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Oct 11, 2023 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Hank Schultz |Asa Waldstein |Russ J Michelson |Josh Long
In the wake of the DMAA debacle the U.S. military started to get serious about supplements. The effort now includes specific supplement training for dietitians. The checkered history of a stimulant once associated with adverse events—including several deaths—has given rise to a military program that aims to help service members understand supplements and use them successfully.
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Oct 11, 2023 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Hank Schultz |Asa Waldstein |Russ J Michelson |Heather Granato
Nutricosmetics, or beauty-from-within products, are gaining popularity, particularly collagen-based supplements. Consumers are also more likely to accept skin health supplements that contain probiotic ingredients, thanks to the popularity of probiotics for digestive health.
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Oct 11, 2023 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Hank Schultz |Asa Waldstein |Russ J Michelson |Heather Granato
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) last week celebrated its 50th year anniversary in style—at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Dana Point, California.
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Oct 10, 2023 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Hank Schultz |Russ J Michelson |Heather Granato |Asa Waldstein
In his quarterly FDA warning letter roundup, dietary supplement consultant Asa Waldstein reviews trends around homeopathic products, claims made in YouTube videos, delta-8 THC, and more. Each quarter, I provide updates on notable FDA warning letters. Understanding enforcement trends is essential for being a savvy marketer, regulatory affairs professional and dietary supplement executive. Have you wondered why FDA issues warning letters to certain companies and not others?
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Oct 10, 2023 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Hank Schultz |Russ J Michelson |Heather Granato
Annual survey shows supplement use holding steady and trust in sports and weight management supplements increasing. The Council for Responsible Nutrition’s annual consumer survey shows that about 3 of every 4 Americans are using supplements at least occasionally and more than half are regular users. The results of the annual survey were released at CRN’s annual meeting last week in Dana Point, California. CRN has conducted the survey every year since 2000.
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Oct 9, 2023 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Hank Schultz |Russ J Michelson |Heather Granato |Rebecca Idoine
Ever since reading a tattered copy of “Sugar Blues” at age 15, I have been fascinated with the link between what we put into our body and how we feel, look and perform.
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Oct 9, 2023 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Hank Schultz |Russ J Michelson |Heather Granato |Rebecca Idoine
Curcumin / turmeric is the top trending Ayurvedic botanical sold in the U.S. But the trend line tells a different story. At a GlanceCurcumin sales doubled during the pandemic. 2022 sales were still up an additional 22%. 2023 sales this year are flat. Turmeric. Curcumin. Same? Turmeric is the golden spice used traditionally in Indian culinary dishes. Curcumin (Curcuma longa)—and, to be even more specific, the three curcuminoids—is what offers the potential inflammation-modulating health benefits.
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Oct 9, 2023 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Hank Schultz |Russ J Michelson |Heather Granato |Rebecca Idoine
In the supplements industry—and the nutritional ingredients that power them—almost everything at its core is at least about improving health span. Health categories that are on trend here includes health conditions such as joint pain, vision acuity, cognition and cardiovascular health. Also within this much larger category is the more targeted area of actual life span—making the body actually live longer.
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Oct 8, 2023 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Hank Schultz |Russ J Michelson |Heather Granato |Rebecca Idoine
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed a bill that prohibits the distribution, manufacturing or sale of four food additives, including brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye 3. AB-418 initially included a ban on titanium dioxide, though that provision was eventually removed from the bill in the face of opposition from industry groups. The bill takes effect on Jan.
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Oct 4, 2023 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Hank Schultz |Russ J Michelson |Heather Granato |Rebecca Idoine
HomeGreg Horn_Greg Horn_President and CEO, Specialty Nutrition Consulting Inc. Greg Horn is a managing director and partner at William Hood & Company, an investment banking firm specializing in health and wellness through the consumer, food and retail sectors. He leads William Hood & Company’s Ingredients practice. Horn is also a co-founder of Nutrition Capital Network, where he currently serves as chairman of the selection committee.
