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Dietary Dilemma
Deciphering between dietary preferences. Diet is arguably the oldest medicinal system in existence. Some foods have proved incredibly beneficial to the survival of our species, while others we have learned to avoid. There are even theories that the addition of omega-3s, especially docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), to our prehistoric diet played a ...
Magnesium Glycerophosphate: Magnesium for Cardiovascular & Muscular Health
Back in 2013, I wrote a general article about magnesium for Vitamin Retailer. In the five years since then, I’ve had the opportunity to read quite a few new studies about various forms of magnesium. I found the research on one of those forms to be so interesting, that I thought it was worthy of ...
Water-soluble Eggshell Membrane: Topical Benefits for Skin
There are a myriad of topical products with claims to eliminate wrinkles or otherwise restore your youthful appearance. The fact is that only some of these topical products have some level of benefit, while others are merely high-priced emulsions with little efficacy. This article will focus on one ingredient, water-soluble eggshell membrane, which has solid ...
CBD Legality at Retail
What is the story with CBD dietary supplements? Are they legal for sale in my store? There is no easy way to describe the current situation concerning cannabidiol (CBD). On the one hand, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has explicitly stated that it is not legal to sell in interstate commerce a food ...
Acacia Gum: A Low-glycemic Index, Prebiotic Fiber
Fiber is universally understood to play vital roles in our health and well-being, from regularity and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, to satiety and gut health. In fact, fiber intake is so important that the newest nutrient daily values have increased the recommended daily intake from 25 g to 28 g per day (based on a ...
The Pain Epidemic: No End in Sight
When it comes to pain, I consider myself an expert. But I have a unique perspective. For more than three decades I have raced more than 300 endurance events, including more than 150 triathlons of Olympic distance or longer, 103 marathons and numerous other events including ultramarathons and rough water swims from Alcatraz to the ...
Solutions for Sleep Issues Over 40
Years ago, I worked with an autism researcher who was both an MD and a PhD. I would sometimes get emails from him at 4 a.m., so of course my question to him was, “Don’t you ever sleep?” As a matter of fact, it turns out, he did not. At least, he did not sleep ...
Phosphatidic Acid: Its role in mTOR Signaling, Muscle, Strength and Aging
Muscle growth and maintenance is an issue of significant concern for young and old alike. For many, the motivation is cosmetic—essentially looking good. Other motivations include improving strength and fitness, as well as maintaining good health. When a decrease in muscle mass occurs with aging, this can certainly have an adverse effect on these goals. ...
The Wonderful World of Protein
I have been racing endurance events for almost 35 years. I am the furthest thing from a world-class endurance athlete. However, world-class athletes are few and far between. Therefore, I believe the information I’m going to present in this article will not only be useful for retailers, but will also have mass appeal for athletes ...
Tongkat Ali: Herbal Medicine for Sexual Dysfunction, Increased Testosterone, & Male Fertility
Research1 from an international consultation in collaboration with the major urology and sexual medicine associations from 60 countries showed that the prevalence of sexual dysfunction increases with age. Approximately 20 to 30 percent of adult men had at least one manifest sexual dysfunction, and the study also found that the incidence rate for erectile dysfunction ...
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