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Weighing Options
Consumers actively seek retailers’ help to find safe, natural ways to deal with their weight issues. The end of each year causes people to reflect on the things they have accomplished (or failed to) and what they plan to complete in the coming year. And for those who choose to make a New Year’s resolution, ...
Beyond A Food Fad
Retailers learn more about the allergy-free market as sales continue to grow. Glad to be free from gluten? Petrified of peanuts? Leery of lactose? Scared of soy? You’re not alone. Food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances are a growing health concern, but tracking the prevalence is challenging and can be contested, as popular and scientific definitions ...
Stearic Acid & Magnesium Stearate: Examining the Facts
Perhaps you’ve read or heard that stearic acid and magnesium stearate are undesirable substances to be included in dietary supplements. Certainly the internet is rife with articles and blogs indicating that these substances are harmful, as well as articles and blogs refuting those claims. So, what is true? Let’s examine the facts. We’ll begin by ...
Clean Cosmetics
Natural health and beauty aid (HBA) companies are seeking the best ways to keep their products “clean,” and convey that to consumers. More than ever, buyers care not only about the ingredients inside their favorite products, but also about the impact manufacturing these products has on the environment. When it comes to the cosmetics industry ...
Strength Of Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), based on 2009 deathrate data, coronary heart disease accounted for one in six deaths in the U.S. In addition, more than 2,000 Americans die of cardiovascular disease(CVD) each day (approximately one death every 40 seconds). Further, ...
Ubiquinol – An Update
The scientists who have guided the world of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) science recently met at the 7th International Coenzyme Q10 Association (ICQA) meeting in Sevilla, Spain. True to their earlier symposiums, held biennially in different locations, the scientists again distilled the forefront of CoQ10 knowledge on subjects ranging from mitochondrial bioenergetics, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, ...
Visionary Solutions
Eye health remains a strong category as supplementation becomes essential, and not just for Baby Boomers. The sense that more than 80 percent of Americans worry most about losing is vision, according to a 2010 nationwide survey conducted by Harris Interactive. And eye disease is a big problem: eight million people are at risk for ...
Holistic Digestion
As more is learned about digestive health, manufacturers broaden their offerings to address new knowledge. The market for digestive supplements has always been strong and continues to grow, with new innovations and expanded understanding of the direct links between digestion and overall health. “The focus of digestive supplements has shifted in the last decade or ...
Vitamin D: A Research Update
Arguably more human research on vitamin D has been conducted in the last five years than any other nutrient. According to a PubMed search, in 2012 alone there were 128 human clinical studies published in scientific journals on vitamin D. In fact, the new and ongoing research on vitamin D is so prolific, that by ...
L-Arginine: A Semiessential Amino Acid
L-arginine is an amino acid necessary for protein synthesis. It is found naturally in foods such as red meat, poultry, fish and dairy products.1 Although the body can synthesize it, L-arginine is considered a semiessential amino acid. The reason is that dietary intake remains the primary contributor of L-arginine levels since the rate of Larginine ...
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