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Garcinia Cambogia: More Than Weight Loss
Last year, I wrote an article on Garcinia cambogia for Vitamin Retailer. In that article, I focused on the weight loss-related benefits of this nutraceutical. In this article, I will share other research that demonstrates Garcinia cambogia’s value in lowering triglycerides, increasing glycogen production and preferentially promoting the use of fat as a fuel source ...
Essential Minerals
While vitamins continue to grab headlines, the need for minerals is also vital to good health. Both vitamins and minerals each have a unique role in satisfying nutritional needs. But while both are critical in helping to maintain overall health, vitamins have long been the star attraction among consumers, in part, due to their shelf ...
Study: Zinc Deficiency Linked To Immune System Response, Particularly In Older Adults
Zinc, an important mineral in human health, appears to affect how the immune system responds to stimulation, especially inflammation, new research from Oregon State University shows. Zinc deficiency could play a role in chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes that involve inflammation. Such diseases often show up in older adults, who are ...
Figuring Out Fertility
The changing market now includes men’s supplements, age-specific supplements and gummies. According to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 6 percent of women in the U.S. are now infertile. Washington-based Fairhaven Health, LLC’s VP of Operations and Project Management Sarah Dohman weighed in on the fertility supplement market, and believes ...
Chinese Fertility Remedies
Christopher Hobbs, PhD, Lac, director of integrative science for Rainbow Light, recently unveiled Western natural alternatives to support fertility. “According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the primary herbal support for increasing fertility includes blood tonics, Qi (vital energy) tonics, and yin tonics (vital essence). American ginseng is commonly taken by Chinese women to promote fertility ...
The Myth of Effortless Weight Loss
Supplements can help, but lifestyle changes are mandatory. The dietary supplement industry is crowded with “wonder” products that guarantee you’ll lose “20 pounds in 20 days” or your money back. The only “wonder” part of the product is often wondering where your money went when the product doesn’t deliver on its promise. However, that is ...
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