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Sandy Almendarez entered the natural products industry in 2009 when she joined VIRGO as an assistant editor. Since then, she's worked her way up to editor of INSIDER where she writes, edits and manages content for manufacturers and marketers of natural products. In "Sandy's Insights," she explores how companies actions, regulatory rulings and media reports affect the dietary supplement, fortified foods and personal care markets. Email Sandy at Salmendarez@vpico.com, and connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn. |
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05/14/2012
DMAA Hot Topic at SupplySide MarketPlaceExhibitors, attendees, speakers and other industry pros met at SupplySide MarketPlace to discuss how FDA's recent DMAA actions affect the market for synthetic botanicals. |
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05/04/2012
Free Access to FDA, USDA—Use it WiselyDaniel Fabricant, Ph.D., Director, Division of Dietary Supplement Programs, FDA, and Keith Clancy, Identifier and Botanist with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), will speak for free at SupplySide MarketPlace in New York. |
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04/13/2012
TCM Herb Tainted with Kidney-Damaging ToxinsOne European supplement was adulterated with toxins, and USA Today used this to extrapolate that the entire supplement industry is dangerous. |
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04/11/2012
Dr. Oz Creates Raspberry Ketones FrenzyIn a show segment, "Raspberry Ketone: Miracle Fat-Burner in a Bottle," in February, Dr. Oz called the natural ingredient "the number one miracle to burn your body fat," and since then, consumers are clamoring for the supplements. |
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03/26/2012
'Shocking' Study: Antioxidants don't Cure Alzheimer'sResearchers prove what we already know: antioxidants don't cure Alzheimer's. |
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03/14/2012
Top 5 Quirky Supplements at Expo WestFive unusual supplements that caught my eye at Natural Products Expo West this year. From ancient grains in a capsule to beverages designed after a major study, these may just be the first in next year's trends. |
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03/07/2012
FDA Says No, Puff Not a SupplementLast week, I asked if a supplement that came out in "puff" and was called "breathable" could fall under the legal term of "supplement." This week, FDA's answer came in the form of a warning letter. |
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02/24/2012
AeroShots: Can a Puff be a Supplement?AeroShots, a new products that provides "breathable energy," is at the center of controversy. The manufacturer says it's a supplement because it's swallowed. Sen. Charles Schumer, on the other had, said FDA should investigate this "caffeine inhaler," which would make it a drug, not a supplement. |
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02/17/2012
Governments Warn Against 'Miracle' SupplementHealth Canada issued an advisory against MMS (Miracle Mineral Solution) because it contains a potentially deadly non-dietary ingredient. FDA issues a similar warning a year and a half ago. |
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02/14/2012
Digestion Ingredient TrendsConsumers are still interested in products that address digestive health, but that interest comes with caveats. Mainly, consumers have to like the food products that deliver them. And, they do prefer food vehicles over supplements, according to an upcoming INSIDER Report on the digestive health market. |
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