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Vitamin K: The Little Known Vitamin With a Big Role in Health
In the nutrition world, some vitamins are important to our health, but don’t stand out. While we tend to hear a lot about the importance of vitamins C and D lately, we need to keep in mind that there are other vitamins out there that support the functions of our bodies, and that without them, ...
The Simplification and Personalization of Skin Care
Complex skin care routines with multiple steps are common and long thought to be the ultimate solution for healthy, vibrant skin; however, a new trend has entered the stage that can make skin care significantly easier for consumers. Simplifying skin care routines with fewer steps and ingredients is now being touted by dermatologists and embraced ...
EFAs for Vegan Customers: Flaxseed Lignans
“There is a lack of knowledge about lignans, a very important antioxidant,” stated Sarah Bishop, marketing coordinator for Flax 4 Life, based in Washington, a maker of baked goods such as brownies, muffins, cookies, granola and cakes that contain high-lignan flaxseed. According to Bishop, flaxseed lignans are perfect for vegans and vegetarians who won’t obtain ...
The Alphas of Omegas: DHA & EPA
The omega-3 EFA category continues to bloom. Here’s what you need to know. In a world teeming with acronyms, EFAs (essential fatty acids), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are slowly but surely becoming known as good things for health by millions of Americans. According to the Utah-based Global Organization for EPA and DHA ...
2021 Retailer of the Year: Mastel’s Health Foods
Mastel’s Health Foods, St. Paul, MN An Island in a Storm: Mastel’s Health Foods provides a weary community reassurance and health. When asked to comment about her employer, Elizabeth Wilhelm, a sales associate with Mastel’s—Vitamin Retailer’s 2021 Retailer of the Year—made a special note to explain that the store’s garden is a great place to ...
The added benefits of probiotics. It’s not just about your gut.
You’ve likely heard about the brain-gut connection or gut-brain axis. The good news is this connection can be used in more ways than you might expect. Typically, prebiotics, probiotics and even postbiotics are recommended as a solution for those with gastrointestinal and other digestive-related issues. But why limit these healthy bacteria to a nutrition focus? ...
Prebiotics, Probiotics and COVID-19
The prebiotic and probiotic market experiences significant growth during the pandemic. Digestive issues remain one of the top problems plaguing U.S. consumers. Digestive diseases affect 60 to 70 million people each year, according to the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey. Another survey found heartburn/reflux, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation to be the top issues ...
Chlorophyll: A TikTok Trend Gone Viral
Retailers know that trends in the natural products industry come and go—and this is especially true with the prevalence of social media use. One of the latest trends to emerge as a result of social media influencers advocating for products on their platforms is the use of liquid chlorophyll. On TikTok, as of April 27, ...
Greg Macpherson, SRW Laboratories
Biotechnologist, Founder, CEO, SRW Laboratories Auckland, New Zealand @gregmacpherson + 64 21 720 892 [email protected] Greg Macpherson is a pharmacist, biotechnologist, cellular health expert and author of, Harnessing the Nine Hallmarks of Aging: to live your healthiest life. For more than a decade, he has been working in the biotechnology sector, specifically focusing on the ...
Sleep, Stress and Everything In Between
If you are a functioning human living in the 21st century, then I would argue you have likely experienced the effects of a stressful day (or maybe the last year has really put stress on the front burner for you and your family) or the aftermath of a few sleepless nights. The good news is ...
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