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Preparing for FDA’s New Era of Food Safety
Here are some insights into U.S. regulatory requirements regarding the safety of food and dietary supplements.By Gregory Stephens, Windrose Partners, & Sanford W. Bigelow, Vanguard Global Associates LLC 06.03.19
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Dietary Supplements | Regulations
DSHEA Discussion: Assessing Standards for Scientific Evidence
Adjusting the health claims system could encourage more clinical trials and benefit consumers.By Todd Harrison, Venable 06.03.19
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Dietary Supplements | Regulations | World Markets
Non-Specific Health Claims: Beyond the Letter of the Law
These statements are acceptable as long as they are either accepted generic descriptors or accompanied by a specific health claim.By Joerg Gruenwald, analyze & realize ag 06.03.19
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Cognitive Function | Digestive Health | Herbs & Botanicals | Inflammation | Mood Health & Sleep | Research
Botanical Science: Black Pepper Testing, Ginseng for Inflammation & Ginkgo as Antimicrobial
AHPA compiles recent research on botanicals and plant compounds published in peer-reviewed journals.By Holly Johnson, PhD, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 06.03.19
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Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Medical Nutrition | Regulations
Engaging Doctors in the Dialogue About ‘DSHEA 2.0’
The need for clear and truthful clinical communication should be on the table for discussion as DSHEA goes under review.By Erik Goldman, Holistic Primary Care 05.02.19
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Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations
‘Can I Get Liability Insurance for My ‘Illegal’ CBD Products?
The short answer is yes, but let’s explore in more detail.By Greg Doherty, Bolton & Company 05.02.19
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Antioxidants | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Inflammation
Curcumin: Beyond Anti-Inflammation & Anti-Oxidation
This multifunctional phytochemical has many documented health benefits.By Dilip Ghosh, PhD, FACN, nutriConnect 05.02.19
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Dietary Supplements | Medical Nutrition | Regulations
Emerging Regulatory Pathways for Nutraceuticals
Each product class offers unique options for making claims and communicating benefits to consumers and healthcare professionals.By Gregory Stephens, Windrose Partners & Sanford Bigelow, PhD, DABT, Vanguard Global Associates LLC 04.01.19
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Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Pet Nutraceuticals | Regulations
Pet Supplements: A Regulatory Briefing
The market for pet products continues expanding. Make sure you’re on solid legal footing.By Todd Harrison & Michelle Jackson, Venable 04.01.19
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Herbs & Botanicals | Regulations | World Markets
CBD Products—A European Perspective
Business has been booming, but the regulatory environment will start to catch up.By Joerg Gruenwald, analyze & realize ag 04.01.19
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How Transformative Tech & Renegade Retail Will Reshape Healthcare
Creative thinkers are attempting to remake 17% of the U.S.’s GDP from far outside the healthcare mainstream.By Erik Goldman, Holistic Primary Care 03.01.19
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Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations
An Update on CBD Product Liability Insurance
Passage of the Farm Bill has had a positive effect on availability and premium cost.By Greg Doherty, Bolton & Company 03.01.19
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Digestive Health | Healthcare Trends | Research | Weight Management/Weight Loss | World Markets
The Effect of Migration on Microbiome & Obesity
The gut microbiome offers an important window into the consequences of diet and lifestyle changes associated with human migration.By Dilip Ghosh, PhD, FACN, nutriConnect 03.01.19
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Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Medical Nutrition | Regulations | Research
Nuances of the Healthcare Institutional Nutrition Market
The opportunity for distribution of nutritional products in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, and home care is growing dramatically.By Gregory Stephens, RD, Trish Cadwallader & Sheila Campbell, PhD, RD 01.03.19
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations
The Magical Mystery Tour Also Known as Cannabis Sativa
What’s in the new Farm Bill and what does it mean for hemp and CBD?By Todd Harrison & Meryl Nolan, Venable 01.03.19
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Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Regulations | World Markets
Personalized Nutrition: New Opportunities for Product Development
The introduction of effectively targeted solutions has strong potential to improve consumer health and well-being.By Joerg Gruenwald, analyze & realize GmbH 01.03.19
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Cancer Risk | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Quality & Safety | Research | Testing
Botanical Science: Ginseng for Stress Response & Data Transparency
AHPA compiles recent research on botanicals and plant compounds published in peer-reviewed journals.By Holly E. Johnson, PhD, American Herbal Products Association 01.03.19
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Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Medical Nutrition | Quality & Safety
How Do Practitioners Define Dietary Supplement Quality?
Beyond what’s in a product, quality encompasses everything from science behind a formulation to diligence of staff.By Erik Goldman, Holistic Primary Care 12.06.18
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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations
Availability of CBD Liability Insurance (and Actual Coverage) is Often Scarce
The wild west of CBD is fraught with perils, not the least of which is buying liability insurance you can rely on.By Greg Doherty, Bolton & Company 12.06.18
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‘No Pain, No Gain?’ What’s the Real Story?
Supplements that can tap into the potential of heat shock proteins could potentially transform the sports nutrition industry.By Greg Stephens & Sheila Campbell, PhD, RD, Windrose Partners 11.01.18
