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The Various Benefits Of Ginseng
Ginseng is a species of perennial plant that belongs to the Panax genus of the Araliaceae (a family of flowering plants). Typically grown in cooler climates, ginseng has a fleshy root and has played a major role in herbal medicine for thousands of years, being used by both the Chinese as well as the Native ...
Support For The Stressed
THere is no denying that stress is all around us. The National Health Interview Survey found that 75 percent of the general population experiences at least “some stress” every two weeks, and half of those people experience moderate or high levels of stress during the same period. And according to the World Health Organization, stress ...
2011 Manufacturer Of The Year
WHile Vitamin Retailer is known for celebrating retailers, during each of the past five years, the staff has sought to recognize manufacturers that go above and beyond by bestowing them with the coveted Manufacturer of the Year title. Over the course of the year, we research companies serving the dietary supplement industry, seeking to see ...
The Great EFA Debate
Debate The growing popularity of EFAs has only magnified the dispute over which is the better option: plantor marine-based sources. WIth a surge of studies done proving the numerous benefits of essential fatty acids (EFAs), the American public has accepted the fact that taking fish oil and omega-3 supplements is beneficial to their health. According ...
Homeopathy Prevails
Homeopathic medicines are moving steadily into the mainstream: in recent years, best-selling products can be found in Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid. “The U.S. market for homeopathic medicines continues to grow vigorously as consumers and doctors embrace more natural and safer medicine choices,” said Thierry Montfort, president and CEO of Heel Inc. (Albuquerque, NM), ...
Prevention Potential of Pomegranate Extract
Pomegranate Extract THe pomegranate, an ancient fruit whose regenerative properties have been celebrated for thousands of years, has been a source of interest for medical researchers seeking natural agents for the prevention and treatment of degenerative diseases. Numerous experiments have shown pomegranates to contain powerful antioxidant compounds that scientists believe may inhibit atherosclerosis, cut the ...
Homeopathy Prevails
Homeopathic medicines are moving steadily into the mainstream: in recent years, best-selling products can be found in Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid.“The U.S. market for homeopathic medicines continues to grow vigorously as consumers and doctors embrace more natural and safer medicine choices,” said Thierry Montfort, president and CEO of Heel Inc. (Albuquerque, NM), and ...
Condensing The Benefits
Quality Whole Food supplements help arm retailers with the significant case that they are offering the best products available in the supplement industry— along with the best information. Shopping for supplements at discount stores or large chains such as WalMart or Walgreen’s, consumers may think they’re getting a deal, but in reality are most likely ...
Antioxidants: Seeing Doctors’ Approval
The “Dr. Oz effect” is giving the antioxidant market an extra push sending consumers to their local retailers—sometimes in droves. The list of health benefits of antioxidants seems to grow longer every day. And while the typical American diet lacks the important fruits and vegetables that bear antioxidants, consumers are realizing how important they are, ...
Examining Vitamin K
The 1943 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Danish biochemist Henrich Dam and Edward Doisy of St. Louis University for their characterization of vitamin K, so named because a lack of this vitamin causes a defect in blood koagulation. The letter K used to designate the vitamin is derived from the German ...
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