DEA NPRM to move marijuana from CSA Schedule I to Schedule III says synthetically derived THC “is outside the CSA’s definition of marijuana” and “will remain in Schedule I.”  Synthetically derived THC includes copies of ingredients derived from cannabis plants which qualify as hemp by containing no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC concentration by dry weight and are common in supplements and food available in US.

Kailo models gut and mental health link; AdvoCare has first female CEO; EyePromise enlists athletes across sports; Edelman catches One A Day message; Ronaldo wears Whoop, also invests; and  Jarrow adds “Chief of Superior Starts.”

Plezi also announces launches “PLEZi FiZZ” carbonated fruit drink with 70% less sugar than the same amount of leading soft drinks, no added sugar, plus 2g fiber, vitamin C and other nutrients. With 10% of profits going to children’s health initiatives, its initial donation was $1m to FoodCorps' Nourishing Futures.

Court ruling that state’s restrictions “may very well regulate protected speech”’ allows CRN “to move forward on the merits of the case,” says CEO Steve Mister. CRN’s allegations “plausibly support the inference that the [restriction] might very well regulate protected speech,” judge writes.

Herbal and nutritional supplement direct seller has reached 85% solar power use at its US facilities while also reducing landfill waste from those sites more than 90%, cutting its US shipping routes by half and consolidating four distribution centers in Europe into one operating on wind power.

Nutrabolt Corp. appoints Jason Lin CGO; Ghost partners with Phillies; MyFitnessPal adds CPO; Med-Bev Natural Diabetic-Friendly Drink gets NFL player’s assist; another NFL player on Recover 180 team; Whoop expands management; and personalized nutrition expert heads Ahara’s advisors.