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Study: Climate Change Could Cause Allergies
Rutgers University researchers have simulated how climate change will affect the distribution of two leading allergens, oak and ragweed pollens, across the contiguous United States. The results may make your eyes water. Using computer models, the team found that by 2050 climate change significantly will increase airborne pollen loads, with some of the largest surges ...
Talking Gut Health With Dr. Justin Green
Vitamin Retailer reached out to Justin Green, PhD, Director of Scientific Affairs for Cargill Health Technologies, in Ankeny, Iowa (EpiCorImmune.com), and asked him about which “biotic” he’s particularly excited about right now, and here’s what he had to say: VR: Tell us why you’re so enthusiastic about post-biotics as part of the all-important “biotics” equation? ...
Women In Nutritional Supplements and Natural Products: Part 2
As an extension to our Women in Naturals feature, our participants responded to a question about the passions they bring to their posts and to the industry. VR: What are you most passionate about regarding the natural products industry? Lucille Perreault, President, Rene’s Naturals, Inc., Florida: From my own health challenges and working in the ...
Athletes and Injectable Vitamins…a Safe or Dangerous Practice?
In sports nutrition particularly at the pro level, the focus is on being stronger, better, and faster. But one popular new trend may not be as effective as it’s purported to be. Researchers have recently noticed an uptick in the number of athletes—and their coaches—who are turning to vitamin cocktails which are administered either via ...
Can COVID-19 Cause Hair Loss?
There are several strange symptoms that come along with contracting COVID-19, and they are often different for everyone. One concerning impact it can have is hair loss. According to an article on the American Academy of Dermatology website, titled “Can COVID-19 Cause Hair Loss?” “People develop noticeable hair loss after recovering from COVID-19. Months after ...
Are Stressful Jobs Diminishing Heart Health?
When the American Heart Association (AHA) provides guidelines for lifestyle modifications to support a healthier heart, things like exercise, a healthy diet, and quitting smoking comes to mind. But what about quitting a stressful job? Job burnout has been on the rise for the past few years. Stressful jobs hurt individuals’ mental health, but they ...
Research Team Makes Protein Superfood From Marine Algae
Marine microalgae-based cellular agriculture is a promising new way to sustainably produce plant-based ‘meat’ and healthy ‘superfoods’ for the future. Researchers are responding to growing interest from consumers looking for healthier, more environmentally friendly, sustainable and ethical alternatives to animal proteins. Marine microalgae, single-cell photosynthetic organisms from the ocean could be the solution to the ...
Walk it Out!
A new study shows that walking for exercise also can reduce frequent knee pain. This sounds contrary to biophysics, but the researchers stress that the results of their study suggest strongly that walking may be an effective treatment to reduce damage occurring within the joints. A new study published today in Arthritis & Rheumatology led ...
Talking Healthy Aging With Cheryl Myers
Vitamin Retailer reached out to Cheryl Myers, chief of scientific affairs and education at Green Bay, WI-based EuroPharma/Terry Naturally. VR: What are the top cognitive support products that retailers should be aware of? Myers: For cognition and mental well-being, I would point to our CuraMed Brain supplement. Like our other CuraMed and Curamin supplements, it ...
The Impact of Sleep on Weight Management
Getting enough sleep is an integral part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A lack of sleep can cause numerous health issues and even a shortened lifespan in the long run, making it important to ensure that one sleeps an adequate amount each night. Regarding weight control, a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ...
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