The Council for Responsible Nutrition
CRN Releases Statement on Tianeptine “Supplement” Products
On Jan. 12, The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued a warning to consumers against purchasing any “supplements” containing tianeptine. These products contain an illegal opioid-like ingredient that can lead to significant health risks. As the product is widely available in gas stations and convenience stores, it is often nicknamed “gas station heroin.” Tianeptine is ...
CRN and ASNF Program for Scholars Winners Benefit From Access to Nutrition Science Symposium
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has again partnered with the American Society for Nutrition Foundation (ASNF) to support educational opportunities for the next generation of nutrition scientists and practitioners. The CRN and ASNF Program for Scholars (CAPS) Award was launched last year, providing selected student members of ASN access to CRN’s signature symposium, Science in Session. ...
CRN Reveals Data From 2022 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements
On Oct. 13, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) revealed initial findings from its 2022 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements. The survey’s key findings show supplement usage is back to pre-pandemic levels. Overall, three-quarters of Americans report using nutritional or dietary supplements. The vast majority of supplement users continue to be regular users. “This year’s ...
CRN Responds to Wall Street Journal Article Criticizing Gummies/Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has responded to a Wall St. Journal article that the association says mischaracterizes adult gummy supplements and vitamins. Andrea Wong, PhD, CRN’s senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs, stated “Supplements come in a variety of forms—pills, tablets, capsules, liquids, powders, chewables and gummies—to meet various consumer needs ...
CRN Unveils Retailer Education Campaign on Probiotics
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has unveiled a retailer education campaign, “Probiotics: What’s Inside is Alive.” The new initiative, which educates retail buyers and customers about the intricacies of these living organisms, helps retail buyers better curate their offerings, improves retailer handling of probiotics, and informs customers about the benefits of these products. ”Probiotics ...
CRN Names UL to Develop and Administer Supplement Product Registry
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), a trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, on June 30 announced it has retained UL, a global independent safety science company, to develop and administer the dietary supplement product registry that CRN said “will help create a fuller picture about the dietary supplement industry for ...
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