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New US Dietary Guidelines 2025-2030 Released
Guide to the Safe Intake of Dietary Supplements
Comprehensive guide on supplement safety and dosage limits for 2026. Addresses risks of excessive intake and specific considerations for various vitamins and minerals.
Investigation Reveals Supplements with 12-Fold Overdose
Which? investigation finds dietary supplements with up to 12 times the safe maximum levels for vitamins and minerals on online platforms.
Guide to Novel Food Approval in the United Kingdom
EU Biotech Act: Opportunities for Novel Foods
Pre-submission consultations are expanded, but novel foods remain excluded from sandboxes.
Citrulline and Nitric Oxide Production: JISSN Position Stand
Gonzalez AM & Trexler ET (2020). J Int Soc Sports Nutr. Citrulline Malate for pump and performance.
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Guide to the Safe Intake of Dietary Supplements
Comprehensive guide on supplement safety and dosage limits for 2026. Addresses risks of excessive intake and specific considerations for various vitamins and minerals.
New US Dietary Guidelines 2025-2030 Released
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 were published on January 7, 2026, explicitly recognizing dietary supplements as a tool to close nutrient gaps.
Investigation Reveals Supplements with 12-Fold Overdose
Which? investigation finds dietary supplements with up to 12 times the safe maximum levels for vitamins and minerals on online platforms.
NPA Provides Updates on NAC, NMN, and Supplement Regulation
The Natural Products Association provides updates on current developments regarding NAC enforcement discretion, NMN status, and state-level supplement restrictions.
Guide to Novel Food Approval in the United Kingdom
Comprehensive guide to the novel food approval process in the UK, including pre-application support and comparison with the EU system.
FSA Releases New Food Supplement Safety Guidance
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published new safety guidelines for dietary supplements to help consumers make informed decisions.
EFSA Publishes New Guidelines for Dietary Supplements
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published updated guidelines for dietary supplements, covering safety assessments, nutrient sources, and the regulatory framework for vitamins and minerals.
Austria Repeats Control Action for Online Food Supplements
April 2025 control action examined 82 samples from online trade, with 11 products deemed not marketable due to unauthorized novel foods and labeling deficiencies.
Austria: High Complaint Rate in Online Food Supplement Controls
AGES control action revealed 44% complaint rate in food supplements from internet orders, with 21 products legally objectionable and one containing mercury.
ANSES Warns About Food Supplement Risks and Misconceptions
ANSES and ANSM emphasize that despite being widely consumed, food supplements are not innocuous and can pose health risks, particularly when consumed without professional advice.
France Bans Garcinia Cambogia Supplements Due to Severe Health Risks
In April 2025, France implemented a ban on food supplements containing Garcinia cambogia following ANSES opinion identifying severe adverse effects including hepatic damage, with one death reported.
Iron Supplements Recalled for Child-Resistant Packaging Violations
iHerb recalled California Gold Nutrition Iron Supplements for violating federal child-resistant packaging standards, posing poisoning risk to young children.
Joint Pain Supplement Recalled for Meloxicam Contamination
123Herbals recalled Silintan capsules tainted with meloxicam, posing risks of cardiovascular events, gastrointestinal bleeding, and kidney injury.
Male Enhancement Supplement Recalled for Undeclared Sildenafil
StuffbyNainax LLC recalled MR.7 SUPER 700000 dietary supplement due to undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil, posing dangerous blood pressure risks.
FSA Reduces CBD Acceptable Daily Intake to 10mg
UK FSA reduced acceptable daily intake for CBD from 70mg to 10mg per day, prompting product reformulation and updated labelling requirements.
BfR Warns About High-Dose Vitamin D Bolus Supplements
BfR warns that high bolus doses of Vitamin D (500 µg every 20 days) pose health risks including increased falls and bone fractures, especially when combined with Vitamin K2.
EU Assigns 34 Probiotic Strains 'Not Novel' Status
European Commission updated Novel Food Catalogue to classify 34 probiotic strains as not novel, providing regulatory clarity for manufacturers.
Mycoprotein Fermotein Receives Positive EFSA Safety Opinion
EFSA NDA Panel confirmed safety of mycoprotein ingredient Fermotein for use in food, beverages, and supplements, with no genotoxicity or allergenicity concerns.
EFSA Issues Opinion on Red Yeast Rice Monacolins Safety
EFSA's NDA Panel conducted scientific opinion on additional data related to safety of monacolins from red yeast rice, addressing uncertainties in establishing Health-Based Guidance Value.
2026 Trends in EU and UK Food Law
Precision-bred organisms, CBD products, and tightened BPA/PFAS controls shape 2026.
RASFF Notifications: Food Supplements and Fraud
Analysis shows: Food supplements frequently involved in RASFF fraud notifications - pharmaceuticals and composition in focus.
Modern Warrior Recalls Supplement Due to Tianeptine
Recall due to undeclared tianeptine and 1,4-DMAA - life-threatening risks identified.
FDA Warns Against Toxic Oleander Supplements
Tejocote root products adulterated with toxic yellow oleander - FDA warns of life-threatening risks.
EU Biotech Act: Opportunities for Novel Foods
Pre-submission consultations are expanded, but novel foods remain excluded from sandboxes.
FDA Considers Relaxing Supplement Warning Labels
FDA may reduce disclaimer requirements - critics warn of weakened consumer protection.
EU Food Supplement Regulation 2026: Key Changes
Harmonization of maximum levels, new ingredients, and stricter health claims enforcement in 2026.
EFSA Novel Food Approval: Industry Criticizes Process
Doubled costs and seven months processing time: Industry criticizes EFSA approval procedure.
FSA UK: Strict Regulation for Food Supplements
The UK FSA implements strict regulations for food supplements. Positive list, health claims, and novel foods in focus.
Citrulline and Nitric Oxide Production: JISSN Position Stand
Gonzalez AM & Trexler ET (2020). J Int Soc Sports Nutr. Citrulline Malate for pump and performance.
Diets and Body Composition: JISSN Position Stand
Aragon AA et al. (2017). J Int Soc Sports Nutr. Diets for optimal body composition in athletes.
Meal Frequency and Body Composition: JISSN Position Stand
La Bounty PM et al. (2011). J Int Soc Sports Nutr. Meal frequency, protein timing, and body composition.
Energy Drinks: JISSN Position Stand
Campbell B et al. (2013). J Int Soc Sports Nutr. Official statement on energy drinks and athletic performance.
Multi-Ingredient Pre-Workout Supplements: JISSN Position Stand
Harty PS et al. (2018). J Int Soc Sports Nutr. Multi-Ingredient Pre-Workout Supplements (MIPS) and performance.
Nitrate and Beetroot Juice: JISSN Position Stand
Stanelle ST et al. (2019). J Int Soc Sports Nutr. Dietary nitrate and athletic performance.
Vitamin D in Sports: JISSN Position Stand
Dahlquist DT et al. (2015). J Int Soc Sports Nutr. Vitamin D status and performance in athletes.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Sports: JISSN Position Stand
Gammone MA et al. (2018). J Int Soc Sports Nutr. EPA/DHA for inflammation modulation and recovery in athletes.
HMB (β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate): JISSN Position Stand
Wilson JM et al. (2013). J Int Soc Sports Nutr. Official statement on HMB dosing for muscle protection and strength gains.
Caffeine and Performance: JISSN Position Stand
Goldstein ER et al. (2010). J Int Soc Sports Nutr. Evidence-based recommendations on caffeine dosing and timing for athletes.
Beta-Alanine and Muscle Carnosine: JISSN Position Stand
Trexler ET et al. (2015). J Int Soc Sports Nutr. Official statement on beta-alanine dosing and paresthesia management.
Creatine Supplementation: JISSN Position Stand
Kreider RB et al. (2017). J Int Soc Sports Nutr. Comprehensive analysis of over 1000 studies on creatine safety and efficacy.
Protein Supplementation in Sports: JISSN Position Stand
Jäger R et al. (2017). J Int Soc Sports Nutr. Official statement on optimal protein dosing, timing, and types for athletes.
Beta-Alanine in Athletic Performance: Systematic Review
Saunders B et al. (2023). Sports Med. Meta-analysis on the effects of beta-alanine on anaerobic performance.
Protein Supplementation in Sarcopenia: Latest Meta-Analysis
Liao CD et al. (2024). Nutrients. Systematic review on the effects of protein supplementation on muscle mass and function.
Creatine in Cognitive Function: Systematic Review
Avgerinos KI et al. (2023). Exp Gerontol. Meta-analysis on the neuroprotective effects of creatine on cognitive parameters.
Resveratrol and Metabolic Health: Latest Evidence
Li Y et al. (2023). Phytomedicine. Systematic review on the effects of resveratrol on metabolic parameters.
Ashwagandha for Stress and Anxiety: Systematic Review
Lopresti AL et al. (2024). J Integr Med. Meta-analysis on the anxiolytic and stress-reducing effects of Ashwagandha.
Coenzyme Q10 and Heart Health: Latest Meta-Analysis
Fan L et al. (2023). Front Cardiovasc Med. Systematic review on the cardioprotective effects of CoQ10 in heart failure.
Zinc Supplementation in Immunodeficiency: Systematic Review
Wessels I et al. (2024). Nutrients. Review article on the immune-enhancing effects of zinc in various populations.
Curcumin in Osteoarthritis: Meta-Analysis on Pain Reduction
Zeng L et al. (2023). Front Pharmacol. Systematic review on the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin in osteoarthritis.
Probiotics and Immune Function: Current Systematic Review
Wang Y et al. (2024). Front Immunol. Comprehensive review on the immunomodulatory effects of various probiotic strains.