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Rob Brewster, President, Ingredients by Nature
Robert Brewster, president of raw material supplier company Ingredients by Nature, has a long legacy in the natural products industry. Here he discusses his family history and where he wants to lead the company next. Question: You have a family history in the natural products industry, and next year, IBN will be celebrating its 95-year ...
Female Sexuality: Boosting Libido
Years ago, we had the opportunity to speak to the late James Duke, an ethnobotanist who travelled the world gathering information on how herbs were used in different cultures, about herbal aphrodisiacs. He gave us access to his database of folkloric aphrodisiacs: it contained more than 321 aphrodisiac herbs! Can it be true? For some ...
Fiber & Prebiotics Dramatically Impact Athletic Performance
When it comes to health and wellness, digestive health is central to overall health. Those that are proactive and take control of their digestive health will realize significant improvement in their health and quality of life. For athletes, a healthy gut can have a dramatic impact on athletic performance. Gut health influences not only digestion, ...
Spermidine & Spermidine-rich Rice Germ Extract for Healthy Aging
According to the World Health Organization, “Healthy aging is the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables well-being in older age.”1 Now consider that, as a person ages, they don’t just want more years in their life, they want more life in their years. In other words, they want to experience healthy ...
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 ...
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