Dietary Supplement

Inspired by 10X world record holder, Standard Process goes direct to consumer with Possible Bar supplement

22-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Wisconsin-based Standard Process has launched a new high-performance supplement bar designed for endurance athletes and adventurers.

Novel nutritional supplement boosts cognitive performance in Air Force Airmen

19-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A novel nutritional supplement combined with high-intensity exercise may boost working memory, reaction time, and processing efficiency for Air Force Airmen more than exercise alone, says a study from the US Air Force, Abbott, and the University of Illinois.

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We want to hear from you! NutraIngredients-USA survey assesses state of industry

02-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Has Covid-19 affected your business (positively and/or negatively)? Are you changing how you think about the supply chain? And which health categories are the big winners and losers in 2020?

Scent product could transform dietary supplement marketing, manufacturer says

17-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new product providing long lasting, pleasant scents that has been quietly making inroads in the industry aims to revolutionize the marketing of dietary supplements by improving customer experience.

Thorne, Onegevity partner with organic meal delivery service

15-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Supplement manufacturer Thorne Research and its testing affiliate Onegevity Health have partnered with a meal delivery service to offer seamless nutritional support for consumers, the companies announced recently.

Guest article

Natural products industry must support supplement expansion

09-Sep-2020 By Jim Emme, CEO of NOW and Board Member of the Natural Products Association

The pandemic has made all Americans more health conscious. Along with social distancing and better hand hygiene, Americans are turning to nutritional supplements as a way to boost their immune systems and support their overall health.

CRN ends NAD funding, but value of claims evaluation program will go on

13-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has announced that a program it had supported at the National Advertising Division will end as the major funding source has been exhausted. But both CRN and NAD said the information contained in the more than 350...

Online sales will cushion coronavirus blow, Usana says

27-Apr-2020 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing company Usana Health Sciences says an accelerated move toward online selling will help it weather the current pandemic crisis.

Industry stakeholders lay out safety, regulatory challenges

23-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The Natural Products Association (NPA) recently held a webinar on political and legislative insights. At the forefront — the expansion of health savings accounts, new dietary new dietary ingredient enforcement, DSHEA, accurate labels, and Cannabidiol...

From the editor's desk

Persistent nutrition gaps at sports teams provides opportunity

07-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

Many pro sports leagues still have a long way to go when it comes to supporting players with proper nutrition and supplementation, which could be a big opportunity for sports nutrition companies.

News in brief

Mantrose-Haeuser acquires emulsifier manufacturer

18-Dec-2019 By Hank Schultz

Coatings and specialty ingredients manufacturer Mantrose-Haeuser Co. has acquired Profile Food Ingredients LLC, a manufacturer of dry stabilizer and emulsifier blends.

Cohen study finds presence of unapproved drug in cognitive ‘supplements’

26-Nov-2019 By Stephen Daniells

A new study from Dr Pieter Cohen has revealed the presence of piracetam, a drug that is not approved for use by the FDA, in cognitive enhancement products labeled as dietary supplements, strengthening calls by stakeholders for a mandatory product registry...

Lawmakers ask IRS to expand health savings accounts to include nutritional supplements

25-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The bipartisan effort is picking up steam as more senators join the cost-reducing effort.

Welch returns to ODSP as deputy director

07-Nov-2019 By Hank Schultz

Cara Welch, PhD has been named deputy director of the Office of Dietary Supplements. Welch replaces Bob Durkin, who recently left FDA for a private law practice.

Q&A: Pure Market tests thousands of products and lists results on its site

05-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

A newly launched platform grades thousands of popular food and household products and lists their grades. Those that score a B- or above are also sold on their site.