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April 11, 2013
Walgreens partners with Shine America on original 'Biggest Loser' webisodes

Walgreens and NBC’s hit weight-loss competition series "The Biggest Loser" joined forces to launch a new web series that follows former contestant Filipe Fa's journey to lose weight and keep it off once and for all.

April 10, 2013
Nordic Naturals launches Nordic CoQ10 Ubiquinol

Nordic Naturals launched Nordic CoQ10 Ubiquinol, formulated with 100 mg of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ-10) ubiquinol in a soft gel delivery format.

April 9, 2013
i-Health launches Culturelle in adult-strength chewable format

i-Health released an adult-strength chewable version of their probiotic brand — Culturelle Digestive Health Probiotic Chewables.

April 9, 2013
Sierra Research Labs issues third license to amino acid compound amid increased demand

The developer of an amino acid compound is issuing a new license for the product.

April 8, 2013
CRN issues marketing guidelines for caffeine-containing dietary supplement products

The Council for Responsible Nutrition issued recommended guidelines for caffeine-containing dietary supplement products, expanding its self-regulatory initiatives that encourage best practices within the supplement industry.

April 8, 2013
CRN signs six new members, including Reckitt Benckiser

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Monday named six new members, including Aurora Algae, Nature’s Sources, Reckitt Benckiser, Sirio Pharma, Watson and international member JJ Health.

April 8, 2013
GNC directly engages pro-active consumer base through branding campaign contest

GNC last week launched a nationwide campaign for customers to enter their own personal health-and-wellness success stories in the "Me on GNC" photo and video contest.

April 5, 2013
NIH funds drug-herb interaction research at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy

The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy on Wednesday announced that it is the recipient of a five-year, $2.1 million grant to train graduate and postdoctoral students in natural product drugs and dietary supplements.

March 29, 2013
Vitamin Squeeze offers powdered water enhancers

Vitamin Squeeze announced the release of a full line of powdered water enhancers available in supermarkets nationwide.

March 28, 2013
Reese launches first product under new 'Old School' brand

Reese Pharmaceutical on Thursday announced the development of its Old School brand, which will feature products that have been used for generations.

March 27, 2013
Soho Flordis International launches Calorease diet aid

Soho Flordis International recently launched Calorease, formulated with a patented fat binder called FBCx, into the U.S. market.

March 26, 2013
GNC extends Preventive Nutrition brand with 11 new supplements

GNC extended its Preventive Nutrition brand to help supplement a number of conditions, including eye health, liver health and digestive health.

March 26, 2013
La Vox Media Group launches Hispanic-centric health information site

La Vox Media Group launched Saludify.com, a site designed to provide Latinos with daily news and content to live a better life and improve their health.

March 26, 2013
Muscle Milk launches new Light Peach Mango ready-to-drink flavor

CytoSport, a sports nutrition company and parent company of the Muscle Milk brand, announced it has launched a new Peach Mango flavor in its Muscle Milk Light 14-oz. ready-to-drink bottles.

March 25, 2013
SanMedica unveils new HGH-booster at Academy of Women's Health's Annual Congress

SanMedica International introduced its SeroVital-HGH, a new oral human-growth hormone booster formulated with women in mind, at the Academy of Women's Health's Annual Congress.

March 22, 2013
Hawaiian Punch says Aloha to the breakfast table

Dr Pepper Snapple Group announced the new Hawaiian Punch Aloha Morning line of juice drinks to hit store shelves.

March 21, 2013
FDA advises against use of three adulterated drug products

The Food and Drug Administration advised consumers not to purchase or use three separate sexual enhancement products that are being promoted as dietary supplements because they contain undeclared and unapproved prescription-only ingredients.

March 21, 2013
New Chapter recalls 90-count Probiotic Elderberry dietary supplement

New Chapter voluntarily recalled a limited number of packages of its 90-count Probiotic Elderberry dietary supplement because it may contain an undeclared allergen - soy.

March 21, 2013
Study: Lower levels of vitamin D linked to greater cancer risk in smokers

Lower levels of vitamin D may predispose smokers to developing tobacco-related cancer, according to research published last week by Clinical Chemistry, the journal of the American Association of Clinical Chemistry.

March 19, 2013
GAO pushes FDA for final NDI guidance to improve enforcement efforts

The U.S. Government Accountability Office on Monday advised the Food and Drug Administration to establish a time frame on New Dietary Ingredient guidance, as well as guidance clarifying whether a liquid product may be labeled and marketed as a dietary supplement or as a conventional food with added ingredients.

March 18, 2013
Robinson Pharma preps launch of new probiotic

Robinson Pharma introduced its Unique IS-2 Probiotic Softgel in collaboration with B&D Nutritional Ingredients and Unique Biotech USA.

March 15, 2013
Cardium Therapeutics introduces new vitamin format: popping pellet candy

Cardium Therapeutics announced its To Go Brands operating unit has expanded its VitaRocks kids' vitamins product line and that retail distribution has been expanded into select Target stores.

March 14, 2013
CRN to host annual meeting in Utah

The Council for Responsible Nutrition announced it is taking its annual executive conference to Utah for the first time in its 40-year history.

March 14, 2013
Merck's James Mackey elected CHPA chairman

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association officially elected James Mackey, SVP U.S. region head for Merck Consumer Care, as the association's chairman.

March 14, 2013
Retailer taken to task for iterating supplement claim found on NIH information page

Walgreens was singled out in a lawsuit earlier this week for suggesting a vitamin E supplement may help improve cardiovascular health.

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