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[Extra! Extra!] Talking Sports and Active Nutrition With Carl Germano
Vitamin Retailer (VR) reached out to Carl Germano, CNS, CDN, Vice President of Verdant Nature, Consultant for Bluebonnet Nutrition, NY Bd. Certified Clinical Nutritionist, to discuss sports nutrition. VR: Sports nutrition means more today than just aminos or whey protein isolate. Please describe what the sports nutrition market looks like today, and take a look […]
Sports Nutrition: Is the Category Unstoppable?
The panel: Izhar Basha, Founder and CEO, EHPLabs, Valley Cottage, NY, https://ehplabs.com Ramona Billingslea, Marketing Manager, Betsy’s Health Foods, Spring, TX, https://betsyhealth.com Carl Germano, CNS, CDN, Vice President of Verdant Nature, Consultant for Bluebonnet Nutrition, Sugar Land, TX, https://bluebonnetnutrition.com Niki Kennedy, Director, Insights & Content, Glanbia Nutritionals, Chicago, IL & Galway, Ireland, www.glanbianutritionals.com Spencer Lynn, […]
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[Extra! Extra!] COVID-19 Causes Skin Disorders in Rare Circumstances
COVID-19 symptoms often vary from person to person, but coughing, fever and difficulty breathing are some of the most common issues. However, coronavirus has been shown to affect the skin in rare circumstances. Like chickenpox and measles, it’s possible for COVID patients to develop a severe rash that could be mistaken for hives. According to […]
A Holistic Approach to Beauty
Changing beauty trends lean into natural, innovative and high-quality products. Skin, hair and nails are all an integral part of the integumentary system, which comprises the body’s outer layer. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the integumentary system has many important functions including physical protection from bacteria, protection from injury, protection from sunlight, regulation of body […]
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[Extra! Extra!] Talking Heart Health With Carl Germano CNS, CDN
Carl Germano CNS, CDN, Vice President of Verdant Nature, Consultant for Bluebonnet Nutrition, NY Bd. Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Sugar Land, TX (bluebonnetnutrition.com) Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 928,741 premature deaths in the year 2020. In men and women aged 60 to 79, over 75 percent […]
![[Extra! Extra!] Lion’s Mane May Reduce Stress & Boost Cognitive Performance in Young Adults](https://vitaminretailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Functional-Mushroom-300x173-1706711392.jpg)
[Extra! Extra!] Lion’s Mane May Reduce Stress & Boost Cognitive Performance in Young Adults
A new study has found that Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) mushroom supplementation may provide a welcome boost to cognitive performance and reduce stress response in younger people; this is the first such study (published in Nutrients) to make this observation. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-groups design pilot study investigated the effects of immediate (60 minutes […]
Castor Oil—An Unexpected Social Media Star
Castor oil is a functional oil extracted from the seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis) and intended for use in topical skin care and beauty products. Historically, it was also used as a laxative and digestive aid. In recent months, castor oil has become a bestseller at health food stores across the country. It […]
Karl Franz Williams, Founder, CEO, Uncle Waithley’s
After graduating from Yale, Karl Franz Williams joined Procter and Gamble’s brand management team, later moving to marketing at PepsiCo. After a few roles with increasing responsibility, he joined PepsiCo’s innovation and beverage development team but found himself consulting with mixologists instead of scientists. In 2008, he translated this love for well-crafted drinks into 67 […]
A Guide to Retail Branding: Finding Your North Star
Your to-do list is growing longer. In the midst of essential tasks like placing weekly orders, managing invoices, correcting payroll and dealing with your credit card processor, there’s a hand-scribbled note that says, ‘Do more marketing.’ Perhaps due to its nebulous nature, this item gets continually pushed down the list, often causing anxiety and trepidation […]
Synthetic vs. Vegan D3: Impact on Health & Sustainability
The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency (i.e., inadequate levels) is significant. The journal Nutrients1 indicated that 29 percent of the U.S. population is vitamin D deficient and an additional 41 percent are vitamin D insufficient. Considering vitamin D’s critical for building bone and for so many other aspects of human health, this is […]
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