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NPA Responds to “Misleading” Study on Dietary Taurine
On May 20, the Natural Products Association (NPA) responded to a study published in Nature on taurine that has been widely “misrepresented in media coverage and scientific commentary.” Contrary to the headlines and speculation, the study does not demonstrate that dietary taurine intake causes leukemia or poses safety risks to consumers, the association said. Taurine ...
CRN Cautions Against “Misuse” of Vitamin A for Measles Prevention
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued a statement in response to recent media reports showing some parents are administering high doses of vitamin A to their children in an attempt to prevent measles infection. “Measles is a serious and highly contagious viral disease that can lead to severe health complications. Treatment and care for ...
CRN Responds to “Misinterpreted” Study on Muscle-Building Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued a statement in response to a study in PLOS Mental Health that reported muscle-building supplement use is associated with muscle dysmorphia among Canadian adolescents and young adults. According to CRN, correlation is not causation, but it is being ignored in the rush to blame supplements for body image ...
Obesity Rates in U.S. May Be Declining, Survey Says
According to new data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the obesity rate in the United States dropped by roughly two percentage points between 2020 and 2023. There is no direct evidence that links the declining rates with the growing popularity of GLP-1 prescription weight loss drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic and ...
Trace Minerals Unveils All-encompassing Rebrand as Trace
Trace (Salt Lake City, UT), formerly known as Trace Minerals, announced the launch of its new brand identity and product packaging on Sept. 25, 2024. Trace emphasizes consumer education, quality ingredients, multiple delivery formats, mineral insufficiencies, scientific research and sustainable sourcing, the company said. According to the company, Trace’s updated packaging is “modern and relevant,” ...
Keeping Current in the Marketplace
Between stocking shelves, scheduling staff, hosting events and all the daily tasks of running a store, it may seem like every day is an exercise in keeping in tune with the very real needs of your store. And of course, that’s true. However, there is also the big picture, and that is keeping current with ...
BMC Medicine Retracts DNA Barcoding Study on Herbal Products, Industry Responds
In July 2024, BMC Medicine’s editorial office retracted a 2013 study which used DNA barcoding analysis to test 44 herbal products. “The Editor has retracted this article. An investigation by the University of Guelph has found evidence of data fabrication in relation to this article. The Editor therefore no longer has confidence in the ...
Mosh Debuts New Formulation Featuring Kyowa’s Cognizin
Mosh (Los Angeles, CA), co-founded by Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger, launched a retail-ready rebrand and new formulation for its brain health protein bars. Mosh is now the first and only protein bar containing Cognizin, a premium nootropic ingredient that supplies the brain with a patented form of citicoline, from Kyowa Hakko USA (New York, ...
New Findings Revealed on Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract
Wakunaga of America (Mission Viejo, CA) announced the latest findings on its flagship Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) at the 2024 International Garlic Symposium, which was held Apr. 26-28 at The Westin Grand Hotel in Munich, Germany. The symposium highlighted the newest scientific advancements in health categories such as cardiovascular health, neurological health, immune function, ...
New Fish Oil Research Leads to Misleading Conclusions About Heart Risks, Says FARI
The Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI, Sioux Falls, SD) says a new study published in BMJ suggests fish oil supplements can be dangerous, sparking dozens of misleading headlines in mainstream media. The study in question looked at incidents of atrial fibrillation, other major cardiovascular issues and death, identified through hospital records and death registries. The ...
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