Articles by Angela Sabarese
NPA Challenges Proposed Restrictions to Nutritional Supplement Access in NJ
On Nov. 14, the Natural Products Association (NPA) called a New Jersey proposal to restrict access to dietary supplements a slap in the face to public health and consumer choice in public testimony against a proposal being considered in the state legislature. A similar proposal in California was recently vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The ...
CRN Responds to FDA Letter Announcing β-NMN Is Not A Dietary Supplement
On Nov. 11, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) responded to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) announcement that beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (β-NMN) is not a legal dietary ingredient. CRN President and CEO Steve Mister issued comments expressing his dismay about the ruling. “CRN is alarmed that, once again, FDA changed its position on whether an ...
NOW Staff Promotion and New Hire
NOW (Bloomingdale, IL) Director of Quality Katarzyna “Katie” Banaszewski has been promoted to senior director of quality, and Yalda Shokooh, PharmD, PhD, has joined NOW as director of science and nutrition overseeing the nutritional science department. “For many years, NOW has made our quality team a priority, which included recruiting and promoting the best talent ...
Following Final NAC Guidance and Marketplace Stabilization, NPA Withdraws FDA Lawsuit
After securing final guidance for N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) through a citizen petition and lawsuit, the Natural Products Association (NPA) dismissed its case against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which preserves legal rights and standing should additional action be necessary. The guidance also initiates the process for export certificates for NAC, which was a primary ...
CRN Responds to Cholesterol Study That Compares Supplements to Prescription Drug
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has responded to results of the “Supplements, Placebo, or Rosuvastatin (SPORT)” Study. It was presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions Nov. 6 and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. SPORT, funded by AstraZeneca, the company that markets Rosuvastatin, compared the effect on low-density ...
Daily Vitamin and Mineral Recommendations for Health
Vitamin and mineral supplements can be important for overall health, especially if one does not get enough of them from diet alone. The Cleveland Clinic recommends taking vitamin A to help fight infection; maintain healthy vision; maintain heart, lung and kidney health; keep skin healthy; and to strengthen bones and teeth. It recommends vitamin B ...
Hallmarks of Health: Multivitamins and Minerals
Consumers post-COVID-19 are more health-conscious—and many have turned toward multivitamin and mineral supplements to maintain or improve their health. The natural products industry is well aware that consuming vitamins and minerals plays a vital part in keeping consumers healthy. Ideally, all of these micronutrient needs would be met through diet alone; however, the modern American ...
CRN Reminds Public About World Vitamin D Day
Wednesday, Nov. 2 is World Vitamin D Day and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is taking the opportunity to remind the public about the nutrient’s importance in overall health and quality of life. In the recent release of CRN Foundation’s Health Care Savings Report, there is an entire chapter outlining how regular consumption of ...
Vegan Supplements Market In North America to Grow by $768.62 M by 2026
The vegan supplements market in North America size is expected to increase by $768.62 million, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.75 percent from 2021 to 2026. The market is segmented by distribution channel and geography with Y-O-Y market growth of 5.71 percent. One of the main factors boosting the growth of the vegan supplement market ...
Marc Rucker Joins CRN As Vice President, Finance & Administration
On Oct. 25, The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced the appointment of Marc Rucker as its new vice president, finance and administration. Rucker joins CRN upon the retirement of Sandra Khouri, who will leave the organization on Oct. 31 and has served in this role for more than 10 years. Rucker, a veteran association ...
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