FTC made headlines in January with its new guidance for marketing health products. Vitamin D was shown in one study to reduce the risk of a condition marked by age-related strength loss. And NOW has started to switch its plastic bottles to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin in effort to reduce its environmental impact.

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.

NOW Switches to Bottles Made from 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Resin
The company estimates that over 3 million pounds of plastic will be diverted in the first year.

FTC Issues New Compliance Guidance for Marketing Health Products
Revised guide represents ‘a substantial update’ to the 1998 guide on advertising dietary supplements.

Sirio Pharma Acquires Best Formulations
The deal helps Sirio better meet local and international production needs for delivery platforms.

Top 2023 Food Trends Include Healthy Drinks, Probiotics, Protein, Food Labels
IFIC cites inflation, supply chain issues, tech innovation and new consumer habits as market drivers.

Battles That Have United the Natural Products Industry—and Those Which Have Not
Looking back at the Vitamin Volstead Act, DSHEA, Codex, the AER Bill, and MPLs.

Vitamin D Use Linked to Lower Melanoma Incidence
The cross-sectional study included 500 adults at an increased risk of skin cancer.

Top Gum Launches Sugar-Free Organic Gummies
The new line of five gummies joins the company’s portfolio of private label and customizable supplements.

All Eyes on Vision Health
Nutrition solutions are targeting unique challenges to eye health from the blue light of ubiquitous screens.

Poor Hydration Linked to Several Chronic Conditions: NIH Study
Higher serum sodium levels were associated with faster biological aging, several lung and heart conditions, and shorter life expectancy.