The 2013 hepatitis outbreak linked to USPlabs' OxyElite Pro dietary supplements highlighted the importance of FDA's adverse event reporting system. But it also demonstrated that the system is an imperfect one that is highly reliant on the...

In a busy society, everyone is looking to get the most from their time. In the workout arena, that means looking for natural ingredients that can improve recovery and support long-term health of the bones, joints and muscles while allowing...

The modern woman is juggling her roles as a leader, mom, wife, consumer, breadwinner and self-caretaker. In fact, nearly half of all U.S. women are now the primary breadwinner or are on par financially with their significant other; however...

Corporate social responsibility was formerly known as the intersection between social-environmental efforts and business. But the status quo of CSR is starting to shift as business embraces concepts such as mindfulness, meditation, wisdom and...

Hidden hunger, a micronutrient deficiency, is a global concern. In fact, malnutrition can actually decrease a country’s GDP by 2 to 3 percent. So what are nonprofit organizations and businesses doing on a global level to impact world hunger? What...

Consumers are demanding an active role in labeling and ingredient decisions—but how is the industry responding? Is it educating consumers or is there silence? Finding a balance between hearing consumers and letting them drive your business...

Consumers are seeking probiotic products, but their reasons are often only digestive-focused, and they're confused on how to make the best selection. Formulators and marketers have a great opportunity to develop new offerings that can expand their...

Consumer demand for lower glycemic foods is leading formulators to choose healthier sweetening ingredients they can use for their foods and beverages, including stevia, xylitol, inulin, fructose and more, but formulators need to consider taste and...

Minerals are one of the building blocks of health. Creating products that carry efficacious doses of safe minerals requires a true partnership with ingredient suppliers, a consideration of a bioavailable form and a focus on quality. Download the...

Although U.S. obesity rates remained level in 2012 for the first time in 30 years, the size of America's waistline has emerged as the single greatest public health concern over the past decade. Consumers are ultimately going to eat what they want...