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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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 ...

Study links high-sugar, high-caffeine energy drinks to negative behaviors in adolescents

Weekly consumption of sports drinks and energy drinks among adolescents is significantly associated with higher consumption of other sugar-sweetened beverages, cigarette smoking, and screen media use, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Minnesota and Duke University. The study was undertaken to build understanding of health behavior patterns related to adolescent ...

Video: Nordic Naturals Documentary Links Manufacturing Process to Product Quality

Nordic Naturals recently released a 12-minute documentary short film, True North: The Omega-3 Journey From Boat to Bottle, that focuses on the company’s unique vertical integration manufacturing process. “Our goal is to deliver fish oils to everybody, to eliminate the deficiency of omega-3,” said Nordic Naturals Founder and CEO Joar Opheim. “…you need something that ...

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Parental Addictions Associated With Adult Children’s Arthritis

The adult offspring of parents who were addicted to drugs or alcohol are more likely to have arthritis, according to a new study by University of Toronto (Canada) researchers. Investigators examined a group of 13,036 adults and found that a medical professional had diagnosed 20.4 percent of respondents with arthritis. Investigators found that 14.5 percent ...

Natural Personal Care News

Considering the growth of natural cosmetics, as well as the persistent “green washing” in the industry, in terms of potential regulation, natural advocates are fighting for the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2013 as a measure to enforce safety and transparency. “This act would ban chemicals linked to cancer and reproductive harm ...