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Greg Cumberford, Vice President Science & Regulatory, Natures Crops International
Greg Cumberford Vice President Science & Regulatory Natures Crops International P.O. Box 248 12682 Route 6, Kensington, PE, Canada, C0B 1M0 Phone: (902) 836-3332 Toll Free: (844) 404-4244 Greg Cumberford is vice president science & regulatory with Natures Crops International. He has a 30-plus year career in co-evolved botanical natural wellness products research, innovation and […]
The Endocannabinoid System & Phytocannabinoids
The popularity of CBD, or cannabidiol, has exploded and CBD sales are rapidly growing year after year. In fact, a report from the Brightfield Group predicts that the CBD market will hit $22 billion by 2022. Whether or not this turns out to be an exaggeration, there is no question about the unprecedented growth of […]
The Pandemic: Driving Growth of Plant-based Products
As 2020 comes to a close, we can reflect back on a year that has been challenging for us all. The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed the way we work, live and socialize. It’s also changing the way we think about nutrition. Nearly one-quarter of all Americans are going more plant-based. Every week it seems […]
Vitamin Retailer’s 2020 Best New Products
For the 13th consecutive year, Vitamin Retailer, with the guidance of a retailer panel, assembled the year’s best new natural products. Thirteen years ago, Vitamin Retailer (VR) magazine decided to honor the year’s top products, and to do so by asking for the opinions of natural product retailers. Now, the objective remains the same, as […]
Brain Teaser: Study Seeks Adulterated Products
The stated objective of a study published recently in the journal Neurology is “To identify the presence of unapproved pharmaceutical drugs in over-the-counter dietary supplements marketed to improve memory and cognitive function.” And its findings were supportive of that objective. It also caused a kerfuffle and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) responded. In the […]
Think About It
Zinc, selenium and other essential minerals offer multiple benefits during a pandemic and beyond. Some fogs are evocative—billowing in a valley on a hot summer morning or a pre-Halloween night, for example. But brain fog is not a fog that inspires anyone. Enhanced cognitive abilities is a growing desire among supplement users of all ages—it’s […]
Home Cooked Meals Are Best for Healthy Blood Sugar
Research from the Nurses Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study asked 99,000 men and women about their lunch and dinner habits for more than 30 years. People who reported eating at least two meals at home each day had an average 13 percent lower risk of getting type 2 diabetes compared to people who […]
Healthy Blood Sugar Products: Not Only for Diabetics, Healthy Blood Sugar Products Experience Growth in the Marketplace
With a focus on maintaining healthy blood sugar through lifestyle changes, is there still a need for healthy blood sugar supplements? The answer to that question is a resounding “yes.” Issues with Blood Sugar Health According to the ADA (American Diabetes Association), healthy blood sugar should be in the range of 80 to 130 mg/dL., […]
Sprouts Farmers Market Focuses on Convenient Holiday Offerings and Pre-ordering
Chef Cat Cora will join Sprouts on Instagram to kick off the season with a special cooking demo Sprouts Farmers Market is celebrating the holidays this year with fresh and convenient selections across the store and online. Through November 23, shoppers can reserve turkeys and holiday meats, prepared meals and party trays online at sprouts.com/holiday. […]
Gold and Diamonds, or Energy?
Let me start by saying I like the sparkly stuff as much as the next person. But I would trade every piece of jewelry I own in a heartbeat for limitless energy. Imagine getting up in the morning with energy and optimism and the physical endurance to do anything you want to do. Head for […]
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