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Industry Criticizes Study on Glucosamine Supplements and Alzheimer’s Disease
On June 9, neuroscientists from the University of Florida (UF) said they found an association between taking glucosamine supplements and a higher likelihood of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease. The study was published in Nature Metabolism and was based on a large analysis of patient records and supporting data from advanced imaging ...
Clinical Study Shows ZeroLyte Hydrates 2 Times Faster Than Water
Trace (Ogden, UT) released a new clinical study showing the brand’s ZeroLyte product hydrates two times faster than water following exercise-induced dehydration. It is the first clinically studied “truly sugar-free electrolyte” shown to do so. ZeroLyte is a premium electrolyte drink mix formulated to replenish essential minerals lost through sweat. It contains ancient sea salt, ...
Study Finds Higher Linoleic Acid Levels Linked to Lower Body Fat
A new large-scale study from the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) and OmegaQuant provides compelling evidence that higher levels of linoleic acid (LA)—the most common omega-6 fatty acid in the diet—are associated with lower body weight, smaller waist circumference and reduced body fat. Published in the British Journal of Nutrition, the study analyzed data from ...
MAHO Expo 2026 Sold Out
The MAHO (Mid-American Health Organization) Board of Directors and staff announced that the 2026 MAHO “Summer Splash” Convention and MAHO Expo, taking place July 24-26, 2026, at the Hilton Columbus at Easton in Columbus, OH is sold out. For more than five decades, MAHO has remained the Midwest’s premier trade association dedicated to the ideals ...
Texas Attorney General Launches Protein Powder Investigation
On June 8, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an industry-wide investigation into protein powder manufacturers based on concerns of heavy metals, such as lead and cadmium, found in popular protein powders. Paxton cited research from Consumer Reports (CR) claiming lead levels in plant-based protein powders were, on average, nine time higher than those made ...
Renowned Nutrition and Retail Expert Dr. Earl Mindell To Speak At Naturally Independent Expo
Topics include longevity and increasing dietary supplement sales Dr. Earl Mindell, author of 65 health and wellness books including the international best-seller Dr. Earl Mindell’s Vitamin Bible, has been named as a Plenary Speaker for this year’s Naturally Independent Expo taking place Nov. 13-14 at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, CA. Dr. ...
John Mastel, Founder of Mastel’s Health Foods, Dies at 89
On June 2, John James Mastel Sr., founder of independent natural retailer Mastel’s Health Foods in Saint Paul, MN, died in Roseville, MN at age 89 from Alzheimer’s disease. Mastel’s was Vitamin Retailer’s Retailer of the Year in 2021. Mastel was born on April 14, 1937 in Trail City, SD and as a child suffered ...
MegaFood Unveils New Updated Packaging
On May 27, MegaFood (Manchester, NH) announced it has given its product labels a fresh new look. The updated labels help tell the story that has always been at the heart of the company—real food, trusted science and nutrients designed to work with the body. For more than 50 years, MegaFood has been guided by ...
NPA Members Have Their Say on Capitol Hill at Association’s Largest Fly-In-Day
Participants Focus on 4 Industry Priorities Members of the natural products industry gathered in Washington, D.C. on May 12 to join the Natural Products Association’s (NPA) annual Fly-In Day. More than 130 industry stakeholders attended, an increase of 40 participants, according to the association, to meet with members of Congress. The NPA’s Fly-In Day on ...
Vytalogy Wellness Partners With Nonprofit First Descents
Colorado-based Vytalogy Wellness, parent company of Natrol and Jarrow Formulas, announced its partnership with First Descents, a national nonprofit that provides free, life-changing adventures for young adults impacted by cancer, multiple sclerosis and other serious health conditions. As part of the multi-year collaboration, Vytalogy has committed $750,000 to expand access to First Descent’s programs. Vytalogy ...
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