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Bruce Kneller Returns with His New Nootropic Ingredient | Episode #104
https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/bruce-kneller-nootropic-104
Five years in the making, it's the return of Bruce Kneller to the PricePlow Podcast! We last saw him in in 2018 in Episode #009 where he dosed us with his new Bruce-class nootropic.
Well, he's finally back with a real update, and with some good news - the nootropic should be ready at […]
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FTC Expert Lawyer Explains the 700 Warning Letters: Michael Goodman of Hudson Cook LLP | Episode #103
https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/michael-goodman-ftc-warning-letters-103
In April of 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unexpectedly sent warning letters[1,2] to about 700 drug companies and dietary supplement brands[3] regarding substantiation of their product claims. Their letters stated that there was no active investigation, and that "The fact that a company is on this list is NOT an indication that […]
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Lief Labs: Supplement Manufacturing 101 with Meg Ligot | Episode #101
https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/lief-labs-supplement-manufacturing-101
Over the years, PricePlow has continually become more interested in supplement manufacturing, as it is the cornerstone basis of the entire industry. Good manufacturing quality and testing leads to safe, high-quality products for end consumer.
In Episode #068, we interviewed Matt Karich of Soul Performance Nutrition, who took us through his exhaustive […]
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Dan Fabricant (NPA): Why You Need to Show Up in Washington DC | Episode #100
https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/dan-fabricant-npa-2023-washington-dc
For Episode 100 of the PricePlow Podcast, Ben and Mike flew to Washington D.C. for the Natural Products Association's annual DC Fly-In Day on June 7, 2023. Fly-in days, also known as "lobby days", bring individuals together to advocate with legislators and other officials on behalf of their shared interests.
So this was […]
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Melatonin and CBD Under Fire? Meet Pieter Cohen, the Grim Reaper of 'Gray Area' Ingredients
The Journal of the American Medicine Association (JAMA) recently published a study showing that the quality control on melatonin gummies in the United States may not be the best – unfortunately, only 12% of the products tested were FDA compliant.[1]
Reason being, the FDA generally allows a discrepancy of up to 10% between a product's […]
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Dr. Sibyl Swift & Lance Blundell: cbdMD Re-Educates the FDA on Hemp | Episode #089
https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/sibyl-swift-lance-blundell-cbdmd-089
On March 27, 2023 we hosted a tremendous conversation with Dr. Sibyl Swift and Lance Blundell of cbdMD, a premier hemp-based health solution company that sells CBD -- and even THC -- based supplements. In Lance's words, they are a "hemp-extracted cannabinoid company".
Sibyl is cbdMD's Chief Science Officer & VP of Regulatory Affairs[…]
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FDA Announcement on CBD: We Need Help from Congress
On January 26th, 2023, the FDA made a major announcement regarding CBD (Cannabidiol), coming after years of deliberation, debate, and discussion. The gist of the message:
"We need help from Congress!"
View this post on InstagramFDA to Congress: We need more tools!
In a press release titled […]
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The Top 5 Supplement Industry Trends from SupplySide West 2022
SupplySide West 2022 has come and gone, but this year's annual trip to Las Vegas left a lasting impression. SupplySide West (SSW) is an annual industry trade show run by Informa Markets that gathers professionals across the supply chains of the dietary supplement ingredient and functional foods/beverages industries.
This trade show is best for catching […]
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Myprotein "Whey Forward": Animal-Free Protein Fermented from GMO Fungus by Perfect Day
Just when you thought Myprotein couldn't possibly come out with any new types of protein -- they've got everything from whey protein to bars and snacks to plant proteins, after all -- they stun the industry with something completely different.
Today, we're going to talk in depth about their new animal-free whey protein alternative: Myprotein […]
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The NPA is Fighting Dick Durbin's 2022 Supplement Bill (S.4090) | Episode #067
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,[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 […]
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