Supplement industry news and updates – November 2024

Results from the election offer peril and promise for the dietary supplement industry – article

Hear what industry leaders and insiders offer on the matter. Only the future will tell. Read more here.

4 winning gamer ingredients – article

Esports has exploded into a behemoth global industry: 2.5 billion players and a forecasted 15% CAGR per year. Exploring this lucrative sector? Check out these Ingredient Idol competition winners. They include GamePhyt, the first 100% natural ingredient studied specifically on gamers that obtained significant results, according to the company. Read more here.

Data indicates market opportunities: Forever young to graceful aging – webinar

Is “healthspan” the new longevity? Consumers today are approaching aging with an emphasis on wellness and staying active. Get the latest data, trend forecasting and innovation insights from SPINS reflecting new product and category opportunities in the new era of healthspan. Learn more and register for the November 13^th webinar here.

‘Wave of science fraud’ puts industry claims at risk – article

It’s “fake news” of the very worst kind for the supplement industry — fraudulent research. Veteran industry consultant Risa Schulman, Ph.D., explores what and who are behind the growing problem, possible consequences for the industry and steps the industry can take to get ahead of the issue. Read more here.

New bill would end self-determined GRAS – article

The legislation would change how companies bring ingredients to market, mandating FDA vet all new ingredients rather than take the GRAS route. “GRAS self-affirmations are based on rigorous, expert reviews of evidence, and the hope is always that legislation is based on the same,” said attorney Ivan Wasserman of Amin Wasserman Gurnani. Read more here.

Curcumin extract diabetes trial yields promising results – research

In a year-long randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study of 200 subjects, curcumin extract improved insulin function and helped moderately obese patients with type 2 diabetes lose weight. Researchers concluded curcumin “shows a significant glucose-lowering effect.” The research, published in Nutrition Journal, was conducted with an ethanolic extract of turmeric rhizomes from Thailand. Read more here.