CRN: ‘This is not the final word on NAC’ While Amazon moves ahead with removing NAC-containing dietary supplements from its website, the FDA’s Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP) acknowledges that it is still reviewing the information around the ingredient.
NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine) is a derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine and is a precursor of the cellular antioxidant glutathione. The ingredient was first approved as an inhaled mucolytic drug in 1963. At present it is used in emergency rooms as a treatment in cases of acetaminophen poisoning to prevent severe liver damage.
Despite its early use as a respiratory medication, the ingredient has been widely used for many years in finished dietary supplements, frequently as a standalone product. A search of the Dietary Supplement Label Database from the NIH’s Office of Dietary Supplements yields 1,468 products containing NAC (database accessed May 7, 2021), including some of the
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NAD determined that certain advertising claims made by Zarbee’s, Inc. for its cough products sufficiently identify that honey is the source of the cough soothing benefit and would not reasonably mislead consumers as to the reason for the product’s cough soothing efficacy. However, NAD found that other claims, which could reasonably suggest that the cough soothing benefit was
Editorial credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com An argument between FDA and industry over the legality of NAC in dietary supplements essentially forces Amazon and other retailers to take sides.
Amazon confirmed this week it’s in the process of removing from its website dietary supplements containing NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine).
FDA last year asserted in warning letters that NAC couldn’t be lawfully marketed in dietary supplements because it was first studied as a drug in 1963. The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) made legal arguments challenging the agency’s position in a 2020 letter to FDA.
The controversy puts an online retail giant like Amazon in a pickle: It must essentially pick a side in the fight between FDA and industry Either continue to sell NAC-containing supplements and risk FDA enforcement action, or remove the products from its website.
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The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the ASN Foundation are proud to announce the 2021 recipients of its scientific achievement awards. The 2021 ASN award recipients are an esteemed group of scientists whose contributions and dedication to advancing nutrition research, education and practice are inspiring, stated ASN President, Lindsay Allen, PhD. We are thrilled to shine the light on our members remarkable achievements.
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dicentra announces its first ever digital summit taking place October 14, 2021
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dicentra, a contract research organization (CRO) and professional consulting firm headquartered in Toronto, is proud to announce it will be hosting a one-day Digital Summit – a virtual event happening on October 14, 2021, which is currently open for registration to the public.
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“The focus for this year’s event is the future of health and wellness and will include spotlights on topics such as personalized nutrition and artificial intelligence. We have some great speakers lined up, and we’ll be announcing the agenda soon. Stay tuned!” said Peter Wojewnik, VP at dicentra.