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The labels are changing to better provide consumers the information they need to make informed decisions about their health. New Daily Values (DVs) will reflect the latest nutrition science and changes in American diets. Learn more at https://belabelwise.org/

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Based on new science, “Daily Values” have been updated, so the percent provided on the new Supplement Facts label will change for some nutrients.Learn more about changes to the labels at www.belabelwise.org

The labels are changing! Some key changes to look out for: 1. Daily Values (DV) 2. Measurements 3. Ingredients - Be and learn more at www.belabelwise.org

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The labels are changing. Based on new science, “Daily Values” have been updated, so the percent provided on the new Supplement Facts label will change for some nutrients.Learn more at www.belabelwise.org

The labels are changing to reflect advances in nutrition science and changes in the American diet. Be and learn more at www.belabelwise.org

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CRN Launches Campaign to Educate Consumers on Dietary Supplement Label Changes | Council for Responsible Nutrition Washington, D.C., April 2, 2019—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and

During the winter months ⛄️, our immune systems can weaken—which means we're more susceptible to getting sick!

Fortunately, there are certain dietary supplements that provide the body key nutrients that can support the immune system and help you experience more healthy days.

Dietary Supplements Support Immune System and Good Health | Council for Responsible Nutrition Washington, D.C., January 7, 2015—Over 150 million Americans take dietary supplements each year, and according to a survey from the

Magnesium is lost as we age, causing weaker bones and an increased risk for bone breaks.

Taking magnesium supplements, costing on average nine cents per day at preventive intake levels, can help stop bone loss or increase bone mineral density.

Who is CRN?

CRN represents more than 150 companies that manufacture dietary ingredients and/or dietary supplements, or supply services to those suppliers and manufacturers. CRN takes a leadership role in advocating for public policy based on sound science and the ability for consumers to have access to a wide variety of high quality, safe, and beneficial dietary supplement products.

Who is CRN? | Council for Responsible Nutrition Council for Responsible Nutrition: Who is CRN? Q. Who is the Council for Responsible Nutrition? A. The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), founded in 1973 and based in Washington, D.C., is the leading trade association representing dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers and ingred...

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Do Americans get all the nutrients they need from food alone? National nutrition surveys demonstrate that they don’t!

Dietary supplements provide shortfall nutrients and have been shown to help Americans fill nutrient gaps.

Americans Do Not Get All the Nutrients They Need From Food | Council for Responsible Nutrition Do Americans get all the nutrients they need from food alone? National nutrition surveys demonstrate that they don’t. Recent analysis of nutrient intakes of the U.S. population shows that a large percentage of people fall short of the average requirements of many nutrients. Almost everyone falls s...

As consumer needs evolve, dietary supplement use remains strong!

Learn more here: http://www.crnusa.org/resources/type/consumer-data

"Hoo" hasn't heard of the Supplement OWL?

In this article for NutraIngredients, CRN's President & CEO Steve Mister presents the OWL as an opportunity for the supplement industry to embrace self-regulation and demonstrate accountability to stakeholders.

The Supplement OWL and the CDX: the Evolution of Self-Regulation Unless you’ve been living in a tree, most stakeholders in the dietary supplement industry have heard of the Supplement OWL. Please pardon the pun, but “hoo” hasn’t?

Sports nutrition products can play a beneficial role in your workout routine, but don't be fooled by adulterated products masquerading as “dietary supplements.”

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are potentially dangerous and are illegal for use in performance–enhancing products. SARMs are not dietary supplements and should be avoided, as they can result in potentially life-threatening consequences.

SAFETY ALERT: Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) | Council for Responsible Nutrition Are you aware of Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs), unapproved, illegal, and dangerous compounds found in performance-enhancing products? When used in dietary supplement products, sometimes with names like “ostarine” and “andarine,” they can pose a serious threat to consumer saf...

What's CRN up to in 2019?

As an industry leader, CRN hosts and co-hosts a variety of workshops, symposia, webinars, and meetings throughout the year. Check out our events calendar for upcoming opportunities!

Events and Education | Council for Responsible Nutrition CRN offers events and educational opportunities throughout the year in addition to its annual

What's your New Year's resolution?

Research shows that dietary supplement users are more likely to engage in other health-promoting activities such as exercising regularly, eating a well-balanced diet, visiting the doctor, and getting a good night's sleep.

CRN is both pleased and disappointed with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which includes some provisions supported by the association and strikingly omits others that would have provided opportunities for better nutrition to low income Americans.

Read more here: http://www.crnusa.org/newsroom/crn-reacts-passage-2018-farm-bill-inclusion-hemp-farming-act-paves-way-potential-industry

Results of the 2018 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements show that confidence in products remains strong.

Read more here: https://www.crnusa.org/CRNConsumerSurvey

CRN welcomes the release of USDA’s Final Rule implementing the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS).

Read more here: http://www.crnusa.org/newsroom/final-ruling-national-bioengineered-food-disclosure-standard-supports-transparency

When shopping for dietary supplements:
✔️Look for nationally recognized brands or store brands from a trusted retailer.
✔️Look for quality seals or third-party certifications.
✔️Look for membership in an industry trade association (like CRN!).

One Dozen Tips for Consumers | Council for Responsible Nutrition Consumers have a wide variety of choice when it comes to purchasing dietary supplements—choice that exists in selecting product categories and specific products as well as choosing the company or source that sells them.

A growing body of scientific research demonstrates the health benefits of dietary supplements.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), one of the government agencies that regulates the dietary supplement industry, has approved specific health claims, based on the scientific literature, for a number of dietary supplements.

Product Claims | Council for Responsible Nutrition Product claims serve to provide consumers with information about the product and can help them in determining which products are most appropriate f

Like food products, dietary supplements do not undergo pre-market approval—but that doesn't mean that these products are unsafe!

Dietary supplements have always been regulated as a category of food in the U.S. Virtually all facets of dietary supplement manufacturing, labeling, and marketing are covered by extensive regulations issued and enforced by FDA and FTC.

Dietary Supplements - Safe, Beneficial and Regulated | Council for Responsible Nutrition Learn more about how the dietary supplement industry is regulated by FDA and FTC in CRN's Q&A. Q. Who is the dietary supplement industry?

What do vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, folate, calcium, magnesium, fiber, potassium, and iron have in common?

They're shortfall nutrients—crucial nutrients identified by the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans as under-consumed in the average U.S. diet.

Supplements for Nutrient Shortfalls CRN's Duffy MacKay, N.D., shares data on nutrients most Americans fall short of and how dietary supplements can fill that gap. Learn more: https://www.crnusa...

How do companies address ingredient and product safety when including overages in a finished product?

Join CRN and Natural Products INSIDER Dec.18 for a webinar designed to help companies gain an understanding of regulatory and marketing considerations related to ingredient overages.

Webinar with Natural Products INSIDER: Intentional Ingredient Overages | Council for Responsible Nutrition Registration is now open. CRN and Natural Products INSIDER present this webinar to help you understand regulations around intentional ingredient overages.

By definition, a nutrient's RDA is intended to be the target intake for individuals, not populations, to assure you are getting adequate amounts.

But don’t worry: because of the wide range of safe vitamin and mineral intake levels, if you are one of the people who just doesn’t need as many nutrients, meeting the RDA won’t lead to health concerns—even if you get a little more than you need.

Learn more here: http://www.crnusa.org/resources/americans-do-not-get-all-nutrients-they-need-food