Articles by Eric Munson
SOHO Northeast
October 7 • SOHO Northeast • Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott • Newark, NJ • www.senpa.org
Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Shown to Improve Periodontal Health
According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly half of all Americans over the age of 30 has some form of periodontal disease. This can cause tooth loss and studies have linked periodontal diseases to conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, COPD and other respiratory issues. Traditionally, treating periodontal disease centered around improve ...
Herbalist & Alchemist Publishes Annual Sustainability Report for 2024
Herbalist & Alchemist (H&A, Washington, NJ) released its Annual Sustainability Report, which shows that the company has once again exceeded high benchmarks. The report recaps sustainability progress made in 2024 with a priority on the company’s Zero Waste program, sustainable sourcing initiative and multi-scope emission accounting. In 2021, H&A qualified for Zero Waste certification, which ...
Bluebonnet Nutrition Responds to Protein Powder Report
Nutritional supplement brand Bluebonnet Nutrition (Sugar Land, TX) responded to the recent Consumer Reports article regarding heavy metal contamination in protein powders. “Protecting consumer health is a shared priority, and we recognize the importance of continued vigilance when it comes to product safety and quality,” said Bluebonnet President Gary Barrows. “While the findings raise concerns ...
Industry Responds to Consumer Reports’ Protein Powder Testing Article
On Oct. 14, Consumer Reports (CR) published an article stating that testing of 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes revealed high levels of toxic heavy metals and that two-thirds of the products contained more lead in a single serving than what its experts say is safe to consume in a day—some by more than 10 ...
GLP-1 Users Want Supplement Support to Protect Muscle
As GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy affect the weight management category, a new consumer insight study from raw material supplier Chemi Nutra (Austin, TX) reveals an underreported risk from GLP-1 usage—muscle loss—and a strong demand for supplement solutions. According to the report, GLP-1 users are the most likely group to want muscle-protecting supplements ...
New Study Shows Vegans Have Lowest Omega-3 Levels
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids (PLEFA) sheds light on how diet patterns influence long-chain omega-3 levels (EPA and DHA) across different groups. The research measured both dietary intake and red blood cell levels of omega-3s and showed that individuals adhering to vegan diets had significantly lower ...
EuroPharma Announces Second Major Expansion
On Oct. 1, EuroPharma (Green Bay, WI), makers of the Terry Naturally supplement brand, announced its second major expansion since its founding in 2003. The growth reflects the company’s commitment to providing safe, effective and science-supported dietary supplements to consumers nationwide. “We continue to grow, and quite honestly, we’ve been bursting at the seams. This ...
Global Liver Health Supplements Market Projected to Reach $3.11 Billion by 2032
According to Coherent Market Insights (CMI), the global liver health supplements market was valued at $1.34 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $3.11 billion by 2032, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8 percent. According to the analysis, one of the biggest drivers is increasing prevalence of liver diseases such as cirrhosis, ...
Vitaquest Launches VQ Cares to Support Underserved Communities
Contract supplement manufacturer Vitaquest International (West Caldwell, NJ) introduced VQ Cares, a charitable initiative dedicated to providing free dietary supplements to those in underserved communities. The initiative is in collaboration with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Foundation. “Millions of families lack the nutrition they ...
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