supplements
Robin Arzón Becomes Jarrow Formulas’ First Brand Ambassador
To inspire and motivate others, Jarrow Formulas (Sherman Oaks, CA) appointed health and fitness powerhouse Robin Arzón as its first brand ambassador. She will receive the title “Chief of Superior Starts.” “I am thrilled to take on this role as Chief of Superior Starts and work with Jarrow Formulas as we empower people to level ...
CRN Releases New Guidelines for Melatonin and Gummy Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced the adoption of two new sets of voluntary guidance. One focuses on the formation, labeling and packaging of melatonin supplements. The other focuses on labeling of gummy supplements. The new guidelines were adopted by CRN’s Board of Directors on Mar. 28. According to the association, the updated melatonin ...
Functional Food and Supplement Sales Decline in Japan Following Deaths
Consumers in Japan are shying away from dietary supplements and functional food products following a health scare from red yeast rice products manufactured by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical (Osaka, Japan). Since March, more than 100 people have been hospitalized and five people died, after taking Kobayashi products containing red yeast rice (called beni koji in Japanese). A ...
Uber Eats Partners With The Vitamin Shoppe
Uber Technologies (San Francisco, CA) announced a new nationwide partnership with The Vitamin Shoppe (Secaucus, NJ) to bring the wellness retailer’s selection of products to Uber Eats. Approximately, 700 locations of The Vitamin Shoppe are now available on Uber Eats across the United States. The Vitamin Shoppe is a global speciality retailer and wellness lifestyle ...
Study Investigates Supplement Use Among Transmasculine People
More than 1 million people in the United States identify as transgender, but there is limited research on nutrition-related health outcomes for this demographic. However, Eli Kalman-Rome, a graduate student of nutrition at George Mason University, wanted to investigate the common motivations of dietary supplement use among transmasculine people. The study defines “transmasculine” as people ...
Associations Release Updated Guidance on Organic Dietary Supplements
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Quality Assurance International (QAI) by NSF International and the Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced updated guidance on organic dietary supplements. The updated report titled Guidance on Formulation and Marketing of Dietary Supplements Under the National Organic Program replaces the 2018 version. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program ...
Synergistic Blends: Michael’s Health Celebrates 40 Years
In the early 1980’s, Michael Schwartz, NMD, owner of Michael’s Health, worked as a body, mind and nutritional counselor at Major Health Foods in McAllen, TX where store owner Lily Majors was seeking natural remedies for improved health. It was while working there that he had the idea to combine individual ingredients instead of having ...
iHerb Partners With Mike Tyson to Launch Exclusive Collection
On Jan. 31, iHerb (Irvine, CA), a leading e-commerce platform for vitamins, minerals and supplements, announced a collaboration with former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson. Tyson’s personalized supplement collection will be available exclusively at iHerb. Tyson and iHerb Global Advisor Dr. Mehmet Oz, will promote the new collection including an offer for a 10 percent discount ...
The Mushroom Boom
Though they’re in vogue now, mushrooms have been a staple in supplements for decades, and are thus backed by scientific support. Here’s how to ensure customers continue to explore this category. In the vintage collecting world – Sears’ “Merry Mushroom” kitchenalia has Facebook pages devoted to it (among several mushroom hunter pages), and mushrooms are ...
Global Pet Supplements Market to Reach $2.75 Billion by 2027
The global pet supplements market is expected to grow with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8 percent from $2.12 billion in 2023 to $2.75 billion in 2027, according to ResearchAndMarkets. “The pet supplements market has reached a new zenith with an unprecedented compound annual growth rate (CAGR), providing insights into the thriving sector ...
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