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Associations Respond to Melatonin Study Presented at the 2025 AHA Scientific Sessions
Long-term use of melatonin supplements, often used to promote sleep and address insomnia, was associated with a higher risk of heart failure diagnosis, heart failure hospitalization and death from any cause in chronic insomnia, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2025. In the study, researchers classified people who ...
National Chiropractic Health Month to Raise Awareness of Non-drug Pain Management
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month this October with the theme “Get Started with Chiropractic.” The campaign will raise awareness of how taking a non-drug approach to pain initially may help you to avoid riskier treatments later. When it comes to common musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions ...
CRN’s 2025 ‘Day on the Hill’ Brings Together Top Supplement Executives & Lawmakers
More than 79 dietary supplement industry executives representing member companies of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) convened in Washington, D.C. for CRN’s annual Day on the Hill—a cornerstone event that promotes direct dialogue between industry leaders and lawmakers. Held on June 11, the event featured 69 face-to-face meetings on Capitol Hill, including discussions with ...
Active Components of Ginkgo biloba May Improve Early Cognitive Recovery After Stroke
People with ischemic (clot-caused) stroke had better early recovery of cognitive function if treated with intravenous injections of a combination of biologically active components of Ginkgo biloba during the first two weeks after the stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024. The meeting will ...
NOW Health Group Issues Voluntary Recall on Phosphatidyl Serine Not Meeting Label Claim
NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) is conducting a voluntary recall of NOW Phosphatidyl Serine Extra Strength 300 mg Softgels 50 count, Product Code 2392, Lots #3316650 and #3309243 and Protocol For Life Balance Product Code P2392, Lots #3309194 and #3316624.Testing has shown that some units of these lot numbers do not meet label claim. There ...
CRN Shares Insights for National Birth Defects Awareness Month
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is sharing scientific and economic data demonstrating the value of choline supplementation for early childhood development among the proactive measures women can take to support the development of a healthy baby. January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month as recognized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The ...
Drinking Two or More Cups of Coffee Daily May Double Risk of Heart Death in People With Severe Hypertension
Drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) among people with severe high blood pressure (160/100 mm Hg or higher) but not people with high blood pressure not considered severe, according to research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. In contrast, the ...
CRN Responds to Cholesterol Study That Compares Supplements to Prescription Drug
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has responded to results of the “Supplements, Placebo, or Rosuvastatin (SPORT)” Study. It was presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions Nov. 6. SPORT, and funded by AstraZeneca, the company that markets Rosuvastatin. The study compared the effect on low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) from the funder’s low-dose statin with ...
FDA’s Long-sought Guidance on NAC Follows NPA’s Lawsuit and Citizen’s Petition
Following a Citizen’s petition and lawsuit filed by the Natural Products Association (NPA) against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a dietary supplement issued enforcement discretion for N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) has resulted in the agency issuing final guidance. “This is a big win but it is bittersweet for sure. Although it was NPA’s leadership ...
NPA Responds to Report of Increased, Unintentional Pediatric Melatonin Ingestion
Over the past decade and particularly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of melatonin supplements to address sleep issues has increased significantly by both adults and children. On Thursday, June 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a 10-year study that found a sharp increase in the use of ...
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