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Libby Ellis, PhD, Nutritional Biochemist, Author, Founder and Formulator of Bio Blends
Libby Ellis, PhD, is a leading nutritional biochemist in Australasia, a 14-time bestselling author, respected international speaker and the founder and formulator of Bio Blends, a range of food-based supplements. With more than 25 years of clinical experience and a PhD in biochemistry, Ellis’ three-pillared approach explores the powerful interplay between nutrition, emotions and biochemistry. ...
Understanding Your Body’s Energy System
Do you wake up tired every morning, no matter how much sleep you get? Does even a small amount of stress leave you feeling completely drained? Maybe you’ve gained weight that won’t come off, or you’re always cold when everyone else is comfortable. These frustrating symptoms aren’t just “getting older” or “stress”—they’re often signs that ...
The Latest Research on IBS
Of all the disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common, affecting at least 11 percent of all people. Conventional medicine has struggled to help because it is able to focus only on symptom relief. Nature can do better. Peppermint Oil A just published comprehensive review1 that examined the current ...
Beyond Capsules, Tablets & Gummies: Alternative Dosage Forms for Dietary Supplements
In the dietary supplement industry, capsules and tablets represent the largest share of the supplement market, accounting for about 40–50 percent of total combined sales. Gummies hold the next top position, while powders dominate in the sports/functional supplement market. While all of these are viable, time-tested dosage forms for dietary supplements, they are not the ...
Hosting Events Makes Your Store a Destination
Hosting store events can be one of the most valuable tools for generating interest and revenue. Beyond increasing foot traffic and curiosity about your store, you’re also forming meaningful relationships within your community. I’ve hosted store events for as few as five people and as many as 500. After all, it’s not about the number ...
Sweetening the Deal With Monk Fruit
Monk fruit or luo han guo (Siraitia grosvenorii) is a small green melon native to the mountainous region of Guilin in the Guangxi Province in China. It has been cultivated for centuries and has been traditionally used to soothe the throat and support respiratory comfort. In modern formulations, its primary value lies in enabling meaningful ...
Chris Kilham, Medicine Hunter
[email protected] www.medicinehunter.com www.linkedin.com/in/chriskilham https://linktr.ee/MedicineHunter Vitamin Retailer magazine catches up with Chris Kilham, medicine hunter, author, educator and yogi. The founder of Medicine Hunter Inc., Kilham has conducted medicinal plant research and sustainable botanical sourcing in more than 50 countries. He works with companies to develop and popularize traditional plant-based food and medicinal products into market ...
GLP-1 Use Impacts Declining Obesity Rate
Are Americans more obsessed with weight loss than other cultures? Well, maybe we should be. The obesity statistics are scary. That said, could the obesity rate be on the decline? According to the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index, after peaking at a record high of 39.9 percent in 2022, the U.S. adult obesity rate ...
Ashwagandha: An Herb for Our Time
Ashwagandha is the ancient herb for our modern time. It helps everything from stress, anxiety and insomnia to sex and fitness. Ashwagandha & Mental Health Ashwagandha seems to specialize in anxiety, stress and sleepless nights. A systematic review of five controlled studies found that ashwagandha significantly improves anxiety.1 All kinds of research shows that it ...
Phytomelatonin: Results of Human Clinical Research
In June of 2024 I wrote an article for Vitamin Retailer called, “Synthetic Melatonin vs. Phytomelatonin: The Scientific Difference,” in which I made a case for the advantages of plant-sourced phytomelatonin over conventional, synthetic melatonin. Since then, there have been studies on phytomelatonin from two different sources, expanding upon my earlier argument. That is what ...
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