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April 15, 2013
Study finds relationship between higher vitamin D, lower risk of benign uterine tumors

Vitamin D significantly reduces women's risks of developing uterine fibroids, according to a new study.

April 12, 2013
Homeostasis Labs' Diabetic Direct named 'Best New Product' at recent ECRM

Homeostasis Labs was named "Best New Product" by retail buyers attending the ECRM Home Health Care conference last month for a new sugar-free line of dietary supplements formulated to boost health for people with diabetes.

April 11, 2013
Congress leaders call out energy drink marketers to list caffeine content in investigative report

Three Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday released a report that found inconsistencies in the labeling and classification of energy drinks, extensive marketing to adolescents and young adults through social media and events, and high caffeine levels that exceed what is considered safe in soda by the Food and Drug Administration.

April 11, 2013
Pharmavite: SoyJoy earns gluten-free certification from Gluten-Free Certification Organization

Pharmavite on Wednesday announced receipt of the brand's official gluten-free certification across its SoyJoy line from the Gluten-Free Certification Organization.

April 11, 2013
Unilever unveils humor campaign in support of its SlimFast brand

Unilever on Thursday announced a new branding campaign behind SlimFast called "Get What You Really Want."

April 11, 2013
Walgreens partners with Shine America on original 'Biggest Loser' webisodes

Walgreens and NBC’s hit weight-loss competition series "The Biggest Loser" joined forces to launch a new web series that follows former contestant Filipe Fa's journey to lose weight and keep it off once and for all.

April 10, 2013
Nordic Naturals launches Nordic CoQ10 Ubiquinol

Nordic Naturals launched Nordic CoQ10 Ubiquinol, formulated with 100 mg of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ-10) ubiquinol in a soft gel delivery format.

April 9, 2013
i-Health launches Culturelle in adult-strength chewable format

i-Health released an adult-strength chewable version of their probiotic brand — Culturelle Digestive Health Probiotic Chewables.

April 9, 2013
Sierra Research Labs issues third license to amino acid compound amid increased demand

The developer of an amino acid compound is issuing a new license for the product.

April 8, 2013
CRN issues marketing guidelines for caffeine-containing dietary supplement products

The Council for Responsible Nutrition issued recommended guidelines for caffeine-containing dietary supplement products, expanding its self-regulatory initiatives that encourage best practices within the supplement industry.

April 8, 2013
CRN signs six new members, including Reckitt Benckiser

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Monday named six new members, including Aurora Algae, Nature’s Sources, Reckitt Benckiser, Sirio Pharma, Watson and international member JJ Health.

April 8, 2013
GNC directly engages pro-active consumer base through branding campaign contest

GNC last week launched a nationwide campaign for customers to enter their own personal health-and-wellness success stories in the "Me on GNC" photo and video contest.

April 5, 2013
NIH funds drug-herb interaction research at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy

The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy on Wednesday announced that it is the recipient of a five-year, $2.1 million grant to train graduate and postdoctoral students in natural product drugs and dietary supplements.

March 29, 2013
Vitamin Squeeze offers powdered water enhancers

Vitamin Squeeze announced the release of a full line of powdered water enhancers available in supermarkets nationwide.

March 28, 2013
Reese launches first product under new 'Old School' brand

Reese Pharmaceutical on Thursday announced the development of its Old School brand, which will feature products that have been used for generations.

March 27, 2013
Soho Flordis International launches Calorease diet aid

Soho Flordis International recently launched Calorease, formulated with a patented fat binder called FBCx, into the U.S. market.

March 26, 2013
GNC extends Preventive Nutrition brand with 11 new supplements

GNC extended its Preventive Nutrition brand to help supplement a number of conditions, including eye health, liver health and digestive health.

March 26, 2013
La Vox Media Group launches Hispanic-centric health information site

La Vox Media Group launched Saludify.com, a site designed to provide Latinos with daily news and content to live a better life and improve their health.

March 26, 2013
Muscle Milk launches new Light Peach Mango ready-to-drink flavor

CytoSport, a sports nutrition company and parent company of the Muscle Milk brand, announced it has launched a new Peach Mango flavor in its Muscle Milk Light 14-oz. ready-to-drink bottles.

March 25, 2013
SanMedica unveils new HGH-booster at Academy of Women's Health's Annual Congress

SanMedica International introduced its SeroVital-HGH, a new oral human-growth hormone booster formulated with women in mind, at the Academy of Women's Health's Annual Congress.

March 22, 2013
Hawaiian Punch says Aloha to the breakfast table

Dr Pepper Snapple Group announced the new Hawaiian Punch Aloha Morning line of juice drinks to hit store shelves.

March 21, 2013
FDA advises against use of three adulterated drug products

The Food and Drug Administration advised consumers not to purchase or use three separate sexual enhancement products that are being promoted as dietary supplements because they contain undeclared and unapproved prescription-only ingredients.

March 21, 2013
New Chapter recalls 90-count Probiotic Elderberry dietary supplement

New Chapter voluntarily recalled a limited number of packages of its 90-count Probiotic Elderberry dietary supplement because it may contain an undeclared allergen - soy.

March 21, 2013
Study: Lower levels of vitamin D linked to greater cancer risk in smokers

Lower levels of vitamin D may predispose smokers to developing tobacco-related cancer, according to research published last week by Clinical Chemistry, the journal of the American Association of Clinical Chemistry.

March 19, 2013
GAO pushes FDA for final NDI guidance to improve enforcement efforts

The U.S. Government Accountability Office on Monday advised the Food and Drug Administration to establish a time frame on New Dietary Ingredient guidance, as well as guidance clarifying whether a liquid product may be labeled and marketed as a dietary supplement or as a conventional food with added ingredients.

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