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Appeals court sides with FTC in sanctions fight against Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Appeals court sides with FTC in sanctions fight against Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals

An appeals court on Tuesday denied a request for relief from $40 million in sanctions imposed against a Georgia-based manufacturer of dietary supplement products for violating an injunction.

Aug 30, 2023

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A new study used sprints on a cycling ergometer to measure the effects of creatine supplementation among menstruating women.

Creatine suggested to help forestall performance drops during menstrual cycle Creatine suggested to help forestall performance drops during menstrual cycle

Aug 30, 2023

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M&A activity has slowed in the industry recently.

Market Trends & Analysis

Investment firm to acquire Thorne shares in $680 million deal Investment firm to acquire Thorne shares in $680 million deal

Aug 29, 2023

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Supplement Regulations

Illinois man pleads guilty to selling products laced with ED drug sildenafil Illinois man pleads guilty to selling products laced with ED drug sildenafil

Aug 29, 2023

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Congress concerned about FDA oversight of supplements under reorg Congress concerned about FDA oversight of supplements under reorg

Aug 28, 2023

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Examining kratom’s growing controversy, use in U.S.Examining kratom’s growing controversy, use in U.S.

Aug 25, 2023

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Omega-3s have significant research backing, stakeholders say

Industry sources: JAMA article criticizing omega-3 claims was biased, superficial

Industry sources: JAMA article criticizing omega-3 claims was biased, superficial

4 critical—and surprising—nutrients to power prenatal supplements

4 critical nutrients to power prenatal supplements

byRachel French

Authentic astaxanthin softgels typically have a deep red color.

Supplement Regulations

NOW’s testing of astaxanthin products finds majority contained almost none of active ingredient

NOW’s testing of astaxanthin products finds majority contained almost none of active ingredient

Rep. Duncan says proposed reorg ‘could lessen’ FDA focus on supplements

Rep. Duncan says proposed reorg ‘could lessen’ FDA focus on supplements

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RFI respondents tell Congress that FDA’s inaction has gutted CBD markets

RFI respondents tell Congress that FDA’s inaction has gutted CBD markets

Industrial hemp

cbdMD trims losses as it seeks to reorganize capital structure

cbdMD trims losses as it seeks to reorganize capital structure

Reishi mushrooms

Supplement Regulations

NPA files petition seeking greater clarity on mushroom labeling

NPA files petition seeking greater clarity on mushroom labeling

mergers and acquisitions

Market Trends & Analysis

The dog days of a downturn: Financial transactions in the nutrition industry hit a standstill

Financial transactions in the nutrition industry hit a standstill

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Supplement Regulations

Supplement brands, Amazon and FDA weigh in on counterfeit products

Supplement brands, Amazon and FDA weigh in on counterfeit products

byRachel French

FDA enforcement priorities

Supplement Regulations

Without enforcement, a master files guidance would be wasted effort, CRN says

Without enforcement, a master files guidance would be wasted effort, CRN says

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Charlotte’s Web focuses on new launch, progress on regs as revenues stagnate

Charlotte’s Web focuses on new launch, progress on regs as revenues stagnate

Dr. Robert Califf

Supplement Regulations

FDA commissioner: Dietary supplements program remains crucial priority

FDA commissioner: Dietary supplements program remains crucial priority

sales forecast

Market Trends & Analysis

ChromaDex raises revenue outlook on strong second quarter

ChromaDex raises revenue outlook on strong second quarter

FDA targets AK Forte distributor for selling drugs, not supplements

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FDA targets AK Forte distributor for selling drugs, not supplements

FDA targets AK Forte distributor for selling drugs, not supplements

MusclePharm former executives charged with inflating revenues, profits

Supplement Regulations

MusclePharm former executives charged with inflating revenues, profits

MusclePharm former executives charged with inflating revenues, profits

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Supplement Regulations

FDA, dietary supplement trade groups clash over enforcement

FDA, dietary supplement trade groups clash over enforcement

FDA official concedes, ‘We didn’t connect those dots’ in reviews of NMN

Supplement Regulations

FDA official concedes, ‘We didn’t connect those dots’ in reviews of NMN

FDA official concedes, ‘We didn’t connect those dots’ in reviews of NMN

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News exclusive: Viral, $25 million Liver King lawsuit ‘finished, kaput, dead’

News exclusive: Viral, $25 million Liver King lawsuit ‘finished, kaput, dead’

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Fish oil class action lawsuits produce mixed results so far

Fish oil class action lawsuits produce mixed results so far

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Contract manufacturer lawsuit: Goli Nutrition drove it into bankruptcy

Contract manufacturer lawsuit: Goli Nutrition drove it into bankruptcy

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Legal experts weigh in on Aaron Singerman’s early release from prison in Blackstone Labs case

Legal experts weigh in on Aaron Singerman’s early release from prison in Blackstone Labs case

Amazon dominates dietary supplement market in wake of Covid-19

Amazon dominates dietary supplement market in wake of Covid-19

Amazon dominates dietary supplement market in wake of Covid-19

byRachel French

Joint Juice’s Premier Nutrition hit with judgment over deceptive advertising

Bone & Joint Health

Joint Juice’s Premier Nutrition hit with judgment over deceptive advertising

Joint Juice’s Premier Nutrition hit with judgment over deceptive advertising

Another Blackstone Labs co-founder sentenced to prison

Supplement Regulations

Another Blackstone Labs co-founder sentenced to prison

Another Blackstone Labs co-founder sentenced to prison

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Supplement Regulations

Redcon1 founder enters plea agreement in Blackstone Labs case

Redcon1 founder enters plea agreement in Blackstone Labs case

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Supplement Regulations

FDA denies request to enforce against beta-alanine in supplements

FDA denies request to enforce against beta-alanine in supplements

Enhanced Athlete CEO sentenced to prison for marketing fertilizer DNP as ‘fat burner’

Branding & Marketing

Enhanced Athlete CEO sentenced to prison for marketing fertilizer DNP as ‘fat burner’

Enhanced Athlete CEO sentenced to prison for marketing fertilizer DNP as ‘fat burner’

SEC Charges MusclePharm with String of Violations

SEC Charges MusclePharm with String of Violations

SEC Charges MusclePharm with String of Violations

FTC Sues Vemma Nutrition over Alleged Pyramid Scheme

Supplement Regulations

FTC sues Vemma Nutrition over alleged pyramid scheme

FTC sues Vemma Nutrition over alleged pyramid scheme

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