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The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) was signed into law in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, creating the modern dietary supplements industry as we know it. When DSHEA passed, the industry had 4K products and was worth $4 billion....
The Trump Administration returned to the White House one year ago. From Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being named health secretary, to tariffs, to Make America Healthy Again, it’s been an eventful year for a variety of sectors—including dietary supplements.
The herbal sector is facing unprecedented challenges—and opportunities—that could reshape how Americans access natural products.
May Yamada-Lifton, CEO of Maypro, attributes her leadership approach to an upbringing that blended American independence with Japanese values of loyalty and long-term thinking.
Consumer priorities have undergone a major shift in recent years, with mental wellness emerging as a top concern. Given the focus on mental health, it may not be surprising that demand for functional beverages like kava are on the rise.
Despite nutrition playing a critical role in preventing chronic diseases, the subject is not sufficiently incorporated into medical education. However, a movement is underway to change that.
This month’s new product launches focus on addressing key wellness areas, including beauty, sports nutrition, stress relief, improved sleep and women’s health.
While bacteria often dominates microbiome discussions, the mycobiome—the fungal community within our bodies—plays an equally crucial role in health, particularly as we age.
Creating a beverage company wasn’t in her original plans, yet it emerged from addressing a genuine need Trisha Ashworth and others shared.
A recent poll by consultancy firm Newday found that professionals and consumers alike are redefining longevity, becoming more focused on extending the period of their life spent in good health and less focused on outer beauty.