# top headlines (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover top headlines. Page: Feed: --- ## [Associations Respond to Mandatory GRAS Notification Proposal](https://niemagazine.com/associations-respond-to-mandatory-gras-notification-proposal/) _2026-08-19 · Shari Barbanel · Nutrition Industry Executive Magazine_ The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule requiring manufacturers to notify FDA whenever they conclude the use of a substance added to human or animal food is generally recognized as safe (GRAS). Since Congress established the GRAS exemption in 1958, manufacturers have been ... The post Associations Respond to Mandatory GRAS… ## [Stratum Nutrition Donates 10,000 Multivitamin Bottles to Support VQ Cares Initiative](https://niemagazine.com/stratum-nutrition-donates-10000-multivitamin-bottles-to-support-vq-cares-initiative/) _2026-08-17 · Shari Barbanel · Nutrition Industry Executive Magazine_ Stratum Nutrition (Carthage, MO) has announced its support of VQ Cares, a partnership established by Vitaquest International LLC (West Caldwell, NJ) to expand access to essential nutrition for underserved communities across the United States. As part of the initiative, Stratum Nutrition has donated 10,000 bottles of adult multivitamins to the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics… ## [Monterey Nutra Doubles Facility Footprint and Expands Commercial Leadership](https://niemagazine.com/monterey-nutra-doubles-facility-footprint-and-expands-commercial-leadership/) _2026-08-17 · Shari Barbanel · Nutrition Industry Executive Magazine_ Monterey Nutra (Watsonville, CA) has announced a major expansion of its operations that includes doubling its manufacturing footprint and production capacity while adding two experienced commercial leaders to support accelerating customer demand. The investment significantly expands Monterey Nutra’s ability to supply its growing portfolio of MycoPure Dual Extract Powders, Full Spectrum Powders,… ## [Vitamin D Deficiency Becomes Far More Dangerous When Paired With Belly Fat](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/vitamin-d-deficiency-becomes-far-more-dangerous-when-paired-with-belly-fat/) _2026-08-17 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ A large study involving more than 5,500 adults over age 50 has identified a potentially dangerous combination of health risks. People who had both abdominal obesity and vitamin D deficiency faced a 123 percent higher risk of death compared with those who had neither condition. The findings, published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, suggest ... The post Vitamin D Deficiency Becomes… ## [Thorne to be Acquired by Procter & Gamble](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/thorne-to-be-acquired-by-procter-gamble/) _2026-08-12 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ Thorne (Summerville, SC) announced it entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G). Since 1984, Thorne has been a leader in science-backed health solutions, serving consumers, athletes and health care professionals through rigorous world-class manufacturing and uncompromising quality. Thorne and P&G said that they share a belief that brands ... The post… ## [AANMC, AANP, NMSA File Lawsuit Against U.S. Deptartment of Education](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/aanmc-aanp-nmsa-file-lawsuit-against-u-s-deptartment-of-education/) _2026-08-10 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ On July 31, the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC), along with the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), and the Naturopathic Medicine Student Association (NMSA), filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education and the Secretary of Education in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. The lawsuit challenges the ... The post AANMC,… ## [Döhler Group Expands Its North American Presence With the Opening of Döhler Canada](https://niemagazine.com/dohler-group-expands-its-north-american-presence-with-the-opening-of-dohler-canada/) _2026-08-10 · Shari Barbanel · Nutrition Industry Executive Magazine_ Döhler Group (Germany) has established Döhler Canada, a new legal entity located in Toronto, Ontario. The expansion strengthens Döhler’s presence in North America and underscores its long-term commitment to customers across the Canadian food, beverage, and life science & nutrition markets. With a dedicated presence in Canada, Döhler will be able to collaborate more closely ... The post Döhler… ## [RFI Ingredients Accelerates Global Growth Through Strategic Partnership with Astanor](https://niemagazine.com/rfi-ingredients-accelerates-global-growth-through-strategic-partnership-with-astanor/) _2026-08-04 · Shari Barbanel · Nutrition Industry Executive Magazine_ RFI Ingredients (Orangeburg, NY) has announced a strategic growth partnership with global agrifood investment firm Astanor (France). The investment positions RFI to accelerate expansion in Europe and Asia-Pacific, strengthen its science-based ingredient portfolio, conduct more clinical research, and pursue strategic acquisitions that strengthen its capabilities for customers across the food,… ## [The Vitamin Professor Podcast’s Lesson 29: The Rise of Whole Body Performance Supplement](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/the-vitamin-professor-podcasts-lesson-29-the-rise-of-whole-body-performance-supplement/) _2026-08-03 · VRM Media · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ On this episode of The Vitamin Professor Podcast, Professor Gene Bruno talks to Matts Johansen, CEO at Aker BioMarine and Chairman of Aker QRILL Company. The post The Vitamin Professor Podcast’s Lesson 29: The Rise of Whole Body Performance Supplement appeared first on Natural Practitioner Magazine . ## [Daily Multivitamin May Help Older Adults Stay Independent](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/daily-multivitamin-may-help-older-adults-stay-independent/) _2026-08-03 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ Maintaining the ability to handle everyday tasks without severe or limiting symptoms is an important part of quality of life in older age. New research suggests that taking a daily multivitamin may help support that independence. After three years, adults who received a daily multivitamin had significantly better functional health scores than participants who took ... The post Daily Multivitamin… ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OWhCEpgagOMw) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [CDC NHANES Data Reveal Most Americans Have Low Omega-3 Levels](https://niemagazine.com/cdc-nhanes-data-reveal-most-americans-have-low-omega-3-levels/) _2026-08-03 · Shari Barbanel · Nutrition Industry Executive Magazine_ A landmark new study published in Current Developments in Nutrition reports the first nationally representative Omega-3 Index data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), revealing that most Americans have omega-3 levels well below those associated with optimal cardiovascular health. The study analyzed blood samples… ## [Dr. Nora Khaldi, Founder and CEO, Nuritas](https://niemagazine.com/dr-nora-khaldi-founder-and-ceo-nuritas/) _2026-08-03 · VRM Media · Nutrition Industry Executive Magazine_ Nuritas New Canaan, CT Email: info@nuritas.com Website: www.nuritas.com Nuritas is a biotechnology company pioneering the discovery of clinically proven peptides from food sources through AI. The company’s proprietary platform identifies naturally occurring peptides with the potential to improve human health across multiple health aspects and applications. Dr. Nora Khaldi is a mathematician with a… ## [Ingredient Advances in Blood Glucose & Metabolic Health](https://niemagazine.com/ingredient-advances-in-blood-glucose-metabolic-health/) _2026-08-03 · Rob Brewster · Nutrition Industry Executive Magazine_ It wasn’t that long ago that blood glucose was a number most people thought about once a year, if that. A value that showed up on your annual labs, and your doctor never mentioned it unless it flagged a problem. Now, more people are wearing it on their arms and watching it on their phone ... The post Ingredient Advances in Blood Glucose & Metabolic Health appeared first on Nutrition Industry… ## [Formulation Science: Reshaping Nutraceutical Innovation](https://niemagazine.com/formulation-science-reshaping-nutraceutical-innovation/) _2026-08-03 · Evelyn Reinson · Nutrition Industry Executive Magazine_ The nutraceutical industry has never stood still when it comes to dosage forms. Tablets evolved into capsules, soft gels expanded opportunities for lipid-based formulations, gummies redefined consumer expectations, and more recently, oral films, stick packs, multi-particulate systems, dissolvable formats and other novel delivery technologies have broadened the ways supplements can be formulated… ## [Bastyr Chancellor and Co-founder Dr. Joe Pizzorno Receives AANP Physician of the Year Award](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/bastyr-chancellor-and-co-founder-dr-joe-pizzorno-receives-aanp-physician-of-the-year-award/) _2026-07-29 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) named Bastyr University Chancellor Dr. Joe Pizzorno the 2026 Physician of the Year, recognizing decades of leadership that continue to share evidence-established naturopathic medicine. Dr. Pizzorno, known throughout the Bastyr University community as Dr. Joe, was honored at the AANP’s annual convention in Madison, WI. “Dr. Joe has ... The… ## [A Daily Fiber Supplement Reduced Knee Arthritis Pain and Improved Strength](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/a-daily-fiber-supplement-reduced-knee-arthritis-pain-and-improved-strength/) _2026-07-28 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ A daily prebiotic fiber supplement may help reduce pain and improve physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a new clinical trial. Participants who took the supplement also showed stronger grip and reduced sensitivity to pain, while the group had far fewer dropouts than those assigned to a digital physiotherapy program. Researchers ... The post A Daily Fiber… ## [Coffee May Protect Your Heart But Energy Drinks Could Harm It](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/coffee-may-protect-your-heart-but-energy-drinks-could-harm-it/) _2026-07-22 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant and psychoactive substance in the world, and coffee is how most people consume it. According to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, most adults can safely consume up to 400 mg of caffeine/day (or up to five 8-oz. cups of caffeinated coffee per day). For ... The post Coffee May Protect Your Heart But Energy Drinks Could Harm It… ## [AANP 2026 Convention Draws Naturopathic Community to Madison Under the Theme “One Gathering. Endless Impact.”](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/aanp-2026-convention-draws-naturopathic-community-to-madison-under-the-theme-one-gathering-endless-impact/) _2026-07-20 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ From July 16-18, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) connected hundreds of licensed naturopathic doctors, students and supporters of whole-person care (and our robust virtual platform) at the Madison Concourse Hotel in Madison, WI for the AANP 2026 Annual Convention. The AANP deliberately selected Wisconsin this year as the host state, as it was ... The post AANP 2026… ## [CNME Board of Directors Appoints Jan W. Friis, Jr., JD as Executive Director](https://naturalpractitionermag.com/cnme-board-of-directors-appoints-jan-w-friis-jr-jd-as-executive-director/) _2026-07-14 · Shari Barbanel · Natural Practitioner Magazine_ The Board of Directors of the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) has appointed Jan W. Friis, Jr., JD as executive director, effective July 13, 2026. Friis brings more than two decades of distinguished leadership in higher education accreditation, federal policy and organizational governance. His appointment reflects the Board’s commitment to strengthening CNME as the recognized ...…