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NOW Issues Voluntary Recall on Phosphatidylserine Products
On Jan. 10, NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) announced a voluntary recall on Phosphatidyl Serine products from NOW Brand (Product Code 2392, Lot Numbers 3316650 and 3309243) and Protocol for Life Balance (Product Code P2392, Lot Numbers 3309194 and 3316624). Testing revealed some units from these lot numbers failed to meet label claims. NOW was […]
California State Assembly Renews Push to Restrict Sales of Supplements
Despite lobby efforts from the Natural Products Association (NPA) and a veto from California Governor Gavin Newsom, the California State Assembly Health Committee advanced Assembly Bill 82 (AB 82), which would restrict access to dietary supplements. “The NPA has worked in good faith with the California Department of Public Health to educate them on dietary […]
NOW Reveals Quality Issues From “No Name” Berberine Brands
On Dec. 19, NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) once again identified quality failing through its testing system. In the most recent round of testing, NOW said it examined more than 30 berberine products from “no name” brands sold on both Amazon and Walmart. Berberine is one of the highest trending dietary supplements on social media […]
Amazon Receives FDA Warning Letter Over Tainted “Supplement” Products
On Dec. 20, the e-commerce platform Amazon received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the distribution of products in violation of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. An FDA investigation revealed that various products labeled as “energy-enhancing supplements” or “dietary supplements” on Amazon contain undisclosed and potentially dangerous […]
NPA Argues New York Supplements Ban is Unconstitutional
On Dec. 5, 2023, the Natural Productions Association (NPA) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, asserting the recent supplements ban in New York is unconstitutional. The law bans the sale of supplements to anyone under 18 years of age and in certain situations may require a […]
Stay In the Game Longer! 6 Supplements for Endurance and Rapid Recovery
For most of us, life is a balancing act. In a perfect world, we’d all have time during our day to devote to our health. But in the real world, 24 hours a day doesn’t seem like nearly enough time to fit in work, school, family and the plethora of responsibilities that life throws at […]
FDA Warns Neptune’s Fix Products Contain Illegal Opioid-like Ingredient
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to use or purchase any “supplement” products from Neptune’s Fix. The products contain tianeptine, which can lead to severe health issues and even death, according to FDA. Tianeptine is a controversial opioid alternative, that has shown up in products labeled as dietary supplements, often […]
New York Bans Sales of Weight-loss and Sports Nutrition Supplements to Minors
On Oct. 25, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Assembly Bill A5610-D/Senate Bill S5823-C, banning the sale of weight-loss and sports nutrition supplements to minors. New York has become the first state to pass such legislation. A5610-D/S5823-C will take effect in April 2024. Hochul previously vetoed Assembly Bill A431-C, which advocated for the same […]
iHerb Appoints Dr. Oz as New Global Advisor
On Oct. 4, iHerb (Irvine, CA), a global health and wellness e-commerce platform, announced a partnership with cardiac surgeon, author and television personality, Dr. Mehmet Oz, who will serve as the company’s new global advisor. As the global advisor, Dr. Oz will focus on educating people around the world on vitamins, minerals, supplements, skin treatments […]
NOW Again Honored as a “Great Place to Work”
NOW (Bloomingdale, IL) was again honored as being a “Great Place to Work” by the National Association for Business Resources in their Summer 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. NOW was honored in three separate categories: 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation (12th consecutive year) One of the […]
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