Mike Straus

Articles

A more active and aggressive FTC, as well as scrutiny from other regulators, will keep dietary supplement and nutrition brands on their toes in 2022. Here’s what one lawyer says you should watch out for.

2022 FTC Forecast: What’s the Federal Trade Commission watching this year?

Recent NAD cases demonstrate that brands must stay vigilant or risk regulatory action.

COVID claims crackdown: Lessons to learn from COVID-related NAD cases involving dietary supplements

Here’s what analysts say to expect of healthy drinks as consumers return to their normal schedules post-pandemic.

Bright future for beverages? Why functional drinks are likely to grow post-pandemic

New entrants are raising the bar for creativity and even nutrition. But can they go commercial?

Plant protein’s new players

Ingredient suppliers are making more advanced formulations possible.

Collagen on the cutting edge: The next generation of collagen ingredients

Do “candyceuticals” let consumers have their cake and not feel guilty about eating it, too?

Candyceuticals: The new nutritional delivery system?

Women are finding many approaches to support aging bones as supplement formulas grow increasingly sophisticated and diverse.

Strong Women: The best bone health nutrients give women the foundation to age healthily

Legacy ingredients are losing ground as emerging products gain validation. 

Joint health supplements: New ingredients are elbowing their way into the joint health market

Fertility supplements are establishing much-needed credibility through research.

Fertility supplements: Growing research and credibility

New studies demonstrate that black seed is a potent immune-health ingredient with multifaceted benefits.