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How does the future look for independent retailers? I certainly hope the independent retailer can survive. We work very hard every day to continue education for the consumer, and my employees staying up on trends will continue to be important. But the companies behind the products need to stand with the retailer when it comes ...
Iron Supplements Have Long-Term Benefits for Low Birth-weight Babies
Babies classified as low birth weight (under 2.500 grams) are at risk of iron deficiency, which is linked to impaired neurological development. A long-term randomized study now shows that providing such babies with iron supplements can prevent behavioral problems at school age. The study, led by Staffan Berglund of Umeå University in Sweden, is published ...
It’s OK to Exercise Hard: New Study Says It Won’t Harm the Immune System
So many of us are used to worrying about “over exercising,” which may lead to being bedridden by a flu or cold. In fact, this myth has persisted for nearly 40 years, according to researchers of a new study. They busted that old misconception that competing in endurance activities (including competition) will suppress one’s immunity, ...
For Healthy Aging, Don’t Rule Out Basic Supplements
As the market and industry for natural products and supplements to combat, or better yet, prevent, the symptoms of aging expand to keep up with the demand of a growing customer base, new products with new claims find their ways to the shelves of retailers all the time. Although new development is not only great, ...
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Retailer of the Year: Nutrition World, Chattanooga, TN. Feature
Mythbusting Probiotics
As perhaps the most dynamic, swiftly burgeoning dietary supplement categories, probiotics continues to fascinate everyone from researchers to bloggers. And such a phenomenon brings myths and misconceptions. As retailers, you likely experience quite a few misguided consumers seeking straight, fact-based responses. Steven Williams, science liaison for Texas-based LifeSeasons, pointed to two widely held misconceptions. The ...
GOED’s Research
Along with conducting consumer studies, GOED tested the top 50 fish-oil products in the U.S. market and found very low oxidation levels. According to Ellen Schutt, executive director, Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED), in Salt Lake City, UT, the organization has done consumer research in 20-plus countries and fishy burp still emerges ...
New Drug Class Approved for Migraines
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Chronic migraines (CM) are debilitating and symptoms are worse than just a throbbing headache. Sufferers can become nauseous, dizzy and fatigued, and often are unable to work during “headache days.” Approximately 3.2 million Americans have CM, which is a distinct neurological disease, defined as having 15 or ...
Aquamin—Fast Calcium From Seaweed
When most people think of calcium, images of milk and strong bones come to mind. But as David O’Leary, commercial manager of Marigot Ltd., an Irish-based company which specializes in Aquamin, a seaweed-derived mineral source, said, research shows that Aquamin (which includes calcium, magnesium and small amounts of other minerals) can help increase calcium metabolism. ...
Millennial Men Value Altruism and Self-care Above Traditional Male Qualities
Contrary to popular stereotypes, young men today are likely to be selfless, socially engaged and health-conscious, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia and Intensions Consulting, a Vancouver-based market research firm. The researchers surveyed 630 young men ages 15-29 in Western Canada and found that the most strongly endorsed masculine value ...
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