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Validation and Bioavailability of Liposomal Technology for Nutraceuticals
If you’ve been in the dietary supplement industry for the past 20 years, no doubt you’re familiar with liposomes as a delivery system for nutraceuticals. In fact, today there are a range of different nutraceuticals available in liposomal form with claims of improved bioavailability. However, since multiple raw material suppliers offer liposomes, it is important ...
Katheryn Langelier, CEO & Founder, Herbal Revolution
Katheryn Langelier oversees four acres of medicinal herb production on her certified organic farm in Union, ME. All the herbs and vegetables grown on the farm are used to create Herbal Revolution’s herbal products. She has received numerous awards for her formulas from the American Herbalists Guild, International Herb Symposium and New England Made Shows. ...
Inositol-enhanced Arginine Silicate for Cognitive Performance and Energy in eSports Athletes
Just in case you’re thinking that supplements for eSports (i.e., electronic sports; aka gamers) is a niche market, consider that approximately 74 percent of households in the U.S. have at least one family member who plays video games and about 3 billion people worldwide are gamers.1 Not only that, but eSports has now developed into ...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Brain Health & Beyond
Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which consists of a long chain of carbon atoms with a carboxyl group at one end of the chain and a methyl group at the other end of the chain. You may have heard of monounsaturated fatty acids or saturated fatty acids in addition ...
The Science & Regulatory Status of N-Acetylcysteine (NAC)
From a regulatory perspective, it has been a bumpy couple of years for N-acetylcysteine (NAC)—although the science of this well-researched amino acid was never in question. In this article, I’m going to review the science of NAC, as well as its erstwhile and current regulatory status. Let’s start with the science. The Science of NAC ...
Keeping Up With Customer Demand
It’s a well-known statement that in retail, the customer is the boss. After all, they are the ones ultimately paying the bills. But keeping up with their demands can be a challenge. Between supply chain issues, crop failures, international conflict and other challenges, being able to keep your store stocked with everything your customers need ...
Natural Help for Migraines
Migraine headaches are the third most common illness in the world, affecting 12 percent to 22 percent of Americans and at least 8.3 percent of Canadians. Ninety-one percent of them can’t function normally during their attacks and frequently miss work. Nutrient Deficiencies Many young people who suffer from migraines are deficient in certain nutrients. 42 ...
Citrus Bergamot and L-Citrulline for Nitric Oxide Boosting in Athletes
Nitric oxide (NO) is a natural signaling molecule made by the human body. It plays a major signaling role in vascular relaxation, and elevated levels are associated with several physiological functions involving blood pressure regulation, cardiovascular health, mitochondria production, calcium transport, oxidative stress and skeletal muscle repair.1 Specifically, the endothelium (inner lining) of blood vessels ...
Reviving Long-Term Healthy Habits Post Pandemic
The pandemic and associated restrictions had a profound effect on people’s daily lives. Alcohol sales skyrocketed, physical activity stopped for most and emotional eating led to weight gain. After two years of pandemic life, many are having difficulties returning to a healthy lifestyle. The strategies we used to adapt and cope have cemented into bad ...
Achieving a Healthy Balance With Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an ayurvedic herb that has been used for thousands of years for its various health benefits related to mental health, cognitive health and energy. The herb has been steadily gaining popularity today as more consumers look for a solution to their stress and anxiety issues—particularly since the pandemic began. As a result, according ...
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