Dietary Supplements

CRN at 50: Our underlying values haven’t changed

18-Sep-2023 By Stephen Daniells

As the Council for Responsible Nutrition celebrates its 50th anniversary, NutraIngredients-USA caught up with Steve Mister, CRN President and CEO, to hear about the association’s history, its commitment to its founding values, and how it is gearing up...

ODSP’s Cara Welch talks FDA priorities and resources in evolved market

15-Sep-2023 By Asia Sherman

The National Institutes of Health kicked off its annual Office of Dietary Supplements Seminar Series this week with a presentation by Dr. Cara Welch on how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the dietary supplement marketplace.

NPA’s Fabricant on NMN: ‘Taking FDA to Federal Court is expensive, but I don’t see another option’

12-Sep-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been unable to reach a decision on the requests made in a Citizen Petition about NMN due to “competing agency priorities”, a response that threatens the NMN sector, says Daniel Fabricant, PhD.

GNC and SPINS team up

11-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The duo is planning to take the VMS category by storm with enhanced research and trends capabilities housed in SPINS’ product intelligence platform.

Top CBD companies’ lackluster sales, profits point to years-long national trend

08-Sep-2023 By Claudia Adrien

The US cannabidiol industry has seen a year-over-year decline in sales, despite attempts to bolster the CBD market with newer products.

Gaia Herbs invites FDA to come visit ‘any time at all’

30-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

As part of a new campaign to showcase responsible and rigorous practices in the dietary supplement industry, Gaia Herbs has extended an open invitation to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to inspect its operations.

Sens. Durbin & Blumenthal express concerns over proposed changes to FDA's Supplement Office

26-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Two of the dietary supplement industry’s most vocal critics in Congress – Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) – have written to the FDA to express concerns about proposed changes to the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP).

Jim Jones named as 1st FDA Deputy Commissioner of Human Foods

23-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The US Food and Drug Administration has selected James “Jim” Jones as the first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods to lead the Agency’s proposed unified Human Foods Program (HFP).

Study questions omega-3 supplement labeling, calls for increased regulation

23-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A new paper in JAMA Cardiology that criticizes the use of structure/function claims on omega-3 dietary supplements is “fraught with inaccuracies and never should have made it through the peer review process”, says the Global Organization for EPA and DHA...

cbdMD CSO: ‘It appears that we’re finally making headway in Congress’

22-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The recent congressional hearing about CBD and subsequent ‘historic’ bicameral Request for Information (RFI) shows that hemp-derived CBD for use in dietary supplements has finally got the attention of Congress, said cbdMD’s CSO.

NOW calls out ‘significant failings’ in astaxanthin supplement quality

21-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Sixty-four percent of lesser-known brands of Astaxanthin supplements sold on Amazon.com and Walmart.com failed potency tests, according to new data from NOW’s award-winning testing program.

Guest article

Beware of Bots and AI: Minimizing the risk of fraudulent claims in class action settlements

18-Aug-2023 By Elizabeth Chiarello and Julie Becker, Products Liability & Mass Torts Litigation group, Sidley

In this guest article, Elizabeth Chiarello and Julie Becker from Sidley’s Products Liability & Mass Torts Litigation group, provide actionable guidance to help functional food and supplement companies minimize risks associated with a new form of fraud...

Collagen peptides linked to mental & physical benefits for active middle-aged adults: PB Leiner-funded study

18-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with collagen peptides may boost not only functional and physical outcomes for middle-aged people but may also significantly improve measures of pain and mental health, says a new double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study.

Vitux opens new Canada facility to better serve N.Am. demand

16-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Norwegian delivery innovator Vitux has opened its first North American production facility to better meet growing global demand for its Smart Chew jelly-like matrix system.

CRN urges FDA to put resources behind enforcing supplement master file framework

14-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has written to the US Food & Drug Administration urging the agency to put resources behind any dietary supplement master file framework, or rethink prioritizing a master files guidance.

Roquette to enhance capsulated line-up following Qualicaps acquisition

03-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

The global plant-based ingredient and pharmaceutical supplier Roquette has revealed its acquisition of the hard capsule and oral dosage specialists Qualicaps.

TSI’s FZZR tech stirs up delivery format opportunities

28-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With non-pills eclipsing pill formats in the US dietary supplements space, formulators and brands are looking for new innovations to differentiate products on the shelves. TSI’s FZZR technology offers “the best of powders and the best of effervescents...

Guest Article

New regulatory practices to dietary supplements in Canada endanger U.S. brand suppliers

26-Jul-2023 By Aaron Skelton, President and Chief Executive Officer at Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA)

In an attempt to overhaul an already effective system, Health Canada's new regulatory measures for dietary supplements are inadvertently causing more harm than good – not only to Canadian consumers, retailers, and brands but also to U.S. suppliers.

Probiotic LGG supplements may slow age-related cognitive decline: RCT

24-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotic dietary supplements may improve cognitive performance and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), says a new double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical study.

Alberta scientists discover high-protein, plant-based alternative to gelatin

21-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Scientists at the University of Alberta have discovered a way to create a plant-based gelatin substitute from pea protein and are already collaborating with a multinational leader in plant-based ingredients.

FDA rejects Congressional calls for public hearing on NMN

20-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The FDA has declined a request from South Carolina Congressman Jeff Duncan for a public hearing on NMN – nicotinamide mononucleotide – in dietary supplements.

AHPA’s McGuffin: We oppose the reorganization of FDA’s food and supplements program

17-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The Board of the American Herbal Products Association will oppose FDA proposals to reorganize its dietary supplements program into a new Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements, and Innovation.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Barb Kochanowski, PhD, Senior VP Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, CHPA

12-Jul-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Kochanowski reflects on her impressive career as she prepares to pass the torch.

All eyes on Dietary Supplement Master Files

11-Jul-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Fresh off a new Draft Guidance release, many are hopeful that Master Files would provide clarity on NDI filing requirements and provide protections for intellectual property. However, some point to issues with the NDI framework and say that must be solved...

UNPA’s Israelsen: ‘Dietary supplements are not food additives - full stop’

10-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

FDA’s recent proposal to relocate the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP) to a new Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements, and Innovation, is disturbing, says UNPA’s Loren Israelsen.

NPA’s Fabricant on FDA reorg, HSAs/FSAs, Master Files, NMN and more

07-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

From a proposed reorganization of the Food & Drug Administration to progress (or not) on the NMN situation, there’s a lot going on in the dietary supplements industry. We caught up with Daniel Fabricant, PhD, president and CEO of the Natural Products...

FDA proposes relocation of Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, industry reacts

06-Jul-2023 By Asia Sherman

The dietary supplement industry is expressing concern over a proposed update to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reorganization that would relocate the current Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP) to a new office under its “Risk Management...

HSA, FSA for supplements: ‘We are about to get the legislation introduced,’ says CRN’s Mister

05-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The ability for consumers to use pre-tax dollars for healthcare related expenses to purchase dietary supplements may be edging closer as legislation is about to be introduced in Congress to expand eligibility of dietary supplements in HSA and FSA accounts.

The long tail of TikTok: What recent history teaches us about berberine & taurine

30-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

TikTok trends are hard to predict: They burst out of nowhere, take on a life of their own, and leave brands scrambling to meet a surging demand for products. But what can we learn from the social media channels recent history?

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: And the winners are...

27-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards were revealed this morning (July 12) during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com...

Dietary supplements could help prevent cardiometabolic syndrome

20-Jun-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Dietary supplements could “provide a moderate preventative value” for cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS), according to a recent review published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.

Taurine supplements may extend lifespan, for animals at least

09-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A deficiency of taurine may drive aging in animals, while supplementation with the compound was associated with a 12% increase in healthy lifespan, says a new study published in Science.

Guest article

Health Canada’s proposal on cost recovery for Natural Health Products raises questions

05-Jun-2023 By Katrina Coughlin, Laura E. Gomez, Jon-Paul Powers, PhD, Lewis Retik, & Lauren Richardson - Gowling WLG

On May 12, 2023, Health Canada published a proposal detailing cost recovery fees for natural health products (NHPs). While there is a lot of information to digest in Health Canada's proposal, the proposed fees detailed below raise questions regarding...

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements names new director

02-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) at the US National Institutes of Health has named Stefan Pasiakos, PhD, FACSM, as its new director.

Lactiplantibacillus strain offers weight management potential

26-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A probiotic candidate isolated from Korean angelica may may significantly reduce body weight and improve blood lipid levels for lab mice fed a high-fat (Western-style), says a new study.

The Vitamin Shoppe announces new CEO and President

26-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The Vitamin Shoppe has appointed Lee Wright as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, while Muriel Gonzalez has been promoted to President

‘Remarkable’: Multivitamin may boost memory, slow cognitive decline in older people

25-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A daily multivitamin may improve memory performance in older adults by the equivalent of 3.1 years compared to the placebo, according to new data from the large-scale COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS).

Microbiome Briefing

The role microbiota-gut-brain axis plays in stress management

24-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The rise of dietary supplements to help manage stress was one of the big success stories from the pandemic years. While much of this success was linked to products containing adaptogenic herbs (we’re looking at you, Ashwagandha), the past couple of years...

Nordic Naturals expands retail footprint with Walmart partnership

22-May-2023

Nordic Naturals has partnered with 2,500 Walmart stores to bring the company’s omega-3 supplements to a significantly larger audience.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: And the finalists are…

19-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023... the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com in July.

Uqora launches urinary tract health products into CVS

16-May-2023

Uqora recently announced its entry into retail with the placement of its Complete Regimen for urinary tract health in over 4,700 CVS stores across the country.

Roquette launches new moisture-stabilizing excipient for probiotics

15-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The new excipient, which is branded Pearlitol ProTec, provides a solution for moisture sensitive active ingredients like probiotics, according to Roquette.

Key lessons from the Opportunities in Delivery Formats webinar

04-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Consumer interest in novel experiential delivery forms is driving a lot of growth for dietary supplements, but context is an important regulatory consideration, experts noted during a recent NutraIngredients-USA webinar.

Capsules still rule the roost for delivery formats, says Lonza

27-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Despite a range of new and unique dosage forms entering the market, capsules are still the preferred format for global consumers, with innovative new capsule technologies giving brands the opportunity to stand out in a crowded marketplace, says Lonza.

Fungi Perfecti discovers counterfeit products with allergens on Amazon

25-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Fungi Perfecti LLC, a company founded by renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, has discovered 23 sellers on Amazon selling alleged counterfeit products claiming to be the company’s Host Defense brand.

Women’s health claims: What you can and cannot say

20-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

As supplements to support women’s health increase in the marketplace, marketers need to understand what they can and cannot say regarding claims relating to PMS relief, menopause symptoms, reproductive health, and more.

CHPA’s MacKay: ‘It’s really important for industry to take a position on proprietary blends’

20-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A new paper explores the topic of proprietary blends in dietary supplements, with one of the authors noting that industry needs to take a position on an issue that pits transparency on one side against intellectual property protection on the other.

Supplements show promise for management of childhood aggression: Meta-analysis

17-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements like vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids may help reducing excessive aggression in children and youth, says a new meta-analysis of 22 studies, including 16 were randomized controlled trials.

Study: 66% of women seeking infertility treatment use herbal supplements

17-Apr-2023

The majority of reproductive-aged women at an academic infertility practice had used supplements in the past, and over half were currently using supplements or herbal medicines, says a new study.

NOW alerts Amazon to counterfeit supplements on its platform

14-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Alerted by concerned consumers, NOW recently discovered multiple fraudulent supplements sold on Amazon impersonating the NOW brand as well as another prominent supplement brand.