dietary supplements
Staying Active
Everyday consumers are turning to sports products for overall health and wellness. Although sports nutrition has largely been geared toward athletes and fitness enthusiasts, in recent years, it has seen a massive shift toward everyday consumers who are prioritizing overall health, fitness and well-being. This shift has driven demand for various products such as protein ...
AHPA Rebuts Washington Post Article Based on Retracted Study
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) issued a statement regarding a Feb. 2 article published in The Washington Post titled “Can Supplements Reduce Cancer Risk?” AHPA said the author referenced an investigation targeting herbal supplements that was built on a retracted study and repeatedly asserts the dietary supplement industry is “not well regulated.” In response, ...
CRN Opposes New California Protein Powder Bill
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) expressed strong opposition to California Senate Bill 1033, which would impose new state-specific testing, disclosure and labeling mandates on protein powder and other concentrated protein products sold in the state. CRN supports science-based safety and transparency standards for dietary supplements, but said SB 1033 represents a “misplaced policy approach” ...
Age Restriction Bills Introduced in Alaska and Hawaii
In January 2026, Alaska and Hawaii became the latest states to introduce age restriction bills on weight-loss and muscle-building dietary supplements. The bills would restrict the sale of these products to those under 18 years of age. Other states that have introduced and/or passed similar bills consist of Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Texas, New ...
U.S. Representative Introduces Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act
On Feb. 4, U.S. Representative Nick Langworthy (R-NY) introduced the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act, legislation aimed at protecting consumer health while restoring common sense to dietary supplement regulation by reaffirming a single, science-based national standard overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to Langworthy, dietary supplements including vitamins, protein powders, creatine ...
Rainbow Light and NeoCell Products Now Top Sellers on TikTok
Nutranext (Bohemia, NY) announced its Rainbow Light Women’s One and Men’s One Multivitamin Caplets, and NeoCell Collagen Bio-Peptides Protein Powder are now top-selling products on TikTok. According to the company, Women’s One and Men’s One Multivitamins stand out in the category with bio-balanced formulas designed to support whole-body health.* Each caplet delivers a superfood base ...
Dick Durbin Reintroduces Dietary Supplement Listing Act
On Jan. 15, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) reintroduced the Dietary Supplement Listing Act, which would require dietary supplement manufacturers to register their products with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to Durbin, the law would require companies to provide FDA with critical information about their products including product names, a list of ...
MegaFood Unveils Brand Relaunch and New Campaign
On Jan. 7, MegaFood (Manchester, NH) unveiled a brand relaunch alongside a new campaign that “reflects a significant evolution in how the brand shows up for consumers seeking wellness support.” According to the company, the brand relaunch underscores MegaFood’s commitment to “meeting consumers where they are in life and celebrating the joy found in small ...
HHS and USDA Release New Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Industry Responds
On Jan. 7, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030. The updated guidelines are intended to deliver a clear message to the American people: eat real food. According to HHS and USDA, the guidelines reestablish food—not pharmaceuticals—as the foundation of ...
FDA and DOJ Seize 7-OH Products in Missouri
In December 2025, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seized approximately 73,000 units of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products—valued at about $1 million—from three firms in Missouri. The seizure focused on foods and dietary supplements products—including liquid shots and tablets—that contain 7-OH as an ingredient. Concentrated 7-OH has been ...
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