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Supplements that address a variety of heart health issues are catching on with consumers. December 2016’s surprising losses of entertainment icons George Michael and Carrie Fisher to devastating heart conditions has disheartened millions of fans—many of whom in their 40s and early 50s and who have never had their cardiovascular status tested—may be wondering if ...
Industry Forecast: Navigating Uncertain Seas in 2017
With sweeping changes in the U.S. political landscape ushered in by the 2016 elections, the natural products industry must navigate uncertain seas as it looks forward to 2017. The participants are: • Darrin Duber-Smith, Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing, College of Business, Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO • Jonathan Emord, Esq., President, Emord & ...
Herbal Expectations
Botanical and herbal product sales continue to grow, but manufacturers must step up to consumer demand. According to the American Botanical Council (ABC), a recent market report showed sales of herbal dietary supplements in the United States increased by 7.5 percent in 2015. In fact, in 2015, sales for herbal supplements totaled an estimated $6.92 ...
Natural Woman
Women are seeking targeted supplement formulations. While women live longer than men on average, women tend to suffer more ill health than men. This creates an abundance of opportunities for manufacturers and retailers that offer dietary supplements for women. More Aware of Natural Whether it’s hormonal issues, not sleeping, low energy or low vitamin D, ...
Strengthening the Body’s Scaffolding
Manufacturers are looking toward more comprehensive formulas to address bone, muscle and joint health. In an era defined by innovation, manufacturers are constantly looking for new ways to solve health issues, such as those pertinent to the bones, muscles and joints. Just as holistic health entails considering a person’s entire being, as opposed to focusing ...
Maintaining Healthy Blood Sugar
A range of ingredients along with healthy diet and lifestyle is the best natural strategy for blood sugar control. As the number of U.S. diabetics grow and healthy blood sugar levels decline in recent years, marketers and retailers express their views on market items geared toward lowering blood sugar. With more than 9 percent of ...
Supplements & Brain Health: Keeping Neural Connections Running Smoothly
It is typical for people to have some mild memory weakness as they grow older. A temporary lapse in memory is often affectionately referred to as a “Senior Moment.” Common examples include forgetting dates and names or walking into a room and promptly forgetting the reason for entering. However, some individuals experience more frequent and ...
Vitamin Retailer’s 2016 Best New Products
For the ninth consecutive year, VR editors and retailers assembled the year’s best new products on the market. Nine years ago, Vitamin Retailer (VR) magazine decided to honor the year’s top products, and to do so by asking for the opinions of natural product retailers. Now, the objective remains the same, as these stores offer ...
Natural Solutions for Total Body Health for Men
Products that nourish the body both inside and out are popular in this growing market. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the top five causes of death in adult men in the U.S. are heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease (such as emphysema and asthma) and stroke. In fact, the ...
Dream On! Trends in Sleep and Relaxation Supplements
With nearly 60 million Americans struggling with insomnia, and so many simply not knowing how to relax in general, manufacturers and retailers are presented with a big opportunity in the area of supplements to help people unwind and sleep. Constantly on the go and with plenty of responsibilities, it’s not unusual to be sleep deprived. ...
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