Gummies
NOW Testing Identifies Creatine Gummy Failings
NOW Foods’ (Bloomingdale, IL) latest round of testing turned its attention to creatine gummies, identifying significant product failings, according to the company. Creatine is a compound produced in the body to give muscles short-term energy popularly used in dietary supplements. According to NOW, there was a disconnect between claimed dosages and technical capabilities. NOW has […]
Understanding Liposomes
As retailers, you are faced with a continual flow of new supplements—products featuring newly launched ingredients, new blends, and new flavors of gummies or powders. The abundance is exhilarating (customers just love new products!) and angst-inducing (how can I know the product will deliver the desired results?). Considering what supplements to carry is challenging. You […]
Pharmavite Breaks Ground on New Production Facility in Ohio
Pharmavite LLC is breaking ground on a new 225,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in New Albany, OH. The new facility, which will create 225 new jobs within the Columbus region, will support the growth of Pharmavite’s national vitamin and supplement portfolio, including its Nature Made and MegaFood brands. With more than 50 years of experience developing innovative […]
JAMA Research Letter Raises False Alarm Over Levels of Melatonin in Gummies, CRN Says
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has responded to a newly published research letter (“Quantity of Melatonin and CBD in Melatonin Gummies Sold in the U.S.”) appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), which suggests that clinicians should “advise” parents that the levels of melatonin in gummies are “unpredictable.” Melatonin is often […]
CRN Responds to Wall Street Journal Article Criticizing Gummies/Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has responded to a Wall St. Journal article that the association says mischaracterizes adult gummy supplements and vitamins. Andrea Wong, PhD, CRN’s senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs, stated “Supplements come in a variety of forms—pills, tablets, capsules, liquids, powders, chewables and gummies—to meet various consumer needs […]
Bragg Survey Reveals Consumer Perception About Health Claims of ACV Gummies
Bragg Live Food Products, Inc., (Santa Barbara, CA) has announced findings from a national consumer survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos regarding the perception of health benefits of apple cider vinegar (ACV) in liquid and supplement forms. Half of respondents (50 percent) say they currently use, or have previously used ACV for health and […]
The Vitamin Shoppe Launches CBD HQ
The Vitamin Shoppe, a New Jersey-based specialty retailer of nutritional products, announced the launch of its new CBD HQ in-store and online concept, a destination for CBD hemp extract wellness solutions. CBD HQ offers more than 20 brands that meet The Vitamin Shoppe’s quality standards, including top-selling brands such as Garden of Life, Charlotte’s Web, Irwin Naturals, […]
Supplement Delivery Systems: More Options
When the natural products industry first began, there were four basic types of delivery systems for dietary supplements: tablets, capsules, powders and liquids. Today, those basic four still exist, and still probably represent the majority of supplements on the market. However, delivery system options have expanded and now include soft gels, liquid caps, lozenges and […]
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