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[Extra! Extra!] Mondays May Be Dangerous to One’s Health

by Joy Choquette | September 2, 2025

Many individuals dread Monday mornings. In fact, studies have proven that Mondays are the day most likely for someone to experience a serious heart attack.1 Now, new research by the University of Hong Kong has additional light to shed on the topic. A recent study tracking thousands of older adults found that those who dread ...

[Extra! Extra!] EpiCor Shown to Help Support Children’s Immune Health

by Eric Munson | September 2, 2025

New research published in the journal Pediatric Research found EpiCor postbiotic from Cargill (Minneapolis, MN) may support immune health in children aged 4-12. Cargill partnered with KGK Science Inc, a leader in natural product research, to conduct the study. “Immune health is so important to families,” said Najla Guthrie, CEO at KGK Science. “The statistically ...

[Video] 2025 Retailer of the Year: Sunrise Health Foods

by VRM Media | August 1, 2025

For more than 60 years, this family-owned Midwest retailer has been providing high-quality supplements and food to its communities. Feature

[Extra! Extra!] Challenges and Opportunities in the Herbs and Botanicals Market

by Mike Straus | August 1, 2025

The global herbs and botanicals supplement market is predicted to grow at a 2.5 percent compound annual growth rate through to 2035, according to Future Market Insights, with consumers increasingly turning to these products to combat chronic disease. Trending functions among herbs and botanicals include cardiovascular health, immunity, and stress reduction; emerging top sellers in ...

[Extra! Extra!] Novel Enzyme Found in Gut Bacteria Could Revolutionize Prebiotic Research

by Shari Barbanel | August 1, 2025

Certain glycans—sugar-like compounds with carbohydrate chains—containing galactose, may exhibit potential prebiotic properties that support human health. Identifying enzymes capable of breaking down these glycans is essential for unlocking their full potential. In a new study, researchers discovered a novel enzyme in the human gut that specifically targets a previously unexplored glycan called β-1,2-galactooligosaccharide, known for ...

[Extra! Extra!] The Science of Terry Naturally Curcumin Products

by Eric Munson | July 1, 2025

Over the years, Wisconsin-based EuroPharma, maker of the Terry Naturally supplement brand, found that many consumers choose from either the CuraMed or Curamin product lines to address pain and inflammation. According to Cheryl Myers, chief of scientific affairs and education at EuroPharma, the aptly named CuraMed Acute Pain Relief is a must for anyone who ...

[Extra! Extra!] Tariffs and the Supplement Industry

by Mike Straus | July 1, 2025

The Trump Administration has long used tariffs as a trade cudgel, targeting trade allies like Canada and Mexico with tariffs to address perceived trade irritants. Multiple sources have told Vitamin Retailer that the Trump tariff situation is untenable, as it is causing significant industry disruption and uncertainty. Now, amid tariffs roiling the VMS industry, the ...

[Extra! Extra!] A Scientifically Backed Pre-Workout

by Eric Munson | June 2, 2025

NOW Sports (Bloomingdale, IL) often used branded, researched ingredients and posts links to the research on its website. “For example, our Pre-Workout Advanced Energy powder, with betaine, creatine, beta-alanine, carnitine, arginine and caffeine helps you stay focused and energized so you can train harder and longer,*” said Bryan Morin, sports brand manager at NOW. Muscle ...

[Extra! Extra!] Cognitive Health for All Ages Continued

by Mike Straus | June 2, 2025

The cognitive health market is a large one, and with all large supplement markets, there are plenty of ingredients that make big claims but are short on evidence. That’s why researchers at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague performed a literature review in 2022 to assess nootropic compounds’ efficacy. This literature review found ...

[Extra! Extra!] Inflammation and its Impact on Bone Density

by Mike Straus | May 1, 2025

Inflammation has long been known to cause a variety of health problems. But now, emerging research is linking inflammatory proteins with changes in bone mineral density. A 2025 study by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine at USC examined the associations between 650 proteins and annual measures of bone mineral density in 304 overweight ...

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