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[Extra! Extra!] Industry Educator Discusses Latest Herbal and Botanical Innovations
Jodi Schneider, national educator at Vibrant Health (Shelton, CT), discussed some of the latest innovations for the herbal and botanical supplements category. One the most important advancements is a focus on bioavailability—how well the body can absorb and utilize nutrients. Brands are increasingly investing in innovative delivery technologies, such as liposomal systems, high-potency extracts and ...
The Growing Market for Herb & Botanical Formulas
Increasing interest from consumers and retailers spurs new areas of application, along with a demand for quality. Herbs and botanicals are now one of the most popular and innovative supplement categories. In its 2024 Herb Market Report, the American Botanical Council (ABC) reported U.S. consumers spent $680 million more on herbal supplements in 2024 compared ...
Senators Introduce Dietary Supplements Access Act, Industry Responds
On May 20, U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Dietary Supplements Access Act, legislation that would allow dietary supplements to be purchased using HSAs (Health Savings Accounts), FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts), and HRAs (Health Reimbursement Arrangements). The measure is designed to give families more flexibility to invest in preventative health ...
New Pilot Study Shows Krill Oil May Help Reduce Chronic Pain
A new pilot study, conducted by researchers at the University of Florida in collaboration with ingredient supplier Aker BioMarine (Lysaker, Norway), suggests daily krill oil supplementation may help reduce chronic muscle and joint pain in older adults. Participants who took krill oil (Superba, 4 g daily) showed a substantial increase in blood omega-3 levels, rising ...
Bob’s Red Mill Unveils Redesigned Packaging and New Logo
On May 18, Bob’s Red Mill (Milwaukie, OR) unveiled a brand redesign featuring a new logo and a full product packaging refresh. The new packaging draws on the brand’s iconic history with a new look that is “both modern and familiar for longtime fans.” The new design features wrap-around storytelling, with an image of a ...
NAD Recommends Nature’s Truth Modify or Discontinue Certain Magnesium Claims
In a challenge brought by Pharmavite, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) recommended that Nature’s Truth modify or discontinue its advertising on certain claims regarding its magnesium products. At issue for NAD were “express and implied claims” that Nature’s Truth Magnesium Glycinate Gummies provide 200 mg of magnesium per serving. Nature’s Truth sells magnesium ...
Garlic-Based Compound Shown to Improve Muscle Health During Aging
Wakunaga of America (Mission Viejo, CA) announced a groundbreaking study published in Cell Metabolism that reveals a specific metabolite found in aged garlic extract (AGE) can significantly counteract skeletal muscle aging and improve age-related health conditions. Researchers discovered that S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine (S1PC) stimulates an inter-organ communication pathway between fat tissue and the brain to enhance muscle ...
Bio-K+ Advances Research on Gut Health and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bio-K+ (Laval, QC, Canada) announced findings from an ongoing clinical research initiative exploring the role of the gut microbiome in children living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Conducted in collaboration with CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre in Montreal and supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the work contributes to growing research on the ...
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary Resigns
On May 12, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary resigned from his position after 13 months. As reported by The New York Times, he faced mounting pressure and criticism, ultimately leaving over the Trump administration’s plans to authorize fruit-flavored e-cigarettes and vapes. Makary is a surgical oncologist, professor, researcher, author and ...
Capsule Manufacturer CapsCanada Becomes Lyfe Group
On May 7, CapsCanada (Dania Beach, FL), a manufacturer of empty hard capsules and oral dosage-form solutions for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, announced its transition to a new corporate name and identity: Lyfe Group. The branding will roll out progressively throughout 2026. According to the company, the new identity is not the result of ...
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