Articles by Eric Munson
New Report Shows Most Googled Longevity Supplements Globally in 2024
A new report from Healthnews (Vilnius, Lithuania) tapped into Google Trends data from 70 countries to gauge global consumer interest in longevity supplements in 2024. The analysis identified collagen, vitamin C, selenium, resveratrol and vitamin E the top five most googled longevity supplements globally. According to the report, collagen was the most googled supplement in ...
CRN and USP Call Recent Prenatal Vitamin Study Innacurate
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) responded to a study from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that reported certain prenatal vitamins contained heavy metals such as lead, arsenic and cadmium. The study, which was published on Nov. 18, 2024, inaccurately reported these multivitamins exceeded “USP Purity Limits,” a standard that does not apply to ...
Piping Rock Health Products Acquires Former Clorox Supplement Brands
Piping Rock Health Products (Bohemia, NY), a family-owned vitamin and nutritional supplement company, announced the acquisition of four iconic natural health and wellness brands, Natural Vitality, NeoCell, Rainbow Light and Renew Life. These brands were previously owned by The Clorox Company (Oakland, CA) until they were sold to Piping Rock in 2024. Piping Rock is ...
FDA Investigation Reveals Tejocote Supplements Contain Yellow Oleander
An ongoing investigation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed numerous “dietary supplements” purchased online contained yellow oleander (Cascabela thevetia), a toxic plant commonly cultivated as an ornamental. In September 2023, FDA issued a consumer warning about tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) supplements purchased from online retailers such as Amazon and Etsy. Tejocote, also known ...
Vitamin Retailer’s Top 10 Stories of 2024
As 2024 comes to an end, Vitamin Retailer (VR) once again rounded up its top 10 stories of the year. While the top items feature a mix of topics, several stories covered the industry’s responses to serious allegations. Two of the top headlines were written by James Gormley, a former VR editor/writer who died on ...
O&N’s Annual Conference Explores Sustainability From an International Perspective
The Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N) will host its 10th annual conference at the B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL from Jan. 21-23, 2025. The conference theme is “Collaborate, Innovate and Regenerate.” This year’s event will feature industry leaders and expert panelists who will explore global sustainability and innovation. They will address critical ...
GuruNanda to Appeal NAD Decision on Teeth Whitening Claims
On Dec. 9, the BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) recommended California-based GuruNanda discontinue its “natural teeth whitening” and “dazzle from first application” claims for its oil pulling and teeth whitening products. The challenge was filed by The Procter & Gamble Company. GuruNanda will appeal the NAD decision on the “natural teeth whitening ...
Texas Becomes Latest State to Introduce Age Restriction Bill
On Nov. 26, 2024, Representative Dr. Suleman Lalani (D-TX) filed House Bill 1474 (HB 1474), which would prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building dietary supplements to minors. The bill was submitted for the 2025 legislative session, which begins on Jan. 14. “A person may not sell, offer to sell, or give away, ...
Natural Grocers Unveils Must-Know Trends for 2025
On Dec. 2, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (Lakewood, CO) unveiled its Top Trends for 2025. “At Natural Grocers, we’re always eager to see how evolving trends inspire healthier, more sustainable lifestyles. Each year we sift through evolving shopping habits and cutting-edge research to pinpoint the trends that will shape the way we live, eat, and ...
Industry Responds to Dr. Marty Makary’s Nomination as FDA Commissioner
On Nov. 22, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr. Marty Makary as commissioner for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He would succeed outgoing FDA Commissioner Robert Califf. Makary is a surgical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He is also a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, a researcher, an ...
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