Articles by Cristina Goodwin
Webinar To Discuss Solutions For Common Bladder Problems
The Terry Talks Nutrition educational webinar series is presenting “Solving Common Bladder Problems: Incontinence, BPH, Bedwetting, and other Embarrassing Bladder Issues” on January 22 at 12 p.m. EST. The webinar will be hosted by Icelandic researcher, Dr. Steinthor Sigurdsson, who received his doctorate in biochemistry from the University of Iceland in 2009. He specializes in research ...
NPA Names New Retail Council and Supply Chain Chairs
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has announced the election of Carolyn Behrman and Frank Jaksch to serve on the Executive Committee of the 2015 NPA Board of Directors, alongside President Roxanne Green, President-elect Jon Fiume and Treasurer Mark LeDoux. “Carolyn and Frank are industry veterans who will bring valuable insight and direction to NPA’s initiatives ...
Americans Committing To Vitamins in 2015
A new online survey by Harris Poll on behalf of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) found that Americans are making a promise to take their vitamins in 2015. The survey, which was conducted last month, lasted two days with 2,021 participants’ ages 18 and older. Participants were asked to select (all that apply) health and ...
Trace Minerals Research Enters Sports Nutrition Market
Utah-based Trace Minerals Research has announced it will be entering the sports nutrition market with its cleanfit line of workout products at the Natural Products Expo West trade show and conference, which is being held March 6–8 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. The new line will include pre- and post-workout products containing zero artificial ...
Dietary Supplements Can Support Winter Immune Health
According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), 25 percent of all adults consume a dietary supplement to support immune health. And that’s especially important during the winter months, when the immune system can weaken. Duffy MacKay, ND, senior vice president, scientific and regulatory affairs, CRN, explains that the immune system is the body’s defense ...
ConsumerLab.com Passes Only 25 Percent of Ashwagandha Supplements
ConsumerLab.com, a health product testing company, completed evaluations of ashwagandha herbal supplements known to reduce stress and anxiety, as well as other potential applications, with accurate labeling and daily doses in-line with those used in successful clinical trials. “It’s very hard to find a good ashwagandha supplement,” said Tod Cooperman, MD, president of ConsumerLab.com. In ...
NPA To Host 18th Annual Natural Products Day
The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced today that it will hold its 18th Annual Natural Products Day on March 24 in Washington, D.C. Natural Products Day is an advocacy event where NPA members and industry stakeholders team up with their senators and representatives to discuss issues affecting the natural products industry and their consumers. The event ...
Probiotics May Ease Anxiety and Depression
A recent study suggests that supplements that boost probiotics, the beneficial micro-organisms in the body, can affect the way people process emotional information, as well as easing anxiety and depression. The study recruited 45 healthy 18- to 45-year-olds. Half of the participants were given a probiotic supplement and the other half a placebo, to be taken everyday for three ...
NABR Honors NOW Foods Workforce
NOW Foods (Bloomingdale, IL) has been selected for the second year in a row by the National Association of Business Resources (NABR), as one of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the U.S. “Nationally recognized award recipients keep innovative human resource initiatves at the forefront of their company culture and make it a ...
Pharmavite Acquires FoodState Inc.
Pharmavite LLC has acquired FoodState Inc. The two recognized leaders and innovators in the vitamin, mineral and supplement industry are expected to complement one another through Pharmavite’s over 40 years of experience in manufacturing, research and product development, while FoodState will open doors for Pharmavite into natural and practitioner channels. Foodstate will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary ...
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