Organic & Natural Health Association

08/21/2026

Global Standards Ensure Product Quality: Organic & Natural Health Association member NJ Labs explains that pharmacopoeia testing helps ensure pharmaceutical and dietary supplement products meet globally recognized quality standards established by organizations such as the USP, BP, EP, and JP. These standards verify a product's identity, purity, strength, and safety through rigorous testing, helping manufacturers maintain regulatory compliance, product consistency, and consumer confidence across international markets.

Whether you're manufacturing pharmaceuticals for the U.S., Europe, or Japan, compliance with pharmacopeial standards is essential for product approval and patient safety. Understanding the differences between USP, EP, and JP testing helps manufacturers navigate global regulatory requirements while m...

08/20/2026

Omega-3s Support Recovery for Active Lifestyles: The latest guidance for outdoor enthusiasts highlights omega-3 supplements as a valuable tool for recovery after demanding activities like hiking, skiing, and climbing. Research suggests that consistent EPA and DHA supplementation may help reduce muscle soreness, support recovery, and lower exercise-related inflammation, making omega-3s a smart addition to an active lifestyle—especially when taken daily over several weeks.

These supplements have numerous benefits for skin, energy and hydration.

08/19/2026

Dr. Geo Explores AI in Prostate Cancer Care Organic & Natural Health Association scientific advisor, Dr. Geo Espinosa, speaks with Dr. Wayne Brisbane about how artificial intelligence is transforming prostate cancer diagnosis. The conversation explores how AI-assisted MRI analysis and advanced imaging technologies can improve tumor detection, guide more personalized treatment decisions, and may one day reduce the need for invasive prostate biopsies, advancing the future of precision cancer care.

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08/19/2026

Vitamin D Supports Lifelong Health: Vitamin D supplements continue to play an important role in supporting bone health, muscle function, and immune health, particularly for people who are deficient or at higher risk of low vitamin D levels. While experts stress the importance of taking appropriate doses, they emphasize that vitamin D remains one of the most beneficial and widely recommended nutrients for maintaining overall health and wellness.
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Too much vitamin D, or vitamin D toxicity, happens due to a buildup of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia), which can be harmful. Here’s what you need to know.

08/18/2026

Magnesium Supports a Calmer Mind: Magnesium supplements are gaining attention as a natural way to help support a calmer nervous system and manage everyday stress. Experts say magnesium plays a key role in regulating the body's stress response and supporting the calming neurotransmitter GABA, making supplementation a helpful option for people with low magnesium levels or those looking to support mood, relaxation, and overall mental wellness.

The nutrient can’t solve all your mental health woes, but it can definitely help. Experts share how and when to consume it to manage your nerves.

08/17/2026

How can people protect their health when access to traditional preventive care feels out of reach?In this episode, Karen Howard, Executive Director of the Organic & Natural Health Association and author of “Upset is Optional,” says prevention,...

08/14/2026

Novonesis Advances Sustainable Lactoferrin Organic & Natural Health Association member Novonesis has partnered with TurtleTree to scale production and commercialization of precision-fermented lactoferrin, a bioactive milk protein known for supporting immune health, iron absorption, and gut health. The collaboration aims to make high-quality lactoferrin more accessible for early-life nutrition and dietary supplements by using precision fermentation to create a more reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective supply.

Novonesis announced an agreement with TurtleTree, an innovator in precision fermented ingredients, for the scaling, manufacturing and commercialization of its lactoferrin LF+®.

08/13/2026

Oyster Extract Boosts Omega-3 Potential: New research suggests oysters may offer more than gut health benefits—they're also a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, along with protein and other beneficial nutrients. Scientists are exploring ways to turn whole oyster extracts made from shellfish byproducts into sustainable nutritional ingredients, highlighting the potential to increase access to omega-3-rich functional foods while reducing food waste.

Pacific oyster extract protected the gut barrier and reduced inflammation in human cells, giving discarded oysters a sustainable new use.

08/13/2026

"Never underestimate the value of relationships." In Karen Howard's latest column for SupplySide Supplement Journal, she shares the details of Organic & Natural Health Association's new partnership with SHEFEXIL

The collaboration with SHEFEXIL advances innovation and responsible commerce in natural health products through shared expertise.

08/12/2026

Prenatal Vitamin D May Boost Brain Development: Organic & Natural Health Association scientific advisor, Dr. Michael Murray, highlights new research suggesting that adequate vitamin D3 intake during pregnancy may support a child's long-term brain development. A recent study found that children whose mothers received higher-dose vitamin D3 during pregnancy performed better on certain memory and cognitive tests at age 10, adding to growing evidence that prenatal vitamin D plays an important role in early brain health.

A new study published on the JAMA Network shows higher vitamin D3 intake during pregnancy improved memory and brain function at age 10. The significance of this study is IMMENSE! One of the greatest gifts a mother can give her child begins long before birth. We have long known that good maternal nut...