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Water Damage Part II

steveb@chromadex.com — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:29:00 GMT

Seems like the water issue is moving backwards, not forwards. There must be some force (dollars) driving the misrepresentation of water in raw materials. In our opinion, the single biggest adulterant in raw materials is, yes you guessed it…water.

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Odd Behaviour

andrew@npicenter.com — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:59:00 GMT

In any normal week, I see quite a few updates from the FDA regarding companies they've sent warning letters to, actions they've taken against illegitimate companies and more. This week, however, I found it curious that they retracted a posted warning letter to Procter and Gamble regarding their NyQuil product with added vitamin C.

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Water Damage: Part 1

steveb@chromadex.com — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:32:00 GMT

Part One in a three part series highlighting the negative effects of water in raw materials on our industry

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On the Eve of Expo East

andrew@npicenter.com — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:21:00 GMT

As most of you know, Natural Products Expo East is at our doorstep, starting next Wednesday, September 23^rd through the 26^th...

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Reb. A in the Media this Week

andrew@npicenter.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:00:00 GMT

This week there’s been quite a bit of buzz surrounding Rebaudioside A, the latest and greatest hot topic.

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Ingredient Suppliers' Distress Bad for All

len@npicenter.com — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:42:00 GMT

There have been several times while in this industry when I really wished I didn't know what I know. In at least a dual role (editor and CEO), I find myself privy to information that should not be publicly disclosed, but is important enough for the future and integrity of the industry, that morally, it needs to be at least shared - in principle. Even if only to let others know what to watch for, the signs and signals of self-destructive behavior, in some cases, especially if we really do care about building a better industry, we have to at least tell part of the story.

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Let's Assist Nourish America by Supporting "Centrum Ultra’s My Ultra Goals Sweepstakes"

len@npicenter.com — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:32:00 GMT

Industry not-for-profit Nourish America needs a bit of help as it works on the "Centrum Ultra’s My Ultra Goals Sweepstakes". Help pass the word.

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GSK vs. The Supplement Industry: Who Wins?

marc@usulaw.com — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:34:00 GMT

FDA receives “32 reports of liver injury including 27 requiring hospitalization” in users of GlaxoSmithKline’s Alli OTC weight loss drug. FDA receives 23 reports of liver injury including one death in users of the dietary supplement Hydroxycut. Guess which one is still on the market.

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Not all microencapsulants are created equal

steveb@chromadex.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:23:00 GMT

Lets talk about microencapsulated fat-soluble vitamins. There are many forms, and several new encapsulants have appeared over the past few years.

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Healthcare Industry vs. Supplement Industry: Who wins?

marc@usulaw.com — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:07:00 GMT

The Wall Street Journal reports that industry affected by proposed health-care reform spent $133 million lobbying on the issue before Congress last quarter. How do you think the supplement industry stacks up?

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