VR 2016
Top 10 GMP Audit Findings at Supplement Manufacturing Facilities
David Trosin, director, global business development, dietary supplements at NSF International, discusses the Top 10 GMP Audit Findings at Dietary Supplement Manufacturing Facilities in 2016. As the global leader in dietary supplement GMP facility registration, NSF International conducts GMP audits at hundreds of dietary supplement manufacturing facilities annually—including many contract manufacturers. According to NSF International […]
Diet, Stevia and Blood Sugar Control
With 28 million people in the United States suffering from diabetes, as well as another 80 million with pre-diabetes, the concern with blood sugar has become a health care priority. “There are many factors which can contribute to rises in blood glucose for those with type 2 diabetes, such as metabolic syndrome, weight gain, dehydration, […]
Maintaining Healthy Blood Sugar
A range of ingredients along with healthy diet and lifestyle is the best natural strategy for blood sugar control. As the number of U.S. diabetics grow and healthy blood sugar levels decline in recent years, marketers and retailers express their views on market items geared toward lowering blood sugar. With more than 9 percent of […]
Smell Test Outperforms Brain Imaging in Predicting Dementia
The ability to correctly identify odors may prove to be a more functional approach to identifying people at risk for early stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Currently, physicians have to rely on expensive medical imaging (CT, MRI, or PET scans) to look for changes in the brain that are characteristic of AD. However, one of […]
Supplements & Brain Health: Keeping Neural Connections Running Smoothly
It is typical for people to have some mild memory weakness as they grow older. A temporary lapse in memory is often affectionately referred to as a “Senior Moment.” Common examples include forgetting dates and names or walking into a room and promptly forgetting the reason for entering. However, some individuals experience more frequent and […]
Vitamin Retailer’s 2016 Best New Products
For the ninth consecutive year, VR editors and retailers assembled the year’s best new products on the market. Nine 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 these stores offer […]
Better Absorption and Retention of Zinc Increases Its Health Benefits
Zinc is an essential mineral. Aside from iron, it is the most common mineral in our bodies found in each and every cell. Humans need zinc for immune system health, growth and development, a healthy reproductive system, for proper vision, healthy skin, and many other functions. Zinc is known to support a variety of men’s […]
Solutions for Insomnia
When it’s time to go to bed many people have no problem closing their eyes and falling asleep. The trouble is staying asleep. According to Philip Cheng, clinical psychologist and research scientist at the Sleep Disorders and Research Center at Henry Ford Health System, there are several Do’s and Don’ts to follow in order to […]
Natural Solutions for Total Body Health for Men
Products that nourish the body both inside and out are popular in this growing market. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the top five causes of death in adult men in the U.S. are heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease (such as emphysema and asthma) and stroke. In fact, the […]
Dream On! Trends in Sleep and Relaxation Supplements
With nearly 60 million Americans struggling with insomnia, and so many simply not knowing how to relax in general, manufacturers and retailers are presented with a big opportunity in the area of supplements to help people unwind and sleep. Constantly on the go and with plenty of responsibilities, it’s not unusual to be sleep deprived. […]
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