Marketing of NAC (N-acetylcysteine) and the bureaucratic time warp

It’s been just over a year since the US Food and Drug Agency (FDA) notified health supplement manufacturers that it was refusing their petition against the decision to block the marketing of NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine, aka n-acetylcysteine) as a food supplement. This decision has deep consequences for all of the parties involved in the supply chain […]

Circadin delivers quality and precise doses of sustained-release melatonin

Many doctors suggest that individuals with persistent problems falling asleep or encountering altered sleep schedules (jet lag) can benefit from the Circadin sustained-release melatonin supplement.  Although melatonin dietary supplements can be bought over-the-counter in the US, there can be problems with quality and dosage management in this form. A study reported by the National Library […]

2 important vitamin deficiencies that can affect fertility

According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), roughly 10 to 15 percent of American couples experience infertility to some degree in their attempts to conceive. According to the ASRM definition, infertility occurs when “a couple is unable to achieve pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse.” In general terms, infertility is some form […]

Can I Take Calmanervin Everyday?

Throughout the history of humankind, people have been able to turn to a wide variety of natural products derived from plants, bushes, grasses and trees to provide benefits other than pure nutrition or flavors. Because stress is an inevitable part of life, one of the most sought-after remedies for thousands of years has been a […]

Shelf life of vitamins – when do they expire?

In the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t specify that vitamins and food supplements sold across the counter must display an expiry date on the container.  A manufacturer may voluntarily choose to provide some expiry information. Still, in order to do this, it has to present supporting proof to the FDA, including stability […]