Articles by Eric Munson
FDA Declares NMN Lawful in Dietary Supplements, Industry Reacts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reversed course and confirmed that Beta (β) Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) is lawful for use in dietary supplements. Responding to citizen petitions filed by the Natural Products Association (NPA), Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), and the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH), the FDA revised its interpretation of a ...
BMJ Group Retracts Study on Apple Cider Vinegar and Weight Loss
On Sept. 23, BMJ Group retracted a study suggesting that small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar might help people who are overweight or obese to lose weight. The small clinical trial was initially published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health in March 2024. The findings generated widespread international attention and continue to be referenced ...
Detwiler’s Farm Market Opens New Distribution Center
On Sept. 29, Detwiler’s Farm Market, a family-owned grocery chain based in Florida, announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution center at the Florida International Tradeport in Palmetto, FL. The new facility spans 133,000 square feet. According to Detwiler’s, the new distribution center will serve as the hub for the company’s stores, ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Trends, Size and Growth of the Glucose Supplements Market
According to a report from Persistence Market Research, the global glucose management supplements market is expected to grow to $15.4 billion by 2032. This is a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4 percent, up from $9.9 billion in 2025. The report shows glucose management supplements are poised for robust growth, driven by a rising ...
Taking Charge of Metabolic Health
Blood sugar concerns and metabolic health have moved beyond diabetic patients. Type 2 diabetes—the usual focus when talking about adult diabetes—used to be extremely rare until the modern diet and lifestyle were introduced. It is estimated about one-third of Americans have diabetes or prediabetes. According to Jacob Teitelbaum, a medical doctor and author (From Fatigued ...
Women Now Outnumber Men Globally in Seeking Higher Protein Intake
According to a new report from Euromonitor International, women now account for 51 percent of global consumers seeking to boost their protein intake. Protein continues to expand beyond traditional sports and fitness nutrition, and experts attribute the shift to “a growing awareness of protein’s role in well-being and immunity.” Women are among several consumer groups ...
CRN Analysis Shows HSA/FSA Access to Supplements Will Benefit Consumers
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) released new data confirming that expanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and other similar accounts, would have a “modest” budget impact while delivering “enormous” health benefits for consumers. Conducted in partnership with John Dunham & Associates, the analysis shows Americans could gain broad access to supplements ...
UNFI Opens Sarasota North Distribution Center
On Sept. 9, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI, Providence, RI) announced the opening of its Sarasota North Distribution Center in Sarasota, FL. It is part of the company’s strategy to deliver more value for its partners through “improved operational effectiveness and efficiency.” According to the company, Sarasota North is the first UNFI distribution center to ...
CRN Calls Out New York Supplement Law in DOJ Filing
On Sept. 15, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) submitted a new filing to the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the New York State supplement law. 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. In its filing, ...
HHS Releases Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy, CRN Responds
On Sept. 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy, a sweeping plan with more than 120 initiatives to “reverse the failed policies that fueled America’s childhood chronic disease epidemic.” The strategy outlines targeted executive actions to advance gold-standard science, realign incentives, increase public awareness ...
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