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The Retailer As Gatekeeper
As a bridge for consumers seeking healthier lives, retailers have an awesome responsibility. While last year’s GAO investigation produced disturbing results, it prompted a response that has them more prepared than ever to fulfill their role. The dietary supplement and natural products industry has long suffered criticism for operating without oversight, but this scrutiny has ...
Supplement Science: Magnesium: A Mineral for Better Health
Magnesium is an essential mineral for health that is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system and keeps bones strong. Magnesium also helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and is known to ...
Preventative Pet Care
Consumers are flocking to animal-friendly supplements Pets need as much care and support as humans, and as a society, we are beginning to realize this. Overall, the number of pet lovers in the country is continuing to increase; according to statistics from the American Pet Product Association (APPA), 62 percent of U.S. households own a ...
State Of The Heart
Manufacturers say good choices and good information are the best ways to tackle heart health issues, and customers are seeking the best recommendations for both. The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that cardiovascular disease is not only the No. 1 killer in America, it is the No. 1 killer in the world. WHO adds that ...
Ubiquinol Update 2011
Now in its fourth year since its launch, ubiquinol is no rookie to the dietary supplement industry. Dozens of finished products feature ubiquinol, a form of CoQ10 so reactive that its commercial stability was only made available recently. CoQ10 researchers had known about ubiquinol for decades, and their understanding of this molecule continues to broaden. ...
Digestive Deliverance
As the number of people suffering from digestive issues steadily increases, consumers are looking for natural care as a basis for wellness. The human digestive system plays a critical role in overall health; improper digestion of food particles may be the underlying cause of various digestive complaints. According to The American College of Gastroenterology, over ...
Boosting The Burn
Responsible retailers depend on reputable manufacturers to provide carefully chosen and scientifically proven ingredients in weight management products— and to shift away from gimmicks. WIth the holidays over, it’s time to get back to reality and keep “hedonic hunger” eating patterns in check.Consumers seeking natural ways to help them, as well as the buyers at ...
What’s In Store for 2011?
Vitamin Retailer conducted a roundtable discussion of industry professionals and association leaders to reflect on 2010 and forecast what’s to come in the New Year. Panel Andreas Koch, marketing director for Barlean’s (Ferndale, WA), manufacturer of flaxseed and fish oil Omega Swirl products Keri Marshall, MS, ND, and medical director for Gaia Herbs (Brevard, NC), ...
Sugar Alternatives for Better Health
The American Heart Association (AHA) is so concerned with the health problems related to the intake of excess sugar that in August 2009, it issued more specific recommendations: no more than half of the discretionary allowance of calories should come from added sugar. AHA said that most American women should consume no more than 100 ...
Best New Products 2010
Natural product retailers nationwide weighed in to crown the winners For the third year in a row, Vitamin Retailer (VR) editors have sifted through and discussed the thousands of press releases submitted throughout the year to come up with a list of Best New Product candidates. Then retailers weighed in on VR’s picks based on ...
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