Research

Vitamin C Intake Improves Skin Collagen Production and Repair: Study

All layers of the skin respond measurably to dietary vitamin C, not just topical treatments.

Market Updates

HTBA Constructs €6 million Manufacturing Plant to Increase Diosmin Production

Diosmin, a citrus flavonoid, is associated with vascular health and circulation benefits.

Regulations

FDA Signals Intent to Loosen DSHEA Disclaimer Label Requirements for Supplements

The revised rule would only require a disclaimer for structure-function claims on one panel of a product's packaging, to reduce label clutter and unnecessary costs.

Research

PhytoGaia to Conduct Study on PetGaia Evaluating Skin Health and Coat Quality in Dogs

The palm-derived blend of tocotrienols, alpha-tocopherol, plant-derived squalene, and phytosterols, will be tested over an eight-week trial period.

Regulations

Justice Department Seizes Unlawful 7-OH Products from Warehouses

The seizures of products containing the alkaloid, which is found in trace amounts in kratom, come after FDA issued warning letters to the targeted companies.

Market Updates

Cyvex Nutrition Partners with SloIron Inc. to Distribute Plant-Based Ferritin Iron

The legume-derived ingredient is gentle and bioavailable compared to standard iron formulations, the company reported.

Columns

Compliance in the Digital Age: Navigating Enforcement, Marketing Risks, and the Rise of AI | State of the Supplement Industry

Emerging enforcement trends include FDA focus on documentation and identity testing, and increased scrutiny of online claims

Market Updates

Brendan Niemira, former USDA Scientist, Joins IFT as Chief Science and Technology Officer

Niemira spent more than 25 years at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, the department's chief in-house research facility.

Market Updates

NXT USA’s Digexin Receives Third-Party Endorsement for Digestive Regularity Claims

The ingredient's claim of seven-day efficacy was validated by Rejimus, Inc., a regulatory compliance firm specializing in dietary supplement marketing language.

Market Updates

GNC Publishes Anti-Trend Report

The report evaluates which health trends are rooted in strong evidence, and which claims are less-than-credible.

Research

Pomegranate Polyphenols Support Biomarkers of Aging: Study

Euromed's Pomanox ingredient was found to significantly increase IGF-1 in older adults, thereby supporting cell growth and repair.

Market Updates

Over 50% of Berberine Products Failed to Meet Label Claims in Latest Round of SuppCo Testing

More than half of products tested contained less than 10% of the berberine claimed on label.

Research

PLT, Nektium Announce Second Clinical Study Supporting Mental Energy Claims of Zynamite S

The mango leaf extract was found to support mental processing speed, complex task handling, mental flexibility, fatigue, and mood in a single-dose study.

Market Updates

Impossible Foods’ Plant-Based Meats Become NSF Certified for Sport

This is the first time a plant-based meat has received the certification, which confirms quality, purity, and safety.

Columns

Rethinking FDA’s NMN Decision: A Missed Opportunity for Regulatory Clarity

The FDA can address longstanding uncertainty by harmonizing complex statutory provisions instead of taking shortcuts that lead to confusion.