joint health
Caring For Man’s Best Friends
Consumers see the benefits of going natural not only for themselves, but for the family pet as well. According to the American Pet Products Association 2013-2014 Pet Owner Survey, approximately 56. 7 million U. S. households have dogs, while 45.3 million own cats. In addition, 12 percent of U. S. homes have fresh water fish ...
Stopping The Clock
The latest anti-aging knowledge and products help aid consumers in their quest to stay youthful. The search for longevity and the Fountain of Youth are hardly new, and are, in fact, increasing. Gene Bruno, director of category management with Twinlab Corporation in New York, noted that, according to Nutrition Business Journal: • American consumers spent ...
2013 Best New Products
From an impressive list of contenders, natural retailers voted for this year’s most outstanding product introductions. What makes a product a must-have for a retailer? What qualities must it possess for storeowners to make room on their shelves in the first place? Is it filling a category void with an innovative delivery system or ingredient ...
Vitamin K, Its Functions and Benefits
Vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin, was first known for its essential role in the functioning of several proteins involved in blood clotting or coagulation (which is important to prevent excessive bleeding after an injury).1 In fact, the “K” in vitamin K is derived from the German word “koagulation.” Now, vitamin K is understood to offer ...
From Sea To Shelf
Already aware of the health benefits of marine-based EFA supplements, savvy consumers are now focusing on pure and sustainably sourced products. The market for marine-based omega-3 essential fatty acid (EFA) supplements has been growing as consumers become more aware of the numerous health benefits, including joint, brain and cardiovascular health. Because of this, fish oil ...
Understanding Inflammation
As research consistently confirms chronic inflammation’s effect on overall health, manufacturers innovate to solidify supplements as an important part of the solution. Inflammation is the body’s attempt at self-protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells, irritants or pathogens, and begin the healing process. The natural biological response to a harmful or ...
Real Men Take Supplements
With preventative daily health routines becoming more widely practiced, even men, who have lagged behind women in regard to personal health, are joining in. According to a recent Men’s Health Network and Abbott national survey of more than 2,000 men, 52 percent said they usually see a doctor when something needs to be “fixed,” and ...
Natural Pain Defense
With pain statistics reaching epidemic proportions, retailers offer products that deliver much-needed relief as well as invaluable counsel. Pain is a powerful motivator.When we are comfortable, we don’t think of doing anything differently. But Dr. Frank King, founder and president of North Carolina-based King Bio, describes pain as “the alarm we can’t ignore and it ...
The Weight Of Bone & Joint Health
An aging, overfed and undernourished population seeks effective, proven natural alternatives to maintain their mobility and shore up their foundations. No one said getting old was easy, but it’s becoming infinitely harder when those aches and pains begin to affect everyday life. An even scarier proposition is posed when one isn’t feeling those aches and ...
Antioxidant Allure
Baby Boomers concerned with healthy aging and prevention are the main force behind antioxidant sales. Many consumers already know fruits such as blueberries and cranberries, as well as antioxidant-rich supplements, may have the ability to support their immune systems, combat aging and possibly even help in the fight against cancer. With that knowledge top-of-mind, antioxidants ...
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