Archives for September 20, 2012

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CRN launches searchable database of NAD decisions

By Hank Schultz

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has deepened its relationship with the National Advertising Division with the launch of a free, searchable database of all of the organizations dietary supplement advertising decisions.

As America fattens, faulty claims still dog weight-management sector

By Hank Schultz

A study released this week shows that the obesity crisis in the United States shows no sign of abating; in fact it’s getting worse.  But sales of dietary supplements in the weight management category haven’t kept pace with the nation’s swelling...

InBalance Health launches with blood sugar management bars

By Hank Schultz

InBalance Health, a company officially launching this week at the Natural Products Expo East show in Baltimore, is poised to ride the crest of a wave of Type-2 diabetes with its nutrition bars advertising blood sugar management benefits.

Aminogen growth continues with Canadian expansion

By Stephen Daniells

Aminogen – a patented enzyme matrix that increases protein absorption – has received an exemption number from Health Canada, opening the Canadian market to an ingredient already experiencing significant year-on-year growth in the US.

Top analyst predicts FDA wriggle room in supplement-beverage guidance

By Ben Bouckley

With the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) poised to publish guidance on distinguishing between beverages and liquid dietary supplements, one analyst tells BeverageDaily.com he doesn’t see the agency cracking down too hard on traditional energy drinks.

Researchers back maternal choline for long term health

Consumption of higher levels of choline throughout early pregnancy may help to lower infant's vulnerability to stress-related illnesses in addition to protecting against chronic conditions later in life, say researchers.