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TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Jonathan Emord. Trump's Key Advisors, GOP Retains House, DSHEA Anniversary Reflections, Big Pharma Regulation, Asarum Canadense, Young adult cancer rise, FDA Ad Rules, Pollution & Autism, Food Additives & Brain, Election propaganda for Kids and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/jonathan-emord-trumps-key-advisors-gop-retains-house-dshea-anniversary-reflections-big-pharma-regulation-asarum-canadense-young-adult-cancer-rise-fda-ad-rules-pollution-autism-food/

On the 30th anniversary of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, we sat down with United Natural Products Association (UNPA) President Loren Israelsen, who played an instrumental role in the landmark legislation that protects consumers' access to natural health products.

Élan M. Sudberg is CEO of Alkemist Labs, a passionately committed contract testing laboratory specializing in plant authentication, botanical ingredient identification and quantitative analytical services to the Food & Beverage, Nutraceutical and Cosmeceutical Industries. He holds a degree in chemistry from California State University Long Beach and has authored numerous journal articles on phytochemistry and analytical techniques for the natural products and nutraceutical industry. He is on the executive committee of the AHPA, as well as AHPA's Education and Research on Botanicals Foundation, and past chair of the Hemp and Medical Marijuana committee. He received the 2019 NutraIngredients-USA NutraChampion award for advocacy of best testing practices.   Together Élan and I explore the supplement industry, from the quality of supplements to the process of testing ingredients. Élan challenges the claim that the supplement industry is untested, unsafe and unregulated, and instead offers insights into what actually happens at each stage of testing and what it really means when raw materials are rejected. He gives an overview of the technology behind DNA testing for specific products, the role of HPTLC testing, commonly adulterated ingredients and the importance of challenging the healthcare and health science industries. I'm your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Episode Resources: Élan M. Sudberg - https://www.alkemist.com/about-elan-sudberg/ FDA Dietary Supplement Regulation - https://www.fda.gov/food/dietary-supplements HPTLC Testing - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3658041/ Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Quality & Manufacturing - https://www.designsforhealth.com/learn-more/quality-and-manufacturing Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:21 Élan was born into a scientist-filled family, cheated his way through high school chemistry, and now runs the world's biggest small-plant chemistry lab. 6:20 Élan takes on the pervasive myth that the supplement industry is unsafe, unregulated and untested.  09:43 The impact of the Dietary Supplement, Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA).  11:18 Details of the process of each stage of testing for supplemental raw materials.  22:00 A brief but complex history of the technology behind DNA testing for specific products.  28:53  HPTLC testing can distinguish a houseplant from a hot dog, but it can't detect quality. 33:48 Insisting on high quality raw materials- and rejecting some- may or may not mean that suppliers are trying to get away with low quality.  38:48 Commonly adulterated ingredients in the supplement industry including elderberry and ashwagandha.  42:04 Industry trends that are on the rise.  44:15 Élan preferred supplements, personal health practices, and his view on the importance of challenging the healthcare and health science industries.

Since the passing of DSHEA 30 years ago, the dietary supplement industry has gone from about 4,000 products in 1994 to an estimated 80,000 today. With 80% of U.S. consumers using dietary supplements, some say a stronger regulatory framework is needed to address the growing and changing industry, including the United States Pharmacopeia (USP).

The FDA Group's CEO, Nick Capman, sits down with Rick Beatty, Chief Science Officer and Senior VP of Quality and Regulatory at Robinson Pharma, the largest industry contract manufacturer in the U.S. They discuss: » Leadership philosophy, particularly the importance of focusing on employees' success as a pathway to organizational achievement. » Rick's shift in leadership approach after training with Marshall Goldsmith, moving from a self-centered to a people-centered approach. » The generational gap in leadership styles, with older generations often struggling to understand the mindset of younger employees. » How scientific and technical teams, often introverted, face challenges in communication and emotional intelligence (EQ)—and the importance of acknowledging and respecting different perceptions and realities to foster effective communication. » How Rick's international experience highlights the need for leaders to adapt their communication styles to different cultures and individual preferences. » Why reflective listening and using various communication styles are essential to ensure messages are effectively received and understood. Rick currently leads and manages multi-site manufacturing processes and systems for DSHEA, foods, and cosmetics. He manages employees, teams, and technology to pursue corporate goals in R&D, formulation, QC, Laboratory, QA, Regulatory, Audits, Compliance, and Customer Service engagement with National and FMD customers. Who is The FDA Group? The FDA Group helps life science organizations rapidly access the industry's best consultants, contractors, and candidates. Our resources assist in every stage of the product lifecycle, from clinical development to commercialization, with a focus in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Operations. https://www.thefdagroup.com/

Today's episode is a quick-fire Q&A on the topic of supplements - an area with a lot of confusion and misinformation. We talk about which supplements may be worth the expense, which supplements can benefit us as we age, and which supplements we personally take.00:34 - Do BCAAs actually help repair muscle?02:24 - Should doctors be ordering more blood panels for patients so they know how to supplement?05:43 - Do I need a greens powder supplement?07:48 - Are there any supplements that are more beneficial as we age?11:16 - Do any supplements actually work? (Here is more detail on DSHEA, an act that leaves dietary and herbal supplements exempt from most FDA regulations: https://www.kuer.org/politics/2018-12-18/how-a-1994-law-supercharged-utahs-supplement-industry)15:38 - What supplements do we take?Have more questions about supplements or any other topic related to your nutrition and fitness? Send them our way! Don't miss future episodes! Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.Follow along with Michael at @michaelulloapt on IG, Threads, Twitter, and Tik Tokhttps://www.michaelulloa.com/Follow along with Kate at @klnutrition on IG and threadshttps://www.katelymannutrition.com/

Nutritional supplements are a recurring topic in discussions between doctors and patients. Many people incorporate supplements into the daily routine when they are looking to enhance their well-being or cure an ailment. But how do you know if you're using the right nutritional supplements? On this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia and Dr. Tod Cooperman, MD discuss how to choose effective supplements, and what factors you should consider when looking to add supplements to your diet. Dr. Cooperman is the president, founder, and editor-in-chief of ConsumerLab.com, which is dedicated to independent reviews of supplements. He pursued the testing and review of supplements after seeing the impact of the DSHEA act in the 1990s, which allowed companies to make claims about products that they previously weren't able to, leading to an explosion of interest in the health supplement market. Understanding what goes into supplements can be a complex science in an industry that lacks FDA regulation. The team at ConsumerLab.com has set up detailed testing procedures at specialized labs to identify which products on the market are delivering on their claims. Despite a boom in popularity, Dr. Cooperman explains he's not a fan of gummies because their dosage can be inaccurate due to the semi-liquid environment of the product. “There are not a lot of requirements from the FDA, but a product does have to have 100% of what it claims,” says Dr. Cooperman. “So companies don't want to produce a product that's going to fall below that; otherwise, they're in violation of the regulations. So they put in more.” Dr. Cooperman also shares insight into how to make an informed purchase, what to be wary of when shopping online for supplements, and what supplements he takes personally.

You reach for your multivitamins and fish oil each morning, a habit ingrained in your routine. You've heard the benefits, you've read about them, and you believe they're helping you avoid disease, slowing the impact of aging, and helping you maintain better mental health. But when you squint at the labels, hoping to read about the health benefits that'll motivate you to keep taking them, you find that the language is indirect. Even weak. Are they tiptoeing around something? Yes, they are. And that something is a substantial piece of legislation called the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). This act determines the dance between the world of scientific research and the health claims that supplement companies can make. You might not be interested in laws and legislation, but if you're interested in using products that support optimal health, you should understand what high-quality, professional supplements can and cannot say on labels and marketing materials. That way, you won't think a great product is subpar, just because it doesn't claim to impact your health the same way its supporting research says it will. Stay with me as we demystify the gap between what you hear in the bustling grapevine of supplement research and what you read on the label of your trusty bottle of pills. The History and Purpose of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) Back in 1994, consumers were just starting to realize the potential benefits of nutritional supplements and fought hard to protect their right to access them.Hilmas, C. J., Gillette, S. M., & Mullins, M. E. (2008). Herbal remedies: the design of a new course in pharmacy. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 72(6), Article 136. doi:10.5688/aj7206136 This was when the DSHEA was born. Born out of a need to define and regulate the rapidly growing supplement industry, the DSHEA was more than just a new rule in the rule book. It was a landmark law that drew a clear line between foods (and supplements) and drugs.Scott, J., & Rountree, R. (1998). The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 4(3), 230-235. doi:10.1089/act.1998.4.230 The birth of DSHEA wasn't a simple process, and it wasn't born in a vacuum. Its creation was a collaboration between lawmakers, supplement companies, consumers, and medical professionals.Dickinson, A., & MacKay, D. (2004). Health habits and other characteristics of dietary supplement users: a review. Nutrition Journal, 13(14), 2. doi:10.1186/1475-2891-13-14 Each had their interest and their voice in crafting this critical piece of legislation. Some noteworthy figures who played instrumental roles include: Senator Orrin Hatch: A Republican Senator from Utah, Hatch represented a state where many prominent dietary supplement companies are based. He was a stalwart supporter of the industry, and his influence was pivotal in crafting and pushing the DSHEA through Congress.Brownie S. (2005). The politics of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act. American Journal of Public Health, 95(3), 437–446. Senator Tom Harkin: A Democrat from Iowa, he was influenced by his personal experiences with dietary supplements, which he believed had helped him with his allergies.Gostin LO. (1994). Dietary Supplements and Health Promotion or Disease Prevention. JAMA, 272(16), 1283–1284. Congressman Bill Richardson: A Congressman from New Mexico who introduced the companion bill in the House of Representatives, which eventually became the DSHEA. Gerald Kessler: Founder of Nature's Plus supplements. Kessler was a critical industry voice who championed the rights of supplement companies, working closely with Senators Hatch and Harkin in the formulation of DSHEA. These figures, along with many others, created a law that could strike a balance between the consumer's right to access dietary supplements and the need for appropriate regulation and safety.

If you are in the consumer healthcare industry, you probably know about GMPs, or Good Manufacturing Practices. But what do they specifically mean when it comes to dietary supplements, and how do VMS companies prepare for an FDA inspection? More Information: CHPA Chat: The History of DSHEA and Its Founding Mothers and Fathers With special guests: Larisa Pavlick, Senior Director, Product Quality and Technical Affairs, CHPA, Josh Long, Associate Editorial Director, Natural Products Insider, Informa Markets Health and Nutrition, and Asa Waldstein, Principal, Supplement Advisory Group Hosted by: Anita Brikman, Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, CHPA; and Executive Director, CHPA Educational Foundation 

https://blog.priceplow.com/industry-news/nmn-fda Mike gives the situation report on the FDA vs. NMN, reading his long-form article titled NMN, FDA, and the Supplement Industry's Fight for Its Life as it stands through February 20, 2023. This should get you up to speed on the situation the dietary supplement industry finds itself in, where the FDA has decided to pull a New Dietary Ingredient Notification (NDIN) for reasons unrelated to safety – something that is not granted in any law or regulation. You'll learn about the New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) process (which is a notification, not an approval), GRAS (generally recognized as safe) affirmation, DSHEA 1994, and the biochemistry and health importance NMN — which is quite literally just a B vitamin (and a rather powerful one) that's found rather commonly in nature. We also get into David Sinclair and the Joe Rogan Experience, although they're rather irrelevant to the legal side of this case. Follow along on YouTube or read the article at https://blog.priceplow.com/industry-news/nmn-fda

https://blog.priceplow.com/industry-news/nmn-fda Mike gives the situation report on the FDA vs. NMN, reading his long-form article titled NMN, FDA, and the Supplement Industry's Fight for Its Life as it stands through February 20, 2023. This should get you up to speed on the situation the dietary supplement industry finds itself in, where the FDA has decided to pull a New Dietary Ingredient Notification (NDIN) for reasons unrelated to safety – something that is not granted in any law or regulation. You'll learn about the New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) process (which is a notification, not an approval), GRAS (generally recognized as safe) affirmation, DSHEA 1994, and the biochemistry and health importance NMN — which is quite literally just a B vitamin (and a rather powerful one) that's found rather commonly in nature. We also get into David Sinclair and the Joe Rogan Experience, although they're rather irrelevant to the legal side of this case. Follow along on YouTube or read the article at https://blog.priceplow.com/industry-news/nmn-fda

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Steve Lankford, whose Health Quest Podcast spans more than twenty years and upwards of 400 episodes, is one of the natural product industry's most outspoken voices. From starting in retail during the early days of the health food industry, to becoming an early adopter in streaming and podcasting, Steve's commitment to education is simply outstanding. Now, he joins Tom & Nan to talk about important legislation, the FDA, educating consumers, and much more!  In Naturals in the News this week, we discuss a new study that an inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds or more is an indicator of death from all causes within the next 10 years and, on the opposite side, you'll see how a little coffee may extend your life. More news surprises such as the benefits of a cucumber sugar and full spectrum vitamin E for longevity. In this week's Naturals in the Know we have a very special guest, Steve Lankford, radio and podcasting since 1995 in the Natrual Health channel. Learn about DSHEA, and why it's so important for those who wish to continue taking supplements and herbs for natural health. Show Links Check out the Supplement Super Sleuth & Herbal Storyteller on Facebook Learn more about our work at watersedgewellness.com Guest Links Check out the Health Quest Podcast: https://healthquestpodcast.com/  Learn more about the Natural Products Association: https://www.npanational.org/ 

Steve Lankford, whose Health Quest Podcast spans more than twenty years and upwards of 400 episodes, is one of the natural product industry's most outspoken voices. From starting in retail during the early days of the health food industry, to becoming an early adopter in streaming and podcasting, Steve's commitment to education is simply outstanding. Now, he joins Tom & Nan to talk about important legislation, the FDA, educating consumers, and much more!  In Naturals in the News this week, we discuss a new study that an inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds or more is an indicator of death from all causes within the next 10 years and, on the opposite side, you'll see how a little coffee may extend your life. More news surprises such as the benefits of a cucumber sugar and full spectrum vitamin E for longevity. In this week's Naturals in the Know we have a very special guest, Steve Lankford, radio and podcasting since 1995 in the Natrual Health channel. Learn about DSHEA, and why it's so important for those who wish to continue taking supplements and herbs for natural health. Show Links Check out the Supplement Super Sleuth & Herbal Storyteller on Facebook Learn more about our work at watersedgewellness.com Guest Links Check out the Health Quest Podcast: https://healthquestpodcast.com/  Learn more about the Natural Products Association: https://www.npanational.org/ 

In this episode I talk to Steve Lankford. Steve is the host of The Health Quest Podcast, one of the most popular health and nutrition podcasts on the internet. We discuss: - How Steve got to where he is today. - Nutritional supplements and what to consider when buying. - How nutritional supplements affect the Microbiome. - Probiotics, Prebiotics and Postbiotic Metabolites. A little more about Steve: Over 40 years of nutritional retailing since 1976. Over 19 years of radio broadcasting since 1995. Over 20 years of internet streaming since 1999. Internet podcast on iTunes beginning in 2011. Political activist during the DSHEA years 1991-1994. Political activist during the Wisconsin Dietitians Licensing battles. 2008-2012. Websites: FamilyNutritionCenter.com HealthQuestPodcast.com

ACTION ALERT! Let's not try to fix what isn't broken. In this podcast, Betsy and Ramona Billingslea of Betsy's Health Foods discuss the latest threat to our supplements, S. 4090 and Senator Durbin's rider added to the 400-page Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) that must be reauthorized this September 2022. We discuss the particulars of these legislative actions, why Dietary Supplement Health Education Act (DSHEA) works and doesn't need fixed, and the grass roots effort in the early 1990s that helped bring DSHEA into existence. DSHEA defines supplements as food, which is why we can sell them and why we are always adding the disclaimer that supplements don't cure, prevent or treat any illness. DSHEA provides the FDA with the oversight to monitor supplement manufacturing, approve certain structure/function and limited health claims, and more. The proof of DSHEA's efficacy is in action. Supplements have by far the lowest Adverse Event Reporting. Our AERs are less than a percent of all AERs reported (including reports from actual drugs). Your own faith in the supplements products you take, as well as your experience in their efficacy also prove that DSHEA effectively monitors the supplement industry. Though S. 4090 and the policy added to PDUFA may seem harmless or even sound like a decent idea, they actually make way for the FDA to overreach, deciding that your supplements are drugs just because a drug company may have investigated the possibility of using the supplement as a drug. . . 40 years ago. We hope you find this podcast an informative introduction into the current controversy concerning supplements. We want the power of choice to be where it belongs, in your hands. We want you to know that coming together, we can defeat this bad policy. Keep posted through our email and on our website. Our home page includes a section titled ACTION ALERT--SAVE OUR SUPPLEMENTS! We're working to keep that section as up-to-date as possible so you have the tools you need to act. Thank you for your support all these years. We thank you in advance for joining us in this fight to yet again save our supplements. Sincerely, Betsy and Ramona

https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/npa-vs-dick-durbin-s4090 On April 26, Senators Dick Durbin (IL) and Mike Braun (IN) proposed a bill titled Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2022, which would have serious ramifications on the way business and commerce is done in the dietary supplement industry. We invited a powerhouse team of industry veterans and experts to discuss what this bill would mean for the industry: Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D – CEO/President of the Natural Products Association (NPA) Joe Weiss – President of branded ingredient developer Nutrition21 and NPA Board Member Doug Kalman, Ph.D – Senior Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for The Natural Products Association All Dietary Supplements would now need FDA pre-approval? The discussion centers around the text of the bill, and how its subtle wording would effectively create a situation where supplement manufacturers would require pre-market approval in order to enter the marketplace, otherwise they'd be deemed misbranded and subject to legal action. Quick links before listening Read the bill's text – https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4090/text Compose a message to your representatives – https://www.votervoice.net/NPA/Campaigns/94238/Respond Video: PricePlow Invites the NPA to Discuss Dick Durbin's S.4090 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl5gDfFFGpQ Detailed Show Notes (0:00) – Introduction to the situation (0:40) – Guest introductions (3:30) – Dan Fabricant's opening statement: (4:35) – Pre-Market Approval (5:00) – NDI (New Dietary Ingredient) (6:15) – The bill's vagaries: (7:45) – There are no specifics and no protection for what gets on the list. (7:50) – FDA's recent activity (9:20) – Joe Weiss talks about the consumer-facing side (11:30) – There's precedence for FDA malfeasance (12:20) – The bill is sneakily-worded (12:50) – Commerce in America (13:45) – Supplements aren't pharmaceuticals (14:05) – Tianeptine?! Dick Durbin's presentation of this bill (16:55) – This bill does not enhance or improve consumer safety (18:40) – FDA correct action? (20:30) – Joe discusses how DSHEA 1994 affected the industry (22:20) – What would you say to Dick Durbin? What's the NPA's negotiation line? (24:20) – Opening the door for frivolous lawsuits (24:50) – Senator Durbin and the Supplement Industry (27:15) – The bill's aim (28:00) – The listing of retailers?! (29:45) – New flavors require pre-market registration! (31:15) – Opens the door for politicization (34:00) – The manpower required for this (35:00) – FDA's facility inspections are down! (37:00) – Potential FDA improvements and comparisons to the food industry (42:30) – Many companies are more brazen these days (45:00) – Giving FDA ability to remove existing products through this bill (48:00) – Take Action Take Action!&... Read more on the PricePlow Blog

https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/npa-vs-dick-durbin-s4090-067: A bill (S.4090) introduced by Senator Dick Durbin would require PRE-APPROVAL from the FDA for all dietary supplements. Led by Dan Fabricant, Joe Weiss, and Doug Kalman, The Natural Products Association (NPA) is fighting back. On April 26, Senators Dick Durbin (IL) and Mike Braun (IN) proposed a bill titled Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2022,[1,2] which would have serious ramifications on the way business and commerce is done in the dietary supplement industry. We invited a powerhouse team of industry veterans and experts to discuss what this bill would mean for the industry: Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D - CEO/President of the Natural Products Association (NPA) Joe Weiss - President of branded ingredient developer Nutrition21 and NPA Board Member Doug Kalman, Ph.D - Senior Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for The Natural Products Association All Dietary Supplements would now need FDA pre-approval? The discussion centers around the text of the bill, and how its subtle wording would effectively create a situation where supplement manufacturers would require pre-market approval in order to enter the marketplace, otherwise they'd be deemed misbranded and subject to legal action. Quick links before listening Read the bill's text - https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4090/text Compose a message to your representatives - https://www.votervoice.net/NPA/Campaigns/94238/Respond Video: PricePlow Invites the NPA to Discuss Dick Durbin's S.4090 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl5gDfFFGpQ Audio Version Subscribe to the PricePlow Podcast on Your Favorite Service iTunesSpotify Google PodcastsSoundCloud Detailed Show Notes The Natural Products Association is the leading trade association for dietary supplements, known for its strong lobbying presence in Washington D.C. It acts as an industry watchdog on regulatory and legislative issues. 0:00 - Introduction to the situation 0:40 - Guest introductions 3:30 - Dan Fabricant's opening statement: This is a listing bill, and in many ways, the agency already has the information this bill would mandate. Signed in 1994, DSHEA is the prevailing law of the land for the dietary supplement industry.[3] It was designed to give consumers access but with consumer protection, and it's done a great job of balancing those two. It's one of the safest commodities the FDA regulates, if not the safest. This bill would restrict access and restrict the industry's size, while limiting consumer choices. A listing authority "This is designed to give FDA a listing authority, where they're going to tell you basically what you can and cannot set your shelf with. That's a problem on a number of levels." 4:35 - Pre-Market Approval What we're really concerned about is the pre-approval aspect of this bill. "This is effectively pre-market approval for supplements... we don't have pre-market approval for orange juice or chocolate chip cookies or calcium in milk... so this is really odd". 5:00 - NDI (New Dietary Ingredient) Dan explains how new dietary ingredients are brought to market through the NDI process.[4,5] But with this bill, if you are using old dietary ingredients in the market, and merely change the flavor, you need permission from the government to go to market?! You have to make the list to go to market?! Seems very excessive. 6:15 - The bill's vagaries: The crux of the issue: combining two critical parts of the bill Dan reads a couple parts of the bill's text: "...commercial distribution which has not been included in any listing previously submitted by the responsible person to the Secretary under this section shall be submitted to the Secretary prior to introducing the dietary supplement into interstate commerce."[2] Seems benign enough, just give them a listing. But wait,

The RSB Show 4-25-22 - Orrin Hatch dies, DSHEA, Brian Hooker, COVID-19 and the surge in Decidual Cast Shedding, NY mandate backlash, Unvaxxed NYPD ultimatum, Nutritional intelligence

From the wild west to mainstream products, listen to how the dietary supplements industry continues to mature from the perspective of Duffy MacKay, CHPA's Senior Vice President of Dietary Supplements. Find out what's next for the industry in this episode of CHPA Chat! Hosted by: Anita Brikman, Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, and Executive Director, CHPA Educational Foundation

We Discuss the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) DSHEA protects our rights to access safe, effective nutritional supplements. Most people who take supplements do not know about DSHEA. Even within the supplement industry many people were not around in the early 1990s or don’t remember. In this interview with Asa Waldstein, […] The post 402 – Are Your Supplements Really Regulated and How? appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

Ma Huang is one of the most useful and absolutely the most controversial herbs in the entire Chinese herbal pharmacopeia. Why is it so important and why has it been banned in most developed nations? We will be exploring these questions as well as looking at the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), which is the legal act allowing it to be banned in the United States. This is one of the most interesting episodes yet of Sperb's Herbs. Don't miss it! Picture from: chinese medicine png from pngtree.com

Ever wonder how DSHEA became the regulatory framework for the dietary supplements industry? Join pioneers Patricia Knight, Scott Bass, and Loren Israelsen — three of the most influential people who advocated for this legislation in 1994 — as they share stories on how they got it done and why the industry can benefit from its modernization 27 years later. Hosted by: John Troup, VP of Dietary Supplements, CHPA

How has consumer empowerment, trust, and confidence in dietary supplements contributed to growth in the self-care aisle? With more than 70,000 products on the market, the dietary supplements segment has just experienced its largest annual growth rate since 1997. While the category is well regulated, gaps in quality assurance are out there along with some inappropriate claims and adulterated products. Hear from Dr. Pieter Cohen as he shares his insights on how modernization of DSHEA will help improve category compliance and credibility. Hosted by: John Troup, VP of Dietary Supplements, CHPA

This information is from the American Herbalists Guild which is An Association of Herbal Practitioners. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is NOT legal advice.  General Questions About Herbal Medicine What is an herb? What is herbal medicine? How are herbs different from pharmaceutical drugs? How is herbal medicine different from conventional medicine? How can herbal medicine help me? How will I know if an herb will work for me? How long does it take for herbs to be effective after I take them? How safe are herbs? Where can I get safety information? How is the herbal industry regulated? How do herbalists practice? Are there different approaches to using herbs? Are the different types of herbalists? How do I choose a qualified herbalist? Regulatory Questions Is there a licensing process for herbalists in the US? Are there aby laws that protect my right to be an herbalist? Can I see clients? (sell products, promote brands) Can I teach about herbalism? What is DSHEA? What are Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)? Are there labelling requirements? What about FDA compliance? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andrea9559/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andrea9559/support

There is a critical shift happening. We are moving from managing disease to managing health. Consumers are motivated to be healthy more than ever. Covid-19 has taught us a lot about minimizing our risk, and focusing on wellness and prevention and in our lives. Anita and John dig into what this shift means to the consumer healthcare industry and specifically the dietary supplements category. Hosted by: Anita Brikman

WER host Rob Seeman reflects on the evolution of the podcast so far, with some sneak preview of what is to come with future interviews.  A very cold walk in the woods leads to a very different vibe, the video shows it all https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnHeI6gtSa0 featuring music by Jay Giles Smith IV

Gorilla Mind Smooth is the most potent and comprehensive stimulant-free Nootropic formula on the market. If you don't already know what Nootropics are, they are a category of compounds that can improve cognitive function. This can extend into many different specific benefits, but the main draw of Nootropics is their impact on productivity, concentration, creativity and information retention. Gorilla Mind Smooth is our stimulant-free version of Gorilla Mind that provides a smoother, much less extreme level of energy, but still maximizes mental clarity, memory, creativity and focus. Regardless if you're currently using stimulant-based products (coffee, energy drinks, pre-workouts, etc.), cycling off of stimulants, or just never use stimulants, Gorilla Mind Smooth is the most potent Nootropic formula you can add into your life to enhance cognitive function. https://youtu.be/Hcj8CinGG6s Reviews These are some of the reviews we've received from customers using Gorilla Mind Smooth: Gorilla Mind Smooth Supplement Facts Per Full Daily Dose: L-Tyrosine - 1000 mg Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom (Hericium Erinaceus) (standardized to 25% β-glucans) - 1000 mg DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol) - 750 mg Alpha GPC 50% (L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine) - 600 mg Kanna (Sceletium Tortuosum) - 500 mg Bacopa Monnieri (standardized to 45% Bacosides) - 400 mg L-Theanine - 200 mg Bioperine® (Black Pepper Fruit Extract) (standardized to 95% Piperine) - 10 mg Huperzine A (Huperzia serrata leaf standardized extract) - 400 mcg The original Gorilla Mind Smooth formula had PEA, Hordenine and Teacrine in it. Originally, I was trying to chase a stimulant-free energy boost in Smooth, which is why I had those ingredients in it. However, over the past year I've started to really lean towards reformulating Smooth to create an entirely Nootropic comprised formula that is 100% geared towards maxing out cognitive function, rather than chase a relatively weak level of energy that we already destroy with Gorilla Mind Rush. Anyone buying Gorilla Mind that is using it for the laser focus and massive boost in energy and productivity is buying RUSH anyways, not SMOOTH. Instead of wasting precious capsule space with things that achieve a subpar level of energy, I decided that space would be far better utilized with other Nootropics. This is what led to me creating the current Gorilla Mind Smooth formula, which now has 1000 mg of Lion's Mane mushroom and 500 mg of Kanna in it. These compounds are far more conducive to enhancing the SMOOTH formula by supporting actual brain health, creativity, mental clarity and memory formation. If you want ridiculous amounts of energy and drive, get RUSH. For those who want a true stimulant-free Nootropic formula, SMOOTH is even better now and I highly recommend you give it a try. Gorilla Mind Smooth Vs. Other Nootropics On The Market This is the most maxed out stim-free Nootropic formula on the market. The full daily dose is 6 capsules. Even a half dose (3 capsules) is still far more potent than the majority of other Nootropic formulas out there at their max dosages. I formulated Gorilla Mind Smooth the exact same way I formulate any other product. I put in exactly what I would buy myself if I were shopping for each Nootropic separately. If you thought the pre-workout market was bad for underdosed products, your jaw will drop when you see some of the top selling Nootropic formulas. This industry is even worse because it is so niche and new. Preying on unsuspecting customers with garbage formulas sprinkled with vitamins and completely useless dosages of Nootropics is even more common in this industry. Because Nootropics are relatively new and uncharted waters for many, the prices get pretty aggressive on these watered down formulas as well that promise the world, and deliver nothing more than placebo. What's baffling to me is how many people eat up the marketing and blindly buy products priced at $60, $70, even $100 that probably cost $4-5 max to make. When the cost of bottles, lids, and labels costs more than the Nootropics in your formula, there's a f*cking problem. Fortunately, my audience is comprised of intelligent individuals who actually know how to spot value. It would be so easy to make a formula with a couple hundred milligrams of cheap choline that doesn't even cross the blood brain barrier, 100-200 mg of Bacopa Monnieri, throw a bit of caffeine in there for a kick, put some exotic sounding ayurvedic herbs in there, maybe sprinkle a couple low dosed Adaptogens in there, add a useless pinch of vitamins to make my label look more impressive and confusing, and then slap a label on it like every other company and then aggressively smash people with ads and market a high priced subscription model to the masses, or put it up on Amazon to compete with all the other loss leader cheap and ineffective Nootropics on there. The fact that the hypothetical piece of sh*t formula I just made up as an example of what not to do is actually still better than most of the Nootropic formulas on the market just goes to show how much some companies are deceiving their customers. If the majority of a company's budget goes into ads and sponsorships instead of product formulation, or they have a high ranking product on amazon, you can almost guarantee without even looking at the product that it sucks. Unlike what most companies will lead you to believe, there is no Nootropic formula that will lock you in like Bradley Cooper from Limitless (great movie by the way). https://youtu.be/4TLppsfzQH8 Just like our other products, it is me making the formula, and I put in what I would want to use as a customer. I used to spend time every day in University measuring out all my different Nootropics that were in my "stack", and toss and washing random powders. Obviously it makes things much easier to just have it in ready to go capsules that are actually dosed properly. With my products, everything is turnkey. How To Dose Gorilla Mind Smooth Take 3-6 capsules in the morning, or spread throughout the day. Start with 3 capsules to evaluate your tolerance. While Gorilla Mind Rush requires more of a tolerance assessment and slow dosage titration over time due to the heavy hitting stimulants, you will more than likely be fine jumping head first into Gorilla Mind Smooth and tapering up to the maximum recommended dose relatively quickly. Gorilla Mind Smooth Vs. Gorilla Mind Rush While the foundation of Nootropics in both Gorilla Mind products are mostly the same, there are some key differences between the two formulas. The main difference is that RUSH has a handful of potent stimulants that completely change how the product feels. RUSH is best stimulant-based Nootropic formula on the market for really waking you up and giving you tunnel vision focus and productivity. The strong backbone of Nootropics in RUSH are the portion that can actually enhance information recall, creativity, etc. But, the stimulants in RUSH are the driving force of the product, and can really be a game changer in productivity. SMOOTH on the other hand is stimulant-free and has the same Nootropics as RUSH, but also has 1000 mg of Lion's Mane mushroom and 500 mg of Kanna. Lion's Mane is amazing for supporting cognitive health, memory formation and mental clarity, while Kanna is a potent mood booster and can also support improved focus and energy levels. Gorilla Mind Smooth is significantly toned down in the energy department, so if you have too high of a sensitivity to stimulants or simply want a smoother level of focus, this would be more ideal for you. How To Combine Gorilla Mind Rush And Gorilla Mind Smooth If you don’t want to pick between either having the giant burst of energy and laser focus that RUSH provides, or the cognitive enhancing benefits of the Lion's Mane and Kanna in SMOOTH, you can combine the products. By taking 6 capsules of either, you will be getting a top end dose of Nootropics. Even with 3 capsules of either product you will still get an effective dose of Nootropics, and with RUSH, many won't even be able to exceed 3 capsules because the stimulant blend is extremely strong. If you are not a stim junkie who needs 6 capsules of RUSH I would recommend getting both so you can strategically tweak how much energy you want to get from the Rush to not over-stimulate yourself, but also reach the maxed out mental benefit you would get out of the Nootropics in each respective version of the product. Rotating Gorilla Mind Smooth and Gorilla Mind Rush Use Gorilla Mind Rush on days that require the most focus, productivity and energy. By rotating RUSH and SMOOTH, you can keep yourself sensitive to the stimulants in Gorilla Mind Rush, and reap the maximum benefit from each product during each use. Do You Need To Cycle Off Of Gorilla Mind Smooth? While SMOOTH will not cause tolerance build up like RUSH, I would still advise cycling off of everything for a week every month or so. Alternatively, allocate a couple days each week to days you do not take anything, including RUSH. Gorilla Mind Smooth Ingredients Breakdown L-Tyrosine - 1000 mg L-Tyrosine is an amazing cognitive enhancing amino acid that acts by balancing neurotransmitter levels in the brain. Its primary role is as the direct precursor to thyroxine and to the neurotransmitters dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. L-Tyrosine shines in its ability to improve mental sharpness, focus, energy levels, and cause mood elevation [R, R]. L-Tyrosine Vs N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine L-Tyrosine is the most bioavailable form of Tyrosine. In short, N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine is very inefficiently converted by the body to Tyrosine [R]. Even IV’ing N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine can’t elevate plasma Tyrosine levels to a significant degree, let alone via oral ingestion. Claims of increased water solubility and bioavailability are all marketing hype and were disproved easily by showing just how poorly N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine is at converting to Tyrosine in the body. The graph above depicts arterial concentrations of N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine (NAT) and Tyrosine (Tyr) during intravenous infusion of N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine. As you can see, Tyrosine levels barely even budge. This is the same kind of tactic used to try and market new and “improved” forms of creatine that at the end of the day do not yield any additional benefit, and just feature an inflated price tag. In our first batch of Gorilla Mind, we actually had N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine in the formulas based on these claims of improved water solubility and bioavailability by our manufacturer at the time. After delving into the data further, I realized the massive difference in bioavailability and swapped out the N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine for straight L-Tyrosine, found a better manufacturing facility, and all batches of Gorilla Mind products since then have featured L-Tyrosine instead. Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom (Hericium Erinaceus) (standardized to 25% β-glucans) - 1000 mg Lion’s Mane is a Nootropic and cognitive-enhancing mushroom that has been used for thousands of years by Buddhist Monks who believed that it enhanced brain power and improved their focus. The main reason it is so promising as a Nootropic is the effect it has shown to have on the synthesis of nerve growth factor (NGF) and neurogenesis. By enhancing neurogenesis and potentially even attenuating the negative effects of cognitive decline, Lion’s Mane may significantly improve mental acuity, information retention, and decrease mental fatigue. Most products on the market contain 250 - 500 mg of Lion’s Mane. We have a full gram (1000 mg) in Gorilla Mind Smooth to ensure you are actually getting an efficacious dose of Lion’s Mane in when you use it. Effect On Cognitive Function A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted on 50-80 year old adults with mild cognitive impairment to evaluate the efficacy of Lion's Mane as a cognitive aid. The Lion's Mane treated group showed significantly increased scores on the cognitive function scale compared with the placebo group [R]. Enhanced Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) Synthesis Results from animal studies support that Lion's Mane can enhance the synthesis of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) [R, R]. NGF is required by neurons in order to survive and appears to play a major role in cognitive function. When NGF decreases in the brain, memory formation and information recall becomes greatly impaired. By maintaining optimal levels of NGF one may be able to support brain plasticity for improved information retention, memorization, as well as general cognitive health. Effect On Beta Amyloid Levels And Cognitive Decline In a rodent model, Lion's Mane was shown to attenuate the negative cognitive effects of beta amyloid in the brain (what is believed to be the main cause of Alzheimer's) [R]. It was also shown to ameliorate Alzheimer’s disease-related pathologies in several other rodent models of Alzheimer’s disease [R, R]. Mood Elevation And Stress Reduction Lion’s Mane also contains erinacine and other bioactive compounds that may increase dopamine production and improve state of well-being. One study showed that Lion's Mane supplementation reduced depression and anxiety after 4 weeks of use [R]. DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol) - 750 mg DMAE's mechanism of action isn't fully understood, but it appears to work primarily by stimulating cholinergic receptors and has shown to improve cognitive function, energy levels, focus, and act as a neuroprotectant [R]. DMAE users consistently report improved memory, attention to detail, focus and mental clarity. DMAE Vs. Ritalin Study One double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted on 74 children with learning problems compared the efficacy of DMAE to Ritalin for treating ADHD [R]. The children were either given 40 mg of Ritalin, 500 mg of DMAE, or a placebo every day for 3 months. Behavior rating forms, reaction time, and an array of other psychometric tests were given before and after treatment. DMAE showed improvements in these metrics of approximately the same magnitude as Ritalin. No major side effects were noted with either treatment with exception of 6 of the children on Ritalin noting appetite suppression. Alpha GPC 50% (L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine) - 600 mg Alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine (Alpha-GPC) is the highest quality and most bioavailable form of Choline. Taking massive dosages of straight Choline has shown to have no cognitive effect in humans [R]. Alpha-GPC on the other hand has shown to cross the blood brain barrier and provide the brain with a rapidly absorbed form of choline. This then supports the synthesis and release of acetylcholine. The surge of quickly absorbed choline in conjunction with the release of acetylcholine helps support an array of cognitive functions including but not limited to memory, HGH production, physical performance, concentration, focus, and information absorption/recall [R, R, R]. Alpha-GPC has also shown to significantly increase strength and may be an effective ergogenic aid [R]. How Much Choline Do You Need Per Day? The Adequate Intake (AI), as established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Institute of Medicine, for adults is 550 mg per day for men and 425 mg per day for women. We all know how brutally underestimated some of the AI's have proved to be in the past couple decades, and there is evidence suggesting that the AI for Choline is also far too low. One study showed that 2200 mg per day of Choline protected against the DNA damage that otherwise occurred in people consuming only 550 mg [R]. There are not enough studies on Choline, and it is a severely lacking area of research considering how important it is for brain health. I would shoot for at least 900-1200 mg of Choline per day. A big chunk of that can be achieved through regular liver and egg yolk consumption, but supplementation will help you hit that number with much greater ease. I eat 1 ounce of beef liver, 4 large eggs, and supplement with 600 mg of Alpha-GPC every day via Gorilla Mind. I also take extra precautions to support methylation, which I will delve into later in the methylation subsection. Alpha-GPC's Effect On Alzheimer's Dementia In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, patients with Alzheimer's dementia were treated with Alpha-GPC (400-mg capsules) or placebo capsules, 3 times daily, for 180 days [R]. In the Alpha-GPC group, assessed parameters consistently improved after 90 and 180 days versus baseline, whereas in the placebo group those same parameters remained unchanged or worsened. The results suggest that Alpha-GPC is a promising intervention for attenuating the cognitive decline that occurs from neurodegenerative disease. Alpha-GPC's Effect On Methylation And Health Status The MTHFR gene codes for an enzyme called methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, or MTHFR. This enzyme is needed for the production of DNA and supporting methylation pathways that are essential for all bodily functions. Genetic variations in this gene results in reduced activity of the enzyme and has been associated with cardiovascular disease, neurological defects, some forms of cancer, and a myriad of other diseases and disorders [R, R]. Personally, I am homozygous for C677T of MTHFR, which results in a 80-90% decrease in my efficiency in processing folic acid. The direct reflection of that in blood biomarkers can be high homocysteine and low B12 and folate levels. I determined this via a simple 23andMe genetics test. Normally your body creates methyl groups by recycling Homocysteine to Methionine, as well as by converting Choline to Betaine. When nutrient intake needs are sufficiently met, the body depends on these two mechanisms equally. However, if you are deprived of methyl groups or have poor MTHFR activity because of a polymorphism, you can change that and start to create a disproportional ratio of dependency on the Choline to Betaine pathway. If you can't create enough Methylfolate, your body will ramp up the use of Betaine and Choline for methyl groups. By ramping up Choline to Betaine conversion to support methylation, your body can become depleted of the Choline it needs to create Acetylcholine. Downstream, the depletion of Choline can eventually lead to impaired cognitive function, DNA damage, and can be deleterious to overall health. The prevalence of MTHFR polymorphisms and micronutrient deficient diets is so common nowadays that almost everyone could benefit from Alpha-GPC supplementation to maintain higher levels of Choline. I take 600 mg of Alpha-GPC every day on top of the Betaine and Creatine I get from Gorilla Mode (or Gorilla Mode Nitric when I am not taking stimulants) to support methylation, improve my health, and optimize my performance. Alpha-GPC Vs. CDP Choline Alpha-GPC raises choline blood levels much more than CDP-Choline. While there is some speculation around the fringe benefits that may come with the Cytidine component of CDP-Choline, in general, the main reason we would use either Alpha-GPC or CDP-Choline is to supplement our diet and raise our Choline levels. Alpha-GPC accomplishes this better than CDP-Choline. Our Alpha-GPC is 50% Choline by weight, whereas CDP-Choline is only about 18% Choline by weight. That means that you would need to use almost three times as much CDP-Choline to get the same amount of Choline as Alpha-GPC. Are any of the companies out there with CDP-Choline in their formulas putting 1600-1700 mg of CDP-Choline per daily dose in their products? Not even close. Many companies still use Citicoline (CDP Choline) in their Nootropic formulas, despite the fact that Alpha-GPC has shown time and time again to be more effective both anecdotally, as well as clinically [R]. From what I've seen, the most reputable anti-aging "biohackers" in the industry also prefer Alpha-GPC over CDP-Choline. I have personally tried CDP-Choline and never really noticed any enhancing effect like I seemed to with Alpha GPC. - Rhonda Patrick (Ph.D in biomedical science/expert on nutritional health, brain & aging) Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) - 500 mg Kanna supplementation has been found to effectively lower stress, elevate mood and increase focus. Personally, I notice a huge boost in my mood and I lock in a little bit more on whatever I am trying to concentrate on when I supplement with Kanna. Kanna was a huge success in our pre-workout formula because it also complements stimulants very well, which you have probably found out first hand if you have tried Gorilla Mode. Kanna works mainly via increasing the amount of serotonin available in the brain, and is typically utilized for its anti-anxiety and mood elevating effects [R]. This is an ingredient you will really feel, and can be especially useful for those days you need something effective that isn’t stimulant based. Anecdotally, a dose between 200-500 mg of Kanna has shown to be ideal for oral ingestion. Higher dosages between 1-2 grams have been associated with unwanted side effects like dizziness. Kanna has no addictive properties, and it is not hallucinogenic [R, R]. One thing to keep in mind with Kanna use is that it has a high affinity for the serotonin transporter. Therefore, it is plausible that Kanna can interfere with SSRI pharmaceuticals. Bacopa Monnieri (standardized to 45% Bacosides) - 400 mg Bacopa Monnieri is typically used as a memory enhancing Nootropic. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that Bacopa Monnieri can protect neurons in the brain from accumulative damage, reduce β-amyloid levels in the brain, and improve cognitive performance by modulating neurotransmitters [R]. The efficacy of Bacopa Monnieri has been reinforced in six high-quality randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trials. The results suggest that Bacopa Monnieri not only has the potential to attenuate neurodegenerative disease progression, but it may also be a potent memory enhancing agent in otherwise healthy individuals. Improved Verbal Recall - Bacopa Monnieri Vs. Modafinil Study In a meta-analysis, long-term Bacopa Monnieri supplementation produced more consistent and noticeable positive effects than Modafinil [R]. Primarily, Bacopa Monnieri was shown to be very effective at improving verbal recall. This suggests that Bacopa Monnieri would be especially useful for memorizing long speeches, business presentations, songs, scripts, etc. Apparently Bacopa Monnieri was used by ancient Vedic scholars to memorize lengthy hymns and scriptures, which would reinforce the clinical findings. Improved Information Retention And Memory Consolidation A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study conducted on 46 healthy adults assessed the efficacy of supplementing 300 mg per day of Bacopa Monnieri for 12 weeks [R]. 23 subjects received Bacopa Monnieri, and 23 subjects received placebo. A battery of well-validated neuropsychological tests were used to assess Bacopa's efficacy as a Nootropic. The Bacopa Monnieri treated group had significantly improved speed of visual information processing, learning rate, memory consolidation, and state anxiety compared to placebo, with maximal effects evident after 12 weeks. In another study conducted on 76 healthy adults aged 40-65, Bacopa Monnieri showed significant improvements in information retention [R]. Another study conducted on 81 elderly Australians found that a Bacopa Monnieri extract produced significant improvements in verbal learning, memory acquisition and delayed recall [R]. L-Theanine - 200 mg L-Theanine is most commonly used for its calming and relaxing effects. I find that it also promotes a high level of mental clarity as well. L-Theanine primarily works by targeting the neurotransmitters GABA, Serotonin, Dopamine, Epinephrine and Norepinephrine. These neurotransmitters are responsible for feelings of attention, stress, arousal, relaxation and pleasure. By mitigating the over-activity of excitable neurotransmitters and enhancing the calming neurotransmitters, L-Theanine seems to help calm down the brain, reduce stress, and curb anxiety. This is why L-Theanine complements stimulants like caffeine so tremendously too, as it takes the edge off of stimulants that can cause jitters and over-stimulation. Stacking Caffeine With L-Theanine To Help You Get To Sleep And Smooth Out The Jitters If you get jitters even with low doses of caffeine, the L-Theanine in Gorilla Mind Smooth will really help curb that. The caffeine + L-Theanine stack is one of the most basic and effective Nootropic stacks to date. This is one of the main reasons why Gorilla Mind Rush won't send you off the rails despite having a very potent combination of stimulants in it (it also has a big dose of L-Theanine in it). If you love your coffee, green tea, or energy drinks and don't want the aggressive stimulant blend in Gorilla Mind Rush, Gorilla Mind Smooth will stack with your caffeinated drink of choice exceptionally well. One notable rodent model even showed that L-Theanine can partially counteract caffeine-induced sleep disturbances [R]. Improved Memory And Attention In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted on 91 people with minor brain damage, a combination of L-Theanine and green tea extract improved memory, attention span, and alertness during a memory test [R]. Improved Verbal Fluency And Executive Function In another randomized controlled trial, 30 healthy adults were given 200 mg of L-Theanine per day, or placebo. Verbal fluency and executive function scores improved after L-Theanine administration [R]. Stress levels also went down, and sleep quality also increased after L-Theanine administration. Improved Reaction Time In another study conducted on 18 healthy University student volunteers, 200 mg of L-Theanine improved attention performance and reaction time response [R]. Neuroprotection In a study conducted on elderly volunteers with normal or minor cognitive dysfunction, volunteers who ingested powdered green tea containing 47.5 mg of theanine per day showed significantly lower decline in cognitive function compared with that of the placebo group [R]. BioPerine® (Black Pepper Fruit Extract) (standardized to 95% Piperine) - 10 mg Bioperine is a trademarked form of black pepper extract standardized to 95% Piperine. Black pepper extract is a very effective CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein inhibitor [R]. These enzymes break down molecules like epinephrine and norepinephrine in the body. By prolonging the breakdown of the cognitive enhancing ingredients in this formula, Bioperine extends how long they work for, and can also significantly increase their bioavailability. Huperzine A - 400 mcg Huperzine A works by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase in the brain, which is an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is not only a major regulator of cognitive performance, but it is also an important neurotransmitter needed for optimal muscular contractions during exercise. Huperzine A has shown to promote neurogenesis (the birth of new neurons in the brain) and act as a neuroprotective agent for existing neurons in the brain. In turn, Huperzine A has shown to enhance memory, focus and overall cognitive function [R, R]. Huperzine A is one of the most potent Nootropics that you can really “feel” and it complements the other Nootropics in this formula perfectly. Other Notable Compounds I Didn’t Include In The Formula And Why Noopept, Racetams, Other Synthetic Nootropics And Prodrugs Although they are effective Nootropics, Noopept, Racetams (class of drugs all named with the suffix "racetam"), prodrugs like Adrafinil,  and other synthetic compounds that cannot be found in nature or in the food supply are not DSHEA compliant and cannot be legally sold as dietary supplements, so we did not include any. If this wasn't the case, I probably would have included 30 mg of Noopept in the formula. I also like Phenylpiracetam. Vitamins Vitamins are often included in Nootropic formulas to make a supplement facts panel look more impressive. If a company is willing to sacrifice room in their capsules to inflate their ingredient profile with stuff you very likely already get from diet or a multivitamin, that is a major red flag. More often than not, the dosages included are next to useless and are just there to make a product look more comprehensive. The main issue with this is that you only have so much room in a capsule. Most Nootropic products use a "00" capsule size in their bottles. Each "00" sized capsule can fit about 735 mg in it. That is precious space, and including a useful amount of vitamins in a product can easily take up several capsules of space. If a company is wasting space with vitamins and only has a serving size of around 6 capsules, they are probably just trying to hide the fact that the actual Nootropics portion of their formula is watered down garbage. Conclusion - What To Expect From Gorilla Mind Smooth In general, you can expect clear headed mental clarity, as well as improved information retention, creativity, productivity and concentration. Gorilla Mind Smooth is not designed to jack your brain into high gear, as that is a stimulant driven mechanism. Rather, it is purely meant to enhance cognitive function and overall mental performance. Try Gorilla Mind Smooth for yourself here.

The statistics surrounding back injuries among adults is alarming and reflects how grave this problem is in society today. About 80% of adults will experience this type of injury, and at least 1 million of recorded cases are caused by manual labor, with trailer truck drivers as the top type of workers suffering from it. Even employees who sit still at their desks for at least 8 hours in a day can sustain these injuries too. Low back pain, which is the leading cause of disability, is common among office workers. Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia talks about the prevalence of back injuries among those in the workforce and what people are doing to cause them. He discusses how incorrectly pushing, pulling and lifting objects, as well as bending your back and twisting your waist can lead to serious consequences. If you can’t avoid doing manual labor, especially if your job calls for it, then it’s important to know how you can safely execute your tasks to prevent injury. Dr. Lakhia also shares practical tips and strategies to keep in mind as you go about your work day. These include checking your posture, stretching and using equipment like footrests. Further, he stresses the importance of being proactive at preventing back injuries from happening in the first place by using common sense and taking care of your health at home. Key moments in the episodeTop occupations that report cases of back injuries 02:03 Other effects of back injuries at work 03:40 Preventing workplace back injuries 11:35 Questions on ergonomics 14:49 Tips when lifting heavy objects 16:36 Most important strategy in preventing back injuries 16:51 Advice from the physical therapy department 17:08 Things to avoid doing 17:43 Why prevention and personal fitness is important 18:14 Every episode of Back Talk Doc includes a Health Matters segment intended to provide actionable health information you can immediately put into practice in your life. This week, Dr. Lakhia shares Consumer Lab (https://www.consumerlab.com/) , an online tool that he uses to check the authenticity and true effectivity of nutritional supplements. This independent company conducts its own evaluations and provides results that may have been overlooked by regulating bodies. (05:50) Links mentioned in the episode Top statistics on workplace back injuries (https://www.thegoodbody.com/back-injury-statistics/) Preventing workplace back injuries, Univ of Virginia (http://ehs.virginia.edu/Ergonomics-BIP.html) Ergonomics plus exercise handout (http://ergo-plus.com/wp-content/uploads/WA-Handout-Low-Back-Injury-Prevention.pdf) Dynamic stretching warmup routine video (https://youtu.be/AEgDzAN71PU) Vitamin D review (https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/vitamin_D_supplements_review/Vitamin_D/) Information on the DSHEA of 1994 regulation of supplements (https://www.fda.gov/food/dietary-supplements) Back Talk Doc is brought to you by Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, with offices in North and South Carolina. To learn more about Dr. Lakhia and treatment options for back and spine issues, go to  (http://www.carolinaneurosurgery.com/) .

This podcast at SupplySide West explored several issues around CBD and the 25th anniversary of DSHEA.

Peter Barton Hutt, senior counsel with Covington & Burling LLP, said DSHEA has improved “the credibility and reliability of the industry.”

Rodney Benjamin, director of research and development and technical support, Bergstrom Nutrition, discusses the impact of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) from an ingredient supplier’s perspective.

While we at PricePlow love to talk about new brands, product releases, and new flavor variations, we strive to remain up-to-date with the business side of things within the supplement industry. It’s sometimes easy to neglect the inner workings of the industry – regulations, suits, etc. But, its extremely important to us that we cover this area and keep our readers in the know! In April of 2019, PricePlow founder and CEO Mike Roberto sat down with Robert Tauler of Tauler-Smith LLP to discuss legal workings within the supplement industry. Robert, an attorney who earned his law degree from Harvard in 2005, has spent many years dealing with various legal situations in the world of food and dietary supplements, and specializes in the area of branding and marketing. In this video interview, Mike and Robert talked specifically about false advertising lawsuits – the rules in place, how issues arise, and how to avoid them! The interview is extremely informative, and we highly recommend checking it out. We’ll link it below, but if you’re someone who’d just rather have some of the key points, we have you covered there, too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH7RA5vrj38 Below are the comprehensive show notes for readers, but first, be sure to subscribe to our podcast! The regulatory bodies, laws, and regulations Issues in the supplement industry seem to consistently circulating, and that’s due to a number of factors! Our world is highly entrepreneurial, and in regards to the supplement industry in particular, there are low barriers to entry. Many of these firms are small businesses, looking to provide supplements that they believe in to the masses! Laws have been set into place in order to keep consumers safe, however. The “Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994” (DSHEA) is the dominating federal law that regulates the industry. It outlines everything – what constitutes a dietary supplement, labeling, claims that can/cannot be made, and even proper manufacturing practices! Some states can even have their own additional laws. California is one such example – they enforce their own regulations, which is noteworthy given the state is such a vast market! There are two main enforcers of these regulations are the FDA and FTC. Despite the two being separate federal agencies, they actually overlap quite a bit in most cases. The FTC governs marketing specifically! They tend to focus more on “big-ticket, nationwide” items, and are more interested in regulating highly profitable, large companies. They also enforce FDA regulations, as well, in addition to being able to hand down their own punishments. The FDA establishes most of the rules and regulations regarding what people ingest, be it food or supplements. They can investigate and police their policies, and recommend troublesome cases to the Department of Justice. Common supplement and food industry false advertising lawsuits Now that you have a brief overview of the structure of the industry and its policing agencies, let’s get into what some of the issues that come up are! While the laws in place are essential, they can sometimes be quite confusing, especially for those who aren’t well-versed in them! Common issues within the industry One cannot claim to cure/mitigate a disease in nutritional supplements! Implied disease claims are even problematic – you canâ€&... Read more on the PricePlow Blog

The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) created a regulatory need for supplement safety testing, but the GMPs (good manufacturing practices), issued in 2007, set a fire in the industry to partner with supplement testing labs that meet high quality standards. Yet, without FDA audits of third-party labs for GMP compliance, labs may not be feeling the burning desire to fully comply with regulations. Elan Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs, a contract testing laboratory specializing in plant authentication, said FDA should be conducting more audits of supplement testing labs to ensure compliance. A recent warning letter sent to ABC Testing may signal the start of this welcome trend. In this podcast, Sudberg discuses lab audits and other aspects of DSHEA that affect labs operations.

The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994’s (DSHEA) requirement for supplement manufacturers to establish GMPs (good manufacturing practices) took the supplement industry from a loosely regulatory industry to one with complex rules for product safety and quality, according to Robin Koon, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Best Formulations. Yet, Koon, a man who works with the law every day, added, the law could have been improved by better defining vague terms and requiring independent testing. In this podcast with Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER, Koon discusses DSHEA in honor of its 25th anniversary.

Dietary supplement executives, the head of a consumer advocacy group and others debate the pros and cons of the 25-year-old Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA).

The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) gave supplements a defined pathway to market in the U.S. and has helped the industry flourish. But 25 years later, the law could use an update, according to Mark Potocnjak, CFO at Herbally Yours Inc. Specifically, in with podcast with Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER, Potocnjak thinks the DSHEA should be updated so it: • Better defines the category of “supplements” • Allows brands to include new ingredients in the Supplement Facts Panel and to outline efficacious doses in that panel • Allows supplements to make disease prevention claims, if the research supports those statements

In this podcast interview, former U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) reflects on the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), whether the law is in need of reform and the concept of a mandatory product registry.

A quarter century ago, Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health & Education Act (DSHEA). One of the lead architects of the original law, attorney Scott Bass, was a champion for the dietary supplement industry, working collaboratively with Sen. Orrin Hatch, Rep. Bill Richardson and industry colleagues like Loren Israelsen to craft a bill that would protect the rights of the industry and consumers. With the power of hindsight, Bass takes on the new dietary ingredient provision, appropriate product claims and the need to develop a DSHEA 2.0 to benefit both industry and consumers. Key points of this podcast include: • How the New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) language was drafted and how industry’s failure to play by the rules suggests mandatory listing may be a necessary regulatory change. • A discussion of how to incentivize companies to do more clinical research into safety and efficacy of their ingredients and products. • Steps that could be put into place to provide more resources to FDA to effectively regulate the industry.

The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) gave FDA the authority to issue cGMP (current good manufacturing practice) requirements for dietary supplements, which the agency did in 2007. Tara Lin Couch, Ph.D., senior director of dietary supplement and tobacco services, EAS Consulting, remembers the issuance of cGMPs as a major disruptor of supplement manufacturing, even for those brands that previously followed pharmaceutical GMPs. In this podcast, Couch discusses the transition from pre-GMPs to post-GMPs, how manufacturing has become more sophisticated in the past 25 years and that DSHEA’s biggest omission was not including raw material suppliers.

你买过保健品吗？不要以为保健品只是爸妈的专利。很多年轻人也是保健品的用户。比如各种胶囊、能量奶昔、补品。有的保健品说能让30几岁的人逆生长，有的说能帮四十岁的中产一天只睡4个小时还精力充沛，听起来简直太棒了。但，等等，这……是真的吗？今天，我就来跟你聊聊，如何正确地选择保健品。什么是保健品？严格来说，保健品应该叫做保健食品，也叫功能性食品，顾名思义，它有调节人体功能的作用。市面上常见的保健品种类繁多。从原材料角度分类，包括一些稀有的中草药，比如人参、鹿茸、燕窝、虫草等。从微量元素角度分类，包括含有钙、铁、锌、硒等成分的产品。从营养成分上说，包括含有磷脂、蛋白质、肽、氨基酸、维生素的产品。总之，这些产品随着市场偏好而变化，花样越来越多，而且售价不菲。为了杜绝无良商家炒作概念，欺骗消费者，国家为合格的保健品派发了“身份证”，我们购买时可要擦亮双眼咯。国产的保健食品需要经过国家食品药品监督管理局批准，取得卫食健字或者国食健字xxxx号的批准文号，两者都是国家正规保健食品批号，一个是原卫生部审批的文号，一个是03年10月后国家食品药品监督管理局审批的文号。而且，保健品的包装上必须印有天蓝色图案，下面还要有“保健食品”四个字，俗称“蓝帽子标志”。同时具备了文号和蓝帽子标志的才是一款合格的保健品。还有不少人喜欢从国外购买保健品。以全球最大的保健品市场美国为例，保健类产品被称为“膳食补充剂”，英文是dietary supplements。根据美国食品与药品管理局(FDA，Food and Drug Administration)公布的《膳食补充剂健康与教育法》(DSHEA)，膳食补充剂在上市前不需要得到食品与药品管理局的批准。但生产商有责任遵守食品与药品管理局发布的有关产品成分、标签、注册等方面的法规，并对产品的安全性负责。也就是说，国外保健品需要生产商的严格自律。因此，有第三方检测的保健品往往更值得信赖。不过，可不是随随便便一个第三方机构的检测报告就能拿出来唬人的，购买时要认准几家国际权威机构，比如Consumer Lab(消费者实验室)、NSF Internationa(NSF认证)、USP Dietary Supplement Verification program(USP认证)等。另外，澳大利亚也是国内消费者推崇的保健品原产国。保健品隶属澳大利亚药物管理局（Therapeutic Goods Administration)管理，简称TGA。TGA对于保健品有专属的管理编码，就是我们在保健品包装上常见的AUST L+一串六位数。消费者可以到澳大利亚药管局官网上查询这串六位数，验证产品真伪。以上这些知识能帮你选择一款靠谱的保健品。 那么，是什么让你认为一款保健品对健康有益的？很多人会说了，是因为某某亲戚朋友吃了都说有效，或者被明星达人、微博大V种草了。从专业的医学角度思考，我们遵循的是循证医学，也就是说，现在有没有公认的科学评价方法能够证明这个保健品有效。什么是公认的科学评价方法呢？就是进行对照临床试验。实际上，大部分保健品深入人心的功效概念并没有得到临床医学的支持。比如，许多老年人习惯服用深海鱼油，认为它能帮助降低心血管疾病的发生。但2012年，医学领域顶级期刊《新英格兰医学杂志》发布的一项研究显示，鱼油并不能预防心血管症状的发生。实际上，深海鱼油对治疗失眠有一定的帮助，适合老年人服用。而且，深海鱼油的作用主要是补充维生素A、D，但要注意不要补充过量，以免发生中毒。还有许多人相信长期服用维生素能够防治癌症。但现阶段的研究结果，并没有发现单个维生素或微量元素具有防治癌症的作用。有人又要问了，吃保健品虽然不一定有用，但至少没坏处吧？那你就大错特错了！瞎吃保健品恰恰会给身体带来危害。比如，过量服用蛋白质，会给负责代谢的肾脏造成沉重的负担，包括瞎吃蛋白粉和酵素。过量补钙会造成结石，过量摄入维生素C存在中毒风险。还有长期服用褪黑素可能导致人体分泌褪黑素的功能受到抑制，引起睡眠功能紊乱；儿童服用褪黑素，还可能造成脑垂体功能失调，对正常的生长发育产生影响。为了帮助你正确地选择保健品，我为你总结了三大原则。第一条原则，尽量从天然食物中获取营养。人类和大自然一同进化了上百万年，天然食物的成分结构和配比的精妙程度让人难以想象。一种营养物质可能促进另一种物质的吸收，也可能抑制另一种物质的活性，这些复杂相互作用使得它们比膳食补充剂要有效得多。也就是说，对于身体正常的人来说，进化论早就帮我们的身体做了最佳选择：好好吃饭就够了！肉蛋奶，果蔬菌，粗粮细粮交替吃，大可不必再额外补充其他营养物质。有的人要说了，我不知道怎么均衡饮食，所以要求代餐奶昔、果蔬汁。其实完全没有必要，这里教你一招，参照中国营养学会推出的“平衡膳食宝塔”，按照建议比例摄入谷物、蔬果、肉类、奶制品和油脂，合理饮食你也能变身健康达人。第二条原则，根据身体情况选择保健品。我们刚刚说了，身体正常的人群不需要额外服用保健品。但处于特殊身体状态下的人群则有必要在医生的指导下补充特定的营养物质。这里举几个例子。女性在50岁以后，由于体内雌孕激素水平降低，容易导致骨质疏松，最好补充钙剂和能促进钙吸收的维生素D。长期喝酒的人和动过胃部手术的老年人，会导致维生素B12吸收障碍，这时可以选择B族维生素片。处于更年期的女性，还有想要预防前列腺癌的男性，可以多喝一些豆浆，来补充大豆异黄酮。最后一条也是最重要的一条原则，保健品不能治病，病了要及时就医。无论国内还是国外，保健品都不属于药品，都不能治病。法律上说得很明白，如果保健品广告声称自己有防治疾病的作用，是违反有关保健品的法规和广告法的。 其实啊，花钱倒是其次，最大的风险是付出了时间上的机会成本。一些人轻信保健品可以治病，反而把正规治疗和有效药物给停了，结果任由疾病恶化，耽误了治疗的最佳时机。听了上面的内容，你会正确地选择保健品了吗？今天的节目就到这里，祝你收获知识，也收获健康！来源：1.如何科学看待保健品？协和医学院张遇升得到专栏2.知乎https://www.zhihu.com/topic/195674213.科学大院https://m.huxiu.com/article/278948.html4.保健品为何如此泛滥？https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/20386114

Sandy Almendarez and Josh Long of Natural Products INSIDER discuss the basics of DSHEA as part of a series of podcasts examining the 25th anniversary of the dietary supplement law.

Voluntary supplement product registries, such as the Supplement OWL, are great for the industry, but they aren’t enough to allow FDA to reduce the amount of illegal ingredients on the market. The solution, according to attorney Scott Bass, partner, Sidley Austin, is a legally mandated product registry. Some argue this step involves too much government intervention, but industry veteran Bass contested that the industry may not have a choice. He sees the legal requirement as inevitable, and it’s best if the industry work with FDA from the start to ensure the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) isn’t violated. In this podcast, Bass discusses how industry can best shape a mandatory product registry with Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER. He addresses: • The reason he thinks that Congress will soon mandate a supplement registry • Why a legal registry a good think for the industry, the government and consumers • How the industry can work with allies, including FDA, to ensure the registry isn’t accompanied by threats to DSHEA

In 1994, Congress passed a landmark law—the Dietary Supplement Health & Education Act (DSHEA)—that included thoughts about how companies could bring new ingredients to market; in the 25 years since, the waters around new dietary ingredients (NDIs) have remained murky. At SupplySide East in New Jersey in April, Heather Granato, vice president of content, spoke with Marc Ullman, partner at Rivkin Radler, about the new dietary ingredient (NDI) process and what could or should happen with this process. Ullman recounts some of the challenges that industry has confronted, and the need for clearer direction from FDA. Key points of this podcast include: • The disconnect between the regulation and FDA’s guidance documents, and how that has added to industry confusion. • Some of the common failures seen in the NDI notification process—including firms not identifying the ingredient. • The troublesome issues around internal communication breakdowns within the agency departments overseeing NDINs and GRAS (generally recognized as safe) affirmations.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a hot trend in natural products for humans—and their pets. Bill Bookout of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) shares an update on the regulatory status of using hemp and CBD for animals, touching on the roles of FDA-CVM, AAFCO, the Farm Bill, DSHEA, pharma and more.

Rose Sheet’s editorial team counts down top news items in the cosmetics and dietary supplement sectors over the past month. On the cosmetics side, we discuss the newly proposed FDA Cosmetic Safety and Modernization Act, J&J talc litigation, emerging class action threats, ISO 16128 natural/organic guidelines and EU REACH compliance costs; for dietary supplements, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals’ legal woes, Amarin’s failed omega-3 fair-trade complaint, pre-DSHEA ingredients and more.

Rose Sheet’s editorial team counts down top news items in the cosmetics and dietary supplement sectors over the past month, including possible cosmetics regulatory convergence under a renegotiated NAFTA, the FTC’s first enforcement action against social media influencers, FDA movement to develop a list of “old dietary ingredients” pre-dating DSHEA, and more.

Citizens for Health Attorney Jim Turner on Building Fortunes Radio Peter Mingils...... You can listen to past shows at: www.buildingfortunesradio.com. Join the newsletter on www.citizens.org  Citizens for Health Show with Jim Turner has been working with Citizens.org since 1993 and you can learn more about his past experiences with Ralph Nader, DSHEA, the dietary supplements act, Food Identity Theft, Vaccination Mandates and more on previous radio shows He has shared information about all natural products like Zapne, and others GMO's and the DARK Act...... Through massive action, the consumers who want to know what is in their food won a victory. Most people are not familiar with these issues, but Citizens for Health, like millions of others, took a stand and won against corporate giants. Jim has explained about vaccines and High Fructose corn syrup and Food Identity Theft. Then on Building Fortunes Radio for the rebroadcasts: www.buildingfortunesradio.com/citizens

Citizens for Health Show with Peter Mingils & Jim Turner....and health Care News Through massive action, the consumers who want to know what is in their food won a victory. Most people are not familiar with these issues, but Citizens for Health, like millions of others, took a stand and won against corporate giants. You can listen to past shows at: www.buildingfortunesradio.com. Join the newsletter on www.citizens.org  Citizens for Health Show with Jim Turner has been working with Citizens.org since 1993 and you can learn more about his past experiences with Ralph Nader, DSHEA, the dietary supplements act, Food Identity Theft, Vaccination Mandates and more on previous radio shows He has shared information about all natural products like Zapne, and others Jim has explained about vaccines and High Fructose corn syrup and Food Identity Theft. Then on Building Fortunes Radio for the rebroadcasts: www.buildingfortunesradio.com/citizens

Jim Turner and Peter  Mingils on Citizens For Health..... Through massive action, the consumers who want to know what is in their food won a victory. Most people are not familiar with these issues, but Citizens for Health, like millions of others, took a stand and won against corporate giants. You can listen to past shows at: www.buildingfortunesradio.com. Join the newsletter on www.citizens.org  Citizens for Health Show with Jim Turner has been working with Citizens.org since 1993 and you can learn more about his past experiences with Ralph Nader, DSHEA, the dietary supplements act, Food Identity Theft, Vaccination Mandates and more on previous radio shows He has shared information about all natural products like Zapne, and others Jim has explained about vaccines and High Fructose corn syrup and Food Identity Theft. Then on Building Fortunes Radio for the rebroadcasts: www.buildingfortunesradio.com/citizens