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Dec 11, 2024 | 
nutraingredients-usa.com | Steve Mister |Stephen Daniells |Danielle Masterson |Nutrasource Pharmaceutical
As 2024 comes to a close, and I consider the events of the year, it feels a little like a Goldilocks moment, “This regulation is too hot; this one is too cold; and this one is just right.” Thirty years after the passage of DSHEA, the foundational law that set the robust dietary supplement engine into motion, industry stakeholders are still trying to balance consumer access and consumer safety just right.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
supplysidesj.com | Steve Mister
CRN's Steve Mister discusses the retraction of a controversial 2013 DNA study that led to a significant investigation of the dietary supplement industry by the New York Attorney General in 2015. The piece reflects on the implications of the retraction for the industry and emphasizes the importance of scientific integrity and proactive regulation. It also highlights the industry's efforts to rebuild trust and the ongoing need for vigilance against future crises.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
supplysidesj.com | Steve Mister
Steve Mister of the Council for Responsible Nutrition examines a controversial "drug preclusion" provision in DSHEA, an anticipated FDA rulemaking for NAC and possible legislative changes to protect the supplement industry. At a GlanceThe end of Chevron deference doesn’t change the fact that FDA's interpretation of drug preclusion is flawed. FDA’s hesitancy and enforcement discretion on NAC reveal the agency’s insecurity in its drug preclusion stance.
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Lisa Schofield |Larisa Pavlick |Karin VanSlyke |Steve Mister
IMMUSE, the first postbiotic supplement to activate the complete immune system, resonates with the whole-system approach women seek. The story about how the Covid-19 pandemic changed the world is still being written. However, one outcome is certain: The way people approach their personal health and wellness will never quite be the same again, particularly when it comes to protecting their immune systems.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Larisa Pavlick |Karin VanSlyke |Steve Mister
First identified in 1954, alpha yohimbine is a botanical ingredient from the bark of the Central African yohimbe tree (Pausinystalia yohimbe). CHERESO embarked on a mission to unlock the full potential of this extraordinary compound in 2008. A team of scientists and experts devoted nearly seven years to the meticulous process of isolation and production and in 2015 produced the first commercial batch of alpha yohimbine.
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Aug 31, 2024 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Steve Mister
Steve Mister of the Council for Responsible Nutrition examines a controversial "drug preclusion" provision in DSHEA, an anticipated FDA rulemaking for NAC and possible legislative changes to protect the supplement industry. At a GlanceThe end of Chevron deference doesn’t change the fact that FDA's interpretation of drug preclusion is flawed. FDA’s hesitancy and enforcement discretion on NAC reveal the agency’s insecurity in its drug preclusion stance.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Lisa Schofield |Larisa Pavlick |Karin VanSlyke |Steve Mister
If our guts could talk, they’d likely tell us that if we want to feel healthy and to be healthy, taking care of our gut is a great place to start. And when it comes to optimal gut health, probiotic supplements can play a major role. As consumer awareness grows about the profound link between gut health and overall wellness, demand continues to grow for products and solutions designed to tackle digestive issues.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Steve Mister
This article was originally published in Nutrition Business Journal’s Herbs and Botanicals Issue. Exoneration … delayed but not denied. Last month, I read the news that the journal BMC Medicine retracted the 2013 paper by Dr. Steven G. Newmaster et al., which started the much-publicized controversy around DNA testing of botanical dietary supplements. The retraction made me reflect on how this experience has shaped the industry and what lessons we can learn moving forward.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Hank Schultz |Steve Mister
Many botanicals are impacted by climate change and hard to source due to inconsistent supply chains, which can lead to adulteration. Precision fermentation and plant cell culture are alternative solutions, but how do they compare? This infographic summarizes the options to help make informed decisions on sourcing botanical ingredients.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
naturalproductsinsider.com | Steve Mister |Josh Long
The humanization of pets extends to mirroring human health trends in pet products, and that reflection has materialized in a flourishing market for animal nutrition and supplements. Consumers are seeking functional ingredients and human-grade quality for their pets, an inclination perhaps best exemplified in the popularity of probiotics in the pet wellness space. Pet owners value supplements with scientific research and veterinary endorsements.
