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A meta-analysis published online April 9 by the Archives of Internal Medicine has been panned as “limited” and “inaccurate” by industry trade associations. The study, titled “Efficacy of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplem… Read More »

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must reconsider imposing the pre-market approval paradigm of food additives to dietary supplements as proposed in its… Read More »

A meta-analysis published online late yesterday by the Archives of Internal Medicine has been panned as “limited” and “inaccurate” by… Read More »

A sluggish economy has seemingly had no influence on consumer supplement purchasing habits, according to the most recent consumer survey by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements, which found more than 71% of consumers continued to buy supplements despite the economic downturn. Read More »

In joint comments submitted at the end of January on the final three batch opinions from the European Food safety Authority (EFSA) and the risk management decisions taken on the basis of those opinions, the EHPM, EBF and ERNA all believe that a disti… Read More »

In joint comments submitted at the end of January on the final three batch opinions from the European Food safety Authority (EFSA) and the risk management decisions taken on the basis of those opinions, the EHPM, EBF and ERNA all believe that a distinction between “maintenance” and “improvement” in the scientific assessment procedure is essential to avoid unnecessary rejections of health claims. Read More »

The Natural Products Association (NPA), Washington, D.C., has launched a grassroots campaign to oppose the “Dietary Supplement Labeling Act” recently introduced in Congress by Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL). NPA is urging its more than 190… Read More »

The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has agreed on a way forward for key issues in the food supplement sector, including steviol glycosides, nutrient reference values, genetically modified organisms and fish oils, according to the International Al… Read More »

More than 200 experts from the fields of nutrition science, pharmacy and healthcare attended a conference in India in June to discuss the future of the country’s food supplement and nutraceuticals market as it continues to display fast growth,… Read More »

Intake of high levels of folate may reduce colorectal cancer risk, according to a new study published in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. Folate is a water-soluble B vita… Read More »

The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) has released its guide to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for food supplement manufacturers around the world. The “Global Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Sup… Read More »

The largest study ever to examine the association of dietary fats and prostate cancer risk has found what’s good for the heart may not be good for the prostate. Analyzing data from a nationwide study involving more than 3400 men, r… Read More »

The Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients (SIDI) Working Group, composed of dietary supplement firms and industry trade associations, recently submitted comments to FDA regarding the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): “Title III&md… Read More »