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The Bugs in Your Gut Could Make You Weak in the Knees

by Nicholas Saraceno | December 27, 2019

Bacteria in the gut, known as the gut microbiome, could be the culprit behind arthritis and joint pain that plagues people who are obese, according to a new study published in JCI Insight. Osteoarthritis, a common side effect of obesity, is the greatest cause of disability in the U.S., affecting 31 million people. Sometimes called […]

Optimizing Musculoskeletal Health

by Nicholas Saraceno | December 27, 2019

Supplements in the bone, muscle and joint category have comprised an essential sector of the industry for years, and manufacturers are continuing to innovate these products. The Proclaimers sang that they “would walk 500 miles” (followed by 500 more). But it raises the question: did they suffer from any type of joint pain? We may […]

Amazon Responds to Organic & Natural Health Association’s CBD Investigation

by Nicholas Saraceno | December 23, 2019

In October, the  Organic & Natural Health Association looked into Amazon’s CBD selling practices by putting Amazon’s bestseller, New Age Premium Hemp Oil, to the test. The association hired an independent, third-party lab, California-based Alkemist Labs, to test for the presence and levels of cannabinoids. After testing a sample of New Age Premium Hemp Oil 1000 MG, […]

Vitamin Angels Advances Goal to Eliminate Newborn Mortality Globally

by Nicholas Saraceno | December 23, 2019

In its 25th Anniversary year, Vitamin Angels (California) made significant advances towards its goal of eliminating newborn mortality globally by scaling up its multiple micronutrient supplement (MMS) program. The organization increased its reach from 500,000 pregnant women in 2018 to reaching more than 2 million women in 2019. Domestically, Vitamin Angels partnered with over 330 local […]

West Coast Grocers to Join the Good Food Holdings Family

by Nicholas Saraceno | December 16, 2019

West Coast neighborhood grocers New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets (based in Oregon) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Good Food Holdings (California). The agreement, which has been approved by New Seasons Market’s Board of Directors, is expected to close in January 2020. New Seasons Market and […]

Senate Confirms Hahn as FDA Commissioner

by Nicholas Saraceno | December 16, 2019

In a 72-18 Senate vote, Stephen Hahn, MD, FASTRO was confirmed as the new head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), taking charge at a regulatory agency that oversees products ranging from complex cancer drugs, to food, cosmetics, tobacco and CBD. “We look forward to working with Dr. Hahn and his staff to […]

NOW Scientists Publish Test Method to Accurately Measure Inorganic Arsenic in Krill Oil

by Nicholas Saraceno | December 10, 2019

Members of the Illinois-based NOW Methods Development team have published a test method that accurately identifies the presence and measures levels of inorganic arsenic in krill oil: Arsenic Speciation in Krill and Other Marine Oils by Liquid Chromatography−Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry by Katarzyna Banaszewski, Anna Plocicka-Okladlo and Aaron Secrist (Spectroscopy Volume 34, Issue 9, 8-17). […]

Threshold Enterprises Increases Capacity and Capability with New Laboratory

by Nicholas Saraceno | December 10, 2019

Threshold’s new 5,700 square-foot Science and Innovation Center building in Scott’s Valley, CA became fully operational in October. The new space includes its relocated laboratory operation and an expansion of Threshold’s state-of-the-art laboratory, plus additional office workspace for the quality control and quality assurance personnel. While third-party lab testing plays an important role in the […]

FDA Issues CBD Warning Letters

by Nicholas Saraceno | December 2, 2019

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued warning letters to 15 companies for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), according to the agency. The FDA also published a revised Consumer Update detailing safety concerns about CBD products more broadly. Based on the […]

Trade Magazine’s “Person of the Year” Sets Off Consumer Confusion at Whole Foods Market

by Nicholas Saraceno | December 2, 2019

When WholeFoods magazine recently named Mitch McConnell “Person of the Year” in the December 2019 issue, a storm of consumer confusion was set off for Whole Foods Market. After the New Jersey-based b-to-b natural products publication made the announcement, Republican senator and senate majority leader McConnell tweeted, “Honored to be named @WholeFoodsMag 2019 Person of the Year.” […]

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