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L-Arginine: A Semiessential Amino Acid
L-arginine is an amino acid necessary for protein synthesis. It is found naturally in foods such as red meat, poultry, fish and dairy products.1 Although the body can synthesize it, L-arginine is considered a semiessential amino acid. The reason is that dietary intake remains the primary contributor of L-arginine levels since the rate of Larginine […]
A Sexual Function Safe Haven
As it is more commonplace to speak openly about sexual dysfunction, Americans are turning to natural product retailers for options. Humans continue to exist as a society due to our ability to reproduce. However, over the last three decades couples are more likely to wait longer to start having children, choosing to focus on education, […]
Brain Health For All Ages
According to 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, a report from the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 5.4 million Americans are known to be living with the disease. What’s worse, the prevalence of decreased brain health and memory decline among Americans is poised to grow rapidly in the near future. Reports such as these help fuel […]
Detoxification & Cleansing Offer a Natural Fresh Start
Natural detoxification is not a new concept: the use of herbs, minerals and other organic ingredients as a means of cleansing the body has been practiced for centuries and by cultures worldwide. But detoxification has never been needed as much as it is in the present. “The human body has evolved highly efficient mechanisms to […]
Lowering Levels
As American’s blood sugar levels continue to rise, and consumers are looking for clinically proven supplements to help gain control. According to the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3 percent of the population— have diabetes. And in 2010, there were 1.9 million new cases of diabetes diagnosed […]
Enduring EFAs
Proving they’re “essential” as well as innovative, manufacturers say EFA supplements are in it for the long haul. Omega-3 supplements are seeing greater consumer adoption and reaching a broader demographic than ever before, largely based on mounting research about their benefits. In addition to increased public education about EFAs (essential fatty acids), there is also […]
Selenium: Understanding Benefits & Risks
In this article, we will examine the effects of the trace mineral selenium in the human body. Specifically, we’ll take a look at selenium’s biological functions, interactions with other nutrients, its role in human health, its intake in the U.S. and the rational for selenium supplementation. You will also see why it is important to […]
Foods With Function
A continuously growing category, functional foods can offer benefits to a wide variety of consumers. In 2012, Americans are busier than ever before. According to The United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), 85.8 percent of men and 66. 5 percent of women in the United States work […]
Clearing Up Cholesterol Confusion
Statistics may show an improvement, but retailers still need to take a handson approach answering consumer questions and providing guidance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one in every six adults—16.3 percent of the U. S. adult population—has high total cholesterol, the level defined as 240 mg/dL and above. People […]
Responding To Inflammation
Awareness of inflammation has come to the forefront in the scientific and medical communities—now health conscious consumers are catching on as well. In the past, inflammation has been viewed as an acute (short term) response to tissue injury that produces characteristic symptoms and usually resolves spontaneously. However, more contemporary revelations show chronic inflammation to be […]
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