bone health
Pump It Up!
It is no secret that building and maintaining muscle mass is incredibly important to the human body. The skeletal muscles work with the bones to allow the body to move and give it strength and power. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), strength refers to the muscle’s ability to generate force at […]
2014 Product Sales Training Manual
Ever wish you and your staff could have more one-on-one time with sales representatives from the top companies serving the natural products industry? Finding out how to anticipate and answer customer questions while gaining a deeper understanding of the products you’re carrying (or thinking of carrying) on your shelves? That’s what Vitamin Retailer sought to […]
Mineral Value
Minerals play a vital role in many functions of the body, so ensuring the correct balance goes a long way in maintaining good health.Many of us underestimate how important minerals are to health. In fact, if we dug down into research, we would find that many top health problems in our society today have a […]
Study: Calcium Supplementation Safe for Women’s Heart Health
Scientific journal Osteoporosis Daily reports no independent associations between supplemental calcium intake and risk of incident coronary heart disease and stroke, according to the Council on Responsible Nutrition (CRN). This report counters a New Zealand study suggesting calcium supplements may be associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. “In this large-scale, long-term prospective cohort study in […]
Krill Oil Is Neptune’s Top Priority
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources’ new Quebec plant touts 150 metric ton production of krill oil annually. Saying it is equipped to allow for double that production, the Sherbrooke plant plans to further promote the popular NKO® brand. Neptune simultaneously announced three new formulations promoting heart, bones and brain wellness. Claiming the highest amount of bioactives in the industry, […]
2014 Vity Awards Winners
Vitamin Retailer once again polled its retailer readers on their top-selling products and best sales and merchandising support to compile its 2014 Vity Awards. After all, who is better suited to determine the industry’s premier products than the people who sell them? What started in the 1990s has evolved into one of the most sought-after […]
Delivering Joint Health Options
Manufacturers are offering diverse, value-added products for the growing demographic seeking natural joint health care. The ability to move easily and without pain is a gift that is often taken for granted. As the body ages, the joints become stiffer and less flexible, making it more difficult to move around. According to the Centers for […]
Building A Strong Support System
Retailers should be ready to educate and provide helpful supplements to those who want to alleviate (or avoid) painful skeletal issues. Bone health is important for the health of the entire body as bones provide structure and support, anchor muscles and protect the organs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But […]
Visible Benefits
Considering high-tech stressors and recent research on natural vision health, retailers may find a broader demographic seeking eye-protecting nutrients. Eyesight is easy to take for granted. A multitude of factors can impact our eyes every day: driving, reading, computer use, even exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays may greatly affect ocular health. And, of course, […]
The Retailer As Gatekeeper: Revisited
When Vitamin Retailer explored this topic in 2011, the news of the GAO’s surprising undercover secret shopper report was still stinging. Here, the conversation continues with leaders in the natural product industry, who review what’s happened since the report, including a discussion on how retailers can be confident they are DSHEA compliant while providing top-quality […]
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