digestion
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Demystifying the Intimidating Enzyme
According to the American Nutrition Association, more than 70 million people every day suffer from some kind of digestive issue—whether it’s simple complaints like indigestion, constipation or abdominal pain, or a diagnosed disorder such as celiac disease or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Naturally, many turn to enzyme supplements to lend a helping hand. Even though […]
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