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A Closer LookOn March 26, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directive on Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) inspections made its way to agency field offices. Part III of the directive, known as the Dietary Supplement Compliance Program, or the Dietary Supplement-Import and Domestic Compliance Program, offers valuable insight on how inspectors will conduct dietary supplement cGMP inspections at both domestic and foreign dietary supplement firms.
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A Whey to Satisfy Protein NeedsWhey protein has become a key ingredient in the functional food and beverage market.
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Choosing an Alternative SweetenerWith obesity and overweight problems reaching epidemic proportions worldwide, the good news is that more and more consumers are choosing foods that promote wellness. They want to feel good, vibrant, and invigorated throughout their lives. At the same time, they don’t want to give up flavor and texture, which raises the challenge of developing food products that fit into an active, health-oriented life style.
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Asia Pacific Ripe for Health and Wellness MarketEmerging markets like Asia Pacific are the real opportunities in health and wellness.
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Bringing Nutraceutical Manufacturing In-House? Here Are Your Options for Equipment PurchasingOne company’s choice to bring manufacturing in house...and the equipment-buying decisions involved. Plus, an expert outlines your equipment options.
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Keeping Kosher: Consumers are still calling for kosher ingredientsOffering kosher-certified products has now become a badge of quality.
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DSHEA's 20th Anniversary: How DSHEA Defined the Dietary Supplements MarketWhat was once an undefined space for dietary supplements has become a regulated, burgeoning market.
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The Importance of Quality Material SourcingWith the growing focus on good manufacturing practices (GMPs) in the nutritional supplement industry, the sourcing of quality ingredients has become more important than ever before.
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Which Testing Technologies Are the Most Cost-Efficient for Your Dietary Supplement Company?Choosing the right testing techniques while still keeping an eye on the bottom line.
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Dietary Supplement Testing, Then and NowHow dietary supplement testing changed over two decades
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Cardiovascular Ingredients Take HeartExcept for the 1918 flu epidemic, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States every year since 1900. And the latest data from the American Heart Association (AHA; Dallas) suggest that the deadly effects of cardiovascular disease (CVD) aren’t likely to abate any time soon: In 2004, the most recent year for which AHA has compiled statistics, CVD was an underlying cause in more than one-third of all U.S. deaths.
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Dietary Supplements, Foods, and Beverages: Tightening Up on AntioxidantsFDA noticeably increased its enforcement of food and dietary supplement labeling violations last year.
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Campaign to Revive Omega-3 Sales Helps Move the NeedleDespite running up against a negative New York Times article denouncing scientific support for fish oil, the GOED-led campaign showed positive results.
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Key Technologies for Dietary Supplement Quality ControlThe role of texture analyzers and rheometers
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Raw Materials Sourcing in ChinaWhy is there a growing trend in the U.S. vitamin industry to purchase raw materials in China?
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Natural AntioxidantsToday's consumer is exposed to the term "antioxidants" now more than ever, as the mainstream media has stressed the importance of incorporating antioxidants into the diet.
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Improving Krill Oil StandardsA krill oil monograph will improve identity and purity testing, and help curtail adulteration.
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Is Non-GMO Certification Necessary for All Ingredients?As the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act makes its way through Congress, ingredient suppliers are left with some crucial questions.
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Ingredient Spotlight: SpirulinaA trusted nutritional supplement with newly discovered health benefits and uses
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Omega-3 Discoveries: New Lipids, New BenefitsGOED discusses how our understanding of omega-3's role in human health has evolved over time.
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Nutrition Bars: Big Opportunity for Weight ManagementAs a weight-management tool, the meal-replacement bar offers many advantages to modern lifestyles and evolving dietary habits.
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Fermentation: Beyond Probiotic BenefitsThanks to its many advantages, fermentation is back in demand.
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Medical Foods: Creating a Successful GRAS NotificationWhat’s the best way to ensure a GRAS notification for an ingredient’s use in medical foods will receive a “No Questions” letter from FDA?
