Articles by Melissa Kvidahl
Consuming whey protein before meals could help improve blood glucose control in people with diabetes
Blood sugar surges—after-meal glucose “spikes”—can be life threatening for people with diabetes. Diabetic blood sugar spikes have been linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, kidney failure and retinal damage. Now, a new Tel Aviv University study published in Diabetologia, suggests a new way to suppress these deadly post-meal glucose surges: the consumption of whey ...
A Teaching Moment For Blood Sugar Management
Retailers who focus on education will find themselves at the forefront of a growing category.There’s no two ways about it: diabetes is a problem in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , 29 million Americans have diabetes, up from its previous estimate of 26 million in 2010. And the National ...
DHA May Prevent Fatty Liver Disease
A recent study done by scientists at Oregon State University and several other institutions examined the metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, and found they could be of significant value in the prevention of fatty liver disease. This study established that the main target of DHA in the liver is the control of ...
Omega-3s: A Changing Tide
Despite a turbulent year in the media, EFAs are bouncing back as shoppers demand personalized and eco-friendly omegas.Just when it seemed omega-3s were solidifying their place in shoppers’ minds as a necessary addition to their supplement arsenals, along came a study that had the potential to blow fish oil out of the water. The mainstream ...
Trade Groups Announce Enzyme Supplement Best Practices Guide
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), a trade association serving the dietary supplement industry, and the Enzyme Technical Association (ETA), a trade association representing manufacturers and marketers of enzyme products in North America, recently announced the release of their voluntary guidelines for enzyme-containing dietary supplements: the Enzyme Dietary Supplement Products Best Practices Guide. The guide ...
Demystifying the Intimidating Enzyme
According to the American Nutrition Association, more than 70 million people every day suffer from some kind of digestive issue—whether it’s simple complaints like indigestion, constipation or abdominal pain, or a diagnosed disorder such as celiac disease or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Naturally, many turn to enzyme supplements to lend a helping hand. Even though ...
In The Market For Mushrooms
As research supporting the medicinal benefits of mushrooms expands, retailers will find success in passing information to interested shoppers.When it comes to supplements, the beauty of attaining time-tested status is often found in the awareness of retailers and shoppers alike. Logically, if a product has broken into the market and enjoyed long-term success, even shaky ...
Beyond The Brain And Beyond Boomers
Supplement manufacturers are appealing to more shoppers with cognitive health products appropriate for any age or concern. The newest cognitive supplements speak to more than just brain health, but take into account immunity, anti-aging and more.According to a 2007 national poll by the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, women are more afraid of ...
Catering to Kids
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), supplements are rarely needed in middle childhood.This is because, it explains, the body needs vitamins and minerals in only “tiny amounts,” and most of the time, a balanced diet can usually present these in sufficient quantities.But the problem is often that youngsters aren’t eating balanced diets, even ...
Functional Drinks: Drowning in their Own Success?
Like so Many other categories featured in the aisles of a natural products store, the functional beverage market is booming in some ways and leveling off in others. According to market researcher Mintel, the peak of the category in terms of product introductions occurred in 2008, when 720 new functional beverages were released, up 43 ...
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