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Sun Chlorella Named Official Superfood of Brooklyn Nets And New York Liberty
Sun Chlorella has been named The Official Superfood of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty. The partnership includes California-based Sun Chlorella becoming the presenting sponsor of Nets Training Camp, along with branded signage integrated at HSS Training Center, the Nets’ state-of-the-art practice facility in Brooklyn, NY. Sun Chlorella will also receive digital courtside signage at […]
Vitamin D Supplements Decrease Effects of COVID-19
Research shows that people with higher vitamin D blood levels have lower rates of COVID-19 infections and lower risk of contracting severe cases that could lead to hospitalization or death. Dr. Joan Lappe, an associate dean for research and a professor in the College of Nursing at Creighton University, Nebraska, said cells in the body need […]
Congressional Staff Educated on Dietary Supplements’ Role in Immune Health
Tieraona Low Dog, M.D., recently educated congressional staffers on the responsible role of dietary supplements in supporting immune health, as well as their many other health and wellness benefits, particularly in the era of COVID-19. Low Dog was featured at the final Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus (DSC) briefing of 2020, held last week. An expert […]
GNC Offers At-home COVID-19 Saliva Test
GNC Holdings, LLC, has announced the availability of self-administered testing kits for COVID-19 online. This announcement is a result of GNC4U’s ongoing partnership with 1health, the leading testing as a service (TaaS) company that is increasing access to COVID-19 testing across America while also providing personalized wellness, exercise and nutrition plans through its consumer brand, […]
Health Foods Stores Must Stay Open Under New CA COVID-19 Lockdowns, Says NPA
The Natural Products Association (NPA) in a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom said it is imperative for essential businesses including health food stores to remain open as California mandates new COVID-19 restrictions. Health food stores provide a wide range of essential products including water, electrolytes, nutritional supplements, healthy food options and other health-related products such as […]
CRN Announces New, Upgraded Supplement OWL Platform
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced upgrades to the Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library), the dietary supplement industry’s self-regulatory product listing. Companies looking to participate in the Supplement OWL now have additional support options to upload their dietary supplement product information into this important industry initiative. “Serving as a resource for regulators, retailers, industry and consumers since […]
Gadot Biochemical Industries Enhances Zinc Gluconate Supply
In anticipation of continued increased demand for zinc lozenges worldwide, Ohad Cohen, chief executive officer of Israel-based Gadot Biochemical Industries, has announced that the company is ready to fulfill requirements for zinc gluconate, the preferred winter form of zinc and the form best utilized in lozenges to treat the common cold, he said. Zinc is […]
WHO Target to Reduce Rates of Anemia Is Focus of New IADSA Mind the Gap Resource
IADSA has launched a Mind the Gap resource highlighting the role of iron supplementation in reducing anemia among women. Titled “Precious Metal: The role of iron in the global fight against anaemia,” it is available to view at https://www.iadsa.org/mind-the-gap/english/iron#intro. Anemia is a condition in which the size and number of an individual’s red blood cells […]
CHPA Responds to AMA Policy Calling for Increased Regulation of Dietary Supplements
At the Special Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates, physicians adopted new policy, which expands upon the AMA’s existing policy to call for more stringent federal regulation of dietary supplements—including increased oversight of manufacturing, marketing, product labeling and adverse event reporting. Under the new policy, the AMA strongly urges Congress to […]
Consumers Fear Vitamin D Deficiency During Lockdown, Lycored Survey Shows
Israel-based Lycored has spotlighted the role of vitamin D supplementation during the coronavirus pandemic, with two in three consumers concerned they are not getting enough of the micronutrient. Vitamin D helps regulate levels of calcium and phosphate, which are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. Along with factors such as age and poor […]
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