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Mediterranean Diet the Best Prevention Against Prostate Cancer
Eating the rainbow may have new importance for men at risk of prostate cancer. New research by University of South Australia scientists, shows that men eating a diet rich in colorful vegetables and fruits are less likely to develop prostate cancer. For those who are already undergoing radiation treatment for the disease, these foods may ...
CRN: Supplements Play an Important Role in Prenatal Nutrition
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has responded to a recent study published in the American Journal for Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) that looked at the levels of certain nutrients in some dietary supplements often taken or marketed to pregnant women. The researchers examined the diets of pregnant study participants in the United States and determined ...
CRN Responds to Cholesterol Study That Compares Supplements to Prescription Drug
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has responded to results of the “Supplements, Placebo, or Rosuvastatin (SPORT)” Study. It was presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions Nov. 6 and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. SPORT, funded by AstraZeneca, the company that markets Rosuvastatin, compared the effect on low-density ...
Study Reveals Link Between Diet and Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Researchers have shown for the first time that diet-associated molecules in the gut are associated with aggressive prostate cancer, suggesting dietary interventions may help reduce risk. This adds to the swiftly burgeoning body of work illuminating the multiple roles of the foods we eat and how they affect our health. Lead author Nima Sharifi, MD, ...
Diet Modification May Add Up to a Decade of Life
Of course, your customers (as well as yourself and your loved ones) all want to be able to savor every last bite of life before one’s plate is clean for good. There is no magic fountain of youth, but, as natural products retailers, your entire business is devoted to helping customers of all ages to ...
EFAs: Beneficial for Every Stage of Life
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are beneficial for many different conditions. Chris Gearheart, director of member communications and engagement at GOED Omega-3 in Utah, explained that EFAs are also important throughout many life stages. “The majority of users are older people who are becoming more concerned about their health,” Gearheart said. “In particular consumers with heart-related ...
Weighing in on Weight-loss Solutions
Consumers who realize there’s no quick fix for maintaining a healthy weight seek guidance and personalized solutions. Maintaining a healthy weight is uppermost in most consumers’ minds, while many others are seeking permanent weight-loss solutions. Today’s consumers have a greater awareness that obesity is directly linked to many serious health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, ...
Diet, Weight and Fitness
Sports nutrition continues to evolve to become ever-more inclusive. Remember Jazzercise? All the rage in the late 70s and 80s, it combines dance, strength and resistance training with music for a full-body workout. And people can still sign up for Jazzercise classes. Every generation has its hot workout that reflects society. Currently, Peloton and similar ...
Don’t You Forget About Me
The value of minerals is not to be overlooked, as new-and-improved supplements help consumers fill any voids in their diet. You often hear minerals being mentioned in the same conversation as their vitamin counterpart, but even on their own, their importance is not to go unnoticed. There are 16 essential minerals, each offering up a ...
2019 Sports Nutrition Report
Product sophistication spurs category growth. Sports nutrition is a big business, and it’s not just for professional athletes or gym rats. Even casual gym-goers are seeking products related to sports nutrition, whether that is to help lose weight or to bulk up or for extra protein to fuel workouts. “Sports nutrition products obviously appeal to ...
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