RFK, Jr. seeking to eliminate self-affirmed GRAS
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is directing the acting FDA commissioner to explore the elimination of the self-affirmed GRAS pathway for ingredients.
Archives for March 11, 2025
Dr. Michael F. Roizen talks longevity years after publishing book on the topic
Supplements can play an important role in promoting healthspan, alongside exercise, stress management and diet, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Michael Roizen tells NutraIngredients. And paying people to change their lifestyles could produce...
ABC expands educational mission with HerbTV launch
The American Botanical Council’s new YouTube channel, HerbTV, is home to a wide variety of educational herb-related video content and already boasts more than 21,000 subscribers and nearly 1.4 million views.
Fueling athletes: The future of women’s sports nutrition
The 2024 Paris Olympics saw an equal number of men and women competing, marking the first time in history that athletes in the is Summer Games reached gender parity.
IPA Executive Director reacts to study on probiotic use in preterm infants
“The positive findings from this study will hopefully catalyze further proactive regulatory discussions, continuing to pave the way for the safe and effective use of probiotics in neonatal care,” said George Paraskevakos, executive director of the...
Natural Products Expo West
Natural food and beverage industry braces for uncertainty under Trump
Trade tensions and the associated supply chain implications were top concerns among those attending the 2025 Natural Products Expo West Conference
Zinc effective for managing diarrhoea in children, but lower doses may be needed to reduce vomiting - WHO
Zinc is effective in managing acute and persistent diarrhoea for children under 10 years old, but lower doses of 5 or 10mg per day may be required to reduce vomiting, say researchers.