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CRN advocates at CODEX for sensible probiotic oversight


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PROFILES IN LEADERSHIP

Customer-Centric Success: Emun Zabihi on Building Trust and Enhancing the Wellness Shopping Experience

Emun Zabihi, CEO and President of iHerb, leads with a vision of global accessibility to health and wellness. Zabihi’s leadership—rooted in respect, collaboration, and empowerment—drives iHerb’s growth amid the vast, evolving wellness landscape. Explore his journey and approach to team building, consumer-centricity, and sustainability in CRN's  "Profiles in Leadership" series.

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CONSUMER DATA

CRN Survey Shows Consistent Supplement Usage with Increase of Specialty Product Use Over Time

CRN recently announced select findings from its 2024 Consumer Survey, conducted by Ipsos, which reveals that three-quarters of Americans continue to use dietary supplements. This year’s reported 75% usage rate remains in line with last year’s data, demonstrating the ongoing role supplements play in supporting health and wellness. However, the survey also highlights subtle shifts in product choices. Learn more here.

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Safety Alert

SARMS Can Harm

SARMs—Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators—are illegal compounds when used in dietary supplement products. Sometimes appearing with names like “ostarine” and “andarine,” they can pose a serious threat to consumer safety. Learn more about how #SARMsCanHarm...

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CONSUMER DATA

Optimizing wellness

Did you know that 75% of U.S. adults use dietary supplements and most agree they are essential to maintaining their health? Learn more about what consumer think about dietary supplements from CRN's annual survey results.

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OCTOBER 30 — Connect with CRN member industry colleagues and catch up on the latest dietary supplement industry news while enjoying a healthy breakfast before you hit the show floor on Wednesday!
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JUNE 25–26 — Learn, network and benchmark with 150+ dietary supplement industry stakeholders across two content-filled days. Attend and collaborate with the “who’s who” of the industry on how to navigate the latest legal, regulatory and policy developments impacting company policies and practices.
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