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FTC loses appeal in Garden of Life contempt case 3
Nature of scientific expertise called into question in health claims litigation.
DMAA done for, USPlabs agrees to reformulate 4
The last of 10 manufacturers to comply with FDA's April 2012 warning letters, Jack3d-maker USPlabs has agreed to remove controversial stimulant ingredient DMAA from its bestselling workout supplements.
Private equity firm acquires probiotic pioneer, UAS Labs
Private equity firm acquires probiotic pioneer UAS Labs
Two new probiotic pros take the helm with Dr. Dash, continuing to focus on this booming category with new research while supporting the retail distribution channel exclusively.
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UK runner's death linked to DMAA
A UK coroner hopes new findings from a marathoner's untimely death will "publicise the potentially harmful effects of DMAA during extreme exertion."
Neptune launches 'nuclear strike' against krill competitors with ITC patent complaint 5
The patent wars in the krill oil market continue with a major move from Neptune Technologies & Bioressources. Will the case bring change to the U.S. supply market?
Despite stock dive, Annie's frozen pizza recall 'relatively insignificant' to business
A frozen pizza recall caused a sharp drop in stock price for Annie's (BNNY), but the hiccup is unlikely to hurt the company's long-term prospects.
7 nutrition industry trends for 2013 1
It's time to put the 2012 headlines to bed and look to the future. These are Nutrition Business Journal's trend predictions for 2013.
Remember FSMA? Well, now it matters
Two new rules from FDA give legs to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and change the U.S. system for food safety from reactive to preventive.
Eli Lilly's wild bet on patenting natural products
A method-of-use patent that requires doctors to prescribe vitamin B12 and folic acid alongside Eli Lilly's Alimta pharmaceutical may be the key to protecting the drug maker's long-term viability.
Gambian president to build all-herbal AIDS hospital
Gambian president to build all-herbal AIDS hospital 5
Is the world ready to accept herbal cures for AIDS or is the idea simply antagonistic to established medicine?
Health Canada caps caffeine in energy drinks, 28 companies forced to reformulate 2
Effective Jan. 2 in Canada, single-serving cans may contain no more than 180 mg of caffeine or 400 mg per liter for resealable drinks. Could similar regulation be on the way in the United States?
Of raids & recalls: FDA cracks down on adulterated pain relief supplements 2
Reumofan Plus, a drug cocktail parading as a pain management supplement, made headlines this summer when FDA put out a health alert. Now, it has reappeared as WOW, prompting the agency to take action.
How to beat The Dr. Oz Effect: Sell a good product 4
Instead of reacting to The Dr. Oz Effect, here are suggestions for a more proactive way to anticipate new trends.
Days numbered for brominated vegetable oil? 7
This ingredient, used in 10 percent of US beverages, has been linked to neurological disorders and hormone disruption. Why won't FDA take it off its approved food additives list?

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