digestion
Study Finds Supplement to Help Women Eat Less Sugar
In a study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers from the University of Surrey in Guildford, England looked at a group of about 50 young women between the ages of 18 and 25 over a period of four weeks, half of whom were given daily GOS supplements. Those who had the supplements got 4.1 percent less ...
Amino Acids: Critical for Overall Health
For most of us, life is a balancing act. In a perfect world, we’d all have time during our day to devote to our health. But in the real world, 24 hours a day doesn’t seem like nearly enough time to fit in work, school, family and the plethora of responsibilities that life throws at ...
Green Algae Shown to Promote Healthy Digestion
Researchers at the University of California San Diego recently completed the first study examining the effects of consuming Chlamydomonas reinhardtii—a widespread, fast-growing algae—and demonstrated that the algae improves human gastrointestinal issues associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) such as diarrhea, gas and bloating. Preliminary data in mouse studies demonstrated that consuming C. reinhardtii significantly reduced ...
The Power of Healthy Digestion
Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Healthy Digestive Tract “All disease begins in the gut.” – Hippocrates Digestion impacts the way we feel, BIG TIME. As a result of poor digestion, we will feel uncomfortable which can translate into feeling bloated, constipated or just overall “icky.” It can impact our quality of life, for instance, not being able to ...
What are the benefits of amino acids?
Ask Dr. Mike Question: We sell several individual Amino Acids and although it is easy to know what some are beneficial for (such as L-lysine for immunity, L-arginine for circulation, etc.), but it would be nice to have a list of the known functions and/or benefits of each available in supplement form. – Carmela at Down ...
Probium Probiotics Available Nationwide
Probium, LLC (Wausau, WI) is now available nationwide through Walgreens.com and Drugstore.com, according to the company. Reporting its mission and goal is to provide top quality probiotic supplements at an affordable price to enhance the quality of life for everyone, Probium states that all the adult digestive probiotics offered are maltodextrin and magnesium stearate free, ...
Educational Cleansing and Detox Website Launched
ReNew Life Formulas (Clearwater, FL) has launched RenNewLifeCleansing.com, a new website that reaffirms the importance and defines the basic principles of internal cleansing and detoxification, according to the company. The website promotes maintaining optimal health, increasing energy and enhancing mental clarity and was inspired by ReNew Life Founder and President Brenda Watson’s own personal health ...
Fresh From the Farm
It won’t come as a surprise that many Americans fall short of the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables. In a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the median daily intake of fruits and vegetables was 1.1 to 1.6 times per day, respectively, for adults, and 1.0 and 1.3 ...
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 ...
It’s Gut Check Time
Probiotics continue to grow in popularity as Baby Boomers and others look to natural remedies to improve digestive health.For many of us searching for relief from digestive ills, it’s gut check time. From the Baby Boomer population becoming more focused on natural remedies to help maintain their digestive health, to parents looking for a way ...
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