge, Protein Powder Investigation, DEA 7-OH Action & Herbal Tincture Victory info@wfcinc.com CRN's Supreme Court challenge, Texas' protein powder investigation, DEA's action on synthetic 7-OH, and New Hampshire's herbal tincture victory highlight the latest regulatory developments shaping the dietary supplement and natural products industry. CRN's Supreme Court challenge, Texas' protein powder investigation, DEA's action on synthetic 7-OH, and New Hampshire's herbal tincture victory highlight the latest regulatory developments shaping the dietary supplement and natural products industry.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18055 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:07:32 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18055-regulatory-roundup-age-restriction-law-challenge-protein-powder-investigation-dea-7-oh-action-and-herbal-tincture-victory Nutitional-supplements-GettyImages-1445671892.jpg The WholeFoods Magazine 2026 Retailer of the Year Is... Join us in honoring Mastel's Health Foods, a natural products retailer with an enduring commitment to education, personalized service, and community-centered retailing that has spanned nearly six decades. Join us in honoring Mastel's Health Foods, a natural products retailer with an enduring commitment to education, personalized service, and community-centered retailing that has spanned nearly six decades.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18051 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:32:30 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18051-wholefoods-magazine-2026-retailer-of-the-year-is Award-Winner-GettyImages-2255269239.jpg UNPA Ceasing Operations in 2026 United Natural Products Alliance plans to shut down trade association at end of the year. United Natural Products Alliance plans to shut down trade association at end of the year.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18048 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:47:54 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18048-unpa-ceasing-operations-in-2026 imagem_2026-06-30_134813366.png Natural Products News Briefs: AHPA, ADM & More Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, trade show news, and more. Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, trade show news, and more.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18025 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:45:18 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18025-natural-products-news-briefs-ahpa-adm-and-more GettyImages-1337472924.jpg The Ashwagandha Standards Alliance Responds to India's Ashwagandha Regulations Amid ongoing debate over India’s ashwagandha regulations, a group of key industry contributors have joined together to provide a credible voice on quality and science.  Amid ongoing debate over India’s ashwagandha regulations, a group of key industry contributors have joined together to provide a credible voice on quality and science.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18046 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:28 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18046-the-ashwagandha-standards-alliance-responds-to-indias-ashwagandha-regulations GettyImages-2245610602.jpg CRN's 2026 Day on the Hill Advances Dietary Supplement Policy Priorities info@wfcinc.com CRN's 2026 Day on the Hill brought supplement industry leaders to Capitol Hill to advocate for HSA/FSA access, regulatory consistency, and science-based nutrition policy. CRN's 2026 Day on the Hill brought supplement industry leaders to Capitol Hill to advocate for HSA/FSA access, regulatory consistency, and science-based nutrition policy.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18045 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:55:05 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18045-crns-2026-day-on-the-hill-advances-dietary-supplement-policy-priorities Washington-DC-Capitol-Hill-GettyImages-2275694571.jpeg Natural Products News Briefs: Sabinsa, Layn, JAMBAR & More Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, trade show news, and more. Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, trade show news, and more.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18037 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18037-natural-products-news-briefs-sabinsa-layn-jambar-and-more GettyImages-1742506652.jpg Challenge Accepted: How ADM is Solving the Industry's Toughest Formulation Questions With its lineup of ingredients and solutions to meet the needs of the food, beverage, health and wellness industry, ADM has invested in a team and facility to strengthen its sensorial and nutritional reformulation capabilities. With its lineup of ingredients and solutions to meet the needs of the food, beverage, health and wellness industry, ADM has invested in a team and facility to strengthen its sensorial and nutritional reformulation capabilities.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18041 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18041-challenge-accepted-how-adm-is-solving-the-industrys-toughest-formulation-questions ADM_Reformulation_20.jpg ADM_Reformulation_20.jpg ADM_Reformulation_30.jpg ADM_Reformulation_3.jpg ADM_Reformulation_12.jpg ADM_Reformulation_25.jpg ADM_Reformulation_1.jpg ADM_Reformulation_9.jpg ADM_Reformulation_14.jpg Research Updates: Heart Health, Weight Management, Men's Health & More info@wfcinc.com From microbiome-targeted solutions to omega fatty acids, NAD+ preservation, and plant-based proteins, a wave of new clinical and peer-reviewed research is reshaping how functional ingredients are studied, positioned, and applied across gut, metabolic, cardiovascular, and healthy aging categories. From microbiome-targeted solutions to omega fatty acids, NAD+ preservation, and plant-based proteins, a wave of new clinical and peer-reviewed research is reshaping how functional ingredients are studied, positioned, and applied across gut, metabolic, cardiovascular, and healthy aging categories.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18036 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18036-research-updates-heart-health-weight-management-mens-health-and-more Research-briefs-GettyImages-2258999239.jpeg Research Updates: Oral Health, Healthspan, Performance, & More info@wfcinc.com From metabolic health to cognitive support and gut wellness, the latest research offers fresh insights into ingredient innovation across the nutraceutical industry. From metabolic health to cognitive support and gut wellness, the latest research offers fresh insights into ingredient innovation across the nutraceutical industry.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18032 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18032-research-updates-oral-health-healthspan-performance-and-more Research-GettyImages-505604985.jpg Milestone Celebration: NCG Members Turning 50 Find out how local natural grocer co-op's are celebrating milestones with specially planned community events. Find out how local natural grocer co-op's are celebrating milestones with specially planned community events. 

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18031 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18031-milestone-celebration-ncg-members-turning-50 GettyImages-2239294060.jpg SaveNaturally Announces Partnership with Threshold Enterprises The collab offers natural brands a powerful solution to accelerate on-shelf sales velocity and optimize retail growth. The collab offers natural brands a powerful solution to accelerate on-shelf sales velocity and optimize retail growth.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18034 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:15:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18034-savenaturally-announces-partnership-with-threshold-enterprises GettyImages-2280272769.jpg Research Updates: Pet Longevity, Metabolic Health, Stress Relief & More info@wfcinc.com Natural products industry companies share overviews on the latest research on their dietary supplement branded ingredients and formulations to support overall health and well-being. Natural products industry companies share overviews on the latest research on their dietary supplement branded ingredients and formulations to support overall health and well-being.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18029 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18029-research-updates-pet-longevity-metabolic-health-stress-relief-and-more Research-Innovation-GettyImages-2228817853.jpg Study Finds KSM-66 Ashwagandha Safe and Well Tolerated at 2,000-mg Daily Over 12 Weeks info@wfcinc.com A new clinical trial published in Frontiers in Nutrition reports that 2,000 mg daily of KSM-66 Ashwagandha was well tolerated over 12 weeks, with no clinically significant changes in liver, kidney, or thyroid function markers.

A new clinical trial published in Frontiers in Nutrition reports that 2,000 mg daily of KSM-66 Ashwagandha was well tolerated over 12 weeks, with no clinically significant changes in liver, kidney, or thyroid function markers.


]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18030 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:25:05 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18030-study-finds-ksm-66-ashwagandha-safe-and-well-tolerated-at-2-000-mg-daily-over-12-weeks GettyImages-904196330.jpg Ashwagandha powder in wooden bowl with Ashwagandha roots on wooden table. In Memoriam: John James Mastel Sr., Founder of Mastel's Health Foods John Mastel helped build Mastel's Health Foods into a trusted community institution and was a passionate advocate for natural health long before it became mainstream. John Mastel helped build Mastel's Health Foods into a trusted community institution and was a passionate advocate for natural health long before it became mainstream. 

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18026 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:03:26 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18026-in-memoriam-john-james-mastel-sr-founder-of-mastels-health-foods GettyImages-1356683353.jpg Research Updates: Microbiome Health, Active Nutrition, Nutri-Beauty & More info@wfcinc.com Natural products industry companies share overviews on the latest research on their dietary supplement branded ingredients and formulations to support overall health and well-being. Natural products industry companies share overviews on the latest research on their dietary supplement branded ingredients and formulations to support overall health and well-being.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18028 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:16:40 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18028-research-updates-microbiome-health-active-nutrition-nutri-beauty-and-more Research-gettyImages-2184422669.jpg Vitafoods Europe 2026: The Trends Defining the Future of Nutraceuticals info@wfcinc.com Vitafoods Europe hosted a record-breaking number of attendees, coming together to identify the emerging trends and advancements of the nutraceutical industry. Vitafoods Europe hosted a record-breaking number of attendees, coming together to identify the emerging trends and advancements of the nutraceutical industry.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18001 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:56:41 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18001-vitafoods-europe-2026-the-trends-defining-the-future-of-nutraceuticals GettyImages-1936811076.jpg Natural Products News Briefs: Chobani, Clasado, Nichols Farms & More Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, trade show news, and more. Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, trade show news, and more.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18005 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:36:44 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18005-natural-products-news-briefs-chobani-clasado-nichols-farms-and-more GettyImages-1156197814.jpg Lavender Essential Oils on Amazon: Testing Reveals Authenticity and Adulteration Concerns info@wfcinc.com NOW Foods evaluated 28 lavender essential oil products purchased on Amazon using GC-MS/FID testing and reported that only three met ISO standards for authentic Lavandula angustifolia oil without evidence of adulteration. NOW Foods evaluated 28 lavender essential oil products purchased on Amazon using GC-MS/FID testing and reported that only three met ISO standards for authentic Lavandula angustifolia oil without evidence of adulteration.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18020 Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18020-lavender-essential-oils-on-amazon-testing-reveals-authenticity-and-adulteration-concerns Lavender-Essential-Oil-GettyImages-1126209191.jpg Dietary Supplement Access Act: New Bill Would Let Americans Use HSAs and FSAs for Dietary Supplements Bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress would expand access to dietary supplements by allowing eligible products to be purchased through HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs, a move supporters say better aligns federal policy with preventive health practices. Bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress would expand access to dietary supplements by allowing eligible products to be purchased through HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs, a move supporters say better aligns federal policy with preventive health practices.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18021 Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18021-dietary-supplement-access-act-new-bill-would-let-americans-use-hsas-and-fsas-for-dietary-supplements Nutritional-Supplements-GettyImages-2262331662.jpg National Vitamin Company Enters a New Era With Kingdomway After 50 years of business, National Vitamin Company starts a new chapter under the direction of Kingdomway Group. After 50 years of business, National Vitamin Company starts a new chapter under the direction of Kingdomway Group.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17989 Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:18 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17989-national-vitamin-company-enters-a-new-era-with-kingdomway GettyImages-2238207002.jpg June 2026 People News Get updated on the latest career advancements including new hires, awards and honors, within the natural products industry. Get updated on the latest career advancements including new hires, awards and honors, within the natural products industry.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17967 Thu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17967-june-2026-people-news GettyImages-2255407020.jpg Rosaura Quesada Ezra Jones Sebastian Jakob Dan Ryan Buck Foley Ian Schuman (L), Allison Schuman (C), Keith Schuman (R) Pavitra Viswanath Madhu Subramanian Lizzy Flanagan Andreas Baller Professor Anna-Rita Bilia accepts award Liza Pepple Sebastian Nummeline Alejandra Gratson Ewa Hudson (L) with Petra Erlandson (R) Mary Ann Nation-Greenwall encircled by WIN members, holding 2026 WIN Heroine Award. Natural Products News Briefs: CRN, TSI, IBN & More Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, trade show news, and more. Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, trade show news, and more.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17992 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:19:30 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17992-natural-products-news-briefs-crn-tsi-ibn-and-more GettyImages-1041121948.jpg Natural Products News Briefs: FDA @ IFT; AHPA; PLT & More Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, trade show news, and more. Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, trade show news, and more.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18000 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18000-natural-products-news-briefs-fda-ift-ahpa-plt-and-more GettyImages-1394947109.jpg Expo West 2026 Trend Report: Innovation, Transparency & Functional Wellness info@wfcinc.com Explore 11 of the biggest trends from Natural Products Expo West 2026, including protein innovation, gut health, GLP-1 support, regenerative products, clean-label foods, and science-backed wellness, plus that ingredient supplier and brands that deliver on the trends. Explore 11 of the biggest trends from Natural Products Expo West 2026, including protein innovation, gut health, GLP-1 support, regenerative products, clean-label foods, and science-backed wellness, plus that ingredient supplier and brands that deliver on the trends.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17956 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:05:45 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17956-expo-west-2026-trend-report-innovation-transparency-and-functional-wellness Natural-Products-Expo-West-2026.jpeg Karnataka High Court Issues Interim Stay on Ashwagandha Leaf Ban Following petitions arguing the ban of ashwagandha leaves or extracts that contain leaf in health supplements bypassed formal regulatory amendment procedures under existing food safety frameworks, The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay and scheduled a follow-up hearing. Following petitions arguing the ban of ashwagandha leaves or extracts that contain leaf in health supplements bypassed formal regulatory amendment procedures under existing food safety frameworks, The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay and scheduled a follow-up hearing.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18003 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:33:32 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18003-karnataka-high-court-issues-interim-stay-on-ashwagandha-leaf-ban GettyImages-2260827018.jpg NPA Fly-In Day Brings Supplement Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill info@wfcinc.com NPA members brought key supplement policy priorities directly to lawmakers, including concerns over state-level restrictions and mandatory product listing proposals. NPA members brought key supplement policy priorities directly to lawmakers, including concerns over state-level restrictions and mandatory product listing proposals.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18002 Tue, 19 May 2026 08:27:43 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18002-npa-fly-in-day-brings-supplement-industry-priorities-to-capitol-hill NPA-Fly-In-Day-2026.jpg Group photo of attendees at the Natural Products Association 2026 Fly-In Day in Washington, D.C., where dietary supplement industry leaders met with lawmakers to discuss DSHEA reform, FDA oversight, and supplement regulation. NPA-Fly-In-Day-2026.jpg Group photo of attendees at the Natural Products Association 2026 Fly-In Day in Washington, D.C., where dietary supplement industry leaders met with lawmakers to discuss DSHEA reform, FDA oversight, and supplement regulation. imagem_2026-05-19_114616567.png imagem_2026-05-19_114629761.png imagem_2026-05-19_114705696.png imagem_2026-05-19_114721657.png imagem_2026-05-19_114736035.png FDA Leadership: Marty Makary Resigns, Kyle Diamantas Takes Acting Role info@wfcinc.com FDA leadership is shifting again as Dr. Marty Makary exits the agency and Kyle Diamantas steps into the acting commissioner role.

FDA leadership is shifting again as Dr. Marty Makary exits the agency and Kyle Diamantas steps into the acting commissioner role.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17997 Fri, 15 May 2026 05:51:01 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17997-fda-leadership-marty-makary-resigns-kyle-diamantas-takes-acting-role GettyImages-2150426625.jpg