DSHEA disclaimer change hailed by industry
A rule change proposed by FDA to require only one DSHEA disclaimer on supplement labels was welcomed by industry stakeholders and while change merely formalizes current industry practice, it could forestall class action lawsuits. Read on for added details.
AI-driven discovery raises the stakes for clarity, transparency
As consumers increasingly turn to AI for supplement guidance, new research underscores a growing risk — and opportunity — for manufacturers. With 41% of respondents trusting AI recommendations, transparency around ingredient sourcing and scientific validation matter more than ever. Brands that fail to substantiate their data could risk misrepresentation. Learn more.
How precision evidence is reshaping formulation strategy
As AI reshapes how consumers choose supplements, proof — not promises — now drives success. Radicle Science’s Pelin Thorogood explains how decentralized clinical trials and advanced digital endpoints generate real-world, segment-level evidence. For formulators, these precision insights accelerate R&D, strengthen claims and turn clinical data into defensible growth engines. Learn more.
Tariff relief helps botanicals — but supply chain risks persist for extracts
Tariff relief secured by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) eases pressure on supply chains for key imported botanicals like green tea, turmeric and ginger. However, extracts remain exposed, keeping costs volatile. AHPA CEO Graham Rigby outlines ongoing negotiations to stabilize sourcing, protect margins and ensure reliable ingredient availability. Learn more.
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Research: A new clinical study of an ayruvedic ingredient assessed safety and efficacy for weight management – press release
A standardized extract from Cyperus rotundus (also known as nutgrass), Cirpusins®, produced by Sabinsa, offers added opportunity for brands creating consumer products for healthy weight management. Learn more here and access the published study.
Research: Mushroom forms are not interchangeable
New preclinical research from Fungi Perfecti shows lion’s mane mycelium and fruiting body extracts deliver markedly different immune effects. This highlights the risks of treating mushroom forms as interchangeable and underscores the need for tighter ingredient definition, extraction transparency and standardization as functional mushrooms scale. Learn more.
Research: Probiotic blend shortened pediatric respiratory illness
A randomized pediatric trial shows a four-strain probiotic blend significantly impacted the number of days with fever and pain in children with respiratory viral infections. For manufacturers and formulators, the findings highlight probiotics as a credible, low-risk immune support strategy, backed by strain-specific clinical data that can inform differentiated formulations and evidence-led positioning. Learn more.
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