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New York Age-Restriction Law Takes Effect as Judge Denies CRN Request for Preliminary Injunction

Retailers must now require proof of age for purchase of weight loss and muscle building supplements.

Online Exclusives By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.22.24

How to Maintain Healthy Muscle While on a Fat-Loss Regimen with HMB

VP of Business Development Shawn Baier explains how TSI Groups’ myHMB can help and who can benefit.

Videos04.15.24

Dietary Supplements | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Healthcare Trends | Weight Management/Weight Loss

The Ozempic Effect: How the Rise of GLP-1 Drugs May Influence the Nutraceuticals World

With a sizable portion of U.S. consumers taking new weight loss drugs, experts discussed ramifications for marketers, brands, and healthcare practitioners.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.09.24

Hearing Scheduled for CRN’s Preliminary Injunction Request in NY Age Restriction Lawsuit

The Apr. 10 hearing will determine whether the state of New York can begin enforcing the law before the lawsuit is settled.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.08.24

The Gut Microbiome: A Foundation for Building a Healthy Body

New products continue to proliferate as scientific understanding advances.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.08.24

Dietary Supplements | Regulations | Weight Management/Weight Loss

NPA to File Motion for Injunction in Suit Against NY Age Restriction Bill

Like CRN in its respective lawsuit, NPA will seek to stall enforcement of the law until its case is resolved.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.05.24

CRN Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Stall NY Age Restriction Law

An injunction would prevent the law, slated to go into effect April 22, from being enforced until after CRN’s lawsuit is settled.

04.04.24

Dietary Supplement Market Grows Again After Post-COVID Normalization

Hot segments include sports nutrition and women’s health while categories that contracted in 2022 are expanding again.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.25.24

CRN Sues to Stop New York Law That Would Restrict Access to Certain Supplements

Association says the law would “chill truthful communication."

03.14.24

High Carotenoid Intake Linked to Lower Obesity Risk

In over 25,000 NHANES participants, with cofounding factors ruled out, having a more carotenoid-dense diet appeared to have a protective effect against obesity.

01.31.24

Ashwagandha Extract May Offer Anti-Fatigue Benefits to Overweight Subjects

Verdure Sciences' proprietary Witholytin (200 mg) offered significant benefits in fatigue metrics.

01.29.24

GNC Launches New Weight Loss/Blood Sugar Support Supplement

Total Lean Glucatrim is formulated to reduce weight while maintaining lean muscle mass, while supporting healthy blood sugar.

01.22.24

Nearly One in 10 Adolescents Have Used Nonprescribed Weight Loss Products: Study

An analysis co-authored by STRIPED's director estimated the prevalence of “diet pill,” laxative, and diuretic use across adolescent populations in 90 studies.

01.19.24

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Regulations | Regulatory News | Weight Management/Weight Loss

California Assembly Moves Forward with New Age-Restriction Bill

AB 82, which would prohibit minors’ access to weight loss/muscle building supplements, is similar to a bill vetoed by Gov. Newsom in 2022.

01.10.24

Bioenergy Life Science Highlights New Findings On Sugar and ATP Levels

Fructose may slow production of this cellular energy source, resulting in potential negative effects on metabolism, a new review found.

12.12.23

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Regulations | Regulatory News | Weight Management/Weight Loss

NPA Lawsuit Claims New York Age Restriction on Supplements is Unconstitutional

The first-of-its-kind state bill, which bans the sale of “weight loss” and “muscle building” supplements to minors, is slated to go into effect in April 2024.

12.05.23

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Weight Management/Weight Loss

State of the Industry Part 2: Supplement Access, Safety, and CBD

State and federal regulators have taken aim at certain products and ingredients.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 12.04.23

Dietary Supplements | Regulations | Weight Management/Weight Loss

Trade Orgs Testify Opposing Mass. Senate Bill to Age-Restrict Weight Loss, Muscle Supplements

The bill, mirroring similar pieces of legislation across the country, places an age restriction on an extremely broad range of products.

11.16.23

Key Trends in Functional Foods for 2024

Young people in particular are hungry for health benefits from food. As nutrition ‘rules’ change and need-states evolve, new business opportunities emerge.

By Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition Business 11.01.23