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iHerb Acquires Vitacost From Kroger
On Jan. 9, iHerb Holdings LLC (Irvine, CA) announced it completed its acquisition of Vitacost from The Kroger Co (Cincinnati, OH). Vitacost is an e-commerce brand specializing in a curated assortment of more than 40,000 health-conscious products such as vitamins, minerals, supplements and natural, organic and eco-friendly consumer goods. According to iHerb, the transaction is ...
Higher Blood Omega-3 Levels Linked With Lower AFib Risk
A new analysis published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found higher circulating blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a significantly lower risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib). The comprehensive biomarker-based study—one of the largest of its kind—analyzed data from hundreds of thousands of participants in the UK Biobank. Researchers ...
Church & Dwight Sells Supplement Brands to Piping Rock Health Products
After a strategic review of its vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business, Church & Dwight (Ewing, NJ) announced a definitive agreement to sell VitaFusion and L’il Critters to Piping Rock Health Products (Bohemia, NY). The agreement includes the brands, relevant trademarks and licenses, and the manufacturing and distribution facilities in Vancouver, WA and Ridgefield, WA. ...
CRN Analysis Establishes Upper Limit for MK-7 Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) released its updated Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7, MK-7) chapter as part of the Vitamin & Mineral Safety, 4th Edition (VMS4). CRN’s safety evaluation established a supplemental highest observed intake (HOI) level of 375 µg/day for adults. The new guidance is for manufacturers, regulators and health practitioners seeking evidence-based recommendations for ...
Court Declines to Block New York Age Restriction Law, CRN Responds
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) expressed its disappointment after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit declined to grant a preliminary injunction to pause enforcement of the New York law restricting the sale of certain dietary supplements to individuals under 18. Oral arguments for the appeal were heard on Jan. 24, 2025. ...
Age Restriction Bill for Weight-loss and Muscle-building Supplements Introduced in Michigan
On Nov. 12, Michigan introduced House Bill No. 5250, also called the “Weight Loss Products and Minors Act,” a bill designed to prohibit the sale of weight loss or muscle building dietary supplements and over-the-counter diet pills to minors. Michigan is now the latest state to introduce such a bill. Other states include Massachusetts, New ...
NOW Testing of St. John’s Wort Reveals Widespread Failure
NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) continued its testing program of supplements sold on Amazon. This round of testing focused on the popular herb St. John’s wort. Results showed that every single product (except for NOW’s brand) failed potency testing. Several samples contained synthetic dyes, which are commonly used to make low-quality or adulterated products appear ...
Trade Associations Respond to Study on Melatonin and Heart Failure
In a new preliminary study, the American Heart Association (AHA) claims long-term use of melatonin supplements was associated with a higher risk of heart failure. According to the AHA, melatonin is a hormone naturally produced in the body by the pineal gland and helps regulate the body’s sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin supplements are often used as ...
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 ...
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