Articles by Angela Santoriello
Organic Materials Review Institute Approves TMR’s Utah Sea Minerals
Trace Minerals Research (TMR) announced that its Utah Sea Minerals™ has been reviewed and approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic production or food processing and handling according to the United States Division of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) Rule. “Adding Utah Sea Minerals™ to our offering of OMRI Listed […]
Senators Encourage Colleagues to Co-Sponsor Designer Anabolic Steroid Act
Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) have issued a Senate Dear Colleague letter encouraging their colleagues to co-sponsor the recently introduced Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act (DASCA) 0f 2014. The bill would empower the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with new tools to identify and quickly respond when new designer anabolic steroids are introduced and falsely […]
UAS Labs Donates Over $46,000 of Probiotic Supplements
UAS Laboratories (Wausau, WI) has donated over $46,000 of probiotic supplements to more than 50 nations. The donation supplied 187,534 servings of probiotics to these nations in need. In announcing the donation, Ken Seguine, UAS’ Labs vice president of sales & marketing, said, “We are happy to provide life affirming probiotics to children in need.” UAS Labs is also offering a […]
Further Chia Powder Brands Recalled Due to Salmonella
Since Navitas Naturals (Navato, CA) recalled two of its products containing chia powder earlier this month due to suspected Salmonella, other manufacturers have also stopped selling it with as many as 65 cases of salmonella having been reported in the U.S. and Canada, according to a Food Safety News report. The latest recall comes from GreenSmoothieGirl, the online manufacturer […]
Parents Willing to Pay More for Organic Label
A new Organic Trade Association (OTA) tracking study reveals an increasing number of American parents are willing to pay more for organic food for their families. The assocaiton’s U.S. Families’ Organic Attitudes & Beliefs 2014 Tracking Study, a survey of more than 1,200 households with at least one child under the age of 18, found that price […]
It’s Just a Weight Loss Fallacy, According to Jonathan Bailor
New York Times Bestselling Author Jonathan Bailor’s The Quest to End the Calorie Myth, is opening eyes as he questions traditional weight-loss tactics. Presenting his work in a web series, sponsored by Los Angeles-based Quest Nutrition (QN), Bailor’s work is the latest offering in Quest’s effort to generate fun, educational content that helps viewers unleash the best […]
Asia’s Probiotic Market Continues to Grow
Citing increased demand for probiotic products throughout Asia, UAS Labs is expanding its presence in India to meet the high demand in the Indian market for a probiotic supplier. Recently, there has been a significant increase in interest among top pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies in UAS Labs’ industry-leading probiotic products and services, reports UAS, noting that in […]
CRN President Commits to Combat Deceptive Advertising of Weight Loss Products
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) reacted to Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill’s grilling on Capitol Hill of Dr. Oz for not being responsible and for cheapening his show by promoting weight loss products. Speaking at the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance hearing “Protecting Consumers […]
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Directs Attention to Diabetes
With more than 29 million Americans suffering from diabetes and 86 million subject to prediabetes, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is drawing attention to the disease’s prevention and treatment. Sonja Connor, registered dietitian nutritionist and academy president, said the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures released last week remind the American public how important […]
Study: Calcium Supplementation Safe for Women’s Heart Health
Scientific journal Osteoporosis Daily reports no independent associations between supplemental calcium intake and risk of incident coronary heart disease and stroke, according to the Council on Responsible Nutrition (CRN). This report counters a New Zealand study suggesting calcium supplements may be associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. “In this large-scale, long-term prospective cohort study in […]
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