Articles by Kate Quackenbush
The Clean Truth
While the body has an inherent, natural ability to detoxify, and physical activity enhances this process, due to the overuse of processed food, increasingly sedentary lifestyles and overwhelming exposure to environmental pollutants, the need and market for detoxification and cleansing products that gently optimize that natural ability has grown. Brenda Watson, the founder of ReNew […]
Striking the Right Potassium Balance
Potassium is a very important mineral for the proper function of all cells, tissues and organs in the human body. An electrolyte—a substance that conducts electricity in the body, along with sodium, chloride, calcium and magnesium—potassium is crucial to heart function and plays a key role in skeletal and smooth muscle contraction, making it important […]
Special Delivery
Continually introducing products that answer consumers’ needs, manufacturers push the innovation envelope with delivery methods as well as formulations. According to SPINS scan data tracking of the natural channel (52 weeks ending June 11, 2011), the largest single delivery dollar sellers are capsules and tablets, accounting for $148.5 million and $130.5 million, respectively.But their growth […]
2011 Retailer Of The Year
PHARMACA INTEGRATIVE PHARMACY Connecting the dots between prescriptions and natural remedies, Pharmaca offers an informative, full-service model for customers to manage their health. After Selling his natural food store chain, Capers Natural Food Markets, to Wild Oats Community Markets in the 1990s, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy Founder Barry Perzow wasn’t ready to retire. Rather, spotting a […]
Prevention Potential of Pomegranate Extract
Pomegranate Extract THe pomegranate, an ancient fruit whose regenerative properties have been celebrated for thousands of years, has been a source of interest for medical researchers seeking natural agents for the prevention and treatment of degenerative diseases. Numerous experiments have shown pomegranates to contain powerful antioxidant compounds that scientists believe may inhibit atherosclerosis, cut the […]
Healthy Sleep And Rest: From Elusive To Attainable
Decades of clinical research document that a good night’s rest supports nearly all systems of the body, including skin health and youthful appearance; healthy collagen formation; maintaining insulin and glucose levels, and blood pressure already within normal ranges; healthy body weight; healthy cell division; cardiovascular health and good mood, according to Life Extension® (Ft. Lauderdale, […]
The Green Evolution
Once purchased solely by hardcore health consumers, green food supplements are attracting a wider audience.Product innovation and strong supplier partnerships are keys to satisfying this widening demographic. Although recent SPINScan data shows that green food supplement dollar sales are down 1.3 percent, at the same time unit sales are up 4.7 percent. Roy Upton, RH, […]
The Retailer As Gatekeeper
As a bridge for consumers seeking healthier lives, retailers have an awesome responsibility. While last year’s GAO investigation produced disturbing results, it prompted a response that has them more prepared than ever to fulfill their role. The dietary supplement and natural products industry has long suffered criticism for operating without oversight, but this scrutiny has […]
Supplement Science: Magnesium: A Mineral for Better Health
Magnesium is an essential mineral for health that is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system and keeps bones strong. Magnesium also helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and is known to […]
What’s In Store for 2011?
Vitamin Retailer conducted a roundtable discussion of industry professionals and association leaders to reflect on 2010 and forecast what’s to come in the New Year. Panel Andreas Koch, marketing director for Barlean’s (Ferndale, WA), manufacturer of flaxseed and fish oil Omega Swirl products Keri Marshall, MS, ND, and medical director for Gaia Herbs (Brevard, NC), […]
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