Council for Responsible Nutrition

As we look ahead to celebrating Thanksgiving Day in the U.S., our CRN team is filled with gratitude for the vibrant community of members, partners, and other professionals who drive innovation and excellence in health and wellness through #dietarysupplements and #functionalfood. We are thankful for the opportunity to work together for better health and nutrition for all!

???? The stage is set for significant change in Washington and beyond?as the new Trump administration makes its cabinet nominations, the new Congress prepares to take over, and agencies brace for shifts with repercussions extending nationwide. What do #dietarysupplement and #functionalfood companies need to know about legislative and regulatory developments impacting their business? ?? CRN MEMBERS: Join us for a thought-provoking post-election panel discussion with experts tracking state, federal, and international activity that can help you navigate what’s to come: https://lnkd.in/ei5M3f6M

In this episode of Supplement Source, host Jeff Ventura sits down with Alyssa Dweck, Chief Medical Officer for CRN Member Bonafide Health, to tackle the often-overlooked yet vital topic of menopause. Together, they break down the myths, misconceptions, and stigma surrounding this natural life stage, exploring the evolving understanding of menopause symptoms and the growing role of science-backed supplements. Touching on research insights, real-world patient care, and annual consumer surveys, Dr. Dweck shares how the supplement industry is innovating to meet women’s needs, and why healthcare practitioners and consumers alike are beginning to embrace these solutions. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, industry expert, or curious listener, this conversation sheds light on the future of menopause care and the importance of empowering women with knowledge and options. #menopause #supplements #bonafidehealth #dweck #crn Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eNMm75Zp

In case you missed it!

In a one-source article that appeared on Fox News TV's website by Angelica Stabile (https://lnkd.in/djb3KgWz) UK interviewee Amina Khan, who is the founder of "an active ingredients-based skincare and supplements brand," is quoted as saying of gummy supplements: "Some of these gummies don’t even have enough nutrients in them to have an effect on you." The fact of the matter is that gummy supplements marketed legally in the United States are required by the FDA to have 100 percent of the nutrients listed on the label for the entire time they are sold in the store (i.e. before they expire). To say, as Ms. Khan did, that they are "just a sugar pill," is a sweeping mischaracterization of what is actually a class of product marketed by major manufacturers of supplements who continually invest millions of dollars into the research and development of these products to ensure they comply with federal regulations related to dosage. As bad is Khan's assertion that multivitamins have "'a bit of everything' in them...(that the actual nutrients in them are) so low they hardly have an effect on you." Also patently wrong for the same reason as mentioned above. Perhaps if Ms. Stabile interviewed multiple sources for her story, including those that don't own their own supplement companies, she would have discovered that regulations in the United States ensure supplements are made according to good manufacturing practices, and that both multivitamins and gummy supplements are used effectively by millions of people everyday to improve their health and wellness.

In an article in Men's Health by Julie Stewart (https://lnkd.in/evn_5F5P) the author unfortunately conflates the regulatory definition of "supplements" with the term "nutraceuticals," insisting that consumers might be consuming "nutraceuticals" without even knowing because the term is not indicated on product labels. But in fact, the term "nutraceuticals" is non-regulatory parlance for "supplements," and all legally-marketed supplements do indicate that they are supplements on the label via the Supplement Facts panel. A consumer would know if they are taking a "nutraceutical" by merely looking for the Supplement Facts label on the product.

Florence Okaro LL.B., MBA of Standard Process Inc., is new to CRN’s board of directors in 2024 but has a longtime connection of more than 20 years to the association through her previous roles in the #dietarysupplement industry. https://lnkd.in/g3TEVTeC Under her leadership, Standard Process maintains an unwavering focus on quality and testing to manage the purity, safety, and consistency of its supplements. https://lnkd.in/gC9eupfy

Such a great conversation with Ariana Gordillo De Vivero about the partnership between CRN and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC). Through the alliance, CRN's Access Initiative is aiming to help nutritionally underserved communities throughout the U.S. in 2025. #accessinitiative Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ekvCgV4V

CRN members are raising the bar for #probiotic-containing #dietarysupplement and #functionalfood products by following CRN's voluntary guidelines that promote #transparency and #quality. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eJNqbmjW ??

?? ICYMI: CRN President & CEO Steven Mister explains how the association’s self-regulation programs empower members to maintain high standards and champion #transparency across #dietarysupplement and #functionalfood products in a recent "Supplement Source" episode. ?? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ejtbvF6b