coq10
CoQ10 Fuels Your Heart
If your heart doesn’t have the energy to pump properly, CoQ10 may be the fuel for you! Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a major fuel source for your body. It is a crucial component of the mitochondria that produce the energy needed for every cellular function. It is just as crucial for the production of adenosine ...
Natural Products Industry Responds to Trump Tariffs
On April 2, President Donald Trump declared that “foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency.” His executive order imposes responsive tariffs to “strengthen the international economic position of the United States and protect American workers.” Under the order, Trump imposed a 10 percent tariff on all countries effective April 5. There will ...
Parkinson’s and Other Neuro Disorders: The Broken Brain
There is nothing quite as scary as finding out your brain isn’t working properly. It is not an overstatement to say that many of us feel our brains house our identity, our mind, our personality. While we like to reassure ourselves that our thoughts and behavior are fully under our conscious control, having a brain ...
Core 4 Supplements
A journey is defined as a passage from one place to another, so when we think about embarking on our individual health journeys, we need to understand that even with our best health foot forward (and best intentions), our modern lifestyles and dietary choices can sometimes leave gaps in our overall and foundational health. This ...
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 ...
Sid Shastri MSc, Director of Research, Kaneka Nutrients
Sid Shastri MSc is Texas-based Kaneka Nutrients’ director of research. An alumnus of University of California, Berkeley, he received his undergraduate degree in human biodynamics, and obtained his Master of Science degree in human nutrition. Shastri’s background includes formulating nutritional products in a variety of different combinations and formats. At Kaneka, Shastri applies expertise in ...
Functional Nutrition for Minimizing Cell Damage
I have been an avid proponent of functional nutrition and exercise for more than 45 years. I was an athlete in high school and did my first Olympic distance triathlon at the age of 22. I am now 63 years old. After more than 350 endurance events ranging from triathlons, to ultramarathons to marathons to ...
NOW Continues Testing of Dietary Supplement Brands Sold on Amazon
NOW continued its award-winning industry self-policing program of testing unfamiliar brands found on Amazon, and the cheating continues, the company stated. The program, begun in 2017, tests high value products sold by unheard of brands on Amazon at both internal and external labs, and evaluates the results compared to label claims. NOW reexamined eight brands ...
10 Antioxidants That Promote Enhanced Concentration and Focus
Have you ever found it difficult to get through a challenging task or project? Of all the resources that people rely on to navigate their lives, the one taken most for granted is also the one that is relied on the most—concentration. Concentration refers to the mental effort you direct toward whatever you’re working on ...
NOW Raises Concerns About Phosphatidyl Serine Supplements Purchased on Amazon.com
Following NOW’s (Bloomingdale, IL) report earlier this year of CoQ10, acetyl-l-carnitine and SAMe supplements with alarming quality and labeling problems sold on Amazon, NOW has identified similar serious failings in the phosphatidyl serine (PS) category, the company stated. NOW purchased and tested a group of PS products on Amazon, choosing this particular supplement for several ...
Don't Miss Out!
Industry Professionals
Stay Informed!
Stay informed about the latest health, nutrition, and wellness developments by signing up for a FREE subscription to Vitamin Retailer magazine and digital newsletter.
Once subscribed, you will receive industry insights, product trends, and important news directly to your doorstep and inbox.
Featured Listing:
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Stay Informed! Breaking news, industry trends featured topics, and more.
Subscribe to our newsletter today!