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Jonathan Mitchell, Founder, Lyberate Nutrition
The seeds for Lyberate Nutrition (Salt Lake City, UT) were planted years ago with the founder, Jonathan Mitchell, being raised by a mother who was passionate about herbs and using natural supplements to assist the body in healing. After his sister was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and went through chemotherapy, Mitchell wanted to find ...
Will Consumers Buy In to Legitimate Weight Management Solutions?
Are Americans more obsessed with weight loss than other cultures? Well, maybe we should be. The obesity statistics are scary. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the United States obesity prevalence was 41.9 percent in 2017—March 2020. From 1999—2000 through 2017—March 2020, the U.S. obesity prevalence increased from 30.5 percent to ...
Polyphenols
What Are Polyphenols? You would have to be living under a health rock to miss the notion that fruits and vegetables are advantageous for your health, but have you ever stopped to think about why? Sure, we know that they provide vitamins and minerals, they are not processed, and they are a great source of ...
Quercetin Phytosome for Inflammation, Athletic Performance and More
Although a mainstay in the dietary supplement industry, quercetin is one of those nutraceuticals that many people seem to struggle with when asked the question, “What does it do?” This article attempts to provide elucidation with a specific focus on quercetin phytosome. Introduction Categorically, quercetin is a flavonol—one of six subclasses of flavonoid compounds1—that naturally ...
Four Tips to Boost One’s Energy Naturally
Natural health products which may help boost the energy levels of Americans are experiencing a surge of growth. As the pandemic winds down, more individuals are seeking out ways to combat stress and fatigue through energy-building products. Here are a few more tips to help those who want to build up their energy stores by ...
Increasing One’s Get Up and Go With Energy-building Products
Healthier ways to promote energy abound in today’s natural health marketplace. Coffee is a popular source of energy for most Americans. It’s estimated that nearly three-quarters of Americans have coffee and most consume it daily, according to an article by YouGovAmerica. In fact, some estimates say that typical caffeine consumption for most in the U.S. ...
Study: Climate Change Could Cause Allergies
Rutgers University researchers have simulated how climate change will affect the distribution of two leading allergens, oak and ragweed pollens, across the contiguous United States. The results may make your eyes water. Using computer models, the team found that by 2050 climate change significantly will increase airborne pollen loads, with some of the largest surges ...
A Blooming Category: Springtime Wellness
Sneezing and itching tend to keep people indoors—encourage them to come out and enjoy the blooming season. Winter hibernation is pretty much over and your customers are just itching to get outside and explore the warming world. Others know that by doing so, they will indeed be itching and sneezing and coughing—and feeling miserable because ...
Talking Gut Health With Dr. Justin Green
Vitamin Retailer reached out to Justin Green, PhD, Director of Scientific Affairs for Cargill Health Technologies, in Ankeny, Iowa (EpiCorImmune.com), and asked him about which “biotic” he’s particularly excited about right now, and here’s what he had to say: VR: Tell us why you’re so enthusiastic about post-biotics as part of the all-important “biotics” equation? ...
Gut Punch
Today’s ingredients pack a wallop for digestion and gut health. The Panel: Ramona Billingslea, Marketing Manager, Betsy’s Health Foods, Spring, TX, www.betsyhealth.com Jennifer Brix, ND, Health Educator, Natural Factors, Monroe, WA, https://naturalfactors.com Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG), Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, NutraScience Labs (Twinlab Consolidated Corporation), Farmingdale, NY, www.nutrasciencelabs.com and www.twinlab.com Andrea ...
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