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Results of checks at the border on food by Belgian and Swiss authorities and French controls on seafood products have revealed varying levels of non-compliance.

In Belgium, the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) inspectors were involved in controls coordinated by the police and customs. Road checks at the Dutch border between mid-April and mid-May looked at the transport and import of food, feed, and live animals.

Refrigerated trucks, vehicles transporting animals, and cars were checked. From 20 road controls and 621 vehicles, one or more violations were found in 112 vehicles.

Products and animals transported without a health certificate have been returned to the Netherlands. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) is responsible for monitoring these non-compliances.

Almost 20 percent non-compliantA total of 18 percent of vehicles checked were non-compliant in relation to food safety. This led to 112 reports and destruction of around 18 tons of seized food.

Most violations related to failure to comply with the cold or hot chain which can cause food poisoning for consumers. A lack of traceability data for transported foodstuffs such as no labeling or commercial documents was also a problem. In one vehicle, non-compliant foodstuffs were intended for a Belgian company that did not have FASFC approval.

In April, it was revealed almost 4,500 kilograms of food such as meat, fish, and cheese was confiscated by the Belgian food safety agency. In 2018, 591 roadside checks were done with an 11.5 percent rate of non-compliance and in 2019, 800 vehicles were checked with a 10 percent rate of non-compliance.

Swiss control findingsIn Switzerland, almost a quarter of 428 samples in 2019 did not comply with the law.

From official border checks on food of plant origin and everyday items, 100, or 23 percent, were challenged by food authorities compared to only 13 percent in 2018. After such a challenge, the costs of analyzes are invoiced to the establishments concerned and legal measures taken.

The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO)said the number of samples is too small to draw conclusions as to the conformity of all imported products. Samples were taken according to the risks and were targeted, which leads to higher rates of problems.

In total there were 11 campaigns. Twenty-five samples of protein powder from the United States were sampled for heavy metals, alleged minerals, and labeling with 19 found to be non-compliant. A total of 28 tests on food supplements from all nations for unauthorized substances and labeling uncovered 20 problems.

Spices from across the world were tested for Salmonella, irradiation, adulteration, and pesticides with issues in two of 36 samples. Pesticide residues on fruit and vegetables from Asia were the target in three control programs. Of 134 samples screened for around 500 residues, 29 were non-compliant but only one had levels that could pose a health risk.

In some chili samples, a high number of different residues of substances were found. In one, 35 different active substances were detected. Of these, nine exceeded the maximum residue limit.

Results on French seafood checksMeanwhile, authorities in France have published findings of controls at seafood and freshwater product sites.

In 2018, 1,546 controls were done in 1,318 establishments by the General Directorate for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) and at least one anomaly was noted in 53 percent of them compared to 47 percent in 2017. Checks led to warnings for 483 establishments and administrative action in 130 cases.

Issues involved the addition of water, the substitution of species, presence of unauthorized additives, or deficit in the measured net mass or quantity of ingredients lower than that labeled.

Hygiene monitoring of sites and foodstuffs, temperature controls, and expiry dates, were carried out during 537 visits and the non-compliance rate was 28 percent. Display of allergens was checked at 162 establishments visited with an anomaly rate of 57 percent.

Controls found some fishmongers have effective traceability but do not always correctly transmit the mandatory information on seafood to customers.

Absence or illegibility of information on the fishing area and the scientific name was frequently observed. This problem was less common but still an issue for the production method. Officials found problems with signs alongside products for sale were often due to a lack of training on all the varied information needed to be displayed by distributors at the retail stage and the frequency with which they need to be changed.

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Supplements: To take them or not?

It seems like every corner of the internet is overstuffed with ads for vitamins, herbal remedies, fat-loss supplements, muscle-building shakes and sleeping pills.

As someone who's worked in the health fitness industry for years, I know that much, if not most, of it is just clutter. It's charlatans and hustlers trying to make a quick buck off of your pain points. It's great marketers who know that phrases like "lightning fast weight loss" and "banish cellulite forever" sell products that may or may not be straight-up flimflam.

In the largely unregulated supplement industry, many products are ineffective, full of fillers or undisclosed ingredients. Some are downright dangerous. Who can you trust? How do you know which supplements are best for you? What products are actually effective -- and safe to take?

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I want to preface the rest of this article with two very important disclaimers:

First, it's impossible to cover everything you need to know about choosing safe and effective supplements in one article. If you want to learn more, you should read official information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) and the US National Library of Medicine. While I cite many primary studies in this article, you can browse the PubMed database for more information on specific supplements., their uses, benefits and risks.

Second, although I have training in nutrition, anatomy and physiology, I am not a registered dietitian nor a doctor of any sort. If you are interested in taking supplements for a particular symptom or medical condition, please, please, please consult a registered dietitian or your doctor before doing so.

Now onto what you should know about supplements before you waste your money.

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Currently, the supplement industry is largely unregulated, especially compared to the food and drug industries. The FDA still uses an act passed nearly 20 years ago -- the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) -- that only has one real stipulation: "Manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements and dietary ingredients are prohibited from marketing products that are adulterated or misbranded."

This means the manufacturers themselves are responsible for testing the safety and efficacy of their products, as well as for labeling their own products. The FDA can crack down on a supplement after it hits the market if it's incorrectly labeled or unsafe, but by that time, damage may already be done.

You can learn more about what's required of supplement manufacturers by reading the FDA's FAQ on dietary supplements. However, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb did announce in a February 2019 statement that he plans to implement stricter regulations, so things are definitely looking up for the supplement industry.

Nonetheless, here are a few examples of what has happened in the past because of the low-level regulation:

Personalized vitamins are better than taking whatever you find on the shelf, but you should still consult a doctor or dietitian about supplements for particular concerns.

If your diet, lifestyle, fitness routine, sleep habits and health status aren't the same as anyone else's, why would it make sense to take the same supplements as everyone else?

For some supplements, this is obvious: You probably wouldn't feel inclined to take a calorie-dense, high-protein and high-carb post-workout shake if you weren't trying to build muscle. You also probably wouldn't reach for sleep aids if you don't have trouble sleeping at night.

For other supplements, the disconnect isn't so conspicuous. Everyone needs vitamins, right?

Yes, everyone does need vitamins and minerals and other certain nutrients (here's a very helpful PDF chart from the FDA on the main nutrients, their functions and RDAs), but not everyone needs the same amount of the same nutrient.

Take vitamin B12 as an example: People who eat a vegan or vegetarian diet may benefit from supplementing with B12 because this vitamin is found primarily in animal products or fortified products. If you eat eggs, dairy products, chicken, seafood or steak, you likely don't need additional vitamin B12.

If you're interested in learning more about which vitamins you actually need, I highly recommend reading The Vitamin Solution by Dr. Romy Block and Dr. Arielle Levitan, two doctors who founded Vous Vitamin, a personalized multivitamin company.

I found this book to lay out all of the essential knowledge on vitamins, minerals and other supplements in a way that's easy to understand and can help you determine which supplements are best suited to you -- or at least open up a helpful discussion with your doctor.

Supplements will never be as good as eating whole, nutrient-dense foods like fruits and vegetables.

It's unfortunately a myth that taking vitamins and supplements can replicate a healthy diet. Just like you can't "out-exercise" a poor diet, you can't "out-supplement" one either. Vitamins can certainly help bridge the gap between what you get from your diet and what you don't, but using supplements as a way to "fix" your diet won't work.

There are so many nuances at play here. For example:

That list is far from comprehensive, but you can see that vitamins and supplements don't just magically undo poor eating habits. Scientific conclusions vary greatly -- from "we don't need vitamins at all" to "the benefits outweigh the risks" -- but the general consensus seems to be that vitamins and supplements can help prevent nutrient deficiencies in certain populations and when taken correctly and support health in conjunction with a nutritious diet.

Taking too many vitamins can result in dangerous side effects, so be careful to check the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for each vitamin you take.

One common vitamin myth is this: "If I take too many vitamins, it's fine, because my body will only keep what it needs and get rid of the rest as waste."

This is a pervasive mindset but a dangerous one. You can, in fact, overdose on vitamins. The term is "vitamin toxicity" and it can happen with any vitamin. For almost every vitamin, there is an established Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) or Adequate Intake (AI), as well as a Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).

The RDA or AI signifies an ideal daily intake while the UL indicates the high end of what's safe to consume. RDAs, AIs and ULs are all values under Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), the set of reference values assigned to foods and supplements for consumption.

Recently, experts have seen an increase in vitamin D toxicity, likely related to the touting of vitamin D's benefits on immune function, bone health and mood.

It's not just vitamins that can be toxic either: Minerals taken in high doses can be toxic, as can electrolytes, herbs and sports supplements. Zinc, for example, a mineral known and loved for its immune-boosting properties, can actually cause immunosuppression in extremely high doses.

Pre-workout supplements high in caffeine can cause abnormal heart rhythms and severe overdoses can be fatal. Potassium, a well-known electrolyte found in foods such as bananas and spinach and in sports drinks, can also cause toxicity. Called hyperkalemia, this condition can lead to muscle weakness, fatigue, nausea and, in severe cases, life-threatening heart arrhythmias.

Surpassing the UL of any vitamin, mineral, electrolyte or other supplement can cause harm, so be careful to do your research on any supplements you intend to take.

Some supplements can reduce the effectiveness of certain medications or result in side effects -- talk to your doctor about supplements if you take medications.

If you currently take prescription or over-the-counter medications regularly, you should talk with your doctor about drug-nutrient interactions.

A drug-nutrient interaction is any reaction that occurs between a vitamin, mineral, antioxidant, electrolyte or other nutrient and a medication. A drug-supplement interaction is any reaction that occurs between a supplement and a medication.

Good intentions to supplement your diet with vitamins, minerals and herbs can backfire and cause complications. Take these examples:

Supplementing smartly can optimize your health and fitness, but supplementing poorly can potentially be dangerous.

If you're generally healthy and want to take supplements for overall health, I think the best bet is to use a personalized multivitamin service, such as Vous Vitamin, Baze or Persona Nutrition. This isn't as good as going to a doctor or dietitian, but it's far better than just swiping the first multivitamin bottle you see into your cart at the grocery store.

Some of these companies have more thorough personalization processes than others, but in general, with a personalized multivitamin, you can feel confident that you're not getting too much of a specific vitamin or consuming a vitamin that may be necessary or actually harmful to you.

If you don't go that route (and even if you do), you should always (always!) look for signs that a supplement is legitimate. By legitimate, I mean it's undergone third-party testing and/or evaluation, and it is certified not to include any ingredients other than what's on the label (aka it doesn't have any shady fillers). Those signs are:

Even better yet, look for a nutrition facts label versus a supplement facts label. A nutrition facts label means the product is sold as a food product, not a supplement, which means it has been evaluated and approved by the FDA for human consumption. A whole-food supplement with a nutrition facts label, an NSF certification, a USP Verified Mark and GMP certification is the best of the best.

To avoid vitamin toxicity, check the labels of every supplement you take. If you take multiple supplements every day and also get vitamins from food, you can put yourself at risk for vitamin toxicity -- for instance, if your protein shake is fortified with vitamin B12 and your multivitamin contains 250% of the DRI for vitamin B12, you may want to alternate them or choose a different protein shake that isn't fortified.

Finally, I'll end with the same sentiments I opened with: Please consult your doctor or a registered dietitian if you're interested in taking vitamins or supplements for a specific symptom or medical condition.

Not only can supplements dangerously interact with medications you may be taking already, it's important to rule out any medical conditions that may need to be treated with prescription medication.

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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The more targeted the health benefit Americans may seek, or the more likely we want to reverse some negative health condition in our bodies (or prevent a specific health condition), the more consumers turn to supplements.

The world of vitamins, minerals, herbals and specialty supplements (VMHS) is one of the most active product spaces in the world of health and wellness. Because of increasing consumer interest, media attention and product proliferation, the dietary supplement category is ever-changing and complex.

While consumers interest in obtaining their nutritional needs from real foods and beverages is on the rise, supplements continue to have their place in the world of health and wellness. The idea of food (and supplements) as medicine is now mainstream across all health and wellness segments. More than half (58%) of consumers agree vitamins and nutritional supplements play an important role in health and wellness today.

While mainstream motivations for supplement use remain the same, consumer standards for supplements may be rising.

Supplements offer an easy way to engage with health and wellness trends in a highly personalized way. Brands that offer food-grade production and sourcing narratives, especially plant-based sourcing, will register as high quality.

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California Proposition 65: Trends and Highlights in April 2020

As COVID-19, shelter-in-place orders and California Court closures continued into April, new Proposition 65 (Prop. 65) claims were plentiful and creative, particularly as to food products. 60-day Notices of Violation (Notices) in April alleged that lead, acrylamide and carbaryl in foods including dried seaweed and seafood, balsamic vinegar and other vinegar products, baby food pouches and teething wafers require Prop. 65 warnings. Familiar claims regarding lead and plasticizers in consumer products also were numerous, as were claims that dietary supplements contained lead and therefore require Prop. 65 warning label.

Prop. 65, also known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, requires clear and reasonable warnings on consumer products (including foods) sold in California, if use of the products causes and exposure to chemicals on the Prop. 65 List. Our monthly overview of product trends in the Notices is as follows.

Californias court closures have created the opportunity of extra time for retailers and manufacturers to conduct Prop. 65 risk analyses as to the applicability of Prop. 65 warnings to the products they sell. Those receiving Notices during the COVID-19 California court closures can use this time to shore up their Prop. 65 procedures and evaluate settlement and/or defense of the Notices before the Courts reopen.

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If you take a look at the GOLO diets website, its easy to see the appeal of this plan. The program suggests that its diet along with its dietary supplement can help you lose weight, keep it off, increase your metabolic efficiency and prevent or reverse health conditions. The core concept behind the GOLO diet is the theory that weight problems are caused by insulin resistance. The diet aims to help people maintain healthy insulin levels so their cells can process glucose from their blood efficiently. When insulin levels are within a healthy range, it may be easier to lose weight

GOLO claims that its proprietary supplement, Release, which is promoted as a feature of the diet, can help control insulin, thereby nudging the body to lose weight without dieting. The company also claims that by pairing its balanced meal plan, The GOLO Metabolic Plan, with the Release supplement, your metabolism gets faster and is able to convert food into energy quickly.

The bottom line? No. The Release supplement includes a little magnesium, plus zinc, chromium and some other plant compounds. Though the company cites data suggesting their Release supplement can enhance weight loss, the quality of the research is low. All of it is sponsored by the company, it involves very small populations being observed over a short period of time and most of it isnt published in peer-reviewed journals. The peer review process means that scientific findings are subject to the scrutiny of others with expertise in the field and without this, the findings arent nearly as meaningful.

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Heres what we know: There are no magic bullets for weight loss. Supplements have never been demonstrated to produce long-term weight loss benefits. Also, even if a supplement is plant-based and natural, it might cause side effects. Supplements can also interfere with the medications youre taking. For example, ingredients in Release may interfere with diabetes medication, which might cause your blood sugar to dip too low.

The GOLO diet itself has some merit. It is a calorie-reducing diet and its eating plan the GOLO Metabolic Plan supplies between 1,300 and 1,800 calories per day, through whole foods, like fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs and grains, according to its website. These foods are permitted in portioned amounts so while you can have some brown rice or a dinner roll, it might be a much smaller portion (say, 1/2 cup of rice) than the amount youre used to eating. Processed foods and treats arent recommended, but you can use the plans fit points (earned by exercising) to eat these foods or heartier portions if you wish.

Emphasizing whole foods over heavily processed ones is a good strategy for managing your weight. In one study that compared the same set of participants who were fed a whole foods diet or a calorie-, carb-, fat- and protein-matched processed foods diet, participants ate faster and more on the processed foods diet, gaining about two pounds over a two week period. The same people lost about two pounds over the same period when eating whole foods. Whole foods take longer to eat, have more fiber and are more filling than processed foods, so embracing these types of foods may promote weight loss. Learning how to manage portion sizes and balance meals is also useful. In this case, you might find that your typical eating pattern is low on veggies but high on grains, whereas a more balanced approach is to reverse the ratio. In this case, a pasta dinner might involve 1/2 cup of pasta and 2 cups of veggies instead of 2 cups of pasta and 1/2 cup of veggies.

However, the GOLO diet may not be a healthy choice for everybody, especially if youre pregnant or nursing, or if you have a medical condition that requires you to take medication that could be impacted by the Release supplement.

If youre used to eating larger portions of foods and your diet includes a lot of heavily processed foods, making the changes suggested on the GOLO diet could produce weight loss. But these changes may also feel restrictive and overwhelming. Many weight-loss programs are unsustainable because they dont match your lifestyle (such as how often you like to cook or order takeout) and food preferences and because they promote portions that arent filling enough for you. Its hard to put up with hunger.

To lose weight and keep it off, you need a set of skills that involves more than what you eat or popping a poorly studied supplement that will also prove to be a big expense over time. Instead, eating well, tuning in to your bodys appetite signals, staying active, getting sufficient sleep and managing stress healthfully are better long-term strategies for weight loss and insulin management.

Anyone can lose weight on a low-calorie menu, but whether thats healthy or sustainable for you is the real question. And whether the supplement can enhance your weight loss is certainly questionable. If you want to give the GOLO diet a try, consider these things first:

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The COVID-19 pandemic, and societys response to it, has strained every aspect of our lives, from our social connections and work routines to the public-health infrastructure and global supply chains. But it did help cannabis, at least at the start, says one market research firm, Headset, who noted sales gains for edibles and cannabis-containing beverages of 28% and 14%, respectively, as of April 2. Since then, other reports have emerged at industry events generally observing a potential leveling off of CBD product sales as the pandemic persists. Still, the fact remains that there is a sizeable group of customers interested in these products.

Of course, these discussions are happening notwithstanding the fact that it remains illegal, per FDA regulation, to introduce into interstate commerce foods or beverages that contain hemp-derived cannabidiol, or CBD, the non-psychoactive cannabinoid thats become one of the buzziest health-and-wellness ingredients of the decade.

Which raises the question: With FDA busy vetting coronavirus tests, therapeutics, andone can hopean eventual vaccine, will the agency have the bandwidth to develop a regulatory framework for permitting CBDs use in foods and beverages? And if the answer is no, what does that mean for FDA enforcement, the sectors future, andmost cruciallyconsumer safety?

Under Investigation

Those questions remain as unsettled as they were in December 2018, when President Donald Trump signed into law the 2018 Farm Bill.

For while that bill legalized industrial hempprovided it contain less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) contentand removed it from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, it did not set out a legal pathway for formulating foods, beverages, or dietary supplements to include hemp-derived CBD.

Thus, says Marc Ullman, of counsel, Rivkin Radler LLP (Uniondale, NY), FDAs position remains the same as its been since day one: CBD is not a lawful ingredient in foods or dietary supplements.

The agency arrives at this position via a plain reading of the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) prohibiting the use of an approved drug or investigational new drug (IND) thats been the subject of substantial clinical investigationswhich is precisely what pharmaceutical-grade CBD isolate was in the research that GW Pharmaceuticals conducted on its groundbreaking anti-seizure drug Epidiolex, which remains the first and only CBD product to enjoy FDA approval.

In other words, the FD&C Act stipulates that if a party makes the effort to investigate a substances potential as a drugas GW Pharma did with CBDthat party essentially gets first dibs on the substances commercial use, and that its subsequent appearance as a garden-variety dietary ingredient in foods, drinks, or supplements is outside the law.

Room to Maneuver

Unless, that is, FDA exercises its power of enforcement discretion to allow it onto the market as a dietary ingredient, says Megan Olsen, vice president and associate general counsel, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC).

So: crystal-clear, right?

Whats even less clear, says Justin J. Prochnow, shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP (Denver), is whether FDAs prohibition applies specifically to CBD isolatethe subject of GW Pharmas investigationsor more widely to anything with CBD in it, like full-spectrum or broad-spectrum hemp extract.

His reading: FDAs been purposefully vague about this distinction. While he views the agencys approach as technically in accordance with the law, expanding that approach beyond a strict consideration of CBD isolate to cover all CBD-containing ingredients would beagain, in my opinionan overextension.

The law states that the article investigated is excluded, he reiterates. But does the investigation of CBD isolate extend to anything with CBD in it? I dont think thats the intention or spirit of the law.

Too Hot or Too Cold?

For his part, Ullman sees FDAs approach as on one hand, overly legalistic, and on the other, dangerously lax.

Evidence of excessive legalism lies in the agencys plain-language interpretation that the FD&C Act prohibits CBDs food and supplement use with no apparent openness to any serious dialogue about alternate pathways to market, he says.

Dangerous laxity arises in FDAs refusal to take action against any foods or supplements marketed as containing CBD in the absence of unapproved new drug claims, he saysthis despite the agencys serious concerns about the lack of any adequate regulatory filings for the GRAS [Generally Recognized as Safe] use of CBD in food, or as a new dietary ingredient [NDI] for use in supplements.

Fair Warning

Prochnow, too, sees gaps in FDAs enforcement. It certainly hasnt been proactive, he notes. Its been very reactive, and its only taken action in the form of warning letters to companies that have painted FDA into a corner by making egregious disease claims. It still seems that FDA doesnt really know what to do.

Of the batch of warnings that FDA dropped in November 2019, for example, several took aim at companies promoting gummies as foods or claiming that their products treat inflammation, diabetes, and other conditions, Prochnow notes.

And now that some CBD brands have even made treatment and prevention claims in the COVID-19 space, FDAs had to lay the hammer down there, as well. Says Prochnow, Out of 60-plus letters, only one didnt take a company to task for egregious disease claims. Let that be a lesson.

Food for Thought

Also aware of the wild claims out there, Olsen nevertheless views FDAs treatment of the CBD question as in line with its treatment of other regulatory questions before it. Theyre a science-based organization, she says, and theyve been very clear that their number-one mission, whatever ends up on the market, is to protect public health.

Which is what makes the question of allowing CBD in foods and beverages so trickyeven more than in supplements. As Olsen points out, there are nuanced differences between CBDs safety profile in foods and beverages and its profile in supplements.

Douglas Duffy MacKay, ND, senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs, CV Sciences Inc. (San Diego, CA), agrees. Consider the scientific gaps in establishing CBDs safety in children and during pregnancy. This isnt because CBD is known to be unsafe, he explains, but because theres limited scientific information about its use in sensitive populations.

Conventional food regulations dont easily accommodate the labeling of, say, granola bars, candy, and soda as Not for use during pregnancy and/or in children, either, he continues. By contrast, Dietary supplement labels can clearly say, Not for use in children under 18 or Do not use if pregnant.

And food- and beverage-manufacturing standards arent set up to deliver specific amounts of a biologically active substance like CBD per bite or serving, MacKay claims. Once again, supplements by regulation must supply a specific amount of an active per serving.

Finally, he says, theres no post-market adverse-event reporting for foods and beverages like there is for dietary supplements. And that surveillance, he insists, is important to herbal-product safety.

No wonder CV Sciences predicted that FDA wouldnt permit the food or beverage use of CBD. In fact, we included this opinion in our public comments at the FDA public meeting on May 31, 2019, MacKay notes. Our observation has been that entrepreneurs have been so excited about CBDs business potential that the scientific and regulatory facts and our opinions were largely dismissed. In the meantime, CV Sciences is focusing on a path toward CBDs use in supplements first.

Show Them the Data

Its not as though companies like CV Sciences, or an association like CRN, for that matter, oppose an eventual road toward delivering CBD via foods and beverages. Rather, Olsen says, We just think that FDA should tackle the easier issuehow to approach this in supplementsand understand that the food path might take longer.

Either way, FDA says it needs more, and better, data before it can render a prudent decision.

Ullman cant blame them. While ceding the ultimate analysis to the toxicologists, he says, In my experience, there seems to be a lack of serious, published literature that could be used to support FDAs effort to provide a pathway for moving, should it choose to do so. Brands can better make their case, he believes, if they supply serious, science-driven published data.

FDA recently removed a hurdle to their doing so by allowing companies to protect proprietary dataand their investment in itfrom the disclosures required by the normal NDI notification process. Now companies can submit data to the docket confidentially, Olsen says, and CRN is encouraging them to do so.

As far back as 2018, CV Sciences published preclinical toxicology studies on its food-fiber hemp CO2 extract to establish a GRAS intake level. Now, says MacKay, as companies wake up to the reality of FDA regulation, we see more serious companies following our lead and publishing their own toxicology data.

Hurry Up and Wait

Even so, they may have to hurry up and wait before FDA uses this data to inform its decision-making. As Ullman says, The vast majority of the agencys resources and scientific expertise are rightly focused on dealing with COVID-19. So, I would expect a slowingeven from FDAs normal glacial speedon this.

Unfortunately, he continues, Because FDAs taken the position that CBD cannot legally be an ingredient in food or supplements, it has created a situation where its unable to conduct any real regulatory inspections of companies producing these products. Failure to have adequate quality or GMP programs in place is potentially a serious vulnerability to a large segment of the trade.

The agency has already expressed concerns about the categorys heavy-metals content, Olsen notes; but if they were enforcing inspection regulationsthat is, if theyd spelled out a legal route to marketthey could handle such concerns with CBD just as they do with any dietary ingredients. Its another botanical, Olsen says. Companies know how to deal with heavy metals in botanicals and put into place appropriate good manufacturing processes. It harms consumers the longer they let this market linger without any effective oversight.

Ultimately, Olsen concedes, We respect that this is a challenging question that theyve never confronted. But the progress that advocates had made before the COVID-19 crisis is worth sustaining. As the country hopefully begins to return to normal over the next few months, she says, we can build on that progress, maybe even as early as the fall. Because this needs to be solved, sooner rather than later.

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Are you falling short of your fitness goals? These trending supplements can help you get the most benefit from your workouts, diet, and recovery.

You eat well, exercise regularly, and focus your training. But while smart athletes arent looking for shortcuts, many are looking for an edge. And some are sharpening that edge with new supplements supported by research and science.

These are thelatest nutrition trends and popular supplements making waves as athletes and fitness buffs seek improved sleep quality, muscle recovery, bone health, and more.

Sound sleep is the gold standard for recovery from physical exertion and overall health. The CDC recommends 7 hours for overall health, though training athletes may need more to feel their best. Too many nights without ample sleep cansap the immune system and lower testosterone levels(in men), resulting in suboptimal conditioning.

For better sleep, look for supplements that contain melatonin or valerian. Those natural ingredients help the body shift to sleep mode earlier and sleep more soundly.

In short, the body produces melatonin when its dark outside and shuts it off when its light out. Seasonal changes and screen time can disrupt that cycle, in which case a small dose of melatonin in the evening can shift your sleep (and wake) cycle to an earlier time.

Prebiotics are nondigestible types of fiber that foster the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, which you likely know as probiotics. While your intestines dont digest the fiber, the probiotics do, which helps them flourish.

A small University of California Los Angeles study found that small daily doses of a prebiotic (xylooligosaccharide) couldmodify gut microbiota in healthy and prediabetic subjects.

Foods like bananas, oats, and garlic contain prebiotics, and there are fiber formula supplements. Recently, drinks infused with prebiotics have hit the market as tonic watersand smoothies.

As consumer awareness picks up, youll see more prebiotic supplements on the market. Researchers are in the early days of exploring symbiotic, a combinationof a probiotic microorganism believed to have some beneficial effect when consumed and a prebiotic that specifically favors that probiotics growth.

There is already evidence consumers are shifting from probiotics to prebiotics, with sales doubling every year since 2016, according to Natural Products Insider.

Magnesium is involved in hundreds of the bodys processes, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, and energy production.The crucial mineral also plays a large role inglucose metabolism, and studies have found that increased magnesium consumption may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Food sources include nuts and leafy green vegetables. However, dietary surveys found that 48% of Americans do not consume the recommended levels of magnesium, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Look for packets of magnesium citrate to hit the market, which combines on-the-go convenience with a powder form that provides better absorption. They dont require water; you can just pour one in your mouth on the go.

Some studies show that one of the non-psychoactive compounds found in hemp plantssupports a sense of calm from everyday anxiety.More recently, pro and amateur athletes have turned to CBD for help to reduce inflammation after exercise and improve their sleep habits, which are both supported bypreclinical studies.

The diversity of plant compounds in hemp oil is hard to find in foods at least in similar concentrations. CBD companies are making it simple for athletes to harness the benefits of CBD, offering it as an oil, capsule, or gummy. Some companies even combine hemp extract with other popular herbal supplements like ginger root and turmeric.

Like supplements, not all hemp extracts are alike, and its important youre consuming quality CBD. Before buying, look for a Certificate of Analysis (COA), which includes testing for heavy metals and pesticides, and the U.S. Hemp Authority Certified Seal, the hemp industrys initiative to provide high standards, best practices, and self-regulation for hemp and CBD products.

Bodybuilders may be familiar with branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), but they are now starting to become more common in other performance-oriented arenas. Today, more and more athletes are turning to amino acids to help delay fatigue and kickstart muscle building and recovery after tough workouts.

BCAA supplementation has shown to reduce muscle damage from endurance exercise, even when added to diets already getting the recommended amounts. Another study found benefits to the immune system among competitive cyclists over a season.If youre already accustomed to a whey-based recovery shake after a workout, it may be time to consider adding BCAAs into the mix.

Endurance athletes are starting to find BCAA products more readily available from brands they recognize. Recently, energy and hydration brands like GU Energy Labs have entered the supplement market with BCAA-related product offerings.

Collagen has recentlybroken away from its singular association with cosmetics and gained ground as a performance nutrition ingredient. Its also used as an additional protein source with benefits to joint and bone health. Your skin may start to look firmer too, and thats not a bad thing.

Collagen fits well with the Whole 30, keto, and paleo diets, and more athletes have begun to include it as an important ingredient in their daily diet.

Products with collagen in them include Purely Elizabeths protein instant oats, Epic Provisions bone broth, anddrink mixes and barsfrom Primal Kitchen.

Finally, remember supplements are meant to work with a healthy diet. And not all supplements are created equal. Before you buy any supplement, check that the manufacturer has been certified by an outside party.

Youll notice this list didnt include any miracle cures. Ifyoure looking to improve your general well-being or athletic performance, these supplements have shown they can support the bodys natural abilities. However, the rest is up to you.

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Nutrition/Dietary Supplements Market, By Product

Nutrition/Dietary Supplements Market, By Application

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Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia Pacific)Europe (Germany, the UK, France, and Rest of Europe)North America (the US, Mexico, and Canada)Latin America (Brazil and Rest of Latin America)Middle East & Africa (GCC Countries and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

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Table of Content

1 Introduction of Nutrition/Dietary Supplements Market

1.1 Overview of the Market1.2 Scope of Report1.3 Assumptions

2 Executive Summary

3 Research Methodology

3.1 Data Mining3.2 Validation3.3 Primary Interviews3.4 List of Data Sources

4 Nutrition/Dietary Supplements Market Outlook

4.1 Overview4.2 Market Dynamics4.2.1 Drivers4.2.2 Restraints4.2.3 Opportunities4.3 Porters Five Force Model4.4 Value Chain Analysis

5 Nutrition/Dietary Supplements Market, By Deployment Model

5.1 Overview

6 Nutrition/Dietary Supplements Market, By Solution

6.1 Overview

7 Nutrition/Dietary Supplements Market, By Vertical

7.1 Overview

8 Nutrition/Dietary Supplements Market, By Geography

8.1 Overview8.2 North America8.2.1 U.S.8.2.2 Canada8.2.3 Mexico8.3 Europe8.3.1 Germany8.3.2 U.K.8.3.3 France8.3.4 Rest of Europe8.4 Asia Pacific8.4.1 China8.4.2 Japan8.4.3 India8.4.4 Rest of Asia Pacific8.5 Rest of the World8.5.1 Latin America8.5.2 Middle East

9 Nutrition/Dietary Supplements Market Competitive Landscape

9.1 Overview9.2 Company Market Ranking9.3 Key Development Strategies

10 Company Profiles

10.1.1 Overview10.1.2 Financial Performance10.1.3 Product Outlook10.1.4 Key Developments

11 Appendix

11.1 Related Research

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This report includes market size estimates for the value (million USD) and volume (K Units). Both top-down and bottom-up approach has been used to estimate the size of the market and validate the Market of Dietary Fiber Nutritional Supplements, to estimate the size of the various submarkets more dependent on the overall market. Key players in the market have been identified through secondary research and their market share has been determined through primary and secondary research. All the shares percentage, split, and the damage have been determined using secondary sources and primary sources verified.

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Dietary Fiber Nutritional Supplements Market Competitive Landscape & Company Profiles

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Both developed and emerging regions are deeply studied by the authors of the report. The regional analysis section of the report offers a comprehensive analysis of the global Dietary Fiber Nutritional Supplements market on the basis of region. Each region is exhaustively researched about so that players can use the analysis to tap into unexplored markets and plan powerful strategies to gain a foothold in lucrative markets.

Dietary Fiber Nutritional Supplements Market, By Product

Dietary Fiber Nutritional Supplements Market, By Application

Regions Covered in these Report:

Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia Pacific)Europe (Germany, the UK, France, and Rest of Europe)North America (the US, Mexico, and Canada)Latin America (Brazil and Rest of Latin America)Middle East & Africa (GCC Countries and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

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Subject matter expertise involves the validation of the key research findings that were attained from primary and secondary research. The subject matter experts that are consulted have extensive experience in the market research industry and the specific requirements of the clients are reviewed by the experts to check for completion of the market study. Secondary research used for the Dietary Fiber Nutritional Supplements market report includes sources such as press releases, company annual reports, and research papers that are related to the industry. Other sources can include government websites, industry magazines and associations for gathering more meticulous data. These multiple channels of research help to find as well as substantiate research findings.

Table of Content

1 Introduction of Dietary Fiber Nutritional Supplements Market

1.1 Overview of the Market1.2 Scope of Report1.3 Assumptions

2 Executive Summary

3 Research Methodology

3.1 Data Mining3.2 Validation3.3 Primary Interviews3.4 List of Data Sources

4 Dietary Fiber Nutritional Supplements Market Outlook

4.1 Overview4.2 Market Dynamics4.2.1 Drivers4.2.2 Restraints4.2.3 Opportunities4.3 Porters Five Force Model4.4 Value Chain Analysis

5 Dietary Fiber Nutritional Supplements Market, By Deployment Model

5.1 Overview

6 Dietary Fiber Nutritional Supplements Market, By Solution

6.1 Overview

7 Dietary Fiber Nutritional Supplements Market, By Vertical

7.1 Overview

8 Dietary Fiber Nutritional Supplements Market, By Geography

8.1 Overview8.2 North America8.2.1 U.S.8.2.2 Canada8.2.3 Mexico8.3 Europe8.3.1 Germany8.3.2 U.K.8.3.3 France8.3.4 Rest of Europe8.4 Asia Pacific8.4.1 China8.4.2 Japan8.4.3 India8.4.4 Rest of Asia Pacific8.5 Rest of the World8.5.1 Latin America8.5.2 Middle East

9 Dietary Fiber Nutritional Supplements Market Competitive Landscape

9.1 Overview9.2 Company Market Ranking9.3 Key Development Strategies

10 Company Profiles

10.1.1 Overview10.1.2 Financial Performance10.1.3 Product Outlook10.1.4 Key Developments

11 Appendix

11.1 Related Research

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