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USABill aims to add CBD to DSHEAs supplement definitions

A new bill introduced by Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN) seeks to include CBD under the definition of dietary supplements found in Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA).

Bill HR5587 enjoys support from both sides of the political aisle, with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Rep. James Comer (R-KY) and Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) signing on as cosponsors.

The bill amends DSHEA by creating a specific exemption for hemp-derived CBD in the so-called exclusionary clause found in that legislation. This portion of the law states that if an article was investigated as a drug prior to coming to market as a dietary supplement or as part of a food, then a drug it must remain and the other uses are precluded.

HR5587 seeks to add the phrase (other than hemp-derived cannabidiol or a hemp-derived cannabidiol containing substance) after an article in this portion of the legislation.

Responses from industry stakeholders varied, with Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association, telling NutraIngredients-USA: Is the Peterson bill the best way to resolve the issue? Of course its not. The best way is for the regulatory agency to take full responsibility for regulating and for the legislators to take responsibility for legislation.

On the other hand, Ivan Wasserman, a partner in the firm Amin Talati Wasserman, said the bill could be a quick and elegant solution to problem.

I am encouraged because it would put CBD on the same footing as any other botanical ingredient used in dietary supplements. It would not impede the other cannabinoids [such as CBG] found in hemp because only CBD has already been studied as a drug, said Wasserman.

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European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that AkzoNobels iron compound for use in supplements and fortifying baby foods poses no danger to consumers. A recently published technical report noted that possible exposure to nanoparticles in the product was unlikely, and that Ferrazone XF is readily soluble, removing concerns over the presence of insoluble/persistent particles.

Ferrazone Ferric Sodium EDTA is used to fortify foods that are stored in dry form such as powdered beverages, candy bars and flour. EFSA authorized ferric sodium EDTA as a Novel Food in June 2018.

Ferrazone XF is judged to be of a finer consistency, produced by adding an extra grinding step to the manufacturing process.

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Riding a wave of growing consumer awareness around whey protein in India, sports nutrition brand MuscleBlaze, has reported increases in annual sales of nearly 25%.

This growth was largely driven by its Biozyme Whey Protein, Super Gainer XXL, and BCAA Pro products.

MuscleBlaze, which is owned by Bright Lifecare, is benefitting from Indias younger consumers adopting fitness as a lifestyle, as well as a growing awareness and acceptability of protein supplements amongst consumers.

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A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday that would give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) flexibility to allow hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) to be sold as a dietary supplement, boosting shares of cannabis stocks such as Charlotte's Web Holdings (OTC:CWBHF), which was up 18% today on the news.

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, D-Minn., filed the bill amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C), and it is co-sponsoredby James Comer, R-Ky.; Chellie Pingree, D-Maine; and Thomas Massie, R-Ky.

Peterson said in a press release, "This bill will allow FDA to regulate CBD that comes from hemp as a dietary supplement, providing a pathway forward for hemp-derived products." The bill would also require the Department of Agriculture to produce a report on the regulatory and market barriers faced by hemp farmers.

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The FDA threw cold water on the CBD industry in November when it issued a warning to consumers and CBD producers saying that it was illegal to market CBD by labeling it as a dietary supplement. Although the agency cited "many unanswered questions" about the safety of CBD, the real issuewas a provision of the FD&C that prohibits an active ingredient of an approved drug to be sold as a dietary supplement. Ironically, the FDA implicitly outlawed CBD as a supplement when it approved the CBD drug Epidiolex from GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:GWPH) as safe and effective.

Cannabis investors, and no doubt hemp farmers, were cheering the possibility that regulatory barriers for the CBD market could be removed by congressional action.

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Modern Living with kathy ireland is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with ChemoBrain Co. Co-Founder David Salo and Co-Founder Michele Salo to discuss their nutritional supplements that help cancer patients combat the cognitive effects of chemotherapy.

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Modern Living with kathy ireland is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with ChemoBrain Co. Co-Founder David Salo and Co-Founder Michele Salo to discuss their nutritional supplements that help cancer patients combat the cognitive effects of chemotherapy.

ChemoBrain Co. is a company that's committed to searching for real solutions for cognitive impairment among people who have undergone cancer treatment. Driven by passion and customer focus, ChemoBrain Co. designs and manufactures high-quality products that improve the everyday life of cancer survivors and their loved ones. Inspired by personal experience, ChemoBrain Clear is a symbiotic three-product regimen focused on brain health, gut health and vascular health. It's inspired by ChemoBrain's mission to find a real solution for cognitive impairment among individuals who have undergone cancer treatment.

David Salo says that ChemoBrain Co. products stand out from other vitamins and supplements. He explains, "One of the things we've found is that people think that all supplements are the same. They're not. It really depends on the quality of the ingredients they're using and the process in manufacturing. We use pharmaceutical-grade ingredients and we hold our manufacturers to the same standards using quality products. These are not your average products you'd find in a health food store. These were specifically designed for us here at ChemoBrain Co.."

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WASHINGTON A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill that would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to include cannabidiol (CBD) in the definition of dietary supplements, which would allow CBD to be marketed in food, beverages and nutritional supplements. The bill, introduced Jan. 13, was filed by Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and was co-sponsored by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), James Comer (R-Ky.)and Chellie Pingree (D-Maine).

The proposal comes after an amendment in the 2020 Senate Appropriations Act that would have opened a similar pathway for CBD sales was stripped from the final bill. The provision, inserted by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), would have instructed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a policy of enforcement discretion with regard to certain products containing CBD within 120 days of the spending bills passing.

The new bill addresses FDA oversight of CBD, and also laws regarding hemp cultivation oversight by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It would require the USDA to study regulatory and market barriers for farmers engaged in hemp production, specifically the costs of implementing hemp testing programs, the costs of destroying hemp that exceeds the THC limit, the feasibility of the required testing timeline and other known or potential challenges.

The last two Farm Bills were landmark successes for hemp, but we are still very early in this process, and growers need regulatory certainty, Peterson said in a press release. This bill will allow FDA to regulate CBD that comes from hemp as a dietary supplement, providing a pathway forward for hemp-derived products. It would also identify barriers to success for hemp farmers, informing growers and policy makers of the challenges facing this new industry.

Eric Steenstra, president of Washington, D.C.-based Vote Hemp, said in an email blast that the organization supports the bill.

[It]will help provide clarity to the marketplace and ensure that CBD supplements can be marketed and sold nationwide, Steenstra said. We urge Congress to pass this legislation quickly and FDA to regulate hemp-derived CBD the same as any other supplement under existing regulations.

Experts warn the process of passing such a bill takes time, especially in todays political climate. Scott Sinder, partner with Washington, D.C.-based Steptoe & Johnson LLP, told CSP Daily News that in the best-case scenario, the bill wont pass until close to the end of the year,if it passes at all.

Its the first shot across the bow on this, so very hard to say, Sinder said. Especially at a moment when very little legislative activity is expected.

The proposed bill has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, as well as the Committee on Agriculture. The committees will review for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, according to Congress.gov.

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Writing in the Authoritys official journal, the report identifies the complications that can occur with the excessive consumption of the psychoactive compound Delta9tetrahydrocannabinol (9THC).

The data used to assess acute exposure to Total9THC was finally composed of 588 samples (covering 13 hemp and hempderived products), the report states.

Acute dietary exposure was assessed at the upper bound (UB) and lower bound (LB) for Total9THC for consumers only of hemp and hempderived dietary supplements (n = 26, at the UB P50 = 1,115, up to P75 = 19,800 micrograms (g) Total9THC/kg).

For this scenario on Dietary supplements: 26 samples were available and acute exposure was estimated up to the P75 occurrence level.

At this percentile, for high consumers the exposure to Total9THC varied between 1.5 and 9.9 (UB) g/kg bw in adults.

Discussing its methodology, the report acknowledges that within the dietary supplements category and the 26 samples available, nine were reported as dietary supplements with no further specification of the classification with a median concentration of 7,260 g/kg.

Two samples were reported as vitamin supplements and had a Total 9THC content of 280 and 26,300 g/kg;

In addition, eight samples were reported as protein and amino acids supplements with a median content of 2,145 g/kg, whilst seven were identified as Plant extract formula with a median of 897 g/kg (with a max as high as 1,230,000 g/kg).

While an acute exposure assessment to the supplements was performed; the reports authors add the high heterogeneity of this category and the relatively high number of samples not further specified, meant results should be interpreted with caution since high uncertainty is associated with the occurrence levels and therefore with the results of the exposure assessment.

Derived from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa, 9THC generally occurs at low concentrations. In the European Union (EU), hemp varieties cultivated and used for feed must be listed in the EU's Common Catalogue of Varieties of Agricultural Plant Species.

According to Regulation (EU) No 1307/20131, the maximum content of THC in these varieties is limited to 0.2 % (w/w). However, THC is currently not regulated under any EU regulation for use in food.

In concluding its findings, EFSA adds that its acute reference dose (ARfD) of one g/kg bw was exceeded in the adult high consumers of most of the hemp and hempcontaining products considered in this assessment, both under the LB and UB scenario.

Further research is needed in order to obtain sensitive, validated (this including interlaboratory validation) and 9THC specific methods to be translated to reliable official methods, the report recommends.

Member states should be encouraged to collect and submit to EFSA more occurrence data (based on selective methods) for 9THC in food and especially of animal origin, including dairy products, eggs and meat of animals fed with hemp and hempderived products.

The report adds that consumption data on real consumers of hemp and hempcontaining products are needed to refine the exposure assessment.

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Have you ever thought of apricots as something that could help cure cancer? Well, according to the latest studies conducted in Malatya Turgut zal University in eastern Turkey's Malatya province, you should.

The study, led by the rector of Turgut zal University, Dr. Aysun Bay Karabulut, claims that apricot kernels could help in the treatment of some diseases, including cancer. According to the study, bitter apricot kernels could kill cancer cells while helping to renew healthy cells, giving hope to millions of cancer patients all around the globe.

Stating that the university launched the research a few years ago, Karabulut said that they started the production of food supplements with a prebiotic apricot extract named "Kaysr" with a patent issued by the Turkish Patent Institute.

Karabulut said that during the production process the kernels go through extensive detoxification.

"As you know, people can perceive this differently considering that the substance cyanide is present in apricot kernels. During the production, we make sure to keep the active antioxidants that are beneficial for health and get rid of the cyanide. This product would be beneficial for preventing cancer and also helping to cure it," he said.

Karabulut added that this product would also be helpful to reduce stress.

He said that in the near future they are planning to start production of other products with apricot kernel extract, including anti-aging skin care products. Karabulut also said that the production of these products never had a commercial intent, adding that the revenues to be obtained from this will be given to Turgut zal University students as a scholarship.

Karabulut also said that the academic studies and articles published in this regard during the past few years would also help Turgut zal University to assert itself internationally.

The mayor of Malatya's Yeilyurt town, Mehmet nar, where the production plant is located, highlighted the importance of apricots for the province, adding that they are known to be a "magic box for health."

"We always knew that apricots are beneficial for health, but unfortunately there was never a scientific proof of it," he said. "We hope this product will become a source of healing for many people," nar added.

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ChromaDex Corp. (Los Angeles, CA) now has official regulatory authorization to sell its patented nicotinamide riboside chloride (NR), called Niagen, to consumers in the European Union (EU) and Australia. In August of 2019, ChromaDex announced that it had received a positive opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on NR as a novel food ingredient for use in food supplements, at a serving of 300 mg daily, for the healthy adult population. On January 10, 2020 the European Commission officially authorized ChromaDex to sell NR as a novel food.

In December of 2019, ChromaDex announced that it had extended its partnership with Matakana Health (MHL; Auckland, New Zealand), a dietary supplement manufacturer and distributor, until 2023. This partnership expanded distribution to Australia where ChromaDex received approval for NR as an ingredient in listed Complementary Medicines from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration. On January 8, 2020, Australian Registry of Therapeutic Goods gave the firm its listing number for Tru Niagen, its branded finished product.

As the regulatory applicants and innovators, ChromaDex will benefit from market exclusivity in Australia until December 2021 and in the EU until February 2025.

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Vitamin overdose can have lasting impact on your body

Everyone one of us grew up listening to how important it was to consume the right amount of vitamin. But did you ever think Vitamin could also create a problem for your body? Like everything in this world overdose of vitamin too could affect our bodies and we must be careful about it. Many often depend on supplements for their source of vitamin and despite the direction of consumption, people don't mind taking extra doses of the vitamin. So, what exactly happens when you overdose vitamin?

Vitamins are primarily defined in two categories: Water Soluble and Fat-soluble vitamin.

Water-Soluble Vitamin

Water-Soluble vitamins are easily excreted from the body and aren't stored in tissues by our bodies. These vitamins include Vitamin C and some of vitamin B( B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12). Since these vitamins are easily excreted from the body, they are least expected to effect even in case of overdose. However, taking a megadose of some water-soluble vitamins can lead to potentially dangerous side effects.

Fat Soluble Vitamin

Fat-soluble vitamins are stored by our bodies in tissues and are accumulated. Since they are accumulated in our bodies overdose of such vitamins can harm your body. Fat-Soluble vitamin includes: Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin 4.

Risk of overtaking Vitamin

Vitamins consumed through natural sources like food are very unlikely to cause harm to your body but taking them through supplements can lead to many risks for your body.

While water-soluble vitamins are largely considered safe over consumption of some of these vitamin can lead to dangerous effects. They do not have toxicity of their own, it may interact with medications and interfere with blood testing results. Therefore, caution should be taken with all nutritional supplements.

Vitamin C- Overdose of this Vitamin ca cause gastrointestinal disturbances, including diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Migraines can occur at doses of 6 grams per day

Vitamin B3 - Overdose of Vitamin B3 can lead to high blood pressure, abdominal pain, impaired vision, and liver damage when consumed in high doses of 13 grams per day

Vitamin B6- Long-term overconsumption of B6 can cause severe neurological symptoms, skin lesions, sensitivity to light, nausea, and heartburn, with some of these symptoms occurring at intakes of 16 grams per day

Vitamin B9- Taking too much of vitamin B9 in supplement form may affect mental function, negatively impact the immune system, and mask a potentially severe vitamin B12 deficiency

Fat-Soluble vitamins remain in our body and are more likely to affect us in case of overdose. Aside from vitamin K, which has a low potential for toxicity, the remaining three fat-soluble can cause problem in case of overdose.

Vitamin A- While vitamin A toxicity, or hypervitaminosis A, can occur from eating vitamin-A-rich foods, its mostly associated with supplements. Symptoms include nausea, increased intracranial pressure, coma, and even death.

Vitamin D. Toxicity from taking high doses of vitamin D supplements can lead to dangerous symptoms, including weight loss, appetite loss, and irregular heartbeat. It can also raise blood calcium levels, which can lead to organ damage.

Vitamin E. High-dose vitamin E supplements may interfere with blood clotting, cause hemorrhages, and lead to hemorrhagic stroke

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