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FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary Resigns
On May 12, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary resigned from his position after 13 months. As reported by The New York Times, he faced mounting pressure and criticism, ultimately leaving over the Trump administration’s plans to authorize fruit-flavored e-cigarettes and vapes. Makary is a surgical oncologist, professor, researcher, author and ...
Capsule Manufacturer CapsCanada Becomes Lyfe Group
On May 7, CapsCanada (Dania Beach, FL), a manufacturer of empty hard capsules and oral dosage-form solutions for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, announced its transition to a new corporate name and identity: Lyfe Group. The branding will roll out progressively throughout 2026. According to the company, the new identity is not the result of ...
Herbalife and Cristiano Ronaldo Launch Performance Nutrition Campaign
On May 8, California-based Herbalife launched its “Fuel Like Ronaldo” campaign, a global initiative that translates elite athlete nutrition and performance strategies into practical guidance for everyday wellness seekers. Backed by more than 20 years of experience working with professional athletes including its long-standing partnership with global sports icon Cristiano Ronaldo, Herbalife is making its ...
IM8 Named Exclusive Health Supplements Partner of Inter Miami CF
On May 7, Prenetics Global Limited, the parent company of IM8, a premium health and longevity brand co-founded by David Beckham, announced a multi-year partnership with Inter Miami CF, the Major League Soccer club owned by Beckham, Jorge Mas and Jose Mas. The alignment is not just commercial—it reflects a shared commitment to elite performance, ...
India Bans Ashwagandha Leaves in Supplements, Industry Responds
On April 16, India’s regulatory agency, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), banned products containing ashwagandha leaves, stating only ashwagandha roots and their extracts are permitted for use in health supplements, nutraceuticals, and certain food products as per government regulations. “It has been brought to the notice of FSSAI that certain manufacturers of these products are ...
SmartyPants Vitamins Highlights Role of Nutrition Support for Early Life
California-based SmartyPants Vitamins released its First 1,000 Days Research Paper, a comprehensive scientific review exploring how early life nutrition during the first 1,000 days—from conception through age two—shapes development through one’s life. Published in the journal Nutrients, the research synthesizes evidence showing that the brain, gut, and sleep systems develop in a deeply interconnected way ...
Higher Omega-3 Levels Linked to Lower Risk of Depression and Anxiety
A new cross-sectional analysis published in The Journal of Nutrition provides compelling evidence that higher plasma levels of omega-3 fatty acids—particularly EPA-rich, non-DHA omega-3s—are associated with lower rates of depression and anxiety. The study was led by researchers at the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) and evaluated more than 250,000 adults with plasma fatty acid ...
Pendulum Launches Nationwide at Sprouts Farmers Market
Pendulum (San Francisco, CA), a practitioner brand specializing in gut and metabolic health, is now available nationwide at Sprouts Farmers Market. Founded by a team of PhD scientists from institutions such as Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Berkeley and Stanford, Pendulum has built a reputation on “rigorous research and clinically studied strains,” according to the company. The ...
Industry Responds to Introduction of New Dietary Supplement Listing Act
On April 20, U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter, MD (D-OR) introduced a new Dietary Supplement Listing Act to require dietary supplement manufacturers to register their products with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A similar bill was previously introduced in 2024 and then reintroduced in 2026 by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL). The Dietary Supplement Listing ...
Everwell Health Highlights Growing Consumer Demand for Mobility Support
Ingredient supplier Everwell Health (Saddle Brook, NJ) launched a new campaign titled “Don’t Stop Moving” to highlight the key pillars of mobility, emerging consumer trends toward proactive mobility support and how its ingredients can support the foundations of movement to keep them in balance. A new infographic and white paper cover the expanding mobility mindset ...
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