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Real Mushrooms To Acquire Mushroom Science
On Jan. 20, Real Mushrooms (Calgary, AB, Canada), a 100 percent organic mushroom extracts brand founded by father-son team, Jeff and Skye Chilton, announced it is acquiring the legacy brand Mushroom Science. Both companies have a long history of advocating for transparency in mushroom product labeling—including potency and proper extraction for health benefits delivery. Founded ...
Industry Responds to Consumer Reports’ Protein Powder Testing Article
On Oct. 14, Consumer Reports (CR) published an article stating that testing of 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes revealed high levels of toxic heavy metals and that two-thirds of the products contained more lead in a single serving than what its experts say is safe to consume in a day—some by more than 10 ...
HHS Releases Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy, CRN Responds
On Sept. 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy, a sweeping plan with more than 120 initiatives to “reverse the failed policies that fueled America’s childhood chronic disease epidemic.” The strategy outlines targeted executive actions to advance gold-standard science, realign incentives, increase public awareness ...
Big Bold Health Makes Retail Debut at Erewhon
Big Bold Health (Bainbridge Island, WA), a professional supplement brand redefining immune health through nutrient-dense superfoods and cutting-edge science, made its brick-and-mortar retail debut at Erewhon. Its products are now available at all Erewhon stores in the Greater Los Angeles area. The available products include Omega-3 Rejuvenate, Microbiome Rejuvenate, Immune Rejuvenate and Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat ...
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 ...
Nature’s Way Introduces “Innovation Challenge”
On Feb. 20, Nature’s Way (Green Bay, WI) launched its Innovation Challenge, a collaborative platform designed to provide funding and expert support to emerging scientific innovators while helping to bring groundbreaking ideas to market. According to the company, the program will elevate emerging leaders in the field and drive product innovation across key areas, shaping the ...
A Growing Pillar of Strength
Many more consumers are becoming interested in safe and effective muscle-building products. Originally focused on athletes and bodybuilders, the muscle and strength category has expanded to include everyday consumers. Over the past few years, it has expanded to include more women, everyday consumers and older individuals suffering from sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is a condition associated with ...
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, ...
OmniActive & CRN Partner to Raise Awareness of Macular Carotenoids Prenatal Needs
OmniActive Health Technologies (India/Bridgewater, NJ) announced a collaboration with the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) to highlight the significance of lutein and zeaxanthin isomers for prenatal nutrition at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)’s Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting in San Francisco, CA. OmniActive is one of six companies involved in the partnership ...
Study Finds Higher-Than Recommended Doses of Vitamin D Reduces the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Taking higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D for five years reduced the risk of atrial fibrillation in older men and women, according to a new study published in American Heart Journal from the University of Eastern Finland. Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia, the risk of which increases with age, and which is associated with ...
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