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High Glucose Spikes are Common in “Healthy” People
The amount of glucose circulating in the blood changes throughout the day and night, and it is influenced by the food we eat, activity, hormones, health and more. It is well known that glucose levels above or below certain thresholds can cause damage to organs; however, a new study published July 24 in the open […]
Keeping Blood Sugar in Check
For many, maintaining healthy blood sugar is an uphill battle, but a combination of the proper diet, herbal remedies and supplementation can make it an obtainable goal. High blood sugar is often associated with diabetes, which is a common concern among consumers. On its website, the National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) features […]
Washington and the Natural Industry, continued
How does the future look for independent retailers? I certainly hope the independent retailer can survive. We work very hard every day to continue education for the consumer, and my employees staying up on trends will continue to be important. But the companies behind the products need to stand with the retailer when it comes […]
D.C. and the Natural Industry
Experts weigh in on Washington and the natural products industry. Participants: • Jim Emme, CEO, NOW Foods, Bloomingdale, IL, www.nowfoods.com • Mark A. LeDoux, Chairman and CEO, Natural Alternatives International, Carlsbad, CA, http://nai-online.com • Dan Lifton, President, Proprietary Branded Ingredients Group, Maypro, Purchase, NY, www.maypro.com • Steve Mister, President and CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition […]
Magnesium Glycerophosphate: Magnesium for Cardiovascular & Muscular Health
Back in 2013, I wrote a general article about magnesium for Vitamin Retailer. In the five years since then, I’ve had the opportunity to read quite a few new studies about various forms of magnesium. I found the research on one of those forms to be so interesting, that I thought it was worthy of […]
Video: Expo East 2018: Erin Dalton & Travis Lemon, Tulsi at the Market
Erin Dalton & Travis Lemon, Owners, Tulsi at the Market (Huntington, WV), discuss booths they’ve visited during their Expo East experience. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/tulsiwv. For more videos of our Expo East 2018 coverage, check out Vitamin Retailer’s full video library!
Video: Expo East 2018: Kyle Garner & Organic India USA
Kyle Garner, CEO, Organic India USA, discusses the company’s history and its involvement with Fair Trade. For more information, visit www.organicindia.com/us. For more videos of our Expo East 2018 coverage, check out Vitamin Retailer’s full video library!
Video: Expo East 2018: Renee Southard & Organic Marketplace, SENPA
Renee Southard, Owner/CEO, Organic Marketplace (Gastonia, NC) & Education Chair, Source for Education in the Natural Products Industry and Advocacy issues (SENPA) discusses the non-profit trade association’s Road Show and all it has to offer. For more information, visit www.organicmarketplacenc.com and www.senpa.org. For more videos of our Expo East 2018 coverage, check out Vitamin Retailer’s full video library!
Water-soluble Eggshell Membrane: Topical Benefits for Skin
There are a myriad of topical products with claims to eliminate wrinkles or otherwise restore your youthful appearance. The fact is that only some of these topical products have some level of benefit, while others are merely high-priced emulsions with little efficacy. This article will focus on one ingredient, water-soluble eggshell membrane, which has solid […]
CBD Legality at Retail
What is the story with CBD dietary supplements? Are they legal for sale in my store? There is no easy way to describe the current situation concerning cannabidiol (CBD). On the one hand, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has explicitly stated that it is not legal to sell in interstate commerce a food […]
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