Vitamin Retailer Magazine

“Healthy” People Actually Experience Glucose Spikes

by Carlett Spike | November 1, 2019

No diabetes diagnoses, no problem, right? Think again. A study conducted by researchers at Stanford University, found healthy individuals experienced blood sugar spikes—similar to the common symptoms diabetics experience. In the study, the researchers gathered about 500,000 measurements from 57 participants. Their goal was to monitor blood sugar fluctuations throughout the day, as opposed to […]

Don’t You Forget About Me

by Nicholas Saraceno | November 1, 2019

The value of minerals is not to be overlooked, as new-and-improved supplements help consumers fill any voids in their diet. You often hear minerals being mentioned in the same conversation as their vitamin counterpart, but even on their own, their importance is not to go unnoticed. There are 16 essential minerals, each offering up a […]

Sugar Check

by Carlett Spike | November 1, 2019

Managing blood glucose is no longer just for diabetics. Now, almost everyone wants to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, and supplements offer them a favorable option. Concerns surrounding sugar intake and regulation continue to rise in the United States. High blood sugar is typically associated with diabetes and the number of individuals with diabetes is […]

New Thoughts on Menopause, Hormones & Herbs

by Cheryl Myers | November 1, 2019

To be, or not to be? That is the question, at least according to Hamlet. Another query amongst women of a certain age might be: to use HRT (hormone replacement therapy), or not use HRT? That is certainly a big question, with strong advocates on both sides of the equation. I started out working in […]

NOW 2019 Science of Supplements: Winter Issue

by VRM Media | November 1, 2019

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