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May 17, 2021

By Sue Treiman

On a quiet block in Scarsdale, a physician-turned-consumer-superhero has spent two decades helping keep the $36 billion U.S. supplement industry honest. And COVID-19 hasnt slowed him down.

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Tod Cooperman, MD, 58, is founder and president of the Westchester-based ConsumerLab.com, LLC (CL), a leading provider of independent testing and information about health and nutrition products. For 21 years, CL has reviewed and rated more than 100 categories of such supplements; over 6,000 products.

Cooperman has also testified before Congress; raised alarms about tainted products; pinpointed manufacturing deficiencies; and become an unofficial consumer watchdog for the 84 percent of Americans who regularly take supplements. This year, some vitamins, herbal remedies, and treatments touted as COVID-19 preventives were added to that list, with reviews available in CLs Coronavirus Information Center.

Behind Coopermans vigorous pursuit of vitamins? Mom.

The guiding question when ConsumerLab began was the same as today; what would I tell my mother if she asked which specific supplements were safe, says Cooperman. Based in White Plains, with an office in Coopermans home, and a Vernon, N.J. laboratory, CL maintains an updated A (acai) to Z (zinc) directory of products sold in vitamin stores, pharmacies, supermarkets, mass merchandisers, discount clubs, catalogs, health care practitioner offices, and other venues. The companys 12 staffers occupy the space between federally-approved pharmaceuticals and largely unregulated over-the-counter remedies. There, Cooperman knows, pretty much anything can and does go.

The most surprising thing has been realizing how often a manufacturer is simply unaware its product has a problem, he says.

Weve seen vitamins that have up to three times the correct amount of an active ingredient and weve seen the opposite, where the ingredient isnt there at all.

He cites a popular cooking oil that contained none of the oil it advertised; a womens multivitamin with high levels of lead; and a leading probiotic that offered only half the listed number of goodbacterial colonies. Then, there was the undigestible vitamin C tablet.

We tried to test it but couldnt break the pill with a hammer or anything else, Cooperman says. It couldnt be metabolized, so it wouldve been completely useless in the body.

CLs online-only findings are supported by 90,000 member-subscribers, 84 per cent of whom are consumers, says Cooperman. The rest are universities, libraries, and other institutions. Members can access daily-updated news, major probes that appear several times a month, 600 answers to supplement-related questions, over 1000 recall notices and warnings, and regular explanatory videos. A twice-weekly newsletter reaches over 200,000 people many, quite vocal.

And we really listen to what they have to say, says Cooperman.

During the pandemic. readers asked about products touted as immunity boosters, including vitamin D, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, and elderberry. CL also examined COVID-19-related best-sellers, including masks, pulse oximeters (to measure blood oxygen), air purifiers, and hand sanitizers (which can be deadly).

Cooperman twice brought his concerns about dietary supplement quality to Capitol Hill, testifying before the House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in 2006 and at the Senate Special Committee on Aging in 2010.

Hes served as a columnist, expert, and industry opinion leader, but never seen patients. At Boston University Medical School, he became so fascinated by the biopharmaceutical industry that, by graduation in 1987, his business aspirations had trumped any interest in a clinical practice. Instead, he launched a company to track consumer satisfaction with some aspects of managed care, while seeking the perfect entrepreneurial opportunity.

It arrived in 1994 when the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) allowed manufacturers to make limited claims about their products ability to maintain good health. The law sent vitamin sales soaring but left consumers without reliable information about what they were buying.

The FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) would occasionally come in like a firefighter to douse flames when there was an obvious problem, but they were otherwise hands-off, Cooperman says.

That bothered him.

He sold his company, hired a former FDA tester, established his lab, and launched the first independent, scientifically-based /consumer-focused evaluator of supplements. Where the renowned Yonkers-based Consumer Reports sometimes assessed a single supplement, CL would monitor all products, continually and in depth.

Our goal was to go beyond the best or worst products to drill down to detailed clinical information about whether a product would work or not including safety concerns and drug interactions, says Cooperman.

CL (like Consumer Reports) ensured totally objectivity by refusing advertising, payments, or donations, and by purchasing products for testing itself, from neighborhood stores. Manufacturer samples were not allowed. Subscriptions covered operating costs. (Although CLs voluntary Quality Certification Program assesses products for a fee, permitting those that pass to display a certification badge. Trusted nonprofit U.S. Pharmacopeia or USP also offers certification but reviews fewer products.)

In the years since DSHEA, the FDA has become somewhat tougher on non-prescription drugs, but Cooperman still considers their efforts weak and inconsistent.

Thats not true in the Cooperman home, where his wife and three grown children are routinely drawn into his supplement probes.

My familys acutely aware of the pros and cons of every test. Its common dinner table conversation, he says.

Cooperman regularly takes Vitamin D when sunshine is scare. Hell occasionally add vitamin B12 and protein powder, a necessity for a mostly non-meat-eater. Hes such an ardent fan of dietary fiber (in food) that his college-aged kids call him Fiberman.

Every morning I eat two bowls of hot steel cut oats with kasha, fruit, nuts, and Greek yogurt, he says.

The Fiberman diet helps sustain his energy, but the grateful feedback he gets from subscribers is just as galvanizing.

The thing we most commonly hear is that CL is their go-to source before buying these products, says Cooperman. That makes me and my CL colleagues feel great; motivated, and focused.

And, he adds, its reassuring to moms, too.

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As the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage, there is once again a renewed focus on immunity boosting foods and supplements. Nutritionists across the world recommend that people should consume a balanced diet inclusive of vitamins, zinc, minerals, proteins, fats and carbohydrates in order to maintain optimal health. Vitamins and Zinc are especially important as they aid the body's immune defence system. Below are some foods that are naturally rich in vitamins and zinc and can easily be incorporated into meals.

1. Oats:

Oats provide many important vitamins and minerals, and they're linked to a reduced risk of heart diseases. A half-cup of oats provides 1.5 mg of zinc and it is loaded with fibre, beta-glucan, vitamin B6 and folates. Oats help to regulate cholesterol levels and promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut. Like legumes, oats (and other whole grains) also contain phytates, which can affect how well the body absorbs minerals.

(Also Read:This Chickpea-Peanut Salad Is Just What You Need For Your Daily Zinc-Fix)

Oats can be a great way to load up on essential nutrients.

2. Cashews

Cashews are an excellent source of natural plant-based zinc. Whether eaten raw or roasted, they provide about 1.5 mg of zinc. They are rich in vitamin A, vitamin K, copper, folate, and healthy unsaturated fats. Eating cashews can thus reduce the risk of getting heart diseases and promote healthy cholesterol.

3. Citrus Fruits And Berries

It is said that vitamin C helps increase the production of white blood cells, which are keys to fighting off infections. Almost all citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C. Oranges, lemons, pineapples, sweet limes (mausambi), grapefruit etc- you get a lot of options to choose from. The body doesn't produce or store Vitamin C; hence, loading up on vitamin C on a daily basis is of utmost importance. The recommended daily amount of vitamin C for adult women is 75 mg and 90 mg for men.

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Citrus fruits and berries are a great source of natural vitamins.

4. Broccoli And Spinach

Broccoli is supercharged with vitamins and minerals. Packed with vitamins A, C, and E, as well as fibre and many other antioxidants, broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables to put on our plates. On the other hand, spinach is not only rich in vitamin C, but is also packed with numerous antioxidants and beta carotene - both of which increase our immune system's infection-fighting capabilities. Similar to broccoli, spinach is healthiest when cooked as little as possible so that it retains its nutrients

5. Oily Fish like Tuna and Salmon

Fish contains high levels of nutrients and protein, particularly oily fish, such as salmon and tuna. They provide vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, zinc, and iron and are also rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which help in improving muscle activity, immune function, digestion and fertility.

(Also Read:Vitamin E: Benefits And Top 7 Dietary Sources Of The Antioxidant Vitamin)

Fish can be a great way to get your daily dose of nutrients.

6. Yogurt

Yogurt is great for our body's immune defences and gut health. Yogurt gives us good bacteria for a healthy gut and also provides enough zinc for the body. A cup of curd/ yogurt contains 1.5 mg of zinc. It really is one of the best options to aid digestion and to help boost immunity. Yogurt is also a great source of vitamin D and can help strengthen our bones.

7. Ginger

Besides being a good source of vitamin C, ginger also contains beta-carotene. This is converted in the body into vitamin A that helps boost one's immune system. It plays a crucial role in providing decent level of antioxidants to our body. It can be considered as our very own bodyguard, protecting us from oxidation and disease. Ginger also increases one's metabolism and stabilizes the blood sugar level in the body.

(Also Read:9 Vitamin K-Rich Foods That You Must Add To Your Diet)

Ginger is one of nature's healing superfoods.

It is essential that we fight to break the chain of transmission during this deadly second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the best ways to do this is by keeping our bodies and minds healthy. Apart from adding the above foods to your daily diet, include moderate exercise, limit alcohol consumption, quit smoking and get adequate sleep.

About The Author: Rohit Shelatkar is an expert in fitness & nutrition with over 15 years of experience.

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The attention on the overwhelming players Amway, Abbott, Arkopharma Laboratoires, Bayer AG, Glanbia plc, Pfizer Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Comapny, Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C., The Natures Bounty Co.., Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc, GlaxoSmithKline plc., Herbalife International of America, Inc., Natures Sunshine Products, Inc., Bionova, Ayanda, ZIJA INTERNATIONAL, Nutraceutics Corp., American Health, Inc., Bausch Health, Stepan Company, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd among others.

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An introduction of Food Supplements Market 2020

Global food supplements market is growing at a substantial CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period of 2019 to 2026 due to increasing awareness about health across the globe.

The concept behind nutritional supplements, also known as dietary or nutritional supplements, is to supply nutrients that may not be eaten in enough. Food supplements may include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, and other substances supplied in the form of pills, tablets, capsules, liquids etc. Supplements are accessible in a variety of doses and in various combinations.

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The emergence of COVID-19 has brought the world to a standstill. We understand that this health crisis has brought an unprecedented impact on businesses across industries. However, this too shall pass. Rising support from governments and several companies can help in the fight against this highly contagious disease. Some industries are struggling and some are thriving. Overall, almost every sector is anticipated to be impacted by the pandemic.

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In July 2019, Amway India launched new enhanced version of the calcium supplement, Nutrilite Cal Mag D Plus. This supplement gives essential nutrition for healthy bones. It contains vitamin D, manganese, zinc and magnesium. This development helps the company to strengthen their nutrition supplements portfolio, which results in attracting more customers

In April 2018, Abbott Laboratories launched ENSURE MAX PROTEIN, which is a nutritional drink. This drink contains proteins for building muscle blocks with satisfying the hunger. It comes in two flavous which are Caf Mocha and Milk Chocolate. This product launch helps the company to enhance their nutritional product portfolio which further helps to increase the customer base

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Chapter 5:It evaluates the market by segments, by countries and by manufacturers with revenue, share and sales by key countries in these various regions.

Chapter 6:Evaluate the leading manufacturers of the Global Food Supplements market which consists of its Competitive Landscape, Peer Group Analysis, BCG Matrix & Company Profile

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Geography: North America, South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa

By Product: Vitamin, Amino Acid, Probiotics, Omega-3, Collagen Peptides, Folic Acid, Oxalic Acid, Magnesium, Iron

By Form: Powder, Liquid, Tablets, Capsules, Gel

By End-Use: Infant, Children, Adults, Pregnant Women, Old-Aged

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In April, much to the relief of food and consumer products industries, Proposition 65 (Prop. 65) citizen plaintiff groups sent roughly half of the number of 60-Day Notices of Violation (Notices) that they sent in prior months. More specifically, citizen plaintiffs sent a total of one hundred fifty-three (153) Notices in April, and have, over the past several years, sent roughly three hundred (300) or so Notices each month.

Prop. 65, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, requires clear and reasonable warnings on products sold in California if use of the products causes exposure to chemicals on the Prop. 65 List. Prop. 65 also gives interested citizen plaintiffs a private right of action to enforce these claims and recover their attorneys fees if they are successful. Common chemicals in Notices that are typically targeted include lead, acrylamide, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and phthalates (Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisononyl phthalate (DINP) and Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP).

The April reduction in Notice numbers is attributable to citizen plaintiff groups sending approximately half of the total number of consumer product Notices for phthalates previously sent in March (62 Notices sent in April and 122 Notices sent in March) and approximately half of the number of total Notices for heavy metals previously sent in March (60 Notices sent in April and 116 Notices sent in March).

Citizen plaintiff groups also substantially reduced the number of Notices they sent alleging violations of Prop. 65s warning requirement for acrylamide, likely following the recent court ruling banning the filing of new Prop. 65 lawsuits related to cancer warning labels. On March 30, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California preliminarily enjoined any person from filing new lawsuits seeking cancer warnings for acrylamide on food and beverage products sold in California. (See Cal. Chamber of Commerce v. Becerra, Case No. 2:19-cv-02019 (E.D. Cal. March 30, 2021).) Although the case has been appealed to the Ninth Circuit, at least for now, the ruling ties the hands of citizen plaintiffs with respect to future Notices alleging that food and beverage products containing acrylamide require a Prop. 65 warning.

For the Notices that were sent in April, Plaintiff groups continued to allege that various chemicals in foods and consumer products require Prop. 65 warning labels because the products use or consumption exposes California consumers to chemicals in quantities that could cause cancer or reproductive harm. A discussion of Notice trends in April is below.

60-Day Notices for Food

April food Notice trends changed somewhat given the reduction in the number of acrylamide

Notices discussed previously. The majority of food Notices in April related to allegations of heavy metals, primarily lead, in seafood and dietary supplements. Examples of noteworthy categories of food Notices are as follows.

60-Day Notices for Consumer Products

Again, the majority of the consumer product Notices in April related to alleged phthalataes (DEHP, DINP and DBP) in largely pliable plastic products, though, as mentioned previously, this number was down to a total of 62 Notices in April, from 122 total Notices in March. Examples of trends in consumer product notices for all chemicals in April include:

What Should Food, Consumer Product, and Manufacturing Businesses Do Next?

Prop. 65 trends evolve, change, and shift each month, and the month of April is no exception. The trends in Notices depend on the interests of particular plaintiff groups in certain chemicals and products, the concentrations of certain chemicals in easily accessible products, and on the prior success of citizen plaintiffs in enforcing Prop. 65 in a given area. California businesses should monitor Prop. 65 notices and trends, use the Prop. 65 warning language on California products to avoid receiving a Notice of Violation when necessary, and to try and avoid the threat of litigation in California state court. In particular, food companies with products containing acrylamide should monitor the status of the California litigation relating to cancer warning labels for acrylamide in order to assess their risk and the likelihood of receiving a Notice in the future.

Prop. 65 is a substantial risk issue for companies selling products in California, particularly if the products contain the common Prop. 65 chemicals we discuss here. In addition to the costs of compliance and labeling associated with the regulation, a Prop. 65 dispute can subject a potential defendant to attorneys fees in both defending the claim, and, if the claim is resolved in settlement, the plaintiffs attorneys fees as well.

Complying with Prop. 65 includes testing products for common Prop. 65 chemicals and understanding potential exposure of the public to the chemical at issue. Implementing contractual indemnity language helps to ensure that products sold in California (either online or in brick-and-mortar stores) are adequately screened by upstream manufacturers, suppliers, and producers for Prop. 65 compliance.

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Vitamin D2 and D3 are the two main forms of vitamin D. Vitamin D2 is present in plants and yeast, while D3 comes from animal sources. Vitamin D is essential for a range of bodily functions such as bone, muscle, and immune health.

The human body is capable of producing vitamin D in response to sun exposure. However, some people may need to boost their intake through certain foods or supplements. Both vitamin D2 and D3 can help a person meet their vitamin D requirements.

This article will explain what D2 and D3 are, the differences between them, and what they do in the body. It will also list foods that are high in both types of the vitamin.

Vitamin D is essential for good health. It helps the body absorb the calcium it needs to build, maintain, and repair bones. It also plays a key role in muscle movement, the nervous system, and the immune system.

Vitamin D deficiency can cause serious health problems. Research suggests that 50% of the worldwide population has insufficient levels of vitamin D, while 35% of adults in the United States have a vitamin D deficiency.

In children, a vitamin D deficiency may cause them to develop rickets. This is when their bones soften and become prone to fractures. In adults, it can increase the risk of osteomalacia and osteoporosis, which result in soft or fragile bones.

Very few foods naturally contain vitamin D. However, many manufacturers fortify products such as cereals and milk with the vitamin for public health reasons.

People tend to get most of their vitamin D from sunshine or through supplements. When people expose their skin to the sun, a chain of reactions occur, allowing the body to produce vitamin D.

Different things can influence how much vitamin D the skin makes. People with lighter skin make more vitamin D than people with darker skin, for example. Other factors include the weather and the time of day.

While sunshine is the main source of vitamin D, it is important to remember that sunburn can increase the risk of developing skin cancer.

Vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 are the two main forms of vitamin D. Scientists sometimes call D2 ergocalciferol and D3 cholecalciferol.

Both play the same role in the body, but vitamins D2 and D3 have slightly different molecular structures. The main difference is that vitamin D2 comes from plants, whereas D3 comes from animals, including people.

Scientists are not sure yet if one is better than the other for human health. According to the National Institute of Healths Office of Dietary Supplements, both types will increase the levels of vitamin D in a persons blood.

Vitamin D3 may raise levels higher and for longer than D2. A 2012 review indicates that vitamin D3 appeared to be better at raising vitamin D levels than D2.

However, the review also said researchers needed more evidence before they could be sure how the two types affected different groups of people, such as people of different ages, sexes, and ethnicities. In addition, the study looked at vitamin D supplements, not foods.

Other studies also suggest that D3 may be superior to D2. A 2016 study notes that supplementation with vitamin D3 twice a week for 5 weeks was more effective in raising vitamin D levels in adults than the same amount of vitamin D2.

When advising people on how much vitamin D to get, the National Institute of Health (NIH) does not make a distinction between D2 and D3. The NIH suggests the following Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for vitamin D:

The main source of vitamin D is typically from exposure to sunshine. Lots of people take supplements because they do not get enough vitamin D from sunlight. They may not live in a sunny place, or they may have darker skin, for example.

Certain malabsorption conditions, such as celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease, may also lead to vitamin D deficiency.

Few foods are naturally high in vitamin D. Some manufacturers artificially fortify their products with D2, which comes from plants. These fortified products may include:

The amount of D2 in the product often depends on the manufacturer. People can find this information on the label.

Mushrooms and yeast that have exposure to sunlight or UV radiation are some of the few foods that contain naturally high levels of vitamin D2.

According to NIH, half a cup of raw, white mushrooms contains 46% of an adults recommended daily value (DV) of vitamin D.

Foods that are naturally high in vitamin D3 come from animal sources. These may include:

Other foods contain vitamin D3, but in smaller amounts. These may include:

Vitamin D is essential for health. It plays a key role in maintaining bone health, the nervous system, and the immune system. People can get vitamin D from sun exposure, food, or supplements.

Vitamin D2 and D3 are the main forms of vitamin D and both perform the same role in the body. Scientists are not sure if one is better than the other, although some studies have found that D3 is more effective in raising vitamin D levels in the body than D2. Vitamin D2 comes from plants, while animals, including people, produce D3.

Few foods naturally contain vitamin D. Therefore, manufacturers may fortify foods with vitamin D, such as milks, juices, and cereals. Mushrooms are a good natural source of vitamin D2, while fatty fish are good source of vitamin D3.

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NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine) is a derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine and is a precursor of the cellular antioxidant glutathione. The ingredient was first approved as an inhaled mucolytic drug in 1963. At present it is used in emergency rooms as a treatment in cases of acetaminophen poisoning to prevent severe liver damage.

Despite its early use as a respiratory medication, the ingredient has been widely used for many years in finished dietary supplements, frequently as a standalone product. A search of the Dietary Supplement Label Database from the NIHs Office of Dietary Supplements yields 1,468 products containing NAC (database accessed May 7, 2021), including some of the biggest brands in the industry.

Just last year, food and nutrition giant Nestl launched its Celltrient range, with one of those products featuring NAC as a central ingredient.

According to data provided by SPINS to NutraIngredients-USA, sales of NAC-containing products grow year-on-year, with combined sales of supplements* in the Conventional Multi-Outlet Channel** and Natural Channel totaling $5.68 million in 2020, a 32% increase from $4.31 million in 2019.

FDA was surely aware of the ingredient being on the market in supplement form for decades, but took no action regarding its status until the summer of 2020 when the Agency sentseven warning letters to companies making hangover treatment claims, which FDA construed to be illegal disease treatment claims.

In the warning letter to Wilmington, NC-based Happy Hour Vitamins, the Agency stated: FDA has concluded that NAC products are excluded from the dietary supplement definition under section 201(ff)(3)(B)(i) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 321(ff)(3)(B)(i)]. Under this provision, if an article (such as NAC) has been approved as a new drug under section 505 of the Act [21 U.S.C. 355], then products containing that article are outside the definition of a dietary supplement, unless before such approval that article was marketed as a dietary supplement or as a food. NAC was approved as a new drug under section 505 of the Act [21 U.S.C. 355] on September 14, 1963. FDA is not aware of any evidence that NAC was marketed as a dietary supplement or as a food prior to that date.

The letters marked a sudden and drastic departure from past Agency practice, said the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) in a letter to Steven Tave, then Director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (December 2020).

For decades, manufacturers have safely marketed products containing NAC as dietary supplements in the United States, stated the letter, which was signed by Steve Mister, CRNs President and CEO, and Megan Olsen, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, CRN.

until recently, FDA has consistently and affirmatively permitted manufacturers to market these products. In fact, FDA has considered over 100 structure-function claim notifications regarding NAC and at least one qualified health claim petition for a dietary supplement containing NAC, and has not objected to the presence of NAC in any of these products, added the letter.

Speaking with NutraIngredients-USA, Olsen said: There is strong legal evidence that NAC is a grandfathered ingredient co-existing as a dietary ingredient alongside the drug for decades.

NAC has been available as a dietary ingredient in dietary supplements since before the passage of DSHEA [in 1994] and FDA has never raised any safety issues about the ingredient.

The recent reported move by Amazon to remove NAC-containing dietary supplements from its website has caused concern in the dietary supplements industry, although no other retailers have confirmed they are exploring similar measures.

Cara Welch, PhD, the current Acting Director of ODSP, responded to CRNs letter last week, noting that the Agency is closely reviewing the information provided in your letter and will provide a more substantive response once our evaluation is complete.

Olsen told us that the association has only been in contact with ODSP, and it is not clear if other offices or Centers within FDA are involved in the decision-making process.

CRN is recommending to member to keep selling the NAC-containing dietary supplements, she said. FDA has not given the final word on NAC.

Olsen noted that there is precedent for FDA reversing a stance, citing the KIND LLC issue from 2015 when the Agency sent a warning letter to the nutritional bar maker over label claims on its products and website that were deemed to step beyond the definition of 'healthy' because of the products' fat content. KIND pushed back and in 2016 the FDA conceded the point (with a couple of caveats).

Weve made clear with the Agency the seriousness of this [NAC] issue, said Olsen. This has real world repercussions for companies the longer this continues.

CRN is pleased with the level of correspondence weve received from the Agency, added Olsen. We sent the letter in December 2020 and received a response in May, and that was a response from the Agency during an Administration change, Id add.

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* This covers products in the following categories: Amino acid, digestive aids & enzymes, herbal formulas, miscellaneous supplements, performance nutrition, vitamins & minerals

** The Conventional Multi-Outlet Channel (powered by IRI) covers the Grocery Outlet (store with $2M+ annual ACV), the Drug Outlet (chains and independent stores, excluding Rx sales), and selected retailers across Mass Merchandisers, including Walmart, Club, Dollar, and Military representing over 105,000 retail locations.

SPINS Natural Enhanced Channel is composed of full-format stores with $2 million+ in annual sales and 40% or more ofUPC coded sales from natural/organic/specialty products. It Includes co-ops, associations, independents, and large regional chains(excludes Whole Foods & Trader Joes).

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Kathryn Boling, MD, a family medicine doctor with Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, doesn't automatically tell her patients to avoid nutritional supplements. "I'm a supplement taker myself," she says, specifically stinging nettle for allergies and vitamin D as an immunity booster. "But I am careful about what I'm recommending, depending on the person and what's going on with them." Boling adds that there are a few vitamins and supplements that you should never take, or should only take with serious caution, because of serious health risks of the potential for drug interactions. Read on to hear about 5 of themand to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You Have "Long" COVID and Don't Know It.

This once-popular antioxidant shouldn't be taken just for the heck of it. "Unless you have a reason to take vitamin E, you shouldn't be taking it as a random supplement," says Boling. "We used to think it was good to take because it's an antioxidant, but actually it turns out that the risk is higher than the benefit." That risk: Vitamin E thins the blood, which could turn minor injuries into serious bleeding episodes.

This plant extract is one supplement that should never cross your lips. "Kava, which people have taken to help them with sleep, can cause liver failure," says Boling. "I tell patients it's not safe to take orally."

"Tryptophan is also something you can take to help you sleep, but it's linked to a disorder that's called EMS, which is a neurological condition that includes fatigue, intense muscle pain, and nerve pain," says Boling. Tryptophan is naturally present in small amounts in food, such as turkey and milk, "and that's not a problem," she adds. "But you should not take a tryptophan supplement."

This hair-and-nails supplement is available in very high doses, but Boling recommends her patients not take above 1 mg (1,000 mcg) daily. The reason: One study showed that men, in particular, had an increased risk of lung cancer if they were taking megadoses of biotin (5 mg to 10 mg daily); that risk wasn't associated with a 1 mg daily dose.

This supplement was trendily touted as a natural antidepressant several years ago, but it should be taken with caution. "You shouldn't take it along with antidepressants, and it may interfere with birth control," says Boling. "You need to be careful about that."

"Here's what I tell my patients," says Boling. "If you're like everybody else in the whole wide world, and you don't eat a perfect diet every day, a multivitamin is going to fill in the little deficits you have on a daily basis. And if you're OK paying money for something that you're mostly going to pee outbut it's going to fill in those tiny little deficitsthen take a multivitamin. I do. I'm OK with that."

Boling recommends that her patients take 2,000 IU of Vitamin D daily. Medical evidence suggests it can support the immune system, particularly important in the age of COVID. So consult with your doctor about taking some, and to protect your health, don't miss these Signs You're Getting One of the "Most Deadly" Cancers.

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This years finalists have fought off serious competition after the event received a record-breaking number of entries. But there can be only one winner for each of our 16 categories.Register your interestto get an email reminder for the virtual event.

In anticipation for the event, we spoke to some of our award finalists to hear how this accolade impacts them.

The microbiome-focused personalised nutrition company Atlas Biomed is up for our Personalised Nutrition Initiative award. Elena Smith, Communications and PR Director at Atlas Biomed, says the NutraIngredients Awards is the, equivalent of the Oscars in the personalised nutrition world.

She says:Being associated with this award is a fantastic way to gain good publicity and raise our profile among industry experts and the professional community. Its also a constant self-evaluation process that keeps us on our toes and in perpetual forward motion.

Also in the running for the same award, is the personalised nutrition and tailored supplements company Vitmedics. A spokesperson for the company said: Vitmedics entered the Nutraingredients awards simply because we believe the channel to be the most influential and credible medium in Europe and beyond. Having been fortunate enough to win this sponsors competition in Asia for personalised nutrition last year we recognise the kudos the prize and Nutraingredients name and endorsement brings to any brand in terms of credibility and commercial opportunity.

To be considered as a finalist is a true objective endorsement of our business in that it demonstrates our proposition has been scrutinised by some of the finest and most respected minds in the industry and is also worthy of comparison with other key leaders in this sector.

The bladder control supplement, Urox, from the Seipel Group, was chosen as a finalist for the Ingredients of the Year: Health Ageing award as well as the Product of the Year: Botanical award. Speaking about the honour, Kirsten Fitzpatrick, Marketing Manager Australia, Seipel Group, said: We entered the awards because recognition from NutraIngredients, the international industry leader, and from our peers is invaluable for us.

We are now eagerly anticipating the judging, as winning a category would be the achievement of the year for us. We are planning a celebratory gathering and have invited our clients and suppliers to join us to watch the awards on the 12th.

After being chosen as finalist for our Product of the Year: Probiotic award, a spokesperson for Biome Life said: At Activated Probiotics, we recognise that Nutraingredients delivers the highest quality and most comprehensive reporting of all sectors of the health and nutrition supplement industry. Activated Probiotics resonates with the way Nutraingredients champions the latest science and technology in the European health supplement industry, and this is what motivated us to nominate one of our most exciting and evidence-based probiotic products, Biome Lift, for the Product of the Year: Probiotic award.

Nutraingredients are the experts of our industry, and the finalists and winners of the Nutraingredients Awards truly reflect the most innovative and outstanding contributors in our industry across Europe.

And in the running to win our Start-up Award, is the plant-powered cognitive health drink brand Clutch Cognition. Rune Laursen, CEO and founder of the startup, told us: We have been avid followers of NutraIngredients ever since it was founded. To be nominated and potentially stand as winners of a NutraIngredients Award with our product that we have put so much soul and passion into, is not only a huge pad on the back, but, importantly, a testament that our nutritional beliefs are recognised amongst peers.

"To attain this kind of acclaim from some of the sharpest minds of the functional nutrition industry makes the hardship of the past four years of product development so much more worthwhile. It is a milestone we had hoped to achieve eventually, though positively surprised to experience already at the very debut of our commercial endeavor.

With so much excitement and opportunity in this industry, there's a huge number players in this field looking for recognition of their excellence.This years categories and associated finalists are:

Ingredient of the Year

Ingredient of the Year: Beauty from Within

Ingredient of the Year: Cognitive Function

Ingredient of the Year: Healthy Ageing

Ingredient of the Year: Prebiotic

Ingredient of theYear: Sports Nutrition

Ingredient of the Year: Weight Management

Product of the Year

Product of the Year: Botanical

Product of the Year: Immune Support

Product of the Year: Omega-3

Product of the Year: Probiotic

Product of the Year: Sports Nutrition

Specialty Awards

Editors Award for Functional Food Innovation

NutraChampion

The winner of the NutraChampion Award will be announced during the virtual awards ceremony.

Nutrition Research Project

Personalised NutritionInitiative

Start-up Award

The broadcast will be streamed at 4pm CET (3pm BST). To learn moreclick here, orregister your interestto get an email reminder for the virtual event.

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