Heidi Overton nominated to lead FDA as supplement industry weighs ‘blank slate’
Dr. Heidi Overton was nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Food and Drug Administration, the White House announced Wednesday.
Archives for August 20, 2026
NOW’s testing of vitamin C gummies on Amazon returns ‘deeply disappointing results’
Natural product manufacturer NOW tested 25 vitamin C gummy supplements sold on Amazon. Of these, only 13 met label claim, and 12 had nearly no detectable vitamin C.
EU Novel Food Catalog update on Echinacea exposes lack of clarity
The EU has confirmed that traditional Echinacea roots, herbs and teas are non-novel, but uncertainty remains around flowers, whole-plant preparations and the species Echinacea pallida.
Shatavari extract may provide multifaceted support for perimenopause
Perimenopausal women taking Aspurus Shatavari extract saw symptom improvements within four weeks, with maximum relief by 12 weeks, according to new research.
Creatine research highlights blind spots in brain health and bioavailability
Despite being one of the most studied and widely used supplements in sports nutrition, creatine’s clinical backing lacks detail on bioavailability and preparations targeting the brain, according to new research.