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CRN Calls for Exemption of Dietary Supplements from Potential Section 232 Pharmaceutical Tariffs


CRN Engages 79 Freshman Congressional Offices Ahead of 2025 Day on the Hill


CRN’s Updated Evaluation Raises Safe Intake Level for Magnesium Supplements

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EVENTS AND EDUCATION

From Research to Reporting: Navigating the Communication of Supplement Science

When it comes to dietary supplements, scientific nuance often gets lost in the headlines. Studies with complex findings are frequently reduced to misleading soundbites—turning carefully designed research into clickbait.

Join us on June 5 for a thought-provoking panel discussion that exposes how and why the science behind supplements is so often misrepresented in media coverage.

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COMMON GROUND

CRN members are investing in the industry's future

CRN is leading the charge to protect market access, ensure fair regulation, and strengthen industry credibility. Review our 2024 annual report to see how we’re delivering on our members’ investment in their business and the longevity of the entire industry.

 

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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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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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Signature Events: CONVERGENCE ‘25 with Science in Session, WellComms and Innovation Exchange

CONVERGENCE ‘25 with Science in Session, WellComms, and Innovation Exchange, will take place Oct. 8–10 at the Ritz Carlton, St. Louis. Visit our 2025 events page for details.
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