Nutrition Industry Executive
Why Successful Supplement Brands Don’t Lead With the Science
Science is critical, but when everyone is making the same claims, science becomes the cost of entry—and just noise to the consumer. If there is a single rallying cry I’m helping our clients in the dietary supplement space get on board with, it’s “Don’t lead with the science!” I speak about this topic from a ...
Why Formulate a Children’s Vision Support Supplement?
According to new research, ophthalmologists are seeing a significant increase in children with dry eye and eyestrain from too much screen time. Digital eyestrain is an increasing problem among children. They can experience dry eye, eyestrain, headaches and blurry vision, too. While symptoms are typically temporary, they may be frequent and persistent. A new study ...
Just One Energy Drink May Hurt Blood Vessel Function
Young, healthy adults experienced notably diminished blood vessel function soon after consuming one energy drink, according to preliminary research from a small study to be presented in Chicago, IL at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2018, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. Energy drink consumption ...
Oh, Say Can You See?
Vision is one of the most preciously held senses—and preserving eye health is an increasingly important goal for adults of all ages. Of all the five senses, vision is often deemed the one people would rather not lose at all costs. For good reason, so much of what we see informs and inspires us. The ...
High Energy!
Using natural ingredients to perk up consumers. As a nation, we are overtired. According to a survey conducted by the National Safety Council, 97 percent of Americans have at least one of the leading risk factors for fatigue, which include working at night or in the early morning, working long shifts without breaks and working ...
How to Avoid Being Just Another Plant Protein Product
At this point in the life of the plant protein trend, you have probably read countless articles about how the market for plant protein products is booming, and have seen lists upon lists of product launches showing how plant protein comes to life in products like bars and beverages. In the wake of an ever-growing ...
Wilson Lau, Vice President, Nuherbs
Nuherbs14722 Wicks Blvd.San Leandro, CA 94577Phone: (800) 233-4307 Nuherbs, founded in 1979 and the largest TCM (tradition Chinese medicine) supplier in North America, supplies pharmacopeia-grade, geo-authentic, conventional and organic Chinese herbs. Herbal identity of every ingredient is confirmed macroscopically and chemically, when there is a method provided in the Chinese Pharmacopeia. Each lot of every ...
The Clean Label Conundrum: How Can Supplement Makers Comply?
For decades, physicians and pharmaceuticals were the go-to for health management—and the primary focus was efficacy. But a changing consumer goal triggered and has since underpinned the expansion of the supplements industry. Supplements have enabled people to take responsibility for their own health, and to prioritize maintaining long-term health. Transparency demands that originally began in ...
Super MD? Choosing A Spokesperson Who Bests Suits Your Supplement
Sometimes I describe my job as a high-level matchmaker in the natural products industry. Companies approach me to help them get more exposure for their products to increase awareness, and health experts request my services to promote their book, practice or visibility with the public. Matching the expertise of a health professional with a quality ...
FDA Enforcement 101
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a broad mandate to protect the public health by ensuring that foods—including dietary supplements—(except for meat from livestock, poultry and some egg products which are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture) are safe, wholesome, sanitary and properly labeled. FDA also ensures that human and veterinary drugs, ...
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