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SNEDS: The Ultimate Delivery System for Nutraceuticals
Nutraceuticals, including compounds such as resveratrol, berberine, curcumin and ellagic acid, etc., have gained popularity over the past several decades for their potential health benefits. However, despite their promise, poor nutrient bioavailability has remained a major challenge in effectively harnessing their therapeutic potential. This article will examine the issues surrounding poor nutraceutical bioavailability, including the ...
The Case of “Gas Station Heroin”
Is It Necessary for Congress to Amend the FD&C Act for FDA to Have the Authority to Prohibit Tianeptine’s Sale? If the answer to this question is “no,” why are bills being introduced into Congress to give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded authority to regulate dietary supplements? “Gas station heroin” is a ...
Getting the Most From Attending Trade Shows
Speaking from the perspective of a retailer on trade shows I hope will not only encourage my fellow retailers to be re-invigorated but also gain insight on why the gathering of your peers is imperative to growing, maintaining and excelling in your markets. Many of us go back to when “the show” was something we ...
Kenneth Lee & Caryl Levine, Co-founders of Lotus Foods, Inc.
Kenneth Lee, co-founder and former co-CEO of Lotus Foods, has more than 25 years of experience creating supply chains with and for small holder rice farmers in developing countries. He has placed an emphasis on organic, fair trade and regenerative practices to mitigate climate change, preserve rice biodiversity and promote farmer prosperity. Lee co-led the ...
Perfect Products, Perfect Planograms
Two of the most challenging tasks that retailers face are identifying the best products to feature in-store and establishing ideal planograms to effectively merchandise these products. Unfortunately, these tasks, which are central to driving profitability, are often done inconsistently. It’s a significant undertaking, which explains why it’s frequently neglected. So, how can you optimize your ...
Herbal Relaxants
Have you ever had someone quite seriously get on your nerves? Or perhaps at one point in your life, you felt like you were on the verge of a nervous breakdown. It should come as no surprise that if you have experienced something of this magnitude, then your nervous system might be a bit on ...
Fuel Muscle Growth with a Long-Term Program of Diet & Exercise
For men and women alike, a positive body image is something so many of us want to attain. That often begins with building muscle. Our bodies are equipped with different types of muscles, including skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles. Building muscle mass refers to the weight of the muscles in the body, or the total ...
Synthetic Melatonin vs. Phytomelatonin: The Scientific Difference
Are natural source nutraceuticals better than the synthetic version? The honest answer is sometimes yes, sometimes no. It really depends on whether the science on that nutraceutical can show a demonstrable difference. For most of the time melatonin has been on the market there has really been no opportunity to answer this question since synthetic ...
SENPA, Inc.’s SOHO Expo Shifts the Paradigm
For more than 53 years, the non-profit organization SENPA, Inc. has produced the independent natural products trade show, SOHO Expo, the first weekend in December in Orlando, FL. This popular networking event has had continuous industry support throughout the years and continues to be a go-to event for supply exhibitors who want to showcase new ...
9 Ways to Keep Connected to Your Community
For any business, or any individual for that matter, to thrive and feel connected, they need to be an active part of their community. Chances are good that your store is already a destination in your community for health-minded individuals–people who want to take care of themselves and associate with others who feel the same ...
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