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PLT Releases Consumer Research on Mood for Sports and Active Nutrition
Ingredient distributor PLT Health Solutions (Morristown, NJ) released new consumer research titled Feeling Active about how cognitive states—or mood—can affect sports and active nutrition. In 2024, PLT engaged with a third-party consumer research firm to conduct a study on consumer attitudes toward mood and active nutrition. The study featured 546 participants from the United States, ...
NPA Analysis Shows Cost Savings From Annex II Tariff Exemptions
On July 2, the Natural Products Association (NPA) released a comprehensive economic analysis demonstrating that the Annex II tariff exemptions granted under the 2025 reciprocal tariff system generate between $218-$247 million in direct cost savings for the dietary supplement industry over a span of 69 days. The study highlights the critical role these exemptions play ...
Herbalife’s Aloin Identification Method Certified by AOAC International
California-based Herbalife announced the Association of Official Analytical Collaboration (AOAC International) formally certified its proprietary method for identifying and measuring anthraquinones (aloins) in aloe vera. Regulatory groups require producers of aloe vera products to monitor for naturally occurring compounds such as aloin A, aloin B and aloe-emodin to meet safety guidelines. Herbalife’s method is now ...
Study Finds Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Improves Aerobic Fitness
A new study has shown that California-based Wakunaga of America’s Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) can improve aerobic fitness due to its ability to increase arterial flexibility. According to the company, aerobic fitness (“cardio”) is important at every age and stage of life, which is especially true for those who engage in endurance activities including ...
GNC Leads Study on Diet Trends Among GLP-1 Users
GNC (Pittsburgh, PA) revealed new research on the first real-world nutritional analysis of GLP-1 users. The study highlights critical evidence of everyday eating habits among GLP-1 users and the unintended nutritional deficiencies from decreasing food intake and changing dietary habits. “We set out last year to develop a product tailored to the unique needs of GLP-1 users. ...
New Study Shows Pycnogenol Alleviates Cellulite in Women
A new double-blind, placebo-controlled study reveals daily supplementation with Pycnogenol French maritime pine bark extract from Horphag Research (Switzerland), reduces cellulite severity—a common skin condition most common in women, linked to dermal and vascular changes in the skin. The research found women who took Pycnogenol experienced measurable improvements in cellulite after 60 and 90 days. ...
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[Extra! Extra!] A Scientifically Backed Pre-Workout
NOW Sports (Bloomingdale, IL) often used branded, researched ingredients and posts links to the research on its website. “For example, our Pre-Workout Advanced Energy powder, with betaine, creatine, beta-alanine, carnitine, arginine and caffeine helps you stay focused and energized so you can train harder and longer,*” said Bryan Morin, sports brand manager at NOW. Muscle ...
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 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 ...
CRN and NPA Respond to “Misleading” Protein Powder Report
A report from the Clean Label Project (CLP) claims protein powders contain high levels of heavy metal contamination, particularly lead and cadmium. In the report, CLP says it tested 160 products from 70 top-selling brands, finding 47 percent of the products exceeded California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) safety thresholds for toxic metals. The report states ...
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