News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
The recent NEJM study on emergency room (ER) visits associated with dietary supplements demonstrates the relative safety of this product class, when placed into the context of the U.S. population of supplement users and compared to other product categories.
There are more people in the world aged over 60 than ever before. Michelle Perrett discovers what the industry needs to do to help them age healthily.
The recent Bayer victory in its case with the FTC is a positive for industry, but it is not going to solve all of the industry’s FTC problems, says Dr Daniel Fabricant, CEO and Executive Director of the Natural Products Association.
SupplySide West: Protein Trends Part 2
Myriad new protein sources – from pea to microalgae to insect – are gaining traction in some packaged foods and beverages, but whether they move beyond novelty and survive long-term remains to be seen, according to protein experts.
Specific carotenoids are associated with a lower risk of breast cancer, research in China has suggested.
The Irish control system of the dairy sector is ‘well organised’, according to the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) following an audit.
More products tackling visceral fat are likely to be developed, following a European Commission (EC) ruling on the use of the liquorice root extract Glavonoid.
Two cases of drug spiking in products purporting to be dietary supplements drew enforcement actions announced recently by the Food and Drug Administration. One case in Puerto Rico involves sex enhancement products, while another in Pennsylvania dealt...
Proposals to introduce a mandatory pre-market registration of products with the FDA have received a lot of discussion in industry circles, but a voluntary system already exists and is functioning well, says Michael McGuffin, President of the American...
The multi-level marketing company is the target of a newly filed deceptive advertising complaint with the FTC and the Florida Attorney General.
Chr Hansen has reported ‘very satisfactory’ overall growth of 10%, as stronger performances in cultures, enzymes, and nutrition balance out below per performance in natural colours.
Arla Foods has been ordered to stop selling yogurt labelled as Skyr in Finland following a legal challenge by an Icelandic producer.
Isoflavones in food supplements do not pose a health risk to post-menopausal women, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said in response to an appeal from the German authority.
A herbal nutricosmetic drink is being launched in the UK utilising the amino acid-rich Himalyan herb, Moringa oleifeira, with the company involved saying it has overcome the 'horrible' taste of moringa.