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Red Yeast Rice Supplements May Vary Widely
According to Dr. Tod Cooperman, MD, president of ConsumerLab.com of White Plains, NY, a recent evaluation of red yeast rice supplements has shown such disparate strength—some up to 500 times more potent than others— despite that labels claimed the same amounts. Nutrition Business Journal has noted that sales of these supplements reached $41 million in ...
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 ...
Caffeine for Sports Intensity
According to a study reported by Science Daily, caffeine combined with carbohydrates could be used to help athletes perform better on the field. According to Science Daily, Mayur Ranchordas, a senior lecturer and performance nutritionist at Sheffield Hallam University, carried out studies on soccer players using caffeine and carbohydrates in a drink. Along with improvements ...
IMMUNO GUM Now GMO-free Certified
IMMUNO GUM (Orange County, CA), the world’s first product designed to bring six key ingredients to support the immune system in chewing gum form, recently announced that all flavors of its gums have been officially certified by Gum Based Co. as non-GMO products. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), are plants or animals that have been genetically ...
October is Non-GMO Month
Every October, thousands of supermarkets, cooperatives, and independent natural food retailers join the Non-GMO Project in celebrating the consumer’s right to know what’s in their food. Register for Non-GMO Month to access to a free, turnkey program designed to help your business stand out as a community leader in the non-GMO movement. The Non-GMO Project ...
Protein Balance Can Help Achieve Maximum Muscle Health
Most Americans eat a diet that consists of little to no protein for breakfast, a bit of protein at lunch and an overabundance of protein at dinner. As long as they get their recommended dietary allowance of about 60 grams, it’s all good, right? Not according to new research from a team of scientists led ...
Kale and Banana Smoothie Recipe
Natural grocers may be interested in offering their customers recipe suggestions for green smoothies. The recipe below is perfect for those new to green supplements. But first are a few suggestions for making the best smoothie. 1. Stick to 60 percent fruits, 40 percent vegetables, to improve taste. 2. Blend in stages to avoid leafy ...
Going Mobile
While Good Nutrition does not yet offer its customers online shopping, the retailer does boast a revamped and informative website with choice selections such as Healthy Recipes, News and Features, and a Wellness Library, where readers can learn more about beauty, conditions and allergies, fitness, vitamins and minerals and more. Readers can also find the ...
Study Says Certain Probiotics Can Help Women Lose Weight
Certain probiotics could help women lose weight and keep it off, according to a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition by a team of researchers headed by Université Laval Professor Angelo Tremblay. Studies have already demonstrated that the intestinal flora of obese individuals differs from that of thin people. That difference may ...
The Importance of Iodine
Iodine is an essential trace nutrient that is crucial for growth. About 60 percent of iodine in the body is stored in the thyroid gland, which is responsible for controlling the metabolic rate in the body. The metabolic rate affects the efficiency of many of the body’s organ systems, including the absorption of food, sleep ...
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