Sean Moloughney

United States

Editor at Nutraceuticals World

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Solving Supplement Regulation Dysfunction with a Unified Risk-Based Framework

6 days ago | nutraceuticalsworld.com | Sean Moloughney

I have previously written that the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) is antiquated and in need of an overhaul. In short, the artificial distinction between conventional foods and dietary supplements in existing regulation has become not just obsolete, but actively harmful to both consumer protection and industry integrity.
Harmonizing Vitamin, Mineral Limits in the EU: A Never-Ending Story of Chaos

1 week ago | nutraceuticalsworld.com | Sean Moloughney

The situation regarding maximum intake levels of vitamins and minerals in the European Union (E.U.) is something of a never-ending story. It involves ongoing efforts by the European Commission and member states to establish harmonized limits to ensure consumer safety and the proper functioning of the internal market.
Harmonizing Vitamin, Mineral Limits in the E.U.: A Never-Ending Story of Chaos

1 week ago | nutraceuticalsworld.com | Sean Moloughney

The situation regarding maximum intake levels of vitamins and minerals in the European Union (E.U.) is something of a never-ending story. It involves ongoing efforts by the European Commission and member states to establish harmonized limits to ensure consumer safety and the proper functioning of the internal market.
Where MAHA Dreams Meet MAGA Realities

1 week ago | nutraceuticalsworld.com | Sean Moloughney

The relationship between Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, is a strange one, limned in irony, loaded with contradictions. The two men arose from opposite ends of the American political spectrum: one, the heir to a New York real estate empire, whose father’s ruthless exploits were immortalized in folk icon Woody Guthrie’s 1951 song “Old Man Trump,” and whose two presidential victories are widely viewed as a stark rebuke to the American left wing.
Plant Protein Without the Heavy Metals: David Janow Discusses Innovation

3 weeks ago | nutraceuticalsworld.com | Sean Moloughney

David Janow, president and CEO of Axiom Foods, Inc., Growing Naturals, and Simply Rice, is an expert in plant ingredient manufacturing, and is best known for developing Oryzatein, the industry standard for chemical-free, whole-grain, brown-rice protein. In 2005, Janow founded Los Angeles-based Axiom Foods, which manufactures plant-based food, beverage, and nutraceutical ingredients.
Foundations to Success in Health and Wellness Formulation

3 weeks ago | nutraceuticalsworld.com | Sean Moloughney

When evaluating product trends within health markets, it’s essential for formulators and product developers to look beyond the hype and keep the long game in mind. One clear example is women’s health, which experts agree has been underserved for generations. Today, more companies are addressing common health concerns across the lifespan — and as Susan Hewlings of Radicle Science puts it, “Women’s health is not a niche or a trend — it is foundational to population health.
Supporting Kids’ Nutrition with Well-Designed Supplements

3 weeks ago | nutraceuticalsworld.com | Sean Moloughney

Children’s health in the U.S. faces mounting challenges — physically from poor diet and inactivity, mentally from stress and distraction, socially from peer pressures amplified by the digital age, and environmentally from exposure to toxins. For dietary supplement and functional food brands, a new generation of formulations can address common issues like nutrient shortfalls, immune support, and gut health with palatable dosage formats like gummies, soft chews, powders, and liquids.
Minding the Gaps in Women’s Health Research

3 weeks ago | nutraceuticalsworld.com | Sean Moloughney

Scientists have been studying menopause for decades, seeking to understand how this natural part of aging affects women’s health and longevity and whether it might contribute to disease or age-related declines. Further, researchers have been searching for treatments of symptoms, some of which can be debilitating, while others are just downright exhausting. With more than 1 million American women experiencing menopause each year, this is a great place for dedicated research funding — for starters.
Top Trends in the Functional Beverage Market

3 weeks ago | nutraceuticalsworld.com | Sean Moloughney

As consumer thirst for wellness products continues to deepen, functional drinks are taking up more shelf space at retail and becoming a staple in healthy living. According to Nielsen IQ (NIQ), functional beverages are becoming a key part of modern wellness routines. Notably, clean label products are outperforming other products with an 8% increase in the last year.
Addressing Misrepresentation of Scientific Testing in the Supplement Industry

1 month ago | nutraceuticalsworld.com | Sean Moloughney

With over 25 years in the natural products industry and a Master of Science in medicinal chemistry, Sebastian Balcombe is founder and CEO of Specnova. He approaches natural ingredients and delivery systems discovery and development through the lens of an experienced entrepreneur and scientist.