Articles by Nicholas Saraceno
Choline May Play a Neuroprotective Role in COVID-19 Infections During Pregnancy
New York-based Balchem Corporation’s Human Nutrition and Health division offered an analysis of a recently published study making headlines that found that choline may play a protective role by helping pregnant women mitigate negative effects of COVID-19 on their newborns.[1] This study, conducted at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and published in the Journal ...
Study Shows Daily Use of Pycnogenol Reduces Severity of Dry Mouth
A peer-reviewed study shows promising findings for those who suffer from dry mouth. Published research found that supplementation with Pycnogenol, a celebrated French maritime pine bark extract distributed in North America by New Jersey-based Horphag Research (USA) Inc, boosts saliva production significantly and alleviates dry mouth symptoms. Data shows persistent dry mouth affects up to ...
Expo East 2020 Canceled
New Hope Network announced on June 15 that due to the developing circumstances around the COVID-19 virus, it will not move forward with hosting a Natural Products Expo East event in Philadelphia, PA in 2020. It was scheduled to be the 35th year of the event. The announcement stated, “New Hope Network misses gathering with ...
Dr. Bronner’s Now Sources 100 Percent of Organic Hemp Seed Oil in its Soap
California-based Dr. Bronner’s now sources its entire supply, approximately 30 metric tons annually, of USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Organic hemp seed oil used in its soap and other body care products, from U.S. farmers. This achievement marks the cumulative success of more than two decades of committed advocacy by the company to legalize hemp farming ...
Nestlé Health Science to Acquire Majority Stake in Vital Proteins
Switzerland-based Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Illinois-based Vital Proteins, a collagen brand and a lifestyle and wellness platform offering supplements, beverages and food products. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval. Vital Proteins will continue to operate as a standalone business—remaining committed to its founding mission of helping people live ...
Trace Minerals’ Mega Mag Receives Certification from Labdoor
Utah-based Trace Minerals, a provider of trace mineral based supplements for almost 50 years, announced that Mega Mag has been certified for purity and accuracy by Labdoor, an independent company that tests supplements on behalf of consumers and publishes and ranks these products so consumers can confidently purchase the best products. “As the No. 1 ...
NOW Named a National Best & Brightest Company to Work For
Illinois-based NOW has received one of the top national human resources awards for 2019, and a second honor for employee wellness programs, according to the company. The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) selected NOW as one of the nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Large Business category. This competition identifies ...
NPA Calls for FDA Action on Imported Adulterated Dietary Supplement Ingredients
The Natural Products Association (NPA) urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue import alerts for nutritional supplements that fail to comply with New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) regulations. NPA submitted comments for the record to the Senate Finance Committee’s hearing “COVID-19 and Beyond: Oversight of the FDA’s Foreign Drug Manufacturing Inspection Process.” The hearing will take ...
FTC Sends Out 50 More COVID-19-related Warning Letters
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it has sent letters warning 50 more marketers nationwide to stop making unsubstantiated claims that their products and therapies can treat or prevent COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. This is the fifth set of warning letters the FTC has announced as part of its ongoing efforts ...
GNC Avoids Bankruptcy
As reported by TribLive, GNC Holdings, Inc. reached a last-minute deal with creditors that allows it to avoid bankruptcy for at least 30 days but no more than 90 days under a deal announced on May 15, the Pennsylvania-based health and wellness company said. GNC was facing a May 16 deadline to pay down debt ...
Don't Miss Out!
Industry Professionals
Stay Informed!
Stay informed about the latest health, nutrition, and wellness developments by signing up for a FREE subscription to Vitamin Retailer magazine and digital newsletter.
Once subscribed, you will receive industry insights, product trends, and important news directly to your doorstep and inbox.
Featured Listing:
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Stay Informed! Breaking news, industry trends featured topics, and more.
Subscribe to our newsletter today!