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Inside Veritacor Supplement Manufacturing: GMP Excellence, NSF Certification, and the Future of Production | Episode #178
On Episode #178 of the PricePlow Podcast, Ben and guest co-host Joey Savage take listeners inside Veritacor Manufacturing in Luling, Texas, for an exclusive facility tour and in-depth conversation with founders Frank Santos and Derek Curtiss. This episode provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build and operate an NSF-certified, […]
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The Creapure Connection: Why Nutristat Only Uses Premium Creatine Monohydrate
In the ever-evolving world of sports supplements, creatine stands as one of the most extensively researched and proven performance enhancers. But here's something many consumers don't realize: not all creatine is created equal.
Nutristat and Their Commitment to Creapure®Nutristat, a brand that's quietly built a reputation for uncompromising quality, makes a deliberate […]
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Navigating Uncertainty: Tariffs, FDA Oversight, and Supplement Trends at SupplySide Connect New Jersey 2025 | Episode #164
For Episode #164 of the PricePlow Podcast, Ben Kane sits down with Cassie Smith (Senior Editorial Content Director at SupplySide) and Josh Long (Associate Editorial Director at SupplySide Supplement Journal) for a dynamic discussion recorded live at SupplySide Connect New Jersey 2025. This wide-ranging conversation dives into the most pressing issues facing the […]
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FDA SUED by the Supplement Industry Over NMN Legality
After a long wait and total inaction from the FDA, their hand has now been forced -- the dietary supplement industry has made its move against the agency: The Natural Products Association (NPA) has sued the FDA over the status of NMN.[1]
What is NMN, and is it Worth the Fight?NMN is a […]
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NMN, FDA, and the Supplement Industry's Fight Against Pharma (Updated 8/28/24)
Background: A battle is brewing has begun between the dietary supplement industry and the FDA. It's over the legal status of an ingredient known as NMN, a natural vitamin with powerful anti-aging potential. After a company followed the guidelines to get NMN acknowledged as a legal dietary ingredient, the FDA has gone back on[…] Continue Reading →
Supplements Take on DC: Natural Products Association Fly-In Day 2024 | Episode #139
The crew is back in Washington DC for the 2024 NPA Fly-In Day, held on May 22, 2024! This podcast was filmed the night before, featuring a star-studded cast that includes:
Jim Emme, CEO of NOW Foods Kyle Turk, Natural Products Association Rick Collins, the one and only Mike DiMaggio, Chief[…]Continue Reading →
Who is STRIPED? Meet The Harvard Organization Taking On Supplements
The dietary supplement industry is under a massive, well-organized attack, and this time, it's not just coming from heavy-handed Senate bills. It comes from a Harvard organization named STRIPED, who's using a unique attack vector: adolescent eating disorders.
The industry needs to take note, because this group is well-funded and they are seizing power […]
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Dick Durbin is Up to No Good in the Dietary Supplement Industry Again
On March 18, 2024, United States Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois sent a letter to four dietary supplement industry trade associations demanding action against the inclusion of dangerous and illegal ingredients in products marketed as supplements.[1-5]
The letter focuses specifically on tianeptine, a compound sold as an antidepressant in several European countries that has […]
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NPA Fly-In Day Tips and Lessons Learned: How to Come Prepared for a "Lobby Day"
The Natural Products Association's annual Washington D.C. Fly-In Day will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. We're inviting everyone with a stake in the dietary supplement industry to get involved, join the organization, and come hang with us on Capitol Hill for a "Lobby Day" experience you will never forget.
With an increasing number […]
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NOW Foods Tests and Fails 30 of 33 of Berberine Supplements from Amazon
It's no secret that the mainstream media has a low opinion of the dietary supplement industry. They often claim that the industry is "unregulated", which isn't the truth, as explained in Episode #100 of the PricePlow Podcast with Dan Fabricant of the Natural Products Association, who listed the 4 legal pillars of dietary supplement regulation:[…]
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