• Login
    • Join
  • FOLLOW:
  • Subscribe Free
    • Magazine
    • eNewsletter
    Checkout
    • Magazine
    • News
    • Exclusives
    • Nutraceuticals
    • Markets
    • Health
    • Jobs
    • Events
    • Buyers' Guide
    • Showcases
    • More
  • Magazine
  • News
  • Exclusives
  • Nutraceuticals
  • Markets
  • Health
  • Jobs
  • Events
  • Buyers' Guide
  • Showcases
  • Current & Past Issues
    Features
    Columns
    Editorials
    Digital Edition
    Subscribe Now
    Advertise Now
    eNewsletter
    Editorial Guidelines
    Top Features
    Researchers Develop New Global Estimate of Medicinal Plant Species and Conservation Status

    All Eyes on Vision Health

    Health Benefits of Vitamin K: A Contemporary Cornerstone of Heart and Bone Health

    Vitamin D: A Fixture of Supplementation and Fortification

    Magnesium: An Essential Mineral with Many Forms and Functions
    Breaking News
    Certifications, Approvals and Patents
    Exclusives
    Industry & Market News
    People
    Products
    Regulatory
    Glossary
    Research
    Supplier News
    Supplier Insights
    Live From Shows
    Top News
    Dr. Ranjini Murthy Joins Azelis Americas as SVP of Commercial and Digital Excellence

    Pomegranate Extract Tied to Gut and Skin Microbiome Benefits

    Berry Health Benefits Symposium Begins Tuesday, January 31

    Nutrasource Rebrands Clinical Trial Site to Apex Trials

    Kerry Sponsors Upcycled Food Foundation Research Fellowship
    Exclusives
    Blogs & Guest Articles
    Health E-Insights
    Area Code 420
    eBook
    Antioxidants
    Dairy-Based Ingredients
    Enzymes
    Fatty Acids
    Fiber & Carbohydrates
    Green Foods
    Herbs & Botanicals
    Marine Nutraceuticals
    Minerals
    Omega 3s
    Probiotics & Prebiotics
    Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids
    Sweeteners
    Vitamins

    Pomegranate Extract Tied to Gut and Skin Microbiome Benefits

    Berry Health Benefits Symposium Begins Tuesday, January 31

    Natural Products Association Blasts FDA for Punting CBD Issues to Congress

    Probiotics Supplementation Reduces Complications in Colorectal Cancer Patients

    FDA Denies CBD Petitions, Cites Safety Concerns, Looks to Congress for New Regulatory Pathway
    Consumer Trends
    Contract Manufacturing
    Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics
    Delivery & Dosage Technologies
    Dietary Supplements
    Flavors & Colors
    Functional Foods & Beverages
    Healthcare Trends
    Medical Nutrition
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Natural/Organic
    Nutrition Bars
    Packaging
    Pet Nutraceuticals
    Quality & Safety
    Regulations
    Research
    Testing
    World Markets

    Pomegranate Extract Tied to Gut and Skin Microbiome Benefits

    Berry Health Benefits Symposium Begins Tuesday, January 31

    Nutrasource Rebrands Clinical Trial Site to Apex Trials

    Natural Products Association Blasts FDA for Punting CBD Issues to Congress

    Kerry Sponsors Upcycled Food Foundation Research Fellowship
    Bone & Joint Health
    Cancer Risk
    Cardiovascular Health
    Cognitive Function
    Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management
    Digestive Health
    Energy
    Eye Health
    Healthy Aging
    Immune Function
    Infant & Children's Health
    Inflammation
    Men's Health
    Mood Health & Sleep
    Oral Health
    Sexual & Reproductive Health
    Skin Health
    Sports Nutrition
    Weight Management/Weight Loss
    Women's Health

    Pomegranate Extract Tied to Gut and Skin Microbiome Benefits

    Probiotics Supplementation Reduces Complications in Colorectal Cancer Patients

    Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Risk of Dynapenia

    Sustained-Release Caffeine Ingredient Offers Mood, Performance Benefits

    Multi-Strain Probiotic Improves Self-Reported Mood, Sleep, Serotonin Levels
    Industry Events
    Live From Show Events
    Webinars
    All Companies
    Categories
    Trade Associations
    Company Capabilities
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    Bioactive Services

    BGG Americas, Inc.

    Sabinsa Corporation

    Verdure Sciences

    Botanic Healthcare LLC
    Companies
    Product Releases
    News Releases
    Literature / Brochures
    White Papers
    Jobs
    VIdeos
    Services
    Add New Company
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    Bioactive Services

    BGG Americas, Inc.

    Sabinsa Corporation

    Verdure Sciences

    Botanic Healthcare LLC
    • Magazine
      • Current / Back Issue
      • Features
      • Editorial
      • Columns
      • Digital Edition
      • eNewsletter Archive
      • Editorial Guidelines
      • Subscribe Now
      • Advertise Now
    • Breaking News
    • Buyers' Guide
      • All Companies
      • Categories
      • Trade Associations
      • Company Capabilities
    • Nutraceuticals
      • Antioxidants
      • Dairy-Based Ingredients
      • Enzymes
      • Fatty Acids
      • Fiber & Carbohydrates
      • Green Foods
      • Herbs & Botanicals
      • Marine Nutraceuticals
      • Minerals
      • Omega 3s
      • Probiotics & Prebiotics
      • Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids
      • Sweeteners
      • Vitamins
    • Markets
      • Consumer Trends
      • Contract Manufacturing
      • Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics
      • Delivery & Dosage Technologies
      • Dietary Supplements
      • Flavors & Colors
      • Functional Foods & Beverages
      • Healthcare Trends
      • Medical Nutrition
      • Mergers & Acquisitions
      • Natural/Organic
      • Nutrition Bars
      • Packaging
      • Pet Nutraceuticals
      • Quality & Safety
      • Regulations
      • Research
      • Testing
      • World Markets
    • Health
      • Bone & Joint Health
      • Cancer Risk
      • Cardiovascular Health
      • Cognitive Function
      • Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management
      • Digestive Health
      • Energy
      • Eye Health
      • Healthy Aging
      • Immune Function
      • Infant & Children's Health
      • Inflammation
      • Men's Health
      • Mood Health & Sleep
      • Oral Health
      • Sexual & Reproductive Health
      • Skin Health
      • Sports Nutrition
      • Weight Management/Weight Loss
      • Women's Health
    • Online Exclusives
    • Webinars
    • Slideshows
    • Blogs & Guest Articles
    • Health E-Insights
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Infographics
    • eBook
    • Whitepapers
    • Research
      • TrendSense
      • Monograph Center
      • White Papers
      • Research News
    • Jobs
    • Events
      • Industry Events
      • Live From Show Events
      • Webinars
    • Supplier Showcases
      • Companies
      • Product Releases
      • News Releases
      • Literature / Brochures
      • White Papers
      • Jobs
      • VIdeos
      • Services
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
    Breaking News

    NOW Identifies Problems with Curcumin Products on Amazon

    The company has conducted a series of tests on Amazon products for a variety of ingredients, each of which revealed quality and safety issues.

    NOW Identifies Problems with Curcumin Products on Amazon
    Related CONTENT
    • Nutrasource Rebrands Clinical Trial Site to Apex Trials
    • Natural Products Association Blasts FDA for Punting CBD Issues to Congress
    • Kerry Sponsors Upcycled Food Foundation Research Fellowship
    • FDA Denies CBD Petitions, Cites Safety Concerns, Looks to Congress for New Regulatory Pathway
    • Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Risk of Dynapenia
    08.09.21
    Supplement company NOW reports that it recently found several quality issues among turmeric/curcumin products available for purchase on Amazon. These findings are the latest in a series of tests the company has conducted on several ingredient types, including ALA, Phosphatidylserine, CoQ10, and SAMe, which revealed that companies selling on Amazon’s platform were providing consumers with products that had low potency and were subject to poor quality control.
     
    In the turmeric extracts it tested, NOW found potency problems, heavy metals, inaccurate labeling, and the potential addition of synthetic curcumin. Interestingly, among the 23 products tested, and cross-tested against NOW products, all of the Amazon-available products tested much better than expected, and only one product clearly failed potency testing while four others were very low but without any specific label claim. However, further analysis found that there were more problems than met the eye.
     
    While virtually all products were labeled such as “Turmeric Curcumin 1650 mg” on the front panel, the side panel would list several other ingredients in their capsules, such as one which listed 1,500 mg turmeric root, 300 mg ginger root, 150 mg turmeric extract, and 15 mg BioPerine per three capsules, for instance.
     
    “This can be perceived as deceptive since many customers do not know the difference between turmeric, turmeric extract, curcumin extract, and standardized 95% extract,” Dan Richard, NOW’s vice president of Global Sales and Marketing, said.
     
    Now also tested for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury to compare each product, and found that, on average, the products purchased on Amazon had 525% higher heavy metal concentrations compared to NOW’s products. Only one product out of 23 had less heavy metals than NOW, while two products, B’leaf Nature and Eagle brands, were more than 20 times higher than NOW and above California’s Prop 65 limits for lead. Two others, Farm Haven and BioEmblem brands, were both above 100 parts per billion in Cadmium, a particularly toxic heavy metal.
     
    Synthetic adulteration was also an issue among the tested products, NOW said. According to radiocarbon tests from the samples conducted by University of Georgia’s Center for Applied Isotope Studies, four of the 23 unfamiliar brands were spiked with fossil fuel-derived organic carbon. These four brands were Vitpro, Me First Living, Eagle, and Primal Harvest.
     
    Two of the 23 products, manufactured by Bioganix and Nutriflair, were also mislabeled as vegetarian capsules, as they were in animal gelatin capsules, NOW reported.
     
    Accounting for potency, the presence of synthetic curcuminoids, heavy metals, or mislabeled capsules, 12 of the 23 products failed tests. While 11 out of the 23 products did pass testing for these domains, they still had slightly misleading labeling, NOW said. Testing was conducted both at internal labs, as well as at labs from third-party testing company Eurofins.
     
    “While we appreciate Amazon’s initial efforts to address these ongoing, egregious problems with sellers on their platform, there is clearly still a long way to go,” Richard said. “The kind of results we found are not what consumers expect when they purchase dietary supplements from sellers they trust.”
    Related Searches
    • World Markets
    • Consumer Trends
    • Healthcare Trends
    • Testing
    Related Knowledge Center
    • Healthcare Trends
    • Delivery & Dosage Technologies
    • Contract Manufacturing
    • Quality & Safety
    • Testing
    • Inflammation
    • World Markets
    • Herbs & Botanicals
    • Consumer Trends
    Suggested For You
    Nutrasource Rebrands Clinical Trial Site to Apex Trials Nutrasource Rebrands Clinical Trial Site to Apex Trials
    Natural Products Association Blasts FDA for Punting CBD Issues to Congress Natural Products Association Blasts FDA for Punting CBD Issues to Congress
    Kerry Sponsors Upcycled Food Foundation Research Fellowship Kerry Sponsors Upcycled Food Foundation Research Fellowship
    FDA Denies CBD Petitions, Cites Safety Concerns, Looks to Congress for New Regulatory Pathway FDA Denies CBD Petitions, Cites Safety Concerns, Looks to Congress for New Regulatory Pathway
    Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Risk of Dynapenia Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Risk of Dynapenia
    Sustained-Release Caffeine Ingredient Offers Mood, Performance Benefits Sustained-Release Caffeine Ingredient Offers Mood, Performance Benefits
    Multi-Strain Probiotic Improves Self-Reported Mood, Sleep, Serotonin Levels Multi-Strain Probiotic Improves Self-Reported Mood, Sleep, Serotonin Levels
    CRN Highlights CRN Highlights 'Supplement to Savings' Report for National Heart Month
    All Eyes on Vision Health All Eyes on Vision Health
    Vitamin D: A Fixture of Supplementation and Fortification Vitamin D: A Fixture of Supplementation and Fortification
    2023 Expectations For Wellness, Supplements, CBD, and the Broader Economy 2023 Expectations For Wellness, Supplements, CBD, and the Broader Economy
    Magnesium: An Essential Mineral with Many Forms and Functions Magnesium: An Essential Mineral with Many Forms and Functions
    A Bottleneck in Certification of Medical Devices Could Impact Patient Care in the EU A Bottleneck in Certification of Medical Devices Could Impact Patient Care in the EU
    Health Benefits of Vitamin K: A Contemporary Cornerstone of Heart and Bone Health Health Benefits of Vitamin K: A Contemporary Cornerstone of Heart and Bone Health
    Euromonitor Reveals Top 10 Global Consumer Trends Euromonitor Reveals Top 10 Global Consumer Trends

    Related Breaking News

    • Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Industry & Market News | Research
      Nutrasource Rebrands Clinical Trial Site to Apex Trials

      Nutrasource Rebrands Clinical Trial Site to Apex Trials

      The site will focus on pharmaceutical and nutraceutical trials on cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, IBS, and weight management.
      01.27.23

    • Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Regulations
      Natural Products Association Blasts FDA for Punting CBD Issues to Congress

      Natural Products Association Blasts FDA for Punting CBD Issues to Congress

      FDA rejected NPA’s petition that asked the agency to clear a regulatory pathway for CBD and to review safety data from cbdMD.
      By Sean Moloughney, Editor 01.27.23

    • Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News | Research
      Kerry Sponsors Upcycled Food Foundation Research Fellowship

      Kerry Sponsors Upcycled Food Foundation Research Fellowship

      The fellowship will support research highlighting the potential of upcycled foods.
      01.27.23


    • Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Regulations
      FDA Denies CBD Petitions, Cites Safety Concerns, Looks to Congress for New Regulatory Pathway

      FDA Denies CBD Petitions, Cites Safety Concerns, Looks to Congress for New Regulatory Pathway

      In response letters, agency says NDI process not robust enough to ensure applicable safety standards are met.
      By Sean Moloughney, Editor 01.26.23

    • Breaking News | Healthy Aging | Medical Nutrition | Research News | Vitamins
      Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Risk of Dynapenia

      Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Risk of Dynapenia

      The condition of age-related loss of strength was less pronounced in study participants who took a vitamin D supplement over the 4 year period.
      01.26.23

    Loading, Please Wait..
    Trending
    • Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Risk Of Dynapenia
    • NOW Switches To Bottles Made From 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Resin
    • Shiitake Mushroom Extract Appears Helpful In HPV Infections
    Breaking News
    • Dr. Ranjini Murthy Joins Azelis Americas as SVP of Commercial and Digital Excellence
    • Pomegranate Extract Tied to Gut and Skin Microbiome Benefits
    • Berry Health Benefits Symposium Begins Tuesday, January 31
    • Nutrasource Rebrands Clinical Trial Site to Apex Trials
    • Kerry Sponsors Upcycled Food Foundation Research Fellowship
    View Breaking News >
    CURRENT ISSUE

    Jan/Feb 2023

    • Healthy, Clean Label Snacks and Nutrition Bars Help Fill Nutrient Gap Cleaved By Modern Lifestyles
    • Magnesium: An Essential Mineral with Many Forms and Functions
    • Vitamin D: A Fixture of Supplementation and Fortification
    • Health Benefits of Vitamin K: A Contemporary Cornerstone of Heart and Bone Health
    • All Eyes on Vision Health
    • Researchers Develop New Global Estimate of Medicinal Plant Species and Conservation Status
    • View More >

    Cookies help us to provide you with an excellent service. By using our website, you declare yourself in agreement with our use of cookies.
    You can obtain detailed information about the use of cookies on our website by clicking on "More information”.

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms And Conditions
    • Contact Us

    follow us

    Subscribe
    Nutraceuticals World

    Latest Breaking News From Nutraceuticals World

    Dr. Ranjini Murthy Joins Azelis Americas as SVP of Commercial and Digital Excellence
    Pomegranate Extract Tied to Gut and Skin Microbiome Benefits
    Berry Health Benefits Symposium Begins Tuesday, January 31
    Coatings World

    Latest Breaking News From Coatings World

    Presentations Sought for ASTM 2023 Workshop on Weathering and Durability Testing
    Barentz to Distribute Arxada Preservatives in the US HI&I Market
    POLYDURE Coatings Help Customers Keep Their Cool
    Medical Product Outsourcing

    Latest Breaking News From Medical Product Outsourcing

    Cirtec Medical Corporation Acquires Precision Components Business from QMD
    Masimo Begins Rollout of VCAM Hand Hygiene System
    Robert R. Ruffolo to Lead Neuraptive Therapeutics Board
    Contract Pharma

    Latest Breaking News From Contract Pharma

    Azelis Americas Appoints Ranjini Murthy Commercial, Digital Excellence SVP
    Zennova Opens Manufacturing and R&D Center in China
    Lilly to Invest $450M at Manufacturing Site in Research Triangle Park
    Beauty Packaging

    Latest Breaking News From Beauty Packaging

    Personal Care Market Forecasted to Grow at CAGR of 6.4% from 2022-2027
    P&G Designs Recyclable Pump Dispenser
    Amyris Inc. Launches 4U by Tia Haircare Line Exclusively at Walmart
    Happi

    Latest Breaking News From Happi

    Henkel Honors Leading Suppliers During American Cleaning Institute Convention Week
    Swiss American CDMO Sliding into a ‘Frictionless Future’ with LiquiGlide Agreement
    Gattefossé Launches New Formulations Collection
    Ink World

    Latest Breaking News From Ink World

    Executive Board Member Stefan Schülling to Leave Epple Druckfarben at End of February 2023
    Epson SureColor F6470, SureColor F6470H Dye-Sub Printers Available
    Dr. Ranjini Murthy to Join Azelis Americas as SVP of Commercial and Digital Excellence
    Label & Narrow Web

    Latest Breaking News From Label & Narrow Web

    AWA to host 23rd Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition
    Color-Logic certifies Ecofoil digital labestock for cut sheet printers
    Brandywine Label Printing names Dave Rosen new president
    Nonwovens Industry

    Latest Breaking News From Nonwovens Industry

    FiltXPO to be Held in October
    Voith Commissions Quality Control Systems at Johns Manville, Smurfit Kappa and WEPA
    Pampers Releases Limited Edition Easy Ups Training Underwear with Peppa Pig Prints
    Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Latest Breaking News From Orthopedic Design & Technology

    OPUM, Corflex Global Partner on Knee Assessment Technology
    ODT's Most-Read Stories This Week—Jan. 28
    Roche, Sysnav Partner on Movement Tracking Tech for Neuromuscular Disorders
    Printed Electronics Now

    Latest Breaking News From Printed Electronics Now

    Zebra Technologies Selected as One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
    Sensormatic Solutions Helps Renner Reduce 87% of Stockouts
    Weekly Recap: Avery Dennison, CES 2023 and Canatu’s LiDAR Deicing Top This Week’s Stories

    Copyright © 2023 Rodman Media. All rights reserved. Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media.

    AD BLOCKER DETECTED

    Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
    Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.


    FREE SUBSCRIPTION Already a subscriber? Login