Articles by Angela Sabarese
Preserve Your Muscle Mass
In an article on health.harvard.edu titled “Preserve Your Muscle Mass,” Harvard Health Publishing details the ways in which the aging male population can prevent muscle loss. “Age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, is a natural part of aging. After age 30, you begin to lose as much as 3 percent to 5 percent per decade. Most ...
Strengthening Muscle Mass Across Generations
As consumers become more conscious about their health and wellness, demand for supplements that strengthen muscles is trending upward for both younger and older. People of many ages and from various demographics have been increasingly focused on maintaining or further strengthening their muscle mass for their fitness and overall health. Whether one is a regular ...
OTA Welcomes Future Organic Leaders
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has created a new membership category to engage students in the world of organic. OTA wants to connect with young visionaries as they begin their career path and are seeking students studying agriculture or business at a university, majoring in science or health at a community college, or interning and ...
CRN Announces Featured Speakers for ‘Now, New, Next’ Conference
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced the featured speakers for its signature conference, Now, New, Next (Oct. 20–22). The slate includes former Google and Pfizer executives, political analysts and economists, and will resolve innovation and business challenges facing the supplement industry. “It’s time for a reset,” said CRN President & CEO Steve Mister. ...
NPA Asks FDA to Allow NAC as Dietary Ingredient
The Natural Products Association (NPA) in a Citizen’s Petition to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that N-acetyl-L-cysteine (“NAC”) not be excluded from the definition of a dietary supplement. “The Food and Drug Administration has not established a public health risk for NAC,” said Daniel Fabricant, PhD., president and CEO of NPA. “Not only ...
Vitamin D May Offer Protection Against Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Increased intake of vitamin D coupled with screenings could potentially add to the current colorectal cancer (CRC) prevention strategy in adults who are under the age of 50, according to the results of a study published in Gastroenterology. “Because vitamin D deficiency has been steadily increasing over the past few years, we wondered whether this could ...
Plant-based Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of CVD
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, consuming a plant-based diet is linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) during young to middle adulthood. Participants were 4,946 adults in the CARDIA (Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults) prospective study. They were initially 18 to 30 years old and ...
Nestlé Completes Acquisition of The Bountiful Company Core Brands
Nestlé Health Science has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of the core brands of The Bountiful Company, including Nature’s Bounty, Solgar, Osteo Bi-Flex, Puritan’s Pride, Ester-C and Sundown. “More people around the world are taking charge of their health, looking to vitamins, minerals, herbals and supplements to fill gaps or provide extra support,” ...
Natural Products Expo East Enhances Safety Protocols
New Hope Network has announced that in addition to following guidance from the CDC and local and regional health experts, they have taken into account industry feedback through a survey they sent via email regarding safety measures at Natural Products Expo East. The announcement on their website stated, “Based on your feedback, we have decided ...
CRN Denounces FDA Rejection of NDI Notifications for Hemp Extract Containing CBD
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has denounced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) rejection of two new dietary ingredient (NDI) notifications for full-spectrum hemp extract containing cannabidiol (CBD)—and urged Congress to act on pending legislative proposals that require the agency to address the lack of regulation of hemp-derived products. “CRN is extremely disappointed to ...
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