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The new bill is anchored against tianeptine, an unapproved drug that is illegally marketed as a dietary supplement, and is commonly known as "gas station heroin". Image © buzbuzzer / Getty Images

'Gas station heroin’: Bill introduced to prohibit sale of tianeptine, but also much more

Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) are seeking to prohibit tianeptine, also known as “gas station heroin”, from being marketed to consumers with companion bills in both chambers of the U.S. Congress.

NY Judge restricts NPA to Dormant Commerce Clause for preliminary injunction

Following a hearing on April 23, a judge in the Eastern District of New York will allow the Natural Products Association to pursue a motion for a preliminary injunction against a new restrictive law, but the effort will be limited by Friday’s decision...

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WATCH: Immune support and healthy aging - why glutathione’s antioxidant and detox capabilities are key

Glutathione is crucial to many processes within the body – including supporting immune function. As the body’s natural glutathione levels decline, supplementation can be key.

Dr. Rob Knight joins IPAWC + Probiota Americas roster

The speaker roster for the IPAWC + Probiota Americas is filling up, and we can confirm that renowned microbiome research professor Rob Knight has confirmed his participation to speak at the event in Salt Lake City.

Kratom in market and legislative limbo

“From both a consumer standpoint and from an industry standpoint, it's very hard to know what you can and can't do [with kratom],” industry lawyer Rick Collins told attendees at SupplySide East 2024.

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Revolutionizing DAO enzyme supplementation with breakthrough microcapsules technology

AB Biotek Human Nutrition & Health, leader in DAO deficiency research, creates a microcapsule formulation that safeguards DAO enzyme and easily mixes with other bioactive ingredients.

Saffron and sight: Study explores longer-term effects

Not only is it the world’s most expensive spice, but saffron may help reduce vision loss and the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) when taken as dietary supplement over an extended period.

Latest innovations in bioavailability and delivery systems

New research is discovering a plethora of technologies and formulations to improve bioavailability of nutraceuticals to meet consumer demand for more efficacious products, according to new insights from a recent Vitafoods webinar.

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Long-term weight management and quality of life may depend on preserving muscle, clinical studies show

HMB has been shown to promote long-term weight management while preserving muscle mass amid the challenges of rapid weight loss and aging. How does its dual mechanism of action work?