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Texas Attorney General Launches Protein Powder Investigation
On June 8, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an industry-wide investigation into protein powder manufacturers based on concerns of heavy metals, such as lead and cadmium, found in popular protein powders. Paxton cited research from Consumer Reports (CR) claiming lead levels in plant-based protein powders were, on average, nine time higher than those made with dairy proteins such ...
Industry Criticizes Study on Glucosamine Supplements and Alzheimer’s Disease
On June 9, neuroscientists from the University of Florida (UF) said they found an association between taking glucosamine supplements and a higher likelihood of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease. The study was published in Nature Metabolism and was based on a large analysis of patient records and supporting data from advanced imaging technology used to scan ...
Study Finds Higher Linoleic Acid Levels Linked to Lower Body Fat
A new large-scale study from the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) and OmegaQuant provides compelling evidence that higher levels of linoleic acid (LA)—the most common omega-6 fatty acid in the diet—are associated with lower body weight, smaller waist circumference and reduced body fat. Published in the British Journal of Nutrition, the study analyzed data from more than 272,000 ...
Aker BioMarine Launches Krill Oil Week 2026
Aker BioMarine (Oslo, Norway) has announce its third annual Krill Oil Week, running June 21-27. This year, the spotlight will be on krill oil’s role in active wellness, whole-body health, and sustainability. Since its debut in 2024 in North America, Krill Oil Week 2026 is expanding its reach worldwide, with participating customers across North America ...
Mérieux NutriSciences Achieves TikTok Approval as a TIC Body for Dietary Supplements
Mérieux NutriSciences (Chicago, IL) has announced it has been approved by TikTok as a Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) body for their Dietary Supplement Policy. This designation allows Mérieux NutriSciences to offer its new TikTok Compliance Verification for Dietary Supplements service, providing brands with fast, reliable and efficient third-party testing and verification to ensure their ...
PLT Health Solutions Partners with Alethios
New Jersey-based PLT Health Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with Alethios, Inc., a San Francisco, CA-based decentralized clinical research platform, allowing consumer health and wellness brands to bring stronger, evidence-backed products to market faster. The collaboration combines PLT’s deep expertise in ingredient science and clinical claims substantiation with Alethios’ nimble clinical trial platform, creating ...
Renowned Nutrition and Retail Expert Dr. Earl Mindell To Speak At Naturally Independent Expo
Dr. Earl Mindell, author of 65 health and wellness books including the international best-seller Dr. Earl Mindell’s Vitamin Bible, has been named as a Plenary Speaker for this year’s Naturally Independent Expo taking place Nov. 13-14 at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, CA. Mindell will present two can’t-miss educational lectures at the ...
Phytolon Closes $23.6 Million Series B to Commercialize its Innovative Natural Food Colors
Phytolon (Yokne’am, Israel) has announced the close of its $23.6 Million Series B financing to commercialize its natural food colors in the U.S. This round reflects growing market demand for high-performing, economic and sustainable natural alternatives to synthetic dyes. This round was led by an undisclosed strategic investor. The funds were secured during three stages. ...
Lonza Capsugel Strengthens Global Renewable Energy Strategy With Local Wind Power Agreement
Lonza Capsugel has strengthened its renewable energy strategy by integrating locally generated wind power into operations at its Bornem site in Belgium, which manufactures gelatin hard empty capsules (HECs). Delivered through a long‑term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Belgian renewable energy cooperative Beauvent, the project reinforces Lonza Capsugel’s commitment to global sustainable, resilient and future‑ready ...
NPA Members Have Their Say on Capitol Hill at Association’s Largest Fly-In-Day
Participants Focus on 4 Industry Priorities Members of the natural products industry gathered in Washington, D.C. on May 12 to join the Natural Products Association’s (NPA) annual Fly-In Day. More than 130 industry stakeholders attended, an increase of 40 participants, according to the association, to meet with members of Congress. The NPA’s Fly-In Day on ...
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