joint health
Brilliant Blends
While many customers shop Healthy Ways in Lodi, CA for its great product selection and helpful advice, they are vocal when staring down what they feel is an overload.“Most of the time our customers listen to our recommendations because They know that we work with them individually to find the right product for their specific ...
Pet Priorities
The things that we need to live a happy, healthy life are the same things pets need: food, water, shelter, exercise, check-ups, fun— and supplements. Furkids. Four-leggers. Pet parents. Our pets are no longer mere companions—they’re full-fledged family members. And Darlene Frudakis, president and COO of the Illinoisbased PetAg, said consumers are realizing that it ...
Building Support For Bones And Joints
Overall, the market for bone and joint supplements is steady, but new research and new consumers are slowly picking up the pace. The bone and joint market continues to be a very stable, strong market with a loyal consumer base and steady support from the medical community, making natural products stores a “destination point.” As ...
Focusing on Turmeric and Curcumin
In the U.S., turmeric is best known as a spice. It’s one of the main components of curry powder. In India and other parts of Asia, turmeric is used to treat many health conditions. It seems to have antiinflammatory, antioxidant and perhaps even anticancer properties. Curcumin, meanwhile, is a naturally occurring chemical compound that is ...
2012 Industry Forecast
From NDIs and regulations to key categories and product innovations, Vitamin Retailer conducted a roundtable of industry professionals and association leaders to reflect on 2011 and forecast what’s to come in the New Year. THE PANEL: • GUNNY SODHI, director of operations and marketing with Ayush Herbs® Inc. (Redmond, WA), manufacturer of high quality ayurvedic ...
The Immunity Challenge
Not just a problem in the cold winter months, maintaining a healthy immune system is a year-long battle. The immune system is the body’s natural defense from infection and illness.Made up of a network of cells, organs and tissues that work together to protect the body, the immune system acts as an internal army, fighting ...
Enzyme Therapy
The applications for enzymes have grown beyond simple support for digestion, and consumers are taking note of their benefits. Age Stress and a too-fast lifestyle can all take their toll on the body, often leaving us with digestive issues and more. With consumers learning that traditional over-the-counter and prescription products simply mask digestive symptoms, enzymes ...
Prevention Potential of Pomegranate Extract
Pomegranate Extract THe pomegranate, an ancient fruit whose regenerative properties have been celebrated for thousands of years, has been a source of interest for medical researchers seeking natural agents for the prevention and treatment of degenerative diseases. Numerous experiments have shown pomegranates to contain powerful antioxidant compounds that scientists believe may inhibit atherosclerosis, cut the ...
Antioxidants: Seeing Doctors’ Approval
The “Dr. Oz effect” is giving the antioxidant market an extra push sending consumers to their local retailers—sometimes in droves. The list of health benefits of antioxidants seems to grow longer every day. And while the typical American diet lacks the important fruits and vegetables that bear antioxidants, consumers are realizing how important they are, ...
Safe Training
Despite the continuous doubt associated with the inclusion of illegal ingredients in sports supplements, the category continues to thrive as extra steps are taken to ensure safety. Although the sports supplement industry has been attacked in recent years for its alleged ineffective regulatory support, the United States is still without question the largest consumer market ...
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