nutrition
CRN Criticizes New York Times Article on Dietary Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued a statement in response to an article published on Feb. 9 in The New York Times titled “Do You Need These Popular Supplements?” The association said the article presents a “grossly inaccurate narrative” that most dietary supplements are unnecessary for the general population and that consumers would be ...
Higher Blood Omega-3 Levels Linked to Lower Risk of Early-Onset Dementia
Higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a significantly lower risk of developing early-onset dementia, according to a large-scale analysis of more than 217,000 adults from the UK Biobank. The study was published in the journal Clinical Nutrition. The study followed adults aged 40-64 for an average of 8.3 years and identified ...
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 ...
Are Superfoods Fueling the Future of Nutrition?
Innovations, trends and promoting superfoods in busy retail establishments. It’s a bird. . . it’s a plane. . . no, it’s superfoods! The term “superfoods” is familiar now, but it wasn’t always part of the nutrition vocabulary. And the phrase, surprisingly, doesn’t have its origin in the medical or natural health field. It was first ...
Mama Bird Completes Rebrand From Best Nest Wellness
Mama Bird (Denver, CO) has completed its rebrand from Best Nest Wellness. Marking the company’s 10-year anniversary, the new name reflects the company’s mission to make brain-first nutrition easy and accessible for families at every stage of life. The redesigned packaging is bright, playful and instantly recognizable, and is as approachable as it is functional. ...
Jambar Announces Strategic Retail and Distribution Expansion
California-based organic energy bar manufacturer Jambar announced it is expanding its retail footprint across the United States. The company is celebrating its 5th anniversary, and the bars will be available in more than 200 new store locations. Jambar also announced the growth of its distribution network. According to the company, Jambars will now be available ...
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 ...
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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