Articles by Eric Munson
Life Extension Partners With Weston FC Soccer Club
Life Extension (Fort Lauderdale, FL) announced a two-year partnership with Weston FC Soccer Club in Weston, FL to support young athletes in their pursuit of excellence on and off the field. As part of the agreement, Life Extension will offer Weston FC parents free access to its Premier Rewards program, which includes exclusive sales on ...
New Jersey State Assembly Passes Age Restriction Bill, Industry Responds
On Oct. 28, the New Jersey State Assembly passed a bill that prohibits the sale of weight loss or muscle building dietary supplements to those under the age of 18 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. A1848 passed in the State Assembly by a vote of 56 to 17 with four abstentions. The bill ...
Poppi Becomes Official Soda of Los Angeles Lakers
Poppi (Austin, TX), manufacturer of the popular eponymous prebiotic soda, announced its sponsorship with the Los Angeles Lakers. This marks the first professional sports collaboration for Poppi. As the official soda of the Lakers, Poppi aims to introduce a new type of soda to the next generation and re-enhance the sports experience with a better-for-you ...
[Extra! Extra!] Breaking Down How SAMe Impacts the Generations
In an era of evolving consumer demands, the need for multifaceted, personalized nutrition solutions have never been more pressing. According to Lorena Carboni, senior product manager and scientific communication expert at France-based Gnosis by Lesaffre, S-adenosyl-methionine (SAMe) stands out as the most important compound produced by each cell in the body. It is essential for ...
Supplementing for a Good Mood
Many consumers, including young adults, are looking for natural ways to support their mental well-being. Good mood supplements are growing more popular in the natural products market as the world grows increasingly more stressed and anxious. According to Polaris Market Research, the global mood-enhancing supplement market was valued at $617.6 million in 2022 and is ...
CRN Recognizes Up-and-Coming Nutrition Scientists
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced the winners for its CRN and ASNF Program for Scholars (CAPS) graduate student award program for 2024. The program took place during CRN’s annual conference at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, UT. “We are always excited to engage with talented students who are interested in ...
CSHL Study Shows Vitamin K Supplement Slows Prostate Cancer in Mice
A new study from the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) identified a potentially groundbreaking solution for treating prostate cancer. CSHL Professor Lloyd Trotman found the pro-oxidant supplement menadione slowed prostate cancer progression in mice. The supplement is a precursor to vitamin K commonly found in leafy greens. The research suggests menadione may also be effective ...
Nordic Naturals Completes 40th Annual California Coastal Cleanup
Nordic Naturals (Watsonville, CA) successfully completed the 40th Annual California Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 21. The event was led by the California Coastal Commission and brought together 60 Nordic Naturals employees as well as retail partners from across the nation. Nordic Naturals CEO John Stockman and employees gathered at Palm Beach State Park in Watsonville ...
NOW and INM Announce Protocol for Life Scholarship
NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) announced the Protocol for Life Scholarship, a pioneering initiative named in honor of NOW Founder Elwood Richard. With a six-figure investment spread across five years, the scholarship marks the single largest commitment ever made to advance naturopathic residency programs, NOW said. According to ...
HealthLOQ and GRMA Partner on Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program
HealthLOQ (Scottsdale, AZ) announced a partnership with the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) in launching the Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program. Developed through a consortium of industry stakeholders—such as retailers, brands, manufacturers, testing/inspection/certification (TIC) organizations, accreditation bodies and trade organizations, this program promotes transparency, credibility and scientific integrity within the dietary supplement product category. ...
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