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Streptococcus salivarius K12: An Oral Cavity Probiotic
We all know about probiotics. They’re friendly bacteria that are delivered to the intestinal tract via supplementation or fermented foods, where they confer various health benefits such as digestive and immune support1—right? Well, only partially right. While probiotics certainly reside in the intestines, there are other areas of the body where they also reside. This ...
Sports Nutrition Continues to be a Compelling Category for Retailers
I consider myself a supplement nerd. I have been taking dietary supplements religiously for more than two decades. People laugh when they come to my home and see all the bottles and canisters lying around—I must take 75 pills a day along with powders of all kinds. My idea of fun is spending time in ...
Biotin Supplements and Blood Tests
The endless quest for more radiant skin and hair has driven biotin supplement sales to soaring numbers. In fact, biotin is often one of the top selling supplements on Amazon and is selling at doses 500-times higher than what is found in a typical multivitamin. While there have been no reported side effects from taking ...
Skin Care’s Natural Defense
While unhealthy skin care lotions and nostrums abound, this panel of industry experts remind us why natural skin care is booming and what it can offer your customers. Participants: • Chris Alexander, General Manager, BodyHealth, Clearwater, FL • Lynda M. Doyle, MS Human Nutrition, Senior Vice President, OmniActive Health Technologies, Morristown, NJ • Corey Friese, ...
5 Common Causes of GI Issues
By Mark Timon, founder of Vibrant Health, Connecticut 1. Stress Biochemical “stress,” a term coined by Hans Selye, is not just experienced during major events on the order of serious disease, injury or major surgery. As Selye pointed out, “No one can live without experiencing some degree of stress all the time. Crossing a busy ...
Gut Instincts
Modern lifestyle factors act like warriors assaulting our digestive systems, and create a host of issues. Here’s how to help your customers defend their GI woes. It’s great to have gut instincts, but not so great to have gut issues. The former, when due attention is paid, can help one build a safe, rewarding life, ...
Lactobacillus plantarum Bacteria Can Reduce Stress-Related Behavior and Anxiety Symptoms
Stress and anxiety are two of the most common psychiatric disorders in the world. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, long-term stress can be lead to serious health problems high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and mental health problems such as depression. A study out of the University of Missouri published in Scientific ...
Stress Solutions
A vast array of products in the stress and anxiety market give retailers a multitude of options to help ease the stressors of modern life for both children and adults. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 18 percent of the U.S. population suffers from some type of anxiety disorder, yet only about ...
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